russ69 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Wes Phillips gives a glowing review of P-39Fs. "The music was lively, focused and alive." Not bad from a guy that doesn't like horns! Thanx, Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 "The music was lively, focused, and alive." Does it get much better than that? Maybe the anti-horn snobs are finally getting it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Wes Phillips gives a glowing review of P-39Fs. "The music was lively, focused and alive." Not bad from a guy that doesn't like horns! Sounds like what I've been listening to for the last 39 years. I.m glad that the audiophile press is finally waking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale A B Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I went out to the mailbox and found my "last" issue of Stereophile (June 2009) in the mail - and was I shocked to see, printed in large green letters, LOUD + CLEAR - Klipsch 's Palladium P-39 on the cover, along with a huge shot of it front and center! I took a quick look and it sounds like a winning effort. Congratulations Klipsch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm still waiting for my June issue! I think my mailperson is taking it home and reading it first! [:@] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Did Klipsch place a few full page ads in stereophile I missed? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted May 14, 2009 Moderators Share Posted May 14, 2009 Did Klipsch place a few full page ads in stereophile I missed? Yeah right, Craig. [] We should have the electronic version soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 This looks like a very favorable review, even by Stereophile's standards. All the 2-D and 3-D curves looked smoother than most as I remember them, although I didn't see a "waterfall" plot. Phillips emphasized the ambiance, musical involvement, and naturalness of its sound, particularly with vocalists such as k.d. lang. That fits with my very positive reaction to the accurate, natural way the P-37's (w/sub) repro'd classical music last summer and helped make my instrumental pointers clear to everyone in my classical "classes." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 That fits with my very positive reaction to the accurate, natural way the P-37's (w/sub) repro'd classical music last summer and helped make my instrumental pointers clear to everyone in my classical "classes." I listened to all (3) floorstander models at a dealer back in December. I thought the P-37 was the most natural and smoothest sounding of the line up. It was also the only one of the 3 running on tube gear (Mac.) The P-38 was my favorite of the 3 with a little fatter bottom end (more to my liking) but still pretty balanced and smooth, and it was hooked to a B&K home theater receiver (ugh.) The P-39 was honestly a big dissapointment for me. It was probably the room and set-up. It was not as balanced or smooth as the little brothers were and the bass response was poor in my opinion. It was hooked to a mega buck Krell SS set-up. I argued (kindly) with the salesmen about the port configuration. They were set-up with the ports firing in towards the center of the room and I felt if they were swapped around with the ports firing out towards the corners of the room that the bass response would pick up. He disagreed (kindly) even though the brochure showed them set up with the ports outward. I have hesitated to give my personnal review until now because I was expecting to be wowed by the high dollar P-39-F and I was not. All I got out of the trip was a greater appreciation for my sub 4K Cornwall / BBX / Dynaco / Thorens system. I'm glad Stereophile gave a favorable review. That can only be good for Klipsch. The Palladium is just not for me I guess. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted May 14, 2009 Moderators Share Posted May 14, 2009 They were set-up with the ports firing in towards the center of the room AHH! That's not good! Can I ask who the dealer was? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 The Edge, in Palatine, IL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted May 14, 2009 Moderators Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Sic'em Amy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted May 14, 2009 Moderators Share Posted May 14, 2009 We got it under control now [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33RPM Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I look forward to seeing the electronic version of this article - Stereophile is a magazine that I swore I would never pay a cent for again [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Amy, You have to watch all us guys AND keep the dealers in line? Beware the all-seeing eye of Cyclops............. Thanx, Russ P.S. My new "toys" are being delivered tomorrow ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Roland Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I must say, this review was the first thing I turned to when my Stereophile arrived today in the mail. It was real nice to see a Klipsch speaker on the cover and to read the laudatory review. I feel certain many on this forum will be delighted at this development and feel somewhat vindicated in their dedication to PWK and the company he founded. It's a great day in Klipsch country! George Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I don't think hornys need vindication or approval from the so called "high end" press. These people have been full of nonsense for 35 years and NOW they know what they're talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 You have to watch all us guys AND keep the dealers in line? Beware the all-seeing eye of Cyclops............. She sees all AND hears all... (you just knew I'd find a way to get her ear lobes brought into this) [:|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I don't think hornys need vindication or approval from the so called "high end" press. These people have been full of nonsense for 35 years and NOW they know what they're talking about? Well not all hornys as you call them are created equal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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