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People!!! I spent a lot of time researching this subject before... I will once again put my post up. And to the engineers at klipsch: Please consider selling the following option as a new model. Items Two V.2-400 speakers as the rears. Two 2.1 or 4.1 (built in crossover) speakers for the fronts. 1 sub. And the sound, Priceless. Test it out for yourself! You get perfect midrange sound from the fronts, high pitch treble from the rears and kick *** bass from the sub. Here's a copy of my last post: Difference between the V2-400 and the 4.1 Klipsch Tech support wrote: The 4.1 will be exactly like the V2-400, except with the new control pod and improved crossovers. The specs will be the same. Difference between the 2.1 satellite and the 4.1/V2-400. Klipsch Tech support wrote: The 2.1 satellites are 35W, the 400s are 60W. The new crossovers basically allow for better sounding midrange. Since you are positioned closer to the front speakers (probably), you will hear a slight difference if the 2.1 sat is in the front. More info on the 2.1 satellite Klipsch Tech support wrote: The extra part in the 2.1 satellite is a crossover. You will hear a difference, especially if you use that satellite in a front position. The rear won't matter as much. You will get better midrange sound, but not as much power. We cannot exchange a v2-400 sat for a 2.1 sat, because what we have is for warranty parts. Consumer Findings: Ok Ive come up with something brilliant for those who are not concerned with pure power but better quality sound. Before I go on I just wanted to let you know that Im more of a Home Audio enthusiast before you critique my system. I have also purchased a full Klipsch home audio system for myself and I know what to look for in a serious system. I had purchased the V2-400 in January and I was amazed at the amount of sound that those speakers could deliver But there was something missing... As you already know, with a home theatre setting, your system usually sits in a larger room but more importantly is where youre positioned. How many of you sit right in front of your TV/Stereo when youre watching a movie or listening to your music? Exactly, youre positioned in the middle or back of the room where your couch is probably sitting. (Im speaking for the majority of course) But in your PC room or home studio you tend to sit right in front of your monitor where your front speakers usually sit. This is when I first discovered the missing ingredient because when I wanted to pump my music up to get the full effect of my rear satellite speakers surround sound my ear drums were being driven by the two front speakers. So I exchanged the two front speakers with the 2.1 versions, which obviously drive better midrange sound. And the results Crisp quality sound and plenty of compliments from friends who already have the V2-400 and the new 4.1 speaker set. I can get great sounding vocals and bass from the front speakers while the treble kicks in from the rear speakers. And of course the subwoofer keeps the bass vibrations flowing to. Maybe we can call my system the new 4.2.

quote: Originally posted by Consumer: I wish they had only put one pair of midrange cross overs in the 4.1 series. The V2-400 were too damn loud because of the absence of midrange cross overs. The 4.1 is too weak because all of the satellites are midrange. My solution... Keep two V2-400 satellites and swap your other two for 2.1 satellites. Of course you'll position the 2.1 speakers in the front because midrange belongs there. And those of you who have the 4.1, sorry but you're out of luck. You'll get a crisp sounding system like mine. I got the evidence. Read my other post called "V2-400 And 4.1 Users" It's available in every ProMedia room. Peace. Consumer

I wish they had only put one pair of midrange cross overs in the 4.1 series. The V2-400 were too damn loud because of the absence of midrange cross overs. The 4.1 is too weak because all of the satellites are midrange. My solution... Keep two V2-400 satellites and swap your other two for 2.1 satellites. Of course you'll position the 2.1 speakers in the front because midrange belongs there. And those of you who have the 4.1, sorry but you're out of luck. You'll get a crisp sounding system like mine. I got the evidence. Read my other post called "V2.400 And 4.1 Users" It's available in every ProMedia room. Peace. Consumer

