Tim_in_NC

The exterier housing for the KSB 1.1's is ABS ... They look and seem to be made of the same material as some of the newer "outdoor" speakers produced ... Here are good links ... KSB 1.1 Specs >>> http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/ksb-1-1-specifications/ & Outdoor Klipsch from 2004 Specs >>> http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/kho-7-specifications/ Both use Poly Cone Woofers, Silk Dome Tweets, and are ABS enclosures ...

I have several pairs of these little guys ... love the sound that the small package produces ... Was thinking of mounting a pair or two of these outside, facing down as they have a front port ... There use to be a set just like these that was produced with a plug for the port, to make them more outdoor friendly ... I may or may not make plugs for these ... not sure if even needed as most new outdoor speakers don't have port plugs ... Anyone using these outdoors with success from the elements ??? THANKS

I need a new Receiver (My H/K AVR7300 is stuck in Standby Mode, will need repairing) ... but can't determine if the older 8002 is the better buy ... I can get the 8002 for only slightly more than the newer 6004 ... I don't really need Bluetooth or USB of the 6004 (USB would be nice though) ... I like the THX Cert of the 8002 (not sure how much this really means) & the extra power ... They both have a nice amount of HDMIs and each have the newer audio processing tracks ... except the 6004 has a couple more ... THOUGHTS & THANKS

Thanks for all the feedback guys ... I'll be looking to pick up a Marantz receiver in the near future ... thanks again ...

Hi Guys ... I've owned Klipsh products now going on almost 17 years and I've always used either Yamaha or Harman Kardon Receivers to mate with them. I've lately been pondering replacing my H/K AVR 7300 for a receiver with the newer HD audio decoding as well as HDMI inputs and outputs ... I've been considering picking up the new Marantz SR6004 and pairing this with my 7 Series System (RC-7, RF-7, etc ...) May eventually add on a Emotiva 5 way Power Amp but for now, I would just like to have a somewhat powerful, clean amp with HDMI and Newer HD Decoding ... So, Do any of you use Marantz with your Klipsch equipment and have any recommendations? Thanks, TIM

Called Klipsch and they no longer repair the 4.1's ... I've located a fellow that repairs these and will probably go that route ...

Hi Guys ... The 2 rears are no longer getting sound and the front's get popping and crackling ... and the sub has a terrible hum, etc ... I figure it's the amp board on the sub ... There use to be a guy on Ebay that repaired these but I can't find him anymore ... Anyone ever had theirs successfully repaired? ... If so, did you do it yourself or send out to Klipsch or someone else ... Thanks, TIM

Great ... Thanks again Rudy

Thanks Rudy ... Can you tell a noticable difference between analog HD audio vs. the older DD and DTS ???

Hi Guys, I currently use a Harman Kardon AVR-7300 for my receiver in my primary setup. I really enjoy this receiver and do not plan to update it for some time. I've decided to purchase a Blu-ray player and would like to take advantage of some of the newer players that will allow Analog 7.1 connection and then use the decoding within the Blu-ray player to take advantage of the HD audio tracks, etc ... I've been eying the Sony BDP-S550 or Panasonic DMP-BD55K Anyone else out there using the analog 7.1 connection with a blu-ray player to make up for some of the lacking options from their older, but still great, receiver? Would like some input as to how well this would work as I'm new to this configuration ... Thanks, TIM

Not sure why your Yamaha sounds that much better than the H/K did ... maybe it's just your ears, as we all hear a little differently or maybe you had a faulty H/K ... I currently own 3 Yamaha receivers and I do love the Yamaha sound, the Enhanced modes, etc... really do bring something to the table ... but when it comes down to clean, unadulterated power ... my H/K AVR7300 kills the Yamahas that I own and others that I've demoed, in all audio levels ... Don't get me wrong ... again ... my Yammies sound great but not when compared to the older H/K flagship 7300 ... If anyone wants a clear, extremely powerful receiver that is great in 2 channel duty, 7 channel duty for both music and movies (and you don't need the HDMI switching) ... You cannot go wrong with picking up a used Harman Kardon 7200 or 7300 ... I feel they are simply the beastly bargins of the marketplace ...

Thanks for the quick response ... good to know!

Not to Hijack but My Next purchase will be the Emotiva XPA-2 and the XPA-5 for my Theater Setup ... Plan to operate these with my H/K 7300 Do you recommend the use of a Voltage Stabilizer when adding on these amps?

Are you dead set on the Marantz or Onkyo ... I'd get an H/K (Harman Kardon) to pair up with the Reference 7's ... H/K's are great when matched with Klipsch audio!!!

Yea, I've seen the license plate ... It's nice, but I'm wanting something even nicer to hang on the wall in my theater ...