Styx Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I just picked up a HT setup a fellow was using. Pair of T-5000 (Tangent), pair of KG 2.2 and a Tangent Theater (center channel) for a hopping $50. Everything looks to be in good condition so far. I couldn't audition them because he was packed up ready to move but did tell me to call back if there were any issues...I should know more when I get home this evening. Can anyone share opinions/experiences with the T-5000? They're the main reason I got the package. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Well, in case you didn't know what you bought was the top of the line speaker in the Tangent series! It uses exactly the same tweeter and midrange as a Forte I with a slightly different woofer. If you haven't found the page with the speaker's specifications here it is: http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/t-5000-specifications/ So what you have is a very slightly detuned Forte I. It should sound absolutely fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 well worth the $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styx Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks for the info guys. I tested the T-5000 and kg 2.2. last night and both pair sounds really good. The T-5000 are a little shy on bass @ low volume but when power is supplied, they really do sing. The more power the better. I found a mint pair of Heresy II"s last year but didn't really like them.....sounded flat but these I like, better detail. The KG 2.2 aren't bad either...nice little pair of bookshelves. All in all, I think it was $50 well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatnoop Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 good score, $50 is a tank of gas nowadays.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styx Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 True... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 i spent $65 on lunch today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styx Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 A few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted March 5, 2011 Moderators Share Posted March 5, 2011 What kind of dumbsh%t would sell that for $50 ? [:S] They look great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Get out of here! Seriously, congrats. absolutely fabulous score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Fabulous score. We have a whoe thread dedicated to such things over in two channel called Sweet Thrift Store Finds. The KG 2.2 would be a steal at $50 a pair but 3 of those and 2 T5000s?.... You did very well my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styx Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'm on my own for a few days while the better half is on travel, so I brought the T-5000's up from the basement to give them a good listening to. I have them running in the living room off the HK-3490 and they sound wonderful. Like night and day from the Heresy II's I had last year. I have Diana Krall's Steppin' Out playing on CD playing....sweeet. It looks like the Tangents will be seeing some play time after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 The spec's are even better than the T-500's I had briefly. This is the 1st pair of 5000's I have heard of for sale. Unreal score! Enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styx Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Well, it's been awhile since taking possession of these speakers. The t-5000's are getting play time in the main system and I'm enjoying them immensely. The KG 2.2's have been sitting in the basement til a week ago. I had some free time, so I decided to refinish them......beatup black lacquer. These aren't the best pics but they look soooo much better. Before: After: I used a Minwax stain called Picked Oak. It's a white wash really but looks great....@ least to me. I've rotated my bedroom system so these beauties are getting some playing time now and being driven by a very modest Pioneer SX-550.....what a match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Well, it's been awhile since taking possession of these speakers. The t-5000's are getting play time in the main system and I'm enjoying them immensely. The KG 2.2's have been sitting in the basement til a week ago. I had some free time, so I decided to refinish them......beatup black lacquer. These aren't the best pics but they look soooo much better. Before: After: I used a Minwax stain called Picked Oak. It's a white wash really but looks great....@ least to me. I've rotated my bedroom system so these beauties are getting some playing time now and being driven by a very modest Pioneer SX-550.....what a match.All looks outstanding.... Plus, I really like all the trees in your area... really nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styx Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxpurdue Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Great deal and nice job refinishing. If the T-5000s are anything like the Tangent 500s, the cabinets can use some bracing (I plan to build brand new cabinets eventually). But the components are great quality and the speakers can shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Good to see you brought them inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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