Author Topic: Klipsch Speaker Owners Speak-out (Read 160490 times)

Conan · « **Reply #390 on:** May 03, 2011 at 07:59 AM »

Quote from: avshop on May 02, 2011 at 11:02 PM

Klipsch reference mark II will be available for demo in my shop soon.

Nice!

Zexadron · « **Reply #391 on:** May 05, 2011 at 06:41 AM »

Hello,
I have a klipsch speaker 1997 model ksb-3.1. I like the quality and the sound is clear. I'm also planning to buy the newer model RB-81. I'm using this Technics amplifier model SA-GX650. Thanks!

Conan · « **Reply #392 on:** May 05, 2011 at 06:48 AM »

Quote from: gorex69ers on May 05, 2011 at 06:41 AM

Hello,
I have a klipsch speaker 1997 model ksb-3.1. I like the quality and the sound is clear. I'm also planning to buy the newer model RB-81. I'm using this Technics amplifier model SA-GX650. Thanks!

Make sure to get the Reference II version of the RB-81, it has better manners than the original Reference line.

Zexadron · « **Reply #393 on:** May 07, 2011 at 03:08 PM »

Thanks a lot for the information. My current sound system,technics amplifier, Klipsch speakersnd and yamaha subwoofer.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #394 on:** May 08, 2011 at 07:15 AM »

Guys,
Anyone here tried or using the Palladium series?

Stagea · « **Reply #395 on:** May 08, 2011 at 09:10 AM »

Quote from: Conan on May 05, 2011 at 06:48 AM

Make sure to get the Reference II version of the RB-81, it has better manners than the original Reference line.

That's a nice way of putting it, Angelo.

Conan · « **Reply #396 on:** May 08, 2011 at 09:12 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on May 08, 2011 at 09:10 AM

That's a nice way of putting it, Angelo.

Ha-ha, thanks bro!

pg_x13x · « **Reply #397 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 08:21 PM »

hi everyone,

im a newbie in this hobby... i just want to ask a review on Klipsch B2 synergy series. is this a good buy?

thanks,
pg_x13x

Conan · « **Reply #398 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 09:14 PM »

Quote from: pg_x13x on Jun 22, 2011 at 08:21 PM

hi everyone,

im a newbie in this hobby... i just want to ask a review on Klipsch B2 synergy series. is this a good buy?

thanks,
pg_x13x

Well they are cheap but my advice would be to move up to the Reference line of Klipsch.

Tavus · « **Reply #399 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 10:52 PM »

Quote from: pg_x13x on Jun 22, 2011 at 08:21 PM

hi everyone,

im a newbie in this hobby... i just want to ask a review on Klipsch B2 synergy series. is this a good buy?

thanks,
pg_x13x

i hear its a good starter speaker. maybe comparable to polk tsi100.
and i agree with Conan, if you have the cash go for reference.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #400 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 11:24 PM »

Quote from: gorex69ers on May 05, 2011 at 06:41 AM

Hello,
I have a klipsch speaker 1997 model ksb-3.1. I like the quality and the sound is clear. I'm also planning to buy the newer model RB-81. I'm using this Technics amplifier model SA-GX650. Thanks!

Baka walang 1 o'clock volume, sisigaw yan.

Quote from: Conan on May 05, 2011 at 06:48 AM

Make sure to get the Reference II version of the RB-81, it has better manners than the original Reference line.

Quote from: Stagea on May 08, 2011 at 09:10 AM

That's a nice way of putting it, Angelo.

Aguy!!!

mikeer2002ph · « **Reply #401 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 11:47 PM »

Quote from: avshop on May 02, 2011 at 11:02 PM

Klipsch reference mark II will be available for demo in my shop soon.

Sige na nga, I'll give this pair a chance hoping its better than the original RB-61s

Conan · « **Reply #402 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 05:01 AM »

Quote from: mikeer2002ph on Jun 22, 2011 at 11:47 PM

Sige na nga, I'll give this pair a chance hoping its better than the original RB-61s

It's better, the sound is less forward and the "shimmer" of the high notes are more noticeable.

John E. · « **Reply #403 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 05:51 AM »

Quote from: pg_x13x on Jun 22, 2011 at 08:21 PM

hi everyone,

im a newbie in this hobby... i just want to ask a review on Klipsch B2 synergy series. is this a good buy?

thanks,
pg_x13x

imho it's indeed a good buy, good price and with good aesthetics.

Quote from: Tavus on Jun 22, 2011 at 10:52 PM

i hear its a good starter speaker. maybe comparable to polk tsi100.
and i agree with Conan, if you have the cash go for reference.

indeed comparable. i had the chance of owning a tsi 100 and currently have a b2 but only used for surrounds. klipsch are more into the bright side and it's also easier to drive because of the high sensitivity 92dB.

the b3 model is even better. it will resolve the lack of bass.

6l6 · « **Reply #404 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 07:13 AM »

Ba't claimed sensitivity ng RB81 is 96db, pero as measured ng HTLabs ay 91db lang?

Conan · « **Reply #405 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 07:21 AM »

Quote from: Pauso on Jun 23, 2011 at 07:13 AM

Ba't claimed sensitivity ng RB81 is 96db, pero as measured ng HTLabs ay 91db lang?

I'm not an expert on the topic but the measurement is only for limited frequencies 500 Hz to 2 kHz. Maybe someone like Stagea might know the explanation?

http://www.hometheater.com/content/klipsch-rb-81-speaker-system-ht-labs-measures

Stagea · « **Reply #406 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 07:55 AM »

Quote from: Pauso on Jun 23, 2011 at 07:13 AM

Ba't claimed sensitivity ng RB81 is 96db, pero as measured ng HTLabs ay 91db lang?

