Klipsch - Blu-ray Forum

Kaldaim · 08-15-2007, 09:27 AM

I've found the Klipsch reference series to be a little pricey, and I personally do not care for their horn tweeters. I know a few people who swear by them but I've never been terribly impressed.

Not sure what kind of deal you're getting, or if you're interested in looking around at other options, but I own a pair of Infinity Beta 50's for my fronts and a Beta 360 for my center. In my opinion these speakers are phenomenal for the price, and if you do a little bit of research you'll find that many people agree with me.

Whatever route you decide to go, make sure your receiver can put out lots of power or buy an amp to do it for you. I've seen (heard?) would-be great sound systems dragged down by insufficient power.

Shop around and test a lot of speakers, because, in the end, it's what you think sounds the best that is going to make you happiest =)

Good luck!

Darth-Blu · 08-15-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaldaim

I've found the Klipsch reference series to be a little pricey

You're right about that one. The money I spent on my speakers, I could've saved up for a descent TV.

But everyone from my family comes over to listen to my set-up when a good movie comes out.

ground chuck · 08-15-2007, 11:53 AM

i'm a firm proponent of definitive. my old college roommate, had a pair of 4ft floor speakers and you could here these things 3 stories up and down as clear as day. needless to say the RA's were always dropping by to tell us to turn in down.

Snowgod · 08-15-2007, 12:21 PM

As long as you mate the Reference speakers with an amp that compliments them such as a Denon which provides a warmer sound for movie soundtracks you will love them. Pair them with a Yamaha though and you may find them a little bright sounding.

darkpoet25 · 08-15-2007, 12:53 PM

That was one thing I never did like about Klipsch is the horn loaded tweeter. When I heard a set at a local HT store I thought they sounded too bright. I did like the Definitives and Paradigms I heard though.

DTMoney84 · 08-15-2007, 01:04 PM

I have to agree, Klipsch is definately very pricey. There is no question they put out a great product but for that price range I think you do have a lot of options to explore. I would recommend getting out and checking out as many different demo's as you possibly can.

Snowgod · 08-15-2007, 01:55 PM

There is a good reason most movie theaters use Klipsch speakers. They provide a great amount of bang for the buck. If you think they are pricey then you may want to try a package deal on home theater in a box speakers like HSU-Research or Mirage Omnisats. Polk also makes some good speakers that can be found for good prices at some dealers. You also may want to check out hifi.com for Cambridge Soundworks latest.

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08-15-2007, 09:27 AM	#1
Kaldaim Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	I've found the Klipsch reference series to be a little pricey, and I personally do not care for their horn tweeters. I know a few people who swear by them but I've never been terribly impressed. Not sure what kind of deal you're getting, or if you're interested in looking around at other options, but I own a pair of Infinity Beta 50's for my fronts and a Beta 360 for my center. In my opinion these speakers are phenomenal for the price, and if you do a little bit of research you'll find that many people agree with me. Whatever route you decide to go, make sure your receiver can put out lots of power or buy an amp to do it for you. I've seen (heard?) would-be great sound systems dragged down by insufficient power. Shop around and test a lot of speakers, because, in the end, it's what you think sounds the best that is going to make you happiest =) Good luck!

08-15-2007, 11:53 AM	#3
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	i'm a firm proponent of definitive. my old college roommate, had a pair of 4ft floor speakers and you could here these things 3 stories up and down as clear as day. needless to say the RA's were always dropping by to tell us to turn in down.

08-15-2007, 12:21 PM	#4
Snowgod Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Central NH	As long as you mate the Reference speakers with an amp that compliments them such as a Denon which provides a warmer sound for movie soundtracks you will love them. Pair them with a Yamaha though and you may find them a little bright sounding.

08-15-2007, 12:53 PM	#5
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	That was one thing I never did like about Klipsch is the horn loaded tweeter. When I heard a set at a local HT store I thought they sounded too bright. I did like the Definitives and Paradigms I heard though.

08-15-2007, 01:04 PM	#6
DTMoney84 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Philadelphia, PA	I have to agree, Klipsch is definately very pricey. There is no question they put out a great product but for that price range I think you do have a lot of options to explore. I would recommend getting out and checking out as many different demo's as you possibly can.

08-15-2007, 01:55 PM	#7
Snowgod Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Central NH	There is a good reason most movie theaters use Klipsch speakers. They provide a great amount of bang for the buck. If you think they are pricey then you may want to try a package deal on home theater in a box speakers like HSU-Research or Mirage Omnisats. Polk also makes some good speakers that can be found for good prices at some dealers. You also may want to check out hifi.com for Cambridge Soundworks latest.

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