Klipsch Speakers, any thoughts

[The Swedish Chef]

morning all, i have found a pair of Klipsch kg 4.2 speakers for a good price and was thinking about having a play with them, anybody here got any opinions? :raoflmfao:

These are the one with two bass/mid drivers and a horn for the top end

i'll be using the wadia/bel canto combo as the source and amp.

[Colin^]

I have heard Klipsch speakers I have liked and some I have disliked. To my ears they lack midrange refinement. They do bass in spades and clear highs and are usually very very efficient loudspeakers. They go LOUD!

I think your source componants are far too good.

And midrange refinement is something I think bel Canto's do with magic, I think Klipchs will kill that.



But take a listen if you can.

[The Swedish Chef]

interesting comments colin, many thanks, mid range openness and top end clarity is where im looking to improve things so maybe these would be too similar to what i have now. will listen with care

[Leonard Smalls]

I've found Klipschorns to rock, though often in a slightly raucous way.

They tend to have presence and excitement in spades - definitely worth a listen as some find the presentation somewhat addictive!

[Davewhityetagain]

How old are they not been made for about 12 years ?

[gaul]

Look for the Reference series

Specs comparison for the Reference Bookshelves

Belowthe RB-75 Bookshelf that will be louder than many floorstanders

[gaul]

Specs comparison for the Reference floorstanders

Below the RF-5 floorstander

[The Swedish Chef]

thats the picture used in the add by the guy, so yeah i guess they are around 12-15 years old, hmm how long do drivers last, hows longs a piece of string?

also found

[Davewhityetagain]

nice floor standers whats the cost ?

[The Swedish Chef]

a shade less than £200 before negotiations, which to me seems ok but im no expert at these things

[Davewhityetagain]

Decent price worth buying if not to your taste should get that selling on, or just keep them for a rainy day

[arjn]

I used to own a Klipsch Reference 3 before. For Music they need warm sounding amps preferably tubes even 3 W SETs cab drive them really loud.
They have a nice horn treble and very strong and tight bass.. though the midrange is nothing great to write about.

A jazz/rock lover would like it but if you listen to a lot of vocals you may not like it much !