Klipsch WF 35 speaker system

[Intamin]

I listened to the 34's today, and wasn't that impressed to be honest.

[allstar780]

from the impressions i've heard they're going for looks in the icon series and Reference will still be just that... their reference speakers... icon look nice but for the price buy some reference and love your speakers

[ixlegitballinxl]

im looking to upgrade my current references, was going with the 83/64 setup until i saw the icon lineup. i'm not willing to give up sound quality over appearance though

[Amel]

more reviews would be appreciated

[Intamin]

I apologize to my response earlier, as I actually listened to the XF series, not the WF series. But my opinion holds true for the XF series that they weren't great.

[Amel]

cant wait for these to go on sale, might have to wait a while but its going to be worth it...

I am going with 4 floorstanding speakers, center and the sub

[prerich]

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

im looking to upgrade my current references, was going with the 83/64 setup until i saw the icon lineup. i'm not willing to give up sound quality over appearance though

I've just looked at your gallery.....If you are going to stay with Klipsch there are only two ways for you to go to upgrade. First is the THX system (a wonderful and balanced system indeed) second would be an all out assault with the Heritage series Cornwalls for mains, and Heresy for the center (unless you want to do La Scalas or K-Horns for mains ). This would be a powerful system indeed, very alive an open! (I'm actually looking at some Cornwalls right now - just looking not buying, but they do have bass that could compete with my Snells ).

[BUBBASAX420]

Klipsch WF 35 speaker system is beautiful, when I purchased my speakers I looked at them because they are just beautiful. But with the help and the advice of my buddy at my ht shop I went with the reference series because of better sound.I think if you look in the ht galleries dblackgt has those speakers and could give you a better opinion on the sound in a home environment.

[Tagman]

The Klipsch speaker system will satify even the most picky sound enthuiast out there. I was at a local home theatre store this weekend and was really impressed with the performance for the money. They make great stuff!!

[prerich]

Remember everyone, the OP is not willing to sacrifice his current performance for looks. It's obvious that his only recourse for upgrading is the THX line, Heritage line, or if he has the cash...the Palladium line. Anything other than these is a downgrade in his current RF performance.

[MPDIEHL]

Originally Posted by allstar780

from the impressions i've heard they're going for looks in the icon series and Reference will still be just that... their reference speakers... icon look nice but for the price buy some reference and love your speakers

Bingo... The Ref series are a much better sounding system. The Icons are very pretty, and they sound good BUT the Reference are far superior.
For overall sound look into their THX series. See my signature for a cheaper solution to there big package.

[Amel]

first take a listen to the W-35, seriously

than compare...

[FreddieFerric]

O.K. I bought a pair of WF-35's from Magnolia in December. I had originally gone into the store intent on walking out with a pair of Def Tech BP 7006's. As I was auditioning the Def Techs, the Magnolia guy asked if I would like to hear the new Klipsch WF-35's just to compare. I was somewhat reluctant at first, but decided to give them a go. Wow! what a difference. The Klipsch put every Def Tech BP (including their 7002's) to shame. These speakers flat out play loud, I guess due to their higher sensitivity rating. (A hallmark of all Klipsch speakers). But the soundstage, brightness, nuance, sensitvity... all just plain better. You really enjoy listening to these speakers. They also look great. I have the expresso version.

I am using these in a pure 2 channel audio setup. They are powered through a Marantz PM 8003 integrated amp. I am also listening to vinyl through a Technics SL 1210 MK 5 with Shure M97xE Moving Magnet Cartridge. Realistically these speakers really don't need a sub for my application, but I walked out to the Magnolia with a Def Tech Supercube III because I got it at half price. (And it is really a sweet truly musical little sub).

I cannot attest to how they would perform in a theater setting. In my theater I am running a 7.1 setup with Polks. I believe that these Klispch would be truly awesome in my theater but cannot justify the expense of a change out because I have quite a bit invested in the Polks.

Luckily Magnolia had discounted this speaker down to $599 each. That also helped. Pricing aside, I can strongly recommend this speaker to anyone. This is a five star offering from Klipsch. No doubt about it.

http://snobreview.blogspot.com/2008/...con-wf-35.html

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Intamin

I listened to the 34's today, and wasn't that impressed to be honest.

