Klipsch Synergy III Series

[RelievedSimplet]

I'm currently in the process of buying a new audio system for my bedroom. Since I'm not the richest person in the world, I've been forced to buy a couple components at a time and it will probably take about 8 months total to get the speaker set I want then probably until Christmas until I get a subwoofer. The thing I'm wondering is how long (in the past) has Klipsch kept a line of speakers in production? Obviously I know no one would know an exact time, but is it safe to assume that I will be able to buy say four B-2's now, a C-2 in about two months then two F-2's six to eight months from now at a BB? I refuse to buy anything technology related outside of BB because the PSP's grant you excellent service from day one until year three day 364.

I was also wondering if anyone could recommend me some good speaker wire and connectors. The room that the system will be in is roughly 11'1"x13'9" and I'm not sure if it matters but the receiver being used is a Pioneer VSX-816-K. Any input is greatly appreciated.
-RS

 

[jcPanny]

Speaker options

A good set of speakers should last for years and they don't have the complexity or potential problems associated with electronics.

By limiting yourself to the BB selection you are significantly limiting your options because they don't sell many quality speakers. Does your store carry Boston Acoustics, might be your best bet? If you do buy from them, don't waste money on the extended warranty. Most speakers come with a 5-10 year warranty anyway.

Check out the deals section. The BIC Acoustic line is comparable to the Klipsch synergy speakers at a fraction of the cost.

 

[RelievedSimplet]

Well, the main reason I like those PSP's is because they've been so good to me in the past. I don't know of Any other store that you can walk in with a $1,600 laptop and get a replacement pretty much no questions asked. Not once, but 4 times they've done it for me as well as 2 repairs. I like to be able to walk into a brick and mortar store and just exchange something faulty no questions asked than having to track down the proper company and dealing with them then waiting who knows how long to get the speakers shipped there then back and so on. I understand that they do have a limited selection but I decided years ago when my step-dad got his Klipsch system that I wouldn't settle for less and out of everything I've auditioned they sounded the best to me, that's mainly why I picked them. As for cost, it's not been that bad really, they have an awesome sale right now on all the Klipsch stuff I've gotten so far, the B-2's and the receiver are for Christmas presents so they didn't cost me anything. As for the rest of the set, I may actually be able to go out and get the F-2's today which leads me to my next question...

Since I can't get the C-2 for about 2-3 more months, will just having the two F-2's and the B-2's sound weird or will the receiver be able to sort things out? Also, once I get the center I'll be left with a 5.0 setup. Say I send a 5.1 signal to the receiver, will that still be able to work or will it not due it not having a subwoofer connected? If it does work, will the receiver just "discard" the bass completely or should the speakers be able to pick up some of the higher bass?

Any input is appreciated once again.
Thanks,
-RS

 

[AVRat]

Not to worry, the receiver will take care of the sound and bass issues for a 4.0 setup.

 

[astrodon]

I suspect that Klipsch will make their Synergy line for quite a while (meaning years), they will just increase the roman numeral when they make small changes to it. I bought the first generation of the Synergy line from Tweeter about 5 years ago and was (and am) satisfied with them for their price in my living room system. Of course, they don't compare in sound quality with the Reference IV line that I recently purchased for my home theater, but that's to be expected when comparing the differences in cost. Many don't like the sound of horn tweeters, but I actually prefer the sound of "horns." When I bought my last set of speakers, I sampled Paradigm Studios, B&W 500-series, and Definitive Tech speakers and liked the sound of the Klipsch Ref IVs the best. Of course as always, though not easy to do in a Best Buy, listen to all of the speakers that BB sells and make your decision based on what sounds best to you. I hope this helps and good luck in your purchases.

 

[cyber_blob]

I'm currently in the process of buying a new audio system for my bedroom. Since I'm not the richest person in the world, I've been forced to buy a couple components at a time and it will probably take about 8 months total to get the speaker set I want then probably until Christmas until I get a subwoofer. The thing I'm wondering is how long (in the past) has Klipsch kept a line of speakers in production? Obviously I know no one would know an exact time, but is it safe to assume that I will be able to buy say four B-2's now, a C-2 in about two months then two F-2's six to eight months from now at a BB? I refuse to buy anything technology related outside of BB because the PSP's grant you excellent service from day one until year three day 364.

