maxspivak

Guys, thanks for replies. talktoKeith, I took a look at the KT-DS (on the speaker db on the main site). The image doesn't *look* like a dipole, unless there is another tweeter and pair of woofers on the other side, which I can't see. The spec talks about *two* tweeters and two woofers, but on the image I can only see a single tweeter. Am I confused??? montigue, thanks for the tip. Although I'm looking for dipoles, maybe I'll pick up the pair of 1.5's as back surrounds. BTW, there are a number of dipole surrounds in production now (RS-3, SS.5, RS-7). I'm just concerned that as I didn't like how the RC-3 sounded with my 4.2's, similarly the current dipoles won't match either. Thx, Max

So what are good dipole surrounds to match my vintage KG 4.2's and KG 2.2V center? Side note: I originally got the RC-3 center, but it didn't match 4.2's well. On the suggestion of the folks here, I found a used 2.2 that matches the 4.2's oh so well! Right now, the surround duties are handled by a pair of small direct-radiating Infinity's. Since I'm going for a 7.1 setup, I'd like dipoles for the sides. Thx, Max

What do you guys think of the KG2 as a center matched with my KG 4.2's? Good match or continue searching/waiting for KG 2.2? Thx, Max

Gang, Thanks for all your suggestions--keep'em coming. Very illuminating. quote: Originally posted by dougdrake: In this case, he may be able to use a 4.2 as a center sitting in its normal position, being that he has some type of front projection system. And yes, it could be unacceptable as far as WAF goes in many situations. A real high speaker, like another 4.2 wouldn't work. My projector (JVC G-11U DILA) puts out a big picture. When in 4:3 mode, the bottom of the image is about 1.5' from floor. I can shift the image up a bit, but not enough for a 4.2. Screen not perforated either--those things are *expensive*! Mine is a DYI jobbie that's really good! Good thing about the WAF issue: She loves movies, especially old ones. For her, the large image is paramount. Add to that a dedicated room for HT, and I'm a happy camper! Max

KG 2.2V, ha? Wow, and to think I almost pulled out my credit card for the KLF C7. Now I may have to rethink my whole strategy and see if I can find the 2.2V somewhere... Any suggestions other than ebay? Thx, Max

Folks, I discovered this forum yesterday and must say it's awesome for Klipsch owners. Also the new look of the Klipsch web site is so much better! Anyhooo... I have a pair of KG 4.2 speakers that I bought when they just came out in '92 (maxed out two credit cards first year in college with audio stuff... but that's another story I'm now looking for a good center to match this pair. If you've never heard 4.2's before, they have a very warm, mellow, laid-back sound... at least after 10 years of enjoyment. I've been using the RC3 for several weeks now and must say I don't like it. It sounds tinny and harsh in comparison to the 4.2's. With white noise panning across the front speakers (Video Essentials title 8, chapter 8), the sound coming out of the center sounds like from a bullhorn, very in-your-face as compared the mains. Same story with 5 channel audio and dd/dts soundtracks. Elsewhere on this forum the KLF C7 was suggested as a good match for the KG 4 but not the 4.2. Can anyone comment on the match with 4.2? Are there other good matches? I don't have issues with KLF C7 size: it's a front projection system . I'm more interested in as close a sonic match as possible. I did listen to the KLF C7 yesterday, but not at my house (that may be difficult). It did seem to sound better. (Thankfully I'm still within my 30 day return policy for the RC3.) BTW, I'm driving all this stuff with the new Yamaha RXV 620. Seems very good so far... Thx, Max