klipsch quintet or synergy? - Blu-ray Forum

Erman_94 · 03-09-2008, 11:45 PM

which of these is better?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...6&catid=20323#

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...44&catid=20323

and by the way...what sub would you get with these? i thought every speaker had to match the same speaker line? or is it different with subs?

and finally...im looking for a setup for around 1000-2000 max...is klipsch even the way to go? or should i look at bose, polk, jbl, infinity and others as well?

Cwoodall334 · 03-09-2008, 11:57 PM

I've got an entry level Polk speaker system, and I love them. I haven't had any complaint what so ever. I can only image what their upper level speakers sound like.

Erman_94 · 03-09-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cwoodall334

I've got an entry level Polk speaker system, and I love them. I haven't had any complaint what so ever. I can only image what their upper level speakers sound like.

are those i listed "upper level"? i know nothing about speakers

Cwoodall334 · 03-10-2008, 12:00 AM

I have no clue lol. I just said mine were entry level because I bought them from Frys for only $200.

Erman_94 · 03-10-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cwoodall334

I have no clue lol. I just said mine were entry level because I bought them from Frys for only $200.

i bet in canada those would cost $500...so you are upper level here

moviefan · 03-10-2008, 12:42 AM

I have a Klipsch system (see sig) and am very happy with it.
There is something radically wrong with the Quintet price in your link. The Quontet II is an older system, genreally available online for $300. This was my first system and it is very good.
The newer Quintet III lists for $500 at my Best Buy, and is much improved.
For a great deal, watch for Best Buy special which seems to run Quarterly:
Quintet III $300
Klipsch 10" sub for $250 (list $400)
Total $500 for a really good system. The satellites can be stand or wall mounted.
The SLX system is an upgrade, and you can use the 10" sub with this too.
Again, watch for a sale on these.
Good luck!

Erman_94 · 03-10-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefan

There is something radically wrong with the Quintet price in your link

welcome to canada and bestbuy.ca

jomari · 03-10-2008, 03:42 PM

is room space a significant factor as to why you are looking into these models?

if not, go reference. you will definitely see a big difference, as well as better value for the money.

Erman_94 · 03-10-2008, 06:57 PM

what's reference?

DBlackGT · 03-10-2008, 07:22 PM

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/542...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/542...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/535...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Thats my setup. Cost me around $1100. But that sub is a little over kill if you dont need mad features (wireless remote for volume and audio adjustments, different room placing options) they also make a 8 inch version of that sub thats a hundred bucks less along with many other lines of subs.

But for the price, I could just not justify spending say $1000 on that Klipsch system with tiny speakers when you can spend relatively the same amount and get bigger, better looking, room filling, and much better sounding speakers.

I would mess around with putting a Polk system together, for the price they are unbeatable in my opinion. The also make all their speakers in black too. This is just my opinion but since the day I bought my first polk speaker, Im a fan for life. Hope this helps

krazeyeyez · 03-10-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

what's reference?

expensive

jomari · 03-10-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

what's reference?

Reference Series.

you have
Synergy (their base line speakers)
Reference,
then you have
Heritage (including the cornwalls, la scala and klipschorns)

The Icon series would be the flat panel series, for those who dont have that much space and er... prefer aesthetics over acoustics so to speak.

They also have a THX reference line, which is an amazing set they use mostly in movie theaters.

Erman_94 · 03-10-2008, 08:47 PM

im assuming quintet falls under base line speakers as well?

and where could i buy reference?

bdrex28 · 03-10-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

im assuming quintet falls under base line speakers as well?

and where could i buy reference?

Best Buy sells reference , but I think it's only at their Magnolia home theater stores.

Erman_94 · 03-10-2008, 09:06 PM

is there a HUGE difference between reference and synergy III??

this would be my first speaker set, so i dont think i need too much to blow me away

sj001 · 03-11-2008, 02:08 AM

I have the Quintet IIs, got them with the KSW-10 for under $500, and I am VERY happy with them.

jomari · 03-11-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

is there a HUGE difference between reference and synergy III??

this would be my first speaker set, so i dont think i need too much to blow me away

Yes. There is quite a noticeable difference for both the reference and the synergy series.

Not that im dissin the synergy series, but as mentioned, this is the starter series from klipsch.

My recommendation is saving as much money as possible, and bring enough money for the next model after which one you choose. Think of it this way. you buy speakers now, you want them to be an investment, lasting more than two to three years in the long run.

Its all about auditioning. im not even sure if you've actually heard both of em in a controlled space. i cant emphasize this enough.

heres another posting i placed in someone elses inquiry...

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...5&postcount=41

Kratos3 · 03-11-2008, 04:17 AM

As you can see in my sig, I own the Quintet III and Sub-10. I'm quite happy with my setup. They don't take up much space, and, for what you pay for them, they sound very good.

