mjcmt Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Does the vintage KG series speakers make a good 5.1 speaker system? Or should I consider something from the current RF/RB series instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 They sure do!! Lots of ways to combine them quite affordably as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmt Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 I was thinking of something like...KG3.5 fronts, KV3 center, KG1.5 rears. Is this pretty good w/o spending too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 YEP!!! You could put a system like that together for 400-500 bucks. Don't forget to add a sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Put some 5.5's up front and you wont be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmt Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 The KG-5.5's that I've seen for sale cost more than I can afford. What about the 4.2 or 4.5 instead of the 3.5? The only difference I see are a 10" woofer instead of a 8", and the specs look the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 +1 for the 4.5 or bigger for the fronts. Don't forget the 4.2's when you are searching. It has been stated that there is no discernable timbre difference in the point 2's and the point 5's of the KG series. I currently have a system running KG 4.2's L/R, a KG 2.5 center, and KG 2.5's rear. My sub is a nice sized Paradigm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitedemo Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 kgs are a good budget setup, i was toying around with some kg 5.5s kg 1.5s and a kv2, they do sound a little thin and run out of gas alot quicker than the rf83 setup but then again they should, i think a better option instead is the klipsch klf legend series and for just a fraction more than the kgs, otherwise id lean with the last 2 or 3 generations of the reference series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornfedksboy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 kgs are a good budget setup, i was toying around with some kg 5.5s kg 1.5s and a kv2, they do sound a little thin and run out of gas alot quicker than the rf83 setup but then again they should, i think a better option instead is the klipsch klf legend series and for just a fraction more than the kgs, otherwise id lean with the last 2 or 3 generations of the reference series elite, Did your "period" key on your keyboard fall off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmt Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Elitedemo, Thanks for the heads up on the KG's sounding thin, with the KLF sounding better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 What about the 4.2 or 4.5 instead of the 3.5? The only difference I see are a 10" woofer instead of a 8", and the specs look the same. The 3.5 has the Exponential horn, where as the 4.2 and 4.5 has the Tractrix. The Tractrix gives a more 'open' soundstage. I agree with elitedemo. Used Reference series (2001-2003) will be better than the KG series for a little more money. KLF series is a bigger jump with the 20s and 30s having a three way design. BUT, the KG line does a great job. It's all about what you want to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I own both klf30's and kg 5.2's. I spent a bit of money on the klf's, got the 5.2's for a song. The Kg's offer more ease of placement with the passive radiator in the front. As far as value goes, it is hard to beat the kg series, and with a bit of Eqing you can have some incredible Home theater speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitedemo Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Did your "period" key on your keyboard fall off? im just not a period person [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 As far as value goes, it is hard to beat the kg series [Y] Couldn't have said it better, and I didn't earlier. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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