I was also wondering if anyone could recommend me some good speaker wire and connectors. The room that the system will be in is roughly 11'1"x13'9" and I'm not sure if it matters but the receiver being used is a Pioneer VSX-816-K. Any input is greatly appreciated.
-RS

The Klipsch Synergy series was designed specifically for Best Buy about 5(?) years ago. No other retailer had it for sale. There is no telling how long Klipsch will continue to manufacture the Synergy line. If I were you, I'd ask a sales person at BB to send an email to a buyer at its corporate headquarters in Minneapolis to ask how long the line will be for sale at BB.

Speaker wire: I don't know anything about in-wall speaker wire, but if you want traditional type wire, 12 - 16 gauge lamp cable is good. (The smaller the number, the thicker the cable) The 12 guage will fit into the Klipsch crossovers, but I don’t know if it will fit into your receiver. You can get cable at Home Depot, in the area where they sell lighting fixtures for a fraction of the cost of the Monster Cable that you can get at BB.

Attenuation is almost non existent under 10 ft, so I don’t need thick cable for the fronts or the center, but I use it anyway. It looks better than the alternative.

I use Monster’s 24 ct. gold banana plugs with angled pins for connecting to the receiver. I do not use plugs to connect to the speakers. Mark the positive on both ends of the cable and mark it with the corresponding channel… FR = front right, C = center, etc. Twist the plug into the cable until you feel it catch. You will see the cable get sucked up into the plug. Tape the plug to the cable to keep it secure. I don't think that the banana plug’s gold connection makes a perceivable difference in sound quality, but I am sure others would disagree with me. I use banana plugs, because it makes assembly much easier. I am somewhat of a neat freak: I disassemble my home theater fairly often to clean all of the dust that collects on the floor and the cables and power cords. Keeping you receiver well ventilated and dust free will dramatically prolong it life.

If you buy the F2s, their crossovers can take 2 sets of speaker cables. Take advantage of it if you can. Connect the second set of cables to the B set on your receiver. Your front speakers will be getting twice the power from you receiver.

I hope this helps,

Marshall

 

[cyber_blob]

I'm currently in the process of buying a new audio system for my bedroom. Since I'm not the richest person in the world, I've been forced to buy a couple components at a time and it will probably take about 8 months total to get the speaker set I want then probably until Christmas until I get a subwoofer. The thing I'm wondering is how long (in the past) has Klipsch kept a line of speakers in production? Obviously I know no one would know an exact time, but is it safe to assume that I will be able to buy say four B-2's now, a C-2 in about two months then two F-2's six to eight months from now at a BB? I refuse to buy anything technology related outside of BB because the PSP's grant you excellent service from day one until year three day 364.

I was also wondering if anyone could recommend me some good speaker wire and connectors. The room that the system will be in is roughly 11'1"x13'9" and I'm not sure if it matters but the receiver being used is a Pioneer VSX-816-K. Any input is greatly appreciated.
-RS

The Synergy III series was designed specifically for Best Buy about 5(?) years ago. There is no telling how long Klipsch will continue to manufacture this line. If I were you, I'd ask a sales person at BB to send an email to a buyer at its corporate headquarters in Bloomington, MN to ask how long the line will be for sale at BB.

Speaker wire: I don't know anything about in-wall speaker wire, but if you want traditional type wire, 12 - 16 gauge lamp cable is good. (The smaller the number, the thicker the cable) The 12 guage will fit into the Klipsch crossovers, but I don’t know if it will fit into your receiver. You can get cable at Home Depot, in the area where they sell lighting fixtures for a fraction of the cost of the Monster Cable that you can get at BB.

Attenuation is almost non existent under 10 ft, so I don’t need thick cable for the fronts or the center, but I use it anyway. It looks better than the alternative.

I use Monster’s 24 ct. gold banana plugs with angled pins for connecting to the receiver. I do not use plugs to connect to the speakers. Mark the positive on both ends of the cable and mark it with the corresponding channel… FR = front right, C = center, etc. Twist the plug into the cable until you feel it catch. You will see the cable get sucked up into the plug. Tape the plug to the cable to keep it secure. I don't think that the banana plug’s gold connection makes a perceivable difference in sound quality, but I am sure others would disagree with me. I use banana plugs, because it makes assembly much easier. I am somewhat of a neat freak: I disassemble my home theater fairly often to clean all of the dust that collects on the floor and the cables and power cords. Keeping you receiver well ventilated and dust free will dramatically prolong it life.

If you buy the F2s, their crossovers can take 2 sets of speaker cables. Take advantage of it if you can. Connect the second set of cables to the B set on your receiver. Your front speakers will be getting twice the power from you receiver.

I hope this helps,

Marshall