That being said, you will hear a marked improvement with the Reference series over the Synergy series. As it has been said here already, the Synergy series is the entry-level line from Klipsch. It is very good, but it would be well worth it to save up for Reference series models. My plan is to eventually replace the front and center channels with Reference models and use the extra Quintet speakers(formerly front channels) as my two surround back speakers when I step up to a 7.1 setup. I know it's not ideal in terms of perfectly matching all the speakers, but it should be just fine until I win the lottery and buy a full Klipsch THX system.

As far as subs go, you don't have to match the brand of sub to the rest of your speakers. Generally speaking, bass is bass. It's more important to have the LCR and surround channels timbre matched to provide a seamless transition from speaker to speaker as sound moves from one speaker to the next, and the Quintet system has that one covered for you having indentical speakers for the fronts and surrounds. Get the sub you like best. I would recommend Def Tech. I would have bought one, but my speakers were a gift from my GF(yeah, she rocks), and she wanted them all to match...

03-09-2008, 11:45 PM	#1
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	klipsch quintet or synergy? which of these is better? http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...6&catid=20323# http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...44&catid=20323 and by the way...what sub would you get with these? i thought every speaker had to match the same speaker line? or is it different with subs? and finally...im looking for a setup for around 1000-2000 max...is klipsch even the way to go? or should i look at bose, polk, jbl, infinity and others as well? Last edited by Erman_94; 03-10-2008 at 12:03 AM.

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03-09-2008, 11:57 PM	#2
Cwoodall334 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	I've got an entry level Polk speaker system, and I love them. I haven't had any complaint what so ever. I can only image what their upper level speakers sound like.

03-10-2008, 12:00 AM	#4
Cwoodall334 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	I have no clue lol. I just said mine were entry level because I bought them from Frys for only $200.

03-10-2008, 12:42 AM	#6
moviefan Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Orchard Park, NY	I have a Klipsch system (see sig) and am very happy with it. There is something radically wrong with the Quintet price in your link. The Quontet II is an older system, genreally available online for $300. This was my first system and it is very good. The newer Quintet III lists for $500 at my Best Buy, and is much improved. For a great deal, watch for Best Buy special which seems to run Quarterly: Quintet III $300 Klipsch 10" sub for $250 (list $400) Total $500 for a really good system. The satellites can be stand or wall mounted. The SLX system is an upgrade, and you can use the 10" sub with this too. Again, watch for a sale on these. Good luck!

03-10-2008, 03:42 PM	#8
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	is room space a significant factor as to why you are looking into these models? if not, go reference. you will definitely see a big difference, as well as better value for the money.

03-10-2008, 06:57 PM	#9
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	what's reference?

03-10-2008, 07:22 PM	#10
DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	http://shop1.outpost.com/product/542...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG http://shop1.outpost.com/product/542...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG http://shop1.outpost.com/product/535...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG Thats my setup. Cost me around $1100. But that sub is a little over kill if you dont need mad features (wireless remote for volume and audio adjustments, different room placing options) they also make a 8 inch version of that sub thats a hundred bucks less along with many other lines of subs. But for the price, I could just not justify spending say $1000 on that Klipsch system with tiny speakers when you can spend relatively the same amount and get bigger, better looking, room filling, and much better sounding speakers. I would mess around with putting a Polk system together, for the price they are unbeatable in my opinion. The also make all their speakers in black too. This is just my opinion but since the day I bought my first polk speaker, Im a fan for life. Hope this helps

03-10-2008, 08:47 PM	#13
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	im assuming quintet falls under base line speakers as well? and where could i buy reference?

03-10-2008, 09:06 PM	#15
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	is there a HUGE difference between reference and synergy III?? this would be my first speaker set, so i dont think i need too much to blow me away

03-11-2008, 02:08 AM	#16
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I have the Quintet IIs, got them with the KSW-10 for under $500, and I am VERY happy with them.

03-11-2008, 04:17 AM	#18
Kratos3 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:227 Digital collection:39 Blu-ray reviews: 14	As you can see in my sig, I own the Quintet III and Sub-10. I'm quite happy with my setup. They don't take up much space, and, for what you pay for them, they sound very good. That being said, you will hear a marked improvement with the Reference series over the Synergy series. As it has been said here already, the Synergy series is the entry-level line from Klipsch. It is very good, but it would be well worth it to save up for Reference series models. My plan is to eventually replace the front and center channels with Reference models and use the extra Quintet speakers(formerly front channels) as my two surround back speakers when I step up to a 7.1 setup. I know it's not ideal in terms of perfectly matching all the speakers, but it should be just fine until I win the lottery and buy a full Klipsch THX system. As far as subs go, you don't have to match the brand of sub to the rest of your speakers. Generally speaking, bass is bass. It's more important to have the LCR and surround channels timbre matched to provide a seamless transition from speaker to speaker as sound moves from one speaker to the next, and the Quintet system has that one covered for you having indentical speakers for the fronts and surrounds. Get the sub you like best. I would recommend Def Tech. I would have bought one, but my speakers were a gift from my GF(yeah, she rocks), and she wanted them all to match...

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