Technology has come a long way since, and it's audible. These speakers were manufactured in 1994. I guess I shouldn't factor shipping into the cost, and at 80 each, these are not a total waste. B&W makes a new 303 that goes for 150 at any retail store, and 2 of those would blow these speakers away. Overall, I am horrified at this purchase. I unplugged the sub, the center and just listened to my synergy fronts. (granted these are hooked up to a 1500 dollar pioneer eliete reciever) but what a difference. I took the same disk downstairs and listened with my synergy. Was I hearing things? A horrid tinnie sound and bass that was clearly way to bouncy. I hooked them up to my modest yamaha vsx 596 recever and popped in a disk. and GOLD BANNANA CONNECTORS! Wow, I thought. They were heavy, good looking, and appeared to be very solid. 120 dollars in shipping later, these guys showed up. I was in the market for 2 decent floor standing speakers for my bedroom, and when I saw these on Ubid for 79 a pop I couldn't resist.
#Upgrading klipsch kg 4.2 series#
I currently own the entire Klipsch synergy series and use them in my main theater. I have learned a valuable lesson however, never purchase speakers at any price, unless you have heard them. A fool and his Klipsches are soon parted - so good luck finding some fool whose friends have all told him his speakers are too harsh, and snap up a pair.This is the first time this site has let me down. I think there was a misprint in the product literature, though some people in this forum are claiming they are 8s - so maybe Klipsch upgraded at some point - though why they would change configuration and keep the same model number, I am not sure.
#Upgrading klipsch kg 4.2 driver#
BTW, I don't know where the 8 in driver spec is coming from - mine is quite obviously a 6.5. In one house that had a crawl space, for example - visitors routinely swore I had a sub hidden somewhere. Depending on room, it can be quite impressive. Finally, while the bass is obviously not that of larger drivers, the engineering is such that rather surprising bass still results. I have no idea whose idea it was to switch away from this, but I have listened to newer comparable Klipsch products and they are just nowhwere. So, you get the best of both - the smoothness of the dome and the dynamics of the horn. It should be noted that Klipsch briefly horn-loaded a fabric dome tweeter this is the system on these speakers. Anyone who says they are harsh has been brainwashed into disliking the "horn sound" by all the dupes of the Establishment etc. Like I say above, great clarity, dynamics, and detail at all volume levels, any style of music - this is exactly how a good speaker should be, of course. I give the 3.5's a 5 in their class, but a 4 because I overpaid. (Probably overkill, but it's gotten some great reviews and I'd like to keep the tonal clarity of the horns all around.) I have since ordered a magnetic shielding kit for the 3.5's and am considering a KSP-C6 for the center. I am very happy so far! Man, do the 3.5's sound great on such a clean amp!
Due to the suggestions on this forum and some literature I picked up at the local Mom & Pop, I purchased a Sony STR-DB930 receiver ($399.99 J&R) and a pair of KSB2.1's ($87 ea. I recently went on a quest for a surround sound system. They've been wonderful, and in fact I have auditioned others since then, but haven't found the clarity and presence that these have. I bought mine in 1995 from HiFi Buys in Roswell, GA for $329.99 a piece. Yes, they could use a little more depth in the low end, but sit them a little closer to a corner and they fill the room with clear, natural sound. Some people don't agree with me, but I love my KG3.5's.