Hi,
I just joined this Klipsch forum today. I may be new in here, but i'm in no way new to speakers and stereo audio, or home theater by anymeans.
I live in the Pacific Northwest... and i have two 2 ch systems and a home theater system. At this time I do not own any Klipsch speakers. Last week I sold my Polk Audio SDA SRS's to a local guy. that has left me without a good decent sounding pair of speakers for my main 2 ch rig. So that's why i'm here.
I would like some suggestions on a pair of Klipsch speakers for a 2 channel only rig. I am open to used, vintage, or new speakers. My budget is set for $800 tops. The Polks that I just sold were huge.. over 5 ft tall and weighing in at 185 pounds each. This time around, i'd like something smaller, but that would still give me some good wide soundstage. With good balanced bass.. I am not a basshead, so I don't like boomy bass or like lots of it either actually.
My friend has the Chorus 2's and I do like them alot. that is about the size of the speaker's i'd be interested in.. nothing larger than that. While I could buy a pair of the Chorus 2's, I am really open to suggestions. I listen to alot of classic rock, 80's, everything from Sinatra, to INXS, Nirvana, Maroon5, Modest Mouse, Linkin Park, Johnny Mathis, etc.
Thanks for any suggestions on a pair of floorstanding Klipsch speakers...as I am just beginning to look for a pair that I plan to keep for a long time.
Also, what is the availabilty of parts for Klipsch speakers that are over 20 yrs old? Crossover's, drivers, grills? What type of surround material does Klipsch use?