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    Should I fulfull my lifelong dream to own Klipsch speakers?

    in General Klipsch Info

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    On 8/8/2018 at 9:52 PM, elee532 said:

    I think I was about 18 years-old when I visited an audio dealer in upstate New York and heard Dark Side of the Moon on a pair of Klipschorn speakers. I was awestruck, and have lusted after a pair ever since. It's now 30+ years later, and Klipschorns still are not anywhere in my future. 🙂

     

    But, I'm wondering if maybe something like the Heresy or the Forte might fulfill this lifelong lust. Here's my current situation...

     

    I've got a 5.2 system with two Salk SongTower speakers, a Salk SongCenter, B&W 686 for surrounds, and two sealed Rythmik subs. I've got a Denon AVR 3400H receiver acting as a pre-pro powered by an Emotiva XPA5 amp. My system is used about 75% for music and 25% for movies. My music listening is primarily 5.1 (SACD, DVD-A, Blu-ray concerts) - mostly rock/pop.

     

    I was thinking about something like 3 Heresy III speakers or 2 Forte III's with a Heresy III for the center. I'm open to other options. I'm also open to new or used.

     

    Room is roughly 22' x 17'. Primary listening seat is about 13' from the front wall. I have a fair amount of flexibility in how far out I pull the speakers from the front wall. The FL speaker can't be more than about 1' away from the side wall, the FR speaker has no side wall. I'm limited to a speaker depth of about 13" in order for the center channel be behind my projector screen (I might have a few inches of wiggle room here).

     

    Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be any Klipsch Heritage dealers within a 100 miles of me.

     

    Any thoughts? Is Klipsch a good option for me? Which Klipsch?

     

    Are they a good option for a surround setup, or are they intended for 2.0 setups?

     

    Will they integrate well my subs?

     

    Does the layout of my room pose any challenges I need to worry about?

     

    Thanks much for taking the time to read my long-winded post!!

     

    elee---I was in a similar situation as you not too long ago.   I first heard K-Horns back when I was 18.  I made up my mind back then that someday I would own a pair.    However, I have never been able to afford them.   I would move onto other things besides audio for a while.  I got back into audio about 10 years ago.  Since then, I have owned KG2's, Forte II's, CF3 version 2's, along with a plethora of non-Klipsch speakers.  BTW, I really like the Salk speakers you own, but they have a different sound from Klipsch.   I had practically given up the dream of owning K-horns because none ever came available locally to me or reasonably priced within a decent road trip.  However, after 35 years of waiting patiently, a pair came available (on this forum) within driving distance and reasonably priced a couple months ago.  What is really crazy is I almost passed on them.   I had built a great system with other speakers and was really content audio wise.   However, the K-Horns were an itch I had to scratch.   I told my buddy who went with me to assist in the pick up and getting them into my house that this was a road I had to go down.  They are different from any speaker I have ever owned.  I am very happy and glad I chased that dream.  Since buying the K-Horns, I have not listened to any of my other speakers. 

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    Our Indy friend?

    in Lounge

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    This is not the crazy guy who harasses people for craigslist sales.   That guy's name is Chuck Williams.   He also sends emails out with the names Barbara or Lee Williams.  

     

    But the guy with the lawsuits is on another level of looniness.    

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    Klipsch Boxes

    in Garage Sale

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    I don't need it anytime soon and I planned on coming out to visit indy sometime so I will keep you in mind and send you a pm so I have your name still and I will pick it up sometime in the next few months if that is alright

    That will be great.   You are more than welcome to this one box.

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