Klipsch Reference

[Halon451]

I was looking at the Klipsch Reference series a while back and was wondering if anyone had any complaints with them. Looking at them, I'm not sure I like the horn-loaded tweeter. It seems as if it would be far too directional.

While my AV123's are still on backorder, I'm keeping my options open.

 

[mazersteven]

I was looking at the Klipsch Reference series a while back and was wondering if anyone had any complaints with them. Looking at them, I'm not sure I like the horn-loaded tweeter. It seems as if it would be far too directional.

While my AV123's are still on backorder, I'm keeping my options open.

Totally different sounding speakers then the AV123. Not even remotely close.

Klipsch definitely has a sound all their own. Love them, or hate them. Of any of the speakers out there, Klipsch is the one you must audition for yourself.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

I agree. Some of us find the Klipsch sound way too bright. Imaging from the horns also sounds different than imaging from domes.
On the plus side, they are built like tanks and have great bass.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I had some RF-82 for awhile and just never could like them. Seemed harsh and bright to me.

 

[Halon451]

Fortunately for me these are sold at the big box store near me, so I do have the ability to go in and audition them. I hate dealing with the Magnolia people though - always seem too busy to offer any real customer service.

Thanks though!

 

[furrycute]

The Klipsch Reference line is very refined. With that being said, you should still audition them yourself to see if you like the sound or not.

And how old are you? Young or middle aged? When people get older, they tend to lose sensitivity to higher frequencies. So that extra boost provided by the horns is a quite welcome addition to the older folks.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

If you are just "auditioning" until your speakers come in; then they will be fine

Fortunately for me these are sold at the big box store near me, so I do have the ability to go in and audition them. I hate dealing with the Magnolia people though - always seem too busy to offer any real customer service.

Thanks though!

 

[Halon451]

Ah... middle aged I guess, as much as I would like to ignore the fact. I'm 34, but have had a life of playing drums in a band and working around loud machinery (power plants). Although I did smarten up in my mid-twenties and started using ear-plugs, by then I think some of the damage had been done.

But in comparison, even my JBL's sound a little too bright at times, especially the center, which is EQ'd to reduce the effect.

 

[furrycute]

Ah... middle aged I guess, as much as I would like to ignore the fact. I'm 34.

34 is nothing! Middle age doesn't really start until your 50's!

I auditioned both the Klipsch Reference line and the regular Klipsch line. The regular line did sound a bit bright to my ears. The Reference line was much better, much more refined.

Do you have hard floors or carpets in your listening room? Lots of bare walls?Hard floors and lots of bare walls usually make speakers sound bright. Lots of carpeting usually tone things down quite a bit. Bring those speakers home and audition them yourself. See if you like them or not. Make sure the store where you buy from has a liberal return policy.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

34 is nothing! Middle age doesn't really start until your 50's!

At 45, I consider it optimistic to refer to myself as middle aged (that would assume making it to 90, after all.)

 

[mazersteven]

34 is nothing! Middle age doesn't really start until your 50's!

Average "Like Expectancy" of an male living today is like 75 year old. So how is 50 Middle Age? At age 34 life is almost half over.

 

[Halon451]

Typical room - wall to wall carpet, drywall, etc. I'm just fishing around anyway, looking at some other options, while I wait on my order from AV123. I drew too near destruction yesterday when my PB12 NSD came in, on account of its size and my wife.

I know that the x-cs's are a little on the large size as well, excluding floorstanders of course, and she's already once complained about the fact that speakers are going to end up dominating the living room. With no room to place the center channel x-cs where my current one is, it's going to end up being very conspicous and bulky looking atop the entertainment center - think of this is a means of formulating my Plan B, in case all hell breaks loose when those things come in.

 

[Halon451]

At age 34 life is almost half over.

Ouch. I've been trying to convince myself that the best half is the last half!

 

[mazersteven]

Ouch. I've been trying to convince myself that the best half is the last half!

Ya sure. The best is yet to come. Maybe I'll come, and visit you in a few years.

I wonder if they will let you take your HT system?

 

[Halon451]

I wonder if they will let you take your HT system?

LOL - well, at least my new SVS sub I hope!

 

[rolyasm]

I really like the new Klipsch. The older models were too bright for me. The new RF series is wonderful. I am planning on putting their KL-650 THX system in my HT room when I finally get it done. My friend has the RF-63 package and it is really nice. Detailed, but not too bright.

 

[MUDSHARK]

Average "Like Expectancy" of an male living today is like 75 year old. So how is 50 Middle Age? At age 34 life is almost half over.

Ow! Ya sure know how to hurt a guy.

 

[benolium]

You may find them bright especially with a Yamaha receiver. That combination seems to exaserbate their "shining personlaty. I have similar speakers to the Klipsch. I noticed a toning down when I got a diff receiver.

 

[highfihoney]

34 is nothing! Middle age doesn't really start until your 50's!

Thats only what people who are allready 50 or damm close to it say

At 50 were geezers & it sucks

 

[Jey Jockey]

Had the Rf83 for 5 months and they were really bright and that was with a Yammy reciever. I have heard Dennon are smoother with Klipch, also you are better going small than large as to not overpower your room, I think its possible the 83's were way too big for my 20x15 HT.