Budget discontinued bookshelf speakers, with bass?

[superedge88]

I am knocking around ideas for a new bedroom theater experience. What would be a good set of klipsch BOOK SHELF speakers that are discontinued that have some good bass response. Looking for something that I may have to refurbish but can find for a sweet price. Any certain models that REALLY jump out for good bass response (and of course sound great through out all frequency ranges) I am not opposed to passive radiators.

[4tay]

Klipsch KG 3.2

Klipsch KG 2/2.2

[Youthman]

RB-81, RB-75, RB-5 or RB-35

[Bill H.]

Check out Vanns.com

They have great deals and carry some of the discontinued models, at great prices................

jmho.

[willland]

KG-2's.

Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE	35Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB
POWER HANDLING	65 watts maximum continuous (325 watts peak)
SENSITIVITY	90.5dB @ 1watt/1meter
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	4 ohms
TWEETER	K-72-K 1" (2.54cm) Phenolic dome
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN	Dhorm
WOOFER	K-9-K 8" (20.32cm) Poly ICG cone active / KD-10 10" (20.32cm) Fiber-composite cone passive
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL	Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF)
ENCLOSURE TYPE	Bass reflex via passive radiator
DIMENSIONS	18.9" (48cm) x 13.25" (33.7cm) x 11.5" (29.2cm)
WEIGHT	28 lbs. (12.7kg)
FINISHES	Walnut Oil, Oak Oil, Finished Black
BUILT FROM	1982
BUILT UNTIL	1992

RB-5's

Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE	48Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB
POWER HANDLING	150 watts maximum continuous (400 watts peak)
SENSITIVITY	96dB @ 1watt/1meter
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	8 ohms
TWEETER	K-105-K 1" (2.54cm) Titanium dome compression driver
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN	6" square 90(o) x 60(o) Tractrix® Horn
WOOFER	K-1084-S 8" (20.32cm) Cerametallic® cone / cast polymer frame
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL	Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF)
ENCLOSURE TYPE	Bass reflex via rear-mounted port
DIMENSIONS	17" (43.2cm) x 9" (22.9cm) x 12.2" (30.9cm)
WEIGHT	23 lbs. (10.5kg)
FINISHES	Oak, Mahogany, or Black wood veneer
BUILT FROM	1999
BUILT UNTIL	2001

With the RB-5's, don't let the published specs fool you, they put out some killer bass for bookshelves.

Bill

[4tay]

KG-2's.

Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE	35Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB
POWER HANDLING	65 watts maximum continuous (325 watts peak)
SENSITIVITY	90.5dB @ 1watt/1meter
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	4 ohms
TWEETER	K-72-K 1" (2.54cm) Phenolic dome
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN	Dhorm
WOOFER	K-9-K 8" (20.32cm) Poly ICG cone active / KD-10 10" (20.32cm) Fiber-composite cone passive
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL	Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF)
ENCLOSURE TYPE	Bass reflex via passive radiator
DIMENSIONS	18.9" (48cm) x 13.25" (33.7cm) x 11.5" (29.2cm)
WEIGHT	28 lbs. (12.7kg)
FINISHES	Walnut Oil, Oak Oil, Finished Black
BUILT FROM	1982
BUILT UNTIL	1992

RB-5's

Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE	48Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB
POWER HANDLING	150 watts maximum continuous (400 watts peak)
SENSITIVITY	96dB @ 1watt/1meter
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	8 ohms
TWEETER	K-105-K 1" (2.54cm) Titanium dome compression driver
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN	6" square 90(o) x 60(o) Tractrix® Horn
WOOFER	K-1084-S 8" (20.32cm) Cerametallic® cone / cast polymer frame
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL	Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF)
ENCLOSURE TYPE	Bass reflex via rear-mounted port
DIMENSIONS	17" (43.2cm) x 9" (22.9cm) x 12.2" (30.9cm)
WEIGHT	23 lbs. (10.5kg)
FINISHES	Oak, Mahogany, or Black wood veneer
BUILT FROM	1999
BUILT UNTIL	2001

With the RB-5's, don't let the published specs fool you, they put out some killer bass for bookshelves.

Bill

I had some RB-5's and they sounded pretty good. I used a sub with them, but I agree they have some decent output for the size, especially with proper placement. The KG 2 model I looked at has a 10" PR on back for extended lows. However, the RB5 is overall a cleaner, more detailed and dynamic speaker.

[fastlane]

I second the kg 3.2 suggestion. They are large for bookshelf speakers, but excellent bass response.

[superedge88]

I think I will go with the KG-3's or KG-3.2's whichever I can find first since there seems to be virtually no difference between the two, am I correct in this assumption?

[4tay]

I think I will go with the KG-3's or KG-3.2's whichever I can find first since there seems to be virtually no difference between the two, am I correct in this assumption?

The specs are on Klipsch's model pages, but either one is a winner.

[superedge88]

I think I will go with the KG-3's or KG-3.2's whichever I can find first since there seems to be virtually no difference between the two, am I correct in this assumption?

The specs are on Klipsch's model pages, but either one is a winner.

Look at the specs, they are basically identical, which is why I ask if I am missing something because it looks like they are the same speaker (other than slight difference in dimensions) They did use different woofer and passive radiators, so is there a big sound difference there?

[superedge88]

I thought I would do an update for anyone doing searches for people's experiences with the KG 3.2's. I decided on the KG 3.2's and couldn't be happier!