neo33 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The complete Klipsch Synergy F-1 Home Threatre System consists of F-1 Fronts, C-1 Center, S-1 Surrounds and Sub-10 Subwoofer. It retails for $1,350 new a few years ago. Can anybody give me some impression of this system? What is a reasonable used price if the system is in excellent cosmetic condition? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 No one has this system? I have read some excellent reviews on this system but I need some impression here on this forum. Someone here got to own this system so please give me some feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I own the I con VF 35 which is very similar to the F-1 and I had all the rest of the matching speakers for a 9.2 HT. I liked the system and have no complaints with it performance. I even paired some of them with my Reference set and the I con V's were no slouch. Depending on the price, they can be a great HT. What is the asking price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 $425 in mint cosmetic condition. Depending on the price, they can be a great HT. What is the asking price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sounds like a sweet bedroom home theater. Can't buy even a descent htib speaker package for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechMan Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sounds like a sweet bedroom home theater. Can't buy even a descent htib speaker package for that price. Agreed. Would be great for a second HT/Gaming/TV room for the wife or kids too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 This is actually a Synergy 7.1 system instead of 5.1 system in near-mint condition and I manage to get them for $400. The system consists of F-1 Fronts, C-1 Center, S-1 Surrounds, S-1 Surround Backs and Sub-10 Subwoofer. In term of sound quality, how does it fare against an all Heritage system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Now that you have them, let your ears be the judge,[]. Your K-horns are in a different league but, they should be condering the price ratio of the speakers. But, as a HT the Synergy system will not disappoint you. It is fun not having all the rooms in the house not sound the same.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Now that you have them, let your ears be the judge,. Your K-horns are in a different league but, they should be condering the price ratio of the speakers. But, as a HT the Synergy system will not disappoint you. It is fun not having all the rooms in the house not sound the same. +1 on different sounds in each room. And I personally don't believe they can shake a stick at heritage stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 400 isn't bad for that i dont think. It just depends on what you are expecting to get out of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimanata2007 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The complete Klipsch Synergy F-1 Home Threatre System consists of F-1 Fronts, C-1 Center, S-1 Surrounds and Sub-10 Subwoofer. It retails for $1,350 new a few years ago. Can anybody give me some impression of this system? What is a reasonable used price if the system is in excellent cosmetic condition? Thanks.you did great. one of my friends just sold (with my help ) pair of F-1, C-1, sub -10 and Yamaha 6.1 receiver (all 6-7 years old I think) for just below $500. he sold pair of S-1 for $75 few weeks before. neither him or me are big audiophiles and by our opinions it sounded good, but not great. I prefer to have two big front channels and use them "uncrossed". F-1 are not capable to deliver "wall of sound" and need to be crossed. also C-1 feels kind "underpowered", but for $400 you did very good. he already got a pair of used F-2, RC-52 and 5.1 Pioneer AVR. he is looking for surrounds (most likely it gonna be SS-1 just because they are pretty cheap and got pretty low frequency response for the small SRS speakers). he likes my set up and trying to copy it . also if you are looking for a sub I would recommend BIC F-12-very impressive bass for $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 This is a photo of my Klipsch Synergy F-1 7.1 Home Theatre System. Frankly, I was quite disappointed at the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 What did you not like? Setup and the right avr and room correction is the key for good sound. They are not that drastically different than the Reference speakers where you should not be able to get a good sound. Klipsch is not for everyone.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I had the Synergy F-1 system before I upgraded to the Reference series. I really liked the Synergy setup until I heard the Reference then it was a big difference in sound IMO. Reference series is quite a bit better. I sold my F-1 system with a KSW-12 sub for around 500.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 I have nothing to compare the Synergy F-1 system to except my Heritages. And my disappointment was huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I forgot you have K-horns. It is always hard to go backdown the ladder.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 What did you not like? Setup and the right avr and room correction is the key for good sound. They are not that drastically different than the Reference speakers where you should not be able to get a good sound. Klipsch is not for everyone. they are extremely different! Totally different sound in my opinion. Not even close to the clarity at high volumes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylinestar Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Conflicting idea here: What did you not like? Setup and the right avr and room correction is the key for good sound. They are not that drastically different than the Reference speakers where you should not be able to get a good sound. Klipsch is not for everyone.they are extremely different! Totally different sound in my opinion. Not even close to the clarity at high volumes May I know what level do you consider high volume? Is -10dB consider high? Can the Synergy F1 be played at -10dB master volume cleanly? Or gotta step to to the reference? I'm now using Synergy B3. Will upgrading to RB81 be a night and day difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I consider -10 from reference moderate volume. But not quite high to me. High to me is -5 to reference or above. I think the synergy will play -10 no problem. Reference is a different story. And to me yes, If you played your b-3 towards reference compared to an RB-81 I'd say it will probably be night and day difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 It depends on if it is music vs HT. A lot depends what you are driving the speaker with. My Pionerer can take the Icon V system to about -5 before distortion occured. With my 100 watt Sony it occured much sooner as expected since with more than 2 channels driven the avr is more likely only putting out maybe 35- 50 watts. Also take into account the power handling of the speakers. HT can be more demanding than 2 channel stereo. The Reference speaker will distort also has they reach the power limits of the avr or amp. No system is immune to this, it is just the laws of physics and not anything wrong with Synergy or I con systems. People that buy the lower cost system normaly do not spend a lot on the power supply. My Sony is perfect for my HD 500 system. I have a 40 watt McIntosh receiver that will distort my RF 7's sooner than my Pioneer or Yamaha M 80 amp that is 250 wattsThat is why many people use external amps or avr that can drive all the channels at the stated power output. Good power mangement is needed for any system to function cleanly. That is one reason to set speaker to small in an HT system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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