Agreed....I auditioned them when they first came out! Didn't like the sound at all (a pair of F-3's murdered them - a pair of less expensive Polks as well). I blamed it on breakin time. So I waited a few months and went back....It wasn't the break-in time - it was the speakers - beautiful but compared to other Klipsch offerings - lacking! Couldn't hold a candle to the RF series let alone my ugly,boxy, Klipsch Heritage series Heresy speakers. The Heritage,RF, and THX series kills the Icon series (the lcons IMHO are little boys in a nice suit).

[DBlackGT]

Originally Posted by prerich

Agreed....I auditioned them when they first came out! Didn't like the sound at all (a pair of F-3's murdered them - a pair of less expensive Polks as well). I blamed it on breakin time. So I waited a few months and went back....It wasn't the break-in time - it was the speakers - beautiful but compared to other Klipsch offerings - lacking! Couldn't hold a candle to the RF series let alone my ugly,boxy, Klipsch Heritage series Heresy speakers. The Heritage,RF, and THX series kills the Icon series (the lcons IMHO are little boys in a nice suit).

Well it only took so long for me to find this thread haha.

Anyways I would have to respectfully disagree. I will however say that the sound from the WF-34 is very different from the WF-35's. So being that you were not impressed with the 34's may be true, but have you listened to a fully broken in pair of WF-35's and not at the Best Buy store?

I have had these speakers since August of 08' and must say they are truly amazing. The detail and clarity is unmatched from any speaker I have heard in this price range. And I don't think Klipsch gave up anything in these speakers. Yes some of the Reference series (the RF-63 and RF-83) are better but anything other than those and I think the WF-35's have them beat by a long shot. I have a friend who is in the music producing business and is used to high, reference quality speakers and he is constantly amazed by these speakers. He actually brings demo stuff over to my place to listen to these speakers in 2 Channel Pure Direct mode. He says he hears details in these speakers that he can't hear in many other brands of speakers.

Now I'm not here to praise these speakers and claim they are the best things ever, but just share my expereince with them and voice my opinion. But hey everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I don't take offense if someone doesn't like these speakers. If anyone is debating whether or not to get these speakers or would like some personal info on them please don't hesitate to ask.

-Derek

[prerich]

Originally Posted by DBlackGT

Well it only took so long for me to find this thread haha.

Anyways I would have to respectfully disagree. I will however say that the sound from the WF-34 is very different from the WF-35's. So being that you were not impressed with the 34's may be true, but have you listened to a fully broken in pair of WF-35's and not at the Best Buy store?

I have had these speakers since August of 08' and must say they are truly amazing. The detail and clarity is unmatched from any speaker I have heard in this price range. And I don't think Klipsch gave up anything in these speakers. Yes some of the Reference series (the RF-63 and RF-83) are better but anything other than those and I think the WF-35's have them beat by a long shot. I have a friend who is in the music producing business and is used to high, reference quality speakers and he is constantly amazed by these speakers. He actually brings demo stuff over to my place to listen to these speakers in 2 Channel Pure Direct mode. He says he hears details in these speakers that he can't hear in many other brands of speakers.

Now I'm not here to praise these speakers and claim they are the best things ever, but just share my expereince with them and voice my opinion. But hey everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I don't take offense if someone doesn't like these speakers. If anyone is debating whether or not to get these speakers or would like some personal info on them please don't hesitate to ask.

-Derek

And that's understandable No problems here - I was basiclly looking at the OP's set up and as you have stated the 63's and 83's will best the Icon's (I thought the OP has the 63 or 83's, that's why I took him up a notch . One thing that's always good - the ablility to demo speakers in your own enviornment. That's the real litmus test

[DBlackGT]

Originally Posted by prerich

And that's understandable No problems here - I was basiclly looking at the OP's set up and as you have stated the 63's and 83's will best the Icon's (I thought the OP has the 63 or 83's, that's why I took him up a notch . One thing that's always good - the ablility to demo speakers in your own enviornment. That's the real litmus test

Yeah its all cool and I knew what you were talking about...I've spoken with you before on these speakers. One thing I do believe that the Icons has on the RF series besides the better look is the new horn tweeter. Its not as harsh or bright sounding as the RF series. But hey that just may be me

[allstar780]

I have to say... after having heard them a lot lately, as well as the 82's, they are more mellow (the WF-35s) but I still personally do not find the 82's to sound "harsh" or fatiguing... I like the Icons quite a bit but I would still pick anything from the 62's up from the reference line over the Icons, but the Icons are certainly a wonderful speaker.

oh and Prerich how much did you spend on your Heresys if you don't mind me asking? I was looking at the employee pricing on them and the La Scalas and I must say they are a pretty tempting buy for me.