definitive technology or klipsch

[Vince NC]

I would like your thoughts on these two systems.

1 klipsch thx ultra II system.
2 definitive technology using 7000sc towers all the way around for a 7.1 system.

I will be using it for movies, music and gaming. The room is about 700 square feet, with 10 foot ceilings.
thanks Vincent

 

[Vince NC]

Anyone ?? I can't believe no one has any thoughts on these.

 

[Warpdrv]

Well I would imagine It depends on what you listen too...
Do you have a budget..?

Maybe a little more info, and we could help you out here...
Have you sampled anything else out there....?

 

[Vince NC]

My budget is open. I have listened to a lot but not either one of these. I will have to drive about 2 hours to hear them. I listen to alot of different music from classical, celtic, jazz to rock. I want one system that will work well in all areas.I want to know if they are worth driving to hear, Thanks

 

[deftech]

I can not give an opinion on the klipsch as I have never heard them.
I have had a set of definitive bipolars for 7 years now. I have read alot of good things about their mythos st's so I went to go audition them. I was very impresssed. I then listened to A pair fo 7001's driven by a mcintosh amp (the mythos were being driven by a sony es receiver.) Let me preface this by saying I have become very accostemed to (and partial to) bipolar speakers. I have auditioned several speakers/amps over the years, for some 30 years now. I was BLOWN AWAY by the dt/mac setup. I played a track off a very well recorded jazz cd, Brian Brombergs take on cantaloupe island. It literally sounded like the band was in the room. The only spekers I have ever heard that I liked better were the $70,000 martin logan statements. Here are some very good professional reviews

http://www.definitivetech.com/reviews/BP7001scTAS4C.pdf
http://www.definitivetech.com/reviews/BP7001SV4C.pdf

 

[Seth=L]

The Klipsch system is primarily a theater type speaker system. So it may not be ideal for most types of music listening. I have listened to this system, it does great for movies, and it does OK for music (OK being listenable, but not what you would consider a good music speaker).

 

[mperfct]

I listened to both at a Magnolia store, and I preferred the Klipschs. I thought they had a bit more detail and were more pleasing to my ear. I was listening to RF-62s and DT 7004s if I remember right. I did like the DT's, but I just liked the Klipsch's more. YMMV.

 

[Seth=L]

I listened to both at a Magnolia store, and I preferred the Klipschs. I thought they had a bit more detail and were more pleasing to my ear. I was listening to RF-62s and DT 7004s if I remember right. I did like the DT's, but I just liked the Klipsch's more. YMMV.

The THX Ultra system is quite a bit different form the RF-62s. The RF-62s are good for music and movies. The Ultra system was designed to be used for HT installations.

 

[mazersteven]

My budget is open. I have listened to a lot but not either one of these. I will have to drive about 2 hours to hear them. Thanks

If I was going to spend that kind of cash on a system. I would get in the car, and gladly make that 2 hour trip. Are they worth driving to hear? Yes they are.

Now my thoughts on both systems.

I wouldn't purchase either one. But if I had to choose one. Def Tech.

 

[jpaul]

DefTech's all the way. I've auditioned both. The deftechs out performed the other. You may spend a little more but the sound was definitely better. I drove two hours to audition and purchased from the link below.
But, It does depend on your ears and your hearing taste.
You want find Deftechs in best buy.

 

[Seth=L]

You may spend a little more but the sound was definitely better.

A little more?: Try about $5000 more.

A suggestion to the opening poster. If you get the Def. Tech system, I would get the C/L/R 3000 and six BP7000SCs for the rest of the system. Be careful setting them up, because that is six pretty good size subs that could potentially cause cancellations and nulls in the bass.

 

[mazersteven]

2 definitive technology using 7000sc towers all the way around for a 7.1 system.


thanks Vincent

Hey if you have the cheese to spend $2500 a speaker. I would recommend these over the Def Tech, and Klipsch

Linbrook Signature

http://www.tyleracoustics.com/linbrook.html

 

[riceaterslc]

i have never paid the MSRP on deftech speakers. the retailer will usually give 15-20% discount off the MSRP. my setup was bought at two different locations (1,200 miles away from each other, small, non-chain stores). below are the MSRP's and what i actually paid

BP7006:
MSRP: $599.00 Each
PAID: $750.00 Pair

C/L/R 2002:
MSRP: $499.00 Each
PAID: $375.00 Each

BP 1.2x
MSRP: $199.00 Each
PAID: $200.00 Pair


between what you are looking at i would also recommend deftech, but there are many many options out there in your price range.