Consumer Research: Difference between the V2-400 and the 4.1 Klipsch Tech support wrote: The 4.1 will be exactly like the V2-400, except with the new control pod and improved crossovers. The specs will be the same. Difference between the 2.1 satellite and the 4.1/V2-400. Klipsch Tech support wrote: The 2.1 satellites are 35W, the 400s are 60W. The new crossovers basically allow for better sounding midrange. Since you are positioned closer to the front speakers (probably), you will hear a slight difference if the 2.1 sat is in the front. More info on the 2.1 satellite Klipsch Tech support wrote: The extra part in the 2.1 satellite is a crossover. You will hear a difference, especially if you use that satellite in a front position. The rear won't matter as much. You will get better midrange sound, but not as much power. We cannot exchange a v2-400 sat for a 2.1 sat, because what we have is for warranty parts. Consumer Findings: Ok Ive come up with something brilliant for those who are not concerned with pure power but better quality sound. Before I go on I just wanted to let you know that Im more of a Home Audio enthusiast before you critique my system. I have also purchased a full Klipsch home audio system for myself and I know what to look for in a serious system. I had purchased the V2-400 in January and I was amazed at the amount of sound that those speakers could deliver But there was something missing... As you already know, with a home theatre setting, your system usually sits in a larger room but more importantly is where youre positioned. How many of you sit right in front of your TV/Stereo when youre watching a movie or listening to your music? Exactly, youre positioned in the middle or back of the room where your couch is probably sitting. (Im speaking for the majority of course) But in your PC room or home studio you tend to sit right in front of your monitor where your front speakers usually sit. This is when I first discovered the missing ingredient because when I wanted to pump my music up to get the full effect of my rear satellite speakers surround sound my ear drums were being driven by the two front speakers. So I exchanged the two front speakers with the 2.1 versions, which obviously drive better midrange sound. And the results Crisp quality sound and plenty of compliments from friends who already have the V2-400 and the new 4.1 speaker set. I can get great sounding vocals and bass from the front speakers while the treble kicks in from the rear speakers. And of course the subwoofer keeps the bass vibrations flowing to. Maybe we can call my system the 4.2. Klipsch Enthusiast.

Consumer Research: Difference between the V2-400 and the 4.1 Klipsch Tech support wrote: The 4.1 will be exactly like the V2-400, except with the new control pod and improved crossovers. The specs will be the same. Difference between the 2.1 satellite and the 4.1/V2-400. Klipsch Tech support wrote: The 2.1 satellites are 35W, the 400s are 60W. The new crossovers basically allow for better sounding midrange. Since you are positioned closer to the front speakers (probably), you will hear a slight difference if the 2.1 sat is in the front. More info on the 2.1 satellite Klipsch Tech support wrote: The extra part in the 2.1 satellite is a crossover. You will hear a difference, especially if you use that satellite in a front position. The rear won't matter as much. You will get better midrange sound, but not as much power. We cannot exchange a v2-400 sat for a 2.1 sat, because what we have is for warranty parts. Consumer Findings: Ok Ive come up with something brilliant for those who are not concerned with pure power but better quality sound. Before I go on I just wanted to let you know that Im more of a Home Audio enthusiast before you critique my system. I have also purchased a full Klipsch home audio system for myself and I know what to look for in a serious system. I had purchased the V2-400 in January and I was amazed at the amount of sound that those speakers could deliver But there was something missing... As you already know, with a home theatre setting, your system usually sits in a larger room but more importantly is where youre positioned. How many of you sit right in front of your TV/Stereo when youre watching a movie or listening to your music? Exactly, youre positioned in the middle or back of the room where your couch is probably sitting. (Im speaking for the majority of course) But in your PC room or home studio you tend to sit right in front of your monitor where your front speakers usually sit. This is when I first discovered the missing ingredient because when I wanted to pump my music up to get the full effect of my rear satellite speakers surround sound my ear drums were being driven by the two front speakers. So I exchanged the two front speakers with the 2.1 versions, which obviously drive better midrange sound. And the results Crisp quality sound and plenty of compliments from friends who already have the V2-400 and the new 4.1 speaker set. I can get great sounding vocals and bass from the front speakers while the treble kicks in from the rear speakers. And of course the subwoofer keeps the bass vibrations flowing to. Maybe we can call my system the 4.2. Klipsch Enthusiast.