Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH and Klipsch Synergy series speakers?

[JasonHensley]

Would the Elite receiver and the Klipsch Synergy series f2, c2, s2, and the 12"
sub make a good combination? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Ranger-R]

I have the VSX-94TXH and Klipsch synergy Fronts F3,C3 S12 rear area I have F1 and some older S1's. I like the combo. Nothing bad to say about them. If you like the sound in the demo then trust your ears.

the 94 is the best receiver i've owned yet. Love that thing.

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by JasonHensley

Would the Elite receiver and the Klipsch Synergy series f2, c2, s2, and the 12"
sub make a good combination? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

The 94 is a bit of overkill for these speakers. The 94 with anything is a great anchor for your system, but there are better speakers, even from Klipsch, if you're going to spend that much.

But it would sound great.

[jomari]

my old post...


heres a little bit of a comparison of both lines...

There are a few differences other than the obvious styling.

Synergy
- Aluminum dome tweeters
Reference
- Titanium diaphragm compression drivers. Titanium is considered better by a general amount of people.

Aluminum has a tendency of ringing at certain frequencies, it bothers some people, most don't notice it. (thus the notion that horns in general are 'too bright')

Synergy
- IMG (injection modeled graphite) polymer woofers
Reference
- Klipsch's own patented Cerametallic (ceramic coated aluminum) technology

Synergy's efficiency levels are a tad less than the Reference

Floorstanders and a couple of Bookshelves
Synergy
- Front ported
Reference
- Rear ported (i like em at the back. no pun intended of course you sickos)

Frequency responses differ in both lines, even with the same speaker diameter.

As mentioned before, the synergy series is their entry level into their line of speakers (lets keep the satellites in a different discussion shall we?), and starts off pretty hefty nowadays, considering the 3rd generation models are based on the reference series back then. Klipsch has always been a great company that produces excellent speakers, no matter which line.

Age old saying i keep on mentioning here, INVEST. the last thing you want is purchasing an HTIB for 200 clams, then shoot up to a full line of speakers. Might as well put that 200 into the newer set and toss out dealing with selling the HTIB with depreciation value, and headaches.

Of course, its a matter of diminishing returns.

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