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ufcrusher · 09-30-2001, 01:16 AM

You are already starting off on the wrong foot. In order to have a home theater properly set up, you need to timber match your fronts and center at a minimum. This means that your speakers will have the same version of the tractrix horn in all models. The quintet will not match up with any speaker other than the quintet. As for your choice in sub the ksw15 is a relatively nice sub, We used to sell it for $699 and didnt move that many of them, because at that same price you could get some nicer/ more powerful subs.

The only way to determine if Klipsch are right for you is to go to a store that carries them and listen. Either you love Klispch or you hate them. They are extremely tinny which many people cant stand. If you took a poll of home theater sales people, you would find a mixed bag, as to who owned klipsch and who doesnt.

Personally, I am a big energy proponent, but I have a ksw12 sub. Why? Its a great sub. Has good recovery time and a good range, plus it sounds good. There is also an issue of what you are using to power these puppies? You have to start with a good receiver and good speakers to get good sound. As I tell all my customers, if you have crappy speakers and a crappy receiver, you will get crappy sound. If you were to switch to better speakers the sound would improve as it would if you switched to a better receiver (using the crappy speakers). To get the best sound, you need to have all parts of the equation. Good equipment, good speakers, and good cabling.

I would recommend going into your local Good Guys or other authorized Klipsch reseller, and just listen to them. Bring in some music that you know well. If the sales person asks, which they will, tell them point blank that you are just looking and that all you want to do is test out the equipment. Dont waste their time showing you the equipment...it will piss them off, and they can smell you coming from miles away. Trust me. If you go into Good guys tell them you were looking at Goodguys.com. The two arent affiliated at all, just the same parent company, but nothing else (you cant do anything in the stores) Listen to the Klipsch. Listen to the Energy. Liten to the Polk. Listen to the Boston. Make sure that you are getting what sounds the best to you. The thing about speakers is, that the only reason that you need to buy new ones sooner than 15 years is if you dont like the style or you mistreat them. The speaker makers know that and as a result, you see the high prices. Also, FYI, most of the speakers are actually priced at double the cost. This means that getting 30% off of the speakers should be an easy feat so long as you are buying other things there. As for the extended warranties on speakers. I highly recommend it for a couple of reasons.

1. If your receiver goes, generally your speakers will too
2. take most new DD or DTS movies (U-571 for example) and there are times when the sound drops down alot. Generally everyone turns up the volume at these points, and then the action resumes and BOOM you have blown your speakers.
3. Most guarantees cover blowing your speakers, which the manufactures never cover
4. After 7 years the manufacturers generally stop making the parts for your speakers...and the speakers are more likely to go, because of the age. Thus, if you have a replacement guarantee you will end up with new speakers at this point.

Now, I am obviously not selling a damn thing here. I am just trying to help you out. I am sure you have gone to Klipsch's website and seen their authorized dealer warning. It is a policy that they enforce...so dont buy from unauthorized individuals. Unless, of course, the price is too good. But then again, you get what you buy.

09-30-2001, 01:16 AM	#2
ufcrusher Admiral Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Boca Raton, FL: By way of: Poway, CA; Gainesville, Fl; Penn Valley, Pa. Posts: 5,680	You are already starting off on the wrong foot. In order to have a home theater properly set up, you need to timber match your fronts and center at a minimum. This means that your speakers will have the same version of the tractrix horn in all models. The quintet will not match up with any speaker other than the quintet. As for your choice in sub the ksw15 is a relatively nice sub, We used to sell it for $699 and didnt move that many of them, because at that same price you could get some nicer/ more powerful subs. The only way to determine if Klipsch are right for you is to go to a store that carries them and listen. Either you love Klispch or you hate them. They are extremely tinny which many people cant stand. If you took a poll of home theater sales people, you would find a mixed bag, as to who owned klipsch and who doesnt. Personally, I am a big energy proponent, but I have a ksw12 sub. Why? Its a great sub. Has good recovery time and a good range, plus it sounds good. There is also an issue of what you are using to power these puppies? You have to start with a good receiver and good speakers to get good sound. As I tell all my customers, if you have crappy speakers and a crappy receiver, you will get crappy sound. If you were to switch to better speakers the sound would improve as it would if you switched to a better receiver (using the crappy speakers). To get the best sound, you need to have all parts of the equation. Good equipment, good speakers, and good cabling. I would recommend going into your local Good Guys or other authorized Klipsch reseller, and just listen to them. Bring in some music that you know well. If the sales person asks, which they will, tell them point blank that you are just looking and that all you want to do is test out the equipment. Dont waste their time showing you the equipment...it will piss them off, and they can smell you coming from miles away. Trust me. If you go into Good guys tell them you were looking at Goodguys.com. The two arent affiliated at all, just the same parent company, but nothing else (you cant do anything in the stores) Listen to the Klipsch. Listen to the Energy. Liten to the Polk. Listen to the Boston. Make sure that you are getting what sounds the best to you. The thing about speakers is, that the only reason that you need to buy new ones sooner than 15 years is if you dont like the style or you mistreat them. The speaker makers know that and as a result, you see the high prices. Also, FYI, most of the speakers are actually priced at double the cost. This means that getting 30% off of the speakers should be an easy feat so long as you are buying other things there. As for the extended warranties on speakers. I highly recommend it for a couple of reasons. 1. If your receiver goes, generally your speakers will too 2. take most new DD or DTS movies (U-571 for example) and there are times when the sound drops down alot. Generally everyone turns up the volume at these points, and then the action resumes and BOOM you have blown your speakers. 3. Most guarantees cover blowing your speakers, which the manufactures never cover 4. After 7 years the manufacturers generally stop making the parts for your speakers...and the speakers are more likely to go, because of the age. Thus, if you have a replacement guarantee you will end up with new speakers at this point. Now, I am obviously not selling a damn thing here. I am just trying to help you out. I am sure you have gone to Klipsch's website and seen their authorized dealer warning. It is a policy that they enforce...so dont buy from unauthorized individuals. Unless, of course, the price is too good. But then again, you get what you buy. __________________ Welcome my son, welcome to the machine...Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been....