Measurement techniques vary significantly from maker to maker (and can sometimes even be different between model lines of the same maker), making comparisons of numbers between different brands unfruitful at times (to say the least).

In terms of sensitivity, some quote anechoic numbers, while others quote in-room values (the actual room specs and speaker positioning is often left unquoted). Some measure at 1 watt, whilst others stick to 2.83V. Some makers measure the entire audible range, others use a narrower band (like HTLabs), still others just measure at a certain frequency (like 1kHz or 2kHz). Some quote average sensitivity, others use weighted numbers, and there are even makers who just quote peak sensitivity values (whether in a constricted range, or not). Some measure from 1m (3.3 ft), others measure at 3ft, still others use 4ft and there are very few that use 2m.

pg_x13x · « **Reply #407 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 08:02 AM »

Quote from: JohnE. on Jun 23, 2011 at 05:51 AM

imho it's indeed a good buy, good price and with good aesthetics.

indeed comparable. i had the chance of owning a tsi 100 and currently have a b2 but only used for surrounds. klipsch are more into the bright side and it's also easier to drive because of the high sensitivity 92dB.

the b3 model is even better. it will resolve the lack of bass.

thanks to everyone for the inputs.

Conan · « **Reply #408 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM »

From the Klipsch web site of RB-81 II:

SENSITIVITY: 97dB @ 2.83V / 1m

Stagea · « **Reply #409 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 11:09 AM »

I forgot to mention that some brands also measure from on-axis, while others quote multiple averaged (whether straight or weighted) measurements covering both off and on-axis output.

Quote from: Conan on Jun 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM

From the Klipsch web site of RB-81 II:

SENSITIVITY: 97dB @ 2.83V / 1m

In-room din ata quoted measurements ng Klipsch, hence the numbers are numerically higher than those brands that quote anechoic measurements. I suppose they also position the speakers fairly close to the walls during measurement, and only measure from a point that is on-axis with the horn (most horns have significantly more output on-axis).

romymartinez · « **Reply #410 on:** Sep 04, 2011 at 03:07 PM »

Mga Sirs,

Anyone compared the RF-62 II with RB-81 II?

Conan · « **Reply #411 on:** Sep 04, 2011 at 10:28 PM »

Quote from: romymartinez on Sep 04, 2011 at 03:07 PM

Mga Sirs,

Anyone compared the RF-62 II with RB-81 II?

I haven't had the chance to compare those but I would imagine the RF-62 II would have the better bass performance since it goes down to 35Hz while the RB-81 II goes down to 44Hz.

romymartinez · « **Reply #412 on:** Sep 23, 2011 at 07:58 PM »

Mga Sirs,

Where can one audition the Klipsch RF-62 II vs. RF-81 II sidde by side?

Thanks!

Conan · « **Reply #413 on:** Sep 23, 2011 at 09:08 PM »

Quote from: romymartinez on Sep 23, 2011 at 07:58 PM

Mga Sirs,

Where can one audition the Klipsch RF-62 II vs. RF-81 II sidde by side?

Thanks!

You can try Spectra at Park Square Makati.

romymartinez · « **Reply #414 on:** Sep 24, 2011 at 09:45 AM »

Thanks Sir Conan.

whirlpool · « **Reply #415 on:** Dec 06, 2011 at 10:00 AM »

I have RF15 (older version of RF52). I'm planning to upgrade to RF62-II. Meron na po bang owner dito sa PDVD or anybody po na nakapag-audition? Would this perform well with my older center RC35? How about pag stereo mode or pure audio listening? I would love to hear your views on this. Thanks in advance

cnn · « **Reply #416 on:** Dec 08, 2011 at 07:00 PM »

I'm using Klipsch Synergy KSB 2.1 bookshelves. Created from 1997 til 1999.

You can consider the vintage and rare.

Amazed how refined and musical these speakers are. Very small and compact. Perfect for my midnight jazz sessions. Very bright and detailed.

At 93db sensitivity, driving these wonder speakers were very easy. Perfect for my current AVR, a pioneer 1020k.

Glad to know there are fellow Klipsch users here at PDVD.

Reference photo :

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #417 on:** Dec 08, 2011 at 07:16 PM »

IMHO, my RB81 is generally very good for instrumental tracks. Just did some mionr tweakings lately and am falling in love again with klipsch.

Conan · « **Reply #418 on:** Dec 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM »

Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Speaker System review at HomeTheater.com

http://www.hometheater.com/content/klipsch-reference-rb-61-ii-speaker-system

Quote

Looking over my Klipsch reviews from the past couple of decades, I recall a lot of products I respected and liked but none that I fell in love with. The Reference II is the first Klipsch product to tip over that subjective line. Not that the character of the original Reference has changed that much: The difference is subtle. But it’s real enough to turn this product into one that I could live with for a long time.

Let me repeat my warning that to get the best out of these highly revealing speakers, you’ll need low-distortion amplification that tends to the warm side. Like Klipsches in general, these speakers don’t need much power, but they do need clean power. You also have to be the kind of now old-fashioned listener who’s willing to live in the sweet spot.

bluesboy1216 · « **Reply #419 on:** Dec 22, 2011 at 05:20 AM »

Quote from: Conan on Dec 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM

Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Speaker System review at HomeTheater.com

http://www.hometheater.com/content/klipsch-reference-rb-61-ii-speaker-system

Hi Conan I see in your sig that you drive your Klipsch with Onkyo 608 and I am guessing that it is match made in heaven..I am about to purchase my friend's onkyo 608 and just wanna hear your 2 cents about it. I own a RF52 driven by pio 820, it is pretty decent although some records sounds a bit on a high side.