dbshelton Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm new here and I have IW-250 speakers in my bedroom and would like to replace the Yamaha center channel speaker I use now with something better. I know it's probably discontinued, but what is the correct match for the IW-250 speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Welcome to The Forum! Based on this: (The specs and photos) http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/iw-250-specifications/ It looks like those are compatible with KG series.(They look like in wall KG 2.5s) I would suggest a KG 2.5 or KG 2.5v (video sheilded) as a center. A KV3 would also be an excellent match. KG 2.5s are an excellent speaker. (Good bang for buck). Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbshelton Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 WOW! That was quick! Thanks. I'll look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 No problem! (Right now at work; no machine issues; so I have free time) [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbshelton Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 What about a KV-2 or KV-3? KG-2.2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I would suggest a KV3; as it is also an excellent match. (If black is your thing; black ones are very common; they look nice.) The KG 2.2 is also a great choice. (KG 2.2 is the KG 2.5 predecessor). Very similar to the 2.5; the difference being the phelonic driver (hard plastic resin)used in the 2.2 replaced with poly driver in 2.5 tweeter). Many prefer the earlier; but I have had both and I did not succeed at picking the correct one doing an A-B test. I think a KV 2 is probably a notch below the others. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbshelton Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 What is a fair price for a KV-3 or a pair of KG-2.5 speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I would say a KV 3 goes between $80 and $150. I would say between $100 and $160 for the KG 2.5s. Of course; it is what you are willing to pay..... If you can get cheaper; by all means..... If you spend more; just be aware reselling may not yield that (higher) amount. If you get KG 2.5s, with the intention of using one as a center; you can reattach the badge accordingly as the grill is cut out to accept them horizontally or vertically. (You may have to replace speaker cloth; but that is pretty easy).... (The three pairs I have owned were.....) Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbshelton Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Thanks for the info. That will give me something to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbshelton Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 I realize most here will think very unpleasantly of me, but on a whim, I decided to try a home-built solution for my center channel. I bought a couple of Peerless 6 1/2" woofers and had a Dayton 1 1/8" silk dome tweeter and a 2,000 hz crossover left over from a previous project. Fabricated an enclosure for all and the results are surprisingly very favorable. The DIY speaker is really an extremely nice match for the Klipsch inwalls and blends well with my Boston VRS surrounds. This is the best my Center setup has ever sounded and will be very easy to live with while I look around for a KV-3 or whatever to purchase.Who knows, I may even be disappointed changing again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbshelton Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Found me a KV-3 in Garage Sale section of the forum. It's on the way.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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