 

[jcPanny]

Onix Strat Mini

If you plan on a lot of 2 channel listening, you might consider the Onix Strata Mini's from AV123 w/ Ref 100 center and Ref 1's for the surround channels. They are internet direct but they have risk free trials of their bookshelf speakers or you might be able to find an owner in your area.

Check it out:
http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=speakers&product=78.1

FYI,
They have the system I was suggesting on sale for $3k shipped:
http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?t=21383

Just add a sub (or two).

 

[AVRat]

What have you listened to so far that really caught your ear? If you live in an A/V starved area, a 2-hour drive may be worth hearing both these systems. Your ears will ultimately determine the effort’s worth. Personally, I'd make the joutrney. Is this a dedicated room or more of a family/great room? For the money there are certainly a lot of options available. I think I'd start with 4 - SVS PB13-Ultras or 2 - JL Audio Fathom 13s, then go from there. BTW, did you decide on a setup from your post last summer.

 

[Warpdrv]

Where do you live, maybe some people here can help you find a dealer that you might not be aware of...

What size is your room...?

Im not sure I really care for Klipsch for Jazz & Classical... they seem to be more of a bright (some say ear bleeding) speaker, which in my opinion does fair well with that type of music... They are pretty good for HT but My buddy has them for his HT (NOT THE ULTRA II), and I don't last too long in that room.. but then again, he is hard of hearing in one ear, and he got them at less then cost. He said, if he looks at new speakers they wouldn't be Klipsch.

I Have a larger room for my HT, and for subs, I would look into either 2 of the SVS PB12-Plus/2 Or 2 of the not yet released PB13-Ultra

Simply amazing subs for HT as well as music, IMO I have SVS... They are pretty, and Potent.


BTW, what happened to your reviews of the Paradigm S8's and the RBH's last fall... ?

 

[Lady Phoenix]

I generally agree with what many folks have already said in that I'd prefer the DefTechs over the Klipsch if those were the only two choices and you were more interested in listening to music over movies.

But it seems like you're more interested in knowing whether you should make a pilgrimage to go have a listen. I think it would be worth the trip, just for comparison to whatever you've already heard previously if nothing else. Heck, even if you end up not liking either of them, at least it helps validate whatever you've listened to and liked so far. Two hours isn't *so* bad of a drive to get this kind of warm fuzzy.

 

[Buckeye_Nut]

I would like your thoughts on these two systems.

1 klipsch thx ultra II system.
2 definitive technology using 7000sc towers all the way around for a 7.1 system.

I will be using it for movies, music and gaming. The room is about 700 square feet, with 10 foot ceilings. thanks Vincent

I've never personally heard the Klipsch Ultra2 system, but every review I've read raved about it's performance.

Both are quality gear, but which is best for you really depends on you.

As a klipsch fan myself, I'd lean towards klipsch because I love their sound....... but that's just me. What's best for you may be something very different

 

[Vince NC]

I'm still working on the same theater from last summer. I had to put things on hold. I was injuried and had to have several back operations. I listened to the S8 paradigms in a 7.1 set-up using their adp's for surrounds. I really liked them. The RBH dealer around here closed. I will have to drive 4 hours to hear them. I guess I will have to make a long weekend of it and do some driving to hear some of the better set-ups. Ilive in Greensboro NC. The only high end dealer here is a custom shop that does not have any systems set-up with different brands, they want you to trust their judgement as to what sounds best.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

I keep seeing all these threads about fill in the blank vs. Klipsch. My .02 worth is that I would recommend most decent brands over Klipsch. I bought some RB 61s and ended up selling them because they sounded excessively bright, harsh, and metallic. In the long run, fatigue made them unlistenable.