Klipsch Speakers

[em4joshua]

Hello all,

I have the Yamaha receiver shown below (Christmas present), but I now need some speakers for a 5.1 setup. I know from the forums that Klipsch is not a top rated brand, but I am looking for peoples' thoughts on this setup vs other options in a similar price range or up to ~$1,500.00. I picked these by trying the different speakers in store until I found what sounded the best. I plan to use it for both a home theater and for music (not sure what percent of each), but understand those are competing interests. I don't have a ton of experience, but a high quality store in town is trying to get me to spend double or more. I am too innocent and uneducated in this area to know what is good for me, but I do appreciate quality sound.

Please help,
Joshua

Yamaha - 875W 7.2-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver

Klipsch - Icon 5-1/4" Center Speaker

Klipsch - Icon 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

Klipsch - 8" 350W Powered Subwoofer
Model: SW 350 SKU: 9502629

Polk Audio - 6-1/2" In-Wall Speaker (Each)
Model: MC60 SKU: 9939396

 

[zieglj01]

The Klipsch can work for you, if you like the sound.

This can make a real nice system - HTD Level Three
Bookshelves and center
http://www.htd.com/Products/level-three-speakers/Level-THREE-Bookshelf-Speakers
http://www.htd.com/Products/level-three-speakers/Level-THREE-Center-Channel-Speaker

Level Two bookshelves for surrounds
http://www.htd.com/Products/level-two-speakers/Level-TWO-Bookshelf-Speakers

Or, in-wall speaker
http://www.htd.com/Products/high-definition/HD-W65-in-wall-speakers

Outlaw sub on sale for $500
http://www.outlawaudio.com/promo_pages/hohoholiday.html
https://www.outlawaudio.com/mofcart/summah.html

 

[em4joshua]

This is the information I am looking for. I liked the sound in the store, but hard to know how it compares at home. I may have some apprehension about buying without hearing them .

Thank you

 

[zieglj01]

I may have some apprehension about buying without hearing them .

For the most part, HTD will pay return shipping - if you do not like them.
You can always try out a pair of the bookshelves, for a test.

http://www.htd.com/Risk-Free-In-Home-Trial/guarantee

Your option and call

 

[em4joshua]

Lol...I was just reading their return policy and it is comforting. Trying not to think about the 18 months 0 interest at Best Buy. I love buying with no interest, but maybe quality is a better choice.

 

[Budabear]

One of my A/V systems has nothing but Klipsch speakers running off of a Denon AVR-4808CI receiver. I love them and have used them for quite a while. My front and rear are RF3 II's, my sub is a RW12D, and I think my center is a KSC-1. I also use Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 speakers on my computer and have a Klipsch Ifi system for my ipod. My other system is somewhat higher end speakers but no matter what I will not stop using the Klipsch because they are a good price and have excellent sound.

Just my 2 cents. Lol

 

[dad311]

Choosing speakers is a very personal choice. Everyone here will have a different opinion.

Go to a store that will allow to to demo the speakers in your home and see what you prefer.

Personally, I have Klipsch RF-63s and love them.

 

[Budabear]

I fully agree with that.

 

[Nestor]

I recently upgraded from 5.2 to 9.2. All Klipsch except for the subs.

Been very happy.