mikieboyblue

I'm originally from Syracuse, living in Poughkeepsie now (after college) because that's where the work is. I almost sent you an message because you are from the "North Country" which I know all too well :-P .... I went to Clarkson University -- graduated two years ago. Funny, my Son just got his Master's from Clarkson, and just started work in Poughkeepsie, Central Hudson Power I think............That reference deal in Albany would be sweet for you, you could pick it up.......anyway, Best of Luck to you in Poughkeepsie Awesome, small world.

I'm originally from Syracuse, living in Poughkeepsie now (after college) because that's where the work is. I almost sent you an message because you are from the "North Country" which I know all too well :-P .... I went to Clarkson University -- graduated two years ago.

2 channel, multi-channel & home theatre. Excellent speakers with the distinctive Klipsch sound, just a different flavor than heritage. Thanks, how do they stack up again a pair of Chorus II's?

What are the reference series good for?

I am in the a similar boat but know nothing about this stuff and reading half of it is confusing to me... I have a thread in another forum (http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/939005.aspx). I will be watching this one. How do I test the crossover?

Did you ever get a response on this?

Hello Everyone, I acquired a pair of Chorus IIs about three years ago (free). I sanded down the veneer due to water and sticker damage and stained them dark walnut and they look great! However, I have had both tweeter diaphragms go and not one of the midrange is dead (I think). That said, I plan to pick one up from Klipsch (for $30). I am also missing the passive subs. Both of them. I have had a hard time finding them and when I tried to call Klipsch they were out of stock but were selling for $55 each. Not a bad price but now they are superseded by a newer model and those sell for over $100. Yikes! Lastly, the speaks seems to have some white noise in them when there is no sound being pumped to them (I am sure it is there when there is but you can't hear it). You need to get real close to the speaker to hear it and is sounds like it is coming through the tweeter. I think it is my receiver causing that. I have a Pioneer VSX-D514. So, my questions: 1. Do people seem to have diaphragm problems? 2. The crossovers are the original, should I look into replacing them? If so, what should they be replaced with? Klipsch is out of them originals. 3. The passive subs. Does anyone know where I could get some? Would it make a big improvement in what I hear? Can another brand be used? 4. What are thoughts on my receiver? Can anyone recommend a really good receiver? Mine cannot output 8 ohms so they are running in 6 with 12 ga. oxygen free copper speaker wire. All of my audio is driven through a PC with an Auzen X-Meridian 7.1 using optical out DTS. I have a 2.1 system (a Sony 10in powered sub). I may be hooking up my old Pioneer car speakers for surround. They sound really clear (obviously no, or not much, bass). Thanks guys and gals! Mike **EDIT** -- Also, what's the best reference speaker or any speaker that klipsch has for rock/rap and movies?