Colin Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Some reviewers may think “hi-fi,” as stereos were once called, does not include big ole horn speakers, but somebody should tell venerable Sam Telling of Stereophile magazine that “America’s oldest surviving maker of hi-fi equipment,” (page 19, July, 2009) is not Macintosh, but Klipsch & Associates! Paul W. Klipsch patented the classic Klipschorn® in 1945. Production began in 1946. It is still considered by many to be the finest loudspeaker ever made. It is the only speaker in the world that has been in continuous production for over 60 years! Macintosh is only 60 years old. No wonder they are such wonderful sounding components together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace168516 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yes, we should make them feel really smart too...look at last month's cover genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 12, 2009 Moderators Share Posted June 12, 2009 Klipsch rarely gets the recognition they deserve and it's partly due to the people who never would listen to a horn speaker just because it a horn speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplummer Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Klipsch rarely gets the recognition they deserve and it's partly due to the people who never would listen to a horn speaker just because it a horn speaker.I actually had a "High fidelity" salesman whom sold Klipsch say to me (as he cupped his hands around his mouth), "Yeah, Klipsch are great if you like the way this sounds."He was trying to peddle some $12,000 pair of B&W's. I guess I looked like I could afford those.[^o)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifi jim Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Americas oldest surviving maker of hi-fi equipment, Klipsch makes speakers, not hi-fi equipment in the sense that I believe Sam was referring to; components such as amps, preamps, etc. Sam Tellig reviewed the LS II's prior to this quote and was well aware of the Klipsch history at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 IMAO, speakers most certainly qualify as "hi-fi equipment." That's easily demonstrated by hooking up $100,000 worth of the finest source, pre-amp, and amps to a pair of budget speakers. I'm sure he was referring to the electronics such as amps, preamps, etc., but he should have been more specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 He was trying to peddle some $12,000 pair of B&W's. I guess I looked like I could afford those. Were you dressed as a plumber? That would explain it. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Macintosh is only 60 years old. I believe its McIntosh, which is located in Binghamton New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 He was trying to peddle some $12,000 pair of B&W's. I guess I looked like I could afford those. Come on guys, lay off the B&W's. Its always the B&W's. Anyone who makes a comment like that salesperson should not be trusted, but don't blame the speakers. B&W's get criticized for being harsh just like the Klipsch. Either set up right sound great. Rights after catching him in another lie about a rack that I had bought from him, I had a salesperson tell me that my Rega P9 is a "toy" and that I needed to buy a Pro Ject frm him. I dn't deal with him anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplummer Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 He was trying to peddle some $12,000 pair of B&W's. I guess I looked like I could afford those. Come on guys, lay off the B&W's. Its always the B&W's. Anyone who makes a comment like that salesperson should not be trusted, but don't blame the speakers. B&W's get criticized for being harsh just like the Klipsch. Either set up right sound great. Rights after catching him in another lie about a rack that I had bought from him, I had a salesperson tell me that my Rega P9 is a "toy" and that I needed to buy a Pro Ject frm him. I dn't deal with him anymore. I'm not nocking B&W at all, but that happened to be the speaker that he was trying to sell me. I wasn't 12K impressed, though they did sound good. But guess what they were using for a sub.....RT-12D[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Sam Telling is a butt chew. That's why I don't even waste $12 for an annal, oops, I mean annual subscription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Excellent post Colin! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 McIntosh is certainly one of the classics but Klipsch is certainly unique in having a 60yo hi-fi product still in production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 What? I think BMW's sound fine, especially when running them hard through the gears! [6] [] But, seriously, folks; I like B&W's too for certain applications other than HT, but this "clown-of-a-salesman" obviously hasn't heard Klipsch's own $12,000 (pair) speakers yet: The Palladium P-38F's. Professor Thump allowed us Pilgrims to listen to the complete Palladium Theater setup last Friday at Klipsch HQ and OMG! I've never in my life heard anything sound better! -Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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