[My experience with Klipsch KLF20]

1 hour ago, SWL said:

 

 

The A55-G mid drivers really help with this as well as using some EQ to cut the mids. It really balances out the speaker.

If you want KLF's to really impress, it requires above and beyond stock components/ cabinets.



I'll try it out thanks...

 

 

[My experience with Klipsch KLF20]

2 hours ago, wuzzzer said:

Unfortunately the KLF series has suffered from poorly sealed cabinets due to glue failing over time.  There are several writeups regarding sealing the cabinets and the extremely positive results that people have had in doing so.  The back panel especially is the most likely to fail.  Any kind of cabinet issue like that will result in a lot of the lower bass output to be lost.

Thanks. Yes I'm aware of these issue and hence had completely removed front and rear, removed the glue, used 3/4 " wood all around and also put some additional bracing before putting front and rear back on the cabinet. I used high quality polyurethane glue and the cabinet is like a tank now.   

[My experience with Klipsch KLF20]

3 hours ago, Westcoastdrums said:

Try a Forte or chrorus model instead and I doubt you would say they same.   Fortes are killer speakers for the price and I don't find their bass to be sloppy or boomy due to the passive radiator.   It will take a little patience with placement.   The KLF has large woofers with large rear ports.  I am assuming that is why you felt this way about the bass.   I try to avoid rear ported speakers as I dont have enough room to pull them away from the wall.   Front ported or passive radiator for me. 

OK will try there is I find one. Thanks

[My experience with Klipsch KLF20]

3 hours ago, wvu80 said:

I don't have any experience with the KLF-20's, but several people here have.  I've never heard them.

 

May I ask what amp you are using, what audio source and what genre of music?  Klipsch speakers are very well known for exposing poor recordings.

 

If you are looking for vintage Klipsch, I have the Klipsch CF-4, highly recommended.  The CF-3 is likewise highly touted for it's dynamic sound. 

 

If you can afford it on the used market you might try the Klipsch La Scala $1250 average or the Klipschorn, otherwise known as a Khorn $2200.  Deals can be found for both. The last two will give you dynamic punch you've never heard before, especially the Khorn.

Thanks for quick response.

 

My main amp is Emotiva XPA 2 which I run with Kenwood C2 preamp. For source I have Onkyo 7030 CD player for regular CDs and a Sony Blu-ray player for SACD.  

 

I mostly listen to alternative / progressive rock....Dire Straits, Police, REM, Pink Floyd, A-ha...

 

I did some more testing and realize that the Midrange horns on these speakers are overwhelming and I I mellow the mid range down and increase the volume the speaker sounds around twice as better but not as good as RTA.

 

I'll check on CF4. yes I ve heard La scala and Khorns and both of them are amazing but out of my budget.    

  

[My experience with Klipsch KLF20]

Just wanted to share my experience with these speakers. Your Opinion / thoughts........  

 

For a long time Polk RTA 15T has been my primary speaker. RTA15T doesn't have large active woofer. It has four 6.5 inch active bass / mid-range driver with two 10" passive bass radiators.

 

Overall I was very happy with these but, as with all of us, I wanted a better performing speaker especially on the lower frequencies (Bass). Thinking that the absence of a large active driver on RTA might be limiting  bass performance, I thought of getting a speaker with large active woofer. I zeroed-in on Klipsch KLF 20 because I've heard lot of positives about these speakers and also like the look of it. I got these speakers few days back and spend close to 50 hours resorting it (bracing, cleaning, re-paint, inspection and testing).

 

Put this to test and following were my observations when compared to Polk RTA 15T. I use ATM7 automatic speaker selector since I have one main system and several speakers connected to the system. 

 

1) KFL20 is much louder at the same volume level.

2) KLF20, although has decent bass, lacks the punch and tightness of bass that Polk has especially lower frequency (20~40 Hz range) 

3) KLF20 sounded woomy and dull although has better mid range performance than RTAs.

4) RTA15T sounds much cleaner and sweater.

 

Has anyone else have any experience with these Klipsch speakers ?

 

I have decide to let these speaker go and continue my search for better speaker.