Klipschorns anyone? [message #15814] |
Wed, 10 December 2003 14:39 ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
akhilesh
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If i had to just keep ONE set of speakers, given what i have heard so far in the 1.5 years i have been into good sound, i would stay with a pair of older klipschorns, good cable, and a low powered amplifier with awesome resolution. Thoughts anyone?:-) -akhilesh
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Yep - [message #15818 is a reply to message #15814] |
Wed, 10 December 2003 16:17 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
HenryW
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I had a pair bought new in 1975 that have resided with my brother for about 22 years (this house doesn't work with them) and agree with the keeper comment. I audition quite a bit (and have run several boxes through here)and I still find good three ways more pleasing and three way horns the most pleasing.
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Re: Klipschorns anyone? [message #15819 is a reply to message #15814] |
Wed, 10 December 2003 17:39 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
hurdy_gurdyman
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I haven't had the pleasure of Klipschorns yet, but I do own a pair of Heresy 1's, and if the K-horns sound like that only better, I just wish I could afford a pair. The Heresy's are the best sounding speakers I've yet owned. Dave
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Re: Klipschorns anyone? [message #15821 is a reply to message #15819] |
Wed, 10 December 2003 19:55 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
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Wayne Parham
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Have you ever heard Cornwalls? They sound great too. Personally, I always liked the looks of the LaScalas and the Belles. They lack some bass, but they do wonderfully from 60Hz up. But if you've never heard Klipschorns, you really should make an effort to do so. They are a great sounding speaker, especially when you consider that they were designed during WWII. When I look at a Klipschorn, I visualize the era. B-17's were thundering across the skies and people were listening to world events on RCA Victor five-tube table radios. This is the time when Klipschorns were first built, and knowing that is what really makes them special to me.
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Re: Klipschorns anyone? [message #15822 is a reply to message #15821] |
Wed, 10 December 2003 23:28 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
hurdy_gurdyman
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Hi Wayne, I plan on hearing some of the bigger Klipsch speakers, including the K-horn, later this week at a dealer in Lansing. I'm afraid I may lust for them after that, and I know I can't afford them now. I think it's worth the risk of that to satisfy my curiosity, though. I use subs with my Heresy's, so no lack of bass, and I am pretty happy with the sound.Dave
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