PLANETARY Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hello all, I am a college kid who wants a pair of speakers that 'does it all' for around $400. I have a room that is about 25' x 17' with a low ceiling. They will be used mostly for music. I listen to almost everything, classical, jazz, ambient, electronic, hip hop, metal, classic rock. I plan to use them at low volume and sometimes high volume, I want the fullest sound not the loudest. I would like some imput about the following pairs of speakers that I found for sale: 1) New with full warrenty - Klipsch F-1 ~$400 2) Used Klipsch SF-1 ~$200 3) Used Klipsch KLF-10 ~$400 I plan to head over to a stereo shop soon to see what they have as well. I did find KLF-20 but $700is too much I have an older higher end Onkyo stereo amp at the moment. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmako Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 The prices you are getting for the KLFs are both too high. Keep looking it will be worth the wait. I cannot comment on the others. Go craigslist early and go often. A road trip may be in order but it will be worthwhile. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I'd lean for the 20's if your wallet can stand it. I did a few mods to mine (X-overs and tweeter diaphragms from Bob Crites, internal rewire with 12ga., bi-wire to amp with MITerminator2 cables) and can't complain. Bass goes lower than the 30's but not by much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speakmeister Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Condition is everything on judging the value of those KLF-10's or 20's. If they are mint, the prices are reasonable, if not mint they may be worth quite a bit less. If you could negotiate the KLF-10's for $300.00 that would be a pretty good deal unless they are trashed, you may also try to throw an offer out on the KLF-20's of about $450.00 and see what you can do. It is a buyer market. As far as sound is concerned, the KLF-20 and KLF-10 are quite a bit better than the SF-1 and F-1 is really is not close at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANETARY Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 lThanks so much!! I listened to a bunch of speakers today. I listened to Klipsch, Polk, Focas, B&W, some others. I got to learn each brands characteristic. Klipsch is good, though my favorite are B&W and Klipsch's Paladium (more like B&W than a typical Klipsch). Also I was talking to salesmen at the store and they said the same thing, get old high end stuff than new cheap. Thats usually how I roll. I will look into the klf-20's, which are very close to me. Thanks for helping me with the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANETARY Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I bought the KLF-20's for a good price. They are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmako Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 What did you pay? I have made two offers in the last 4 months and both were rebuffed. I really don't need any more speaks at this time and have no where to put a pair, but if the price was right I'd jump. What type of cabs and what kind of shape?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low-fi-bri Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The KLF are are nice speakers. I owned the 20's. I missed mids with these speakers. In your price range (used) you should be able to find Epic series, Heresy, or a beat up pair of Fortes. Hint - Look on Audiogon and buy some Klipsch Quartets when they are available. These are incredible 98db speakers. You should be able to pick up a pair for a $350.00 offer if you wait and find ready seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANETARY Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 They are black and in exelent condition. They are 100db. I feel that is was an ok deal but whatever im happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecules Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 How do the KLF 10's compare to the Fortes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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