AuntBea Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks for the write up Chad! We had a wonderful time! The best thing for me is seeing my cousin Otis in his element. You all speak a language I'm still trying to learn; but, I know what sounds good when I hear it. I also know good people. Those we met at this gathering and last year are diverse to say the least. We are good, open, giving people connected by this insane love of quality sound, created specifically by Klipsch. I have to say, I have never felt so welcomed as in this group, really felt like family. Rodney's hospitality was beyond measure, and its hard to believe these people exist. Otis and I were overwhelmed. We are still reeling from the experience and have formed many Klipsch friendships that could last a lifetime. By the way, meeting you was also very cool and we are hoping you will be back next year. I know we will, and any other time we can all get together. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prerich Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Who can tell me about the RF7-II vs Palladium vs KHorn exhibit?!!!!! Differences, strengths, weaknesses, come on ....spill!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Well, at least a couple of us simply said "That was easy..." King K'horn wins again. Palladium is wonderful speaker, but the required violations of PWK fundamental rules required to get that level of sound quality from a form factor that small radically increases costs and the result is, as he predicted, good but not optima. The RF-7 is wonderful as well, but simply not in a class with the K'horn for the same reasons. The Klipsch engineers are the best and they know PWKs rules by heart. That's why when they break them they have specific marketing reasons to do so and do so at the minimum required to reach those aims. Dave 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prerich Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Well, at least a couple of us simply said "That was easy..." King K'horn wins again. Palladium is wonderful speaker, but the required violations of PWK fundamental rules required to get that level of sound quality from a form factor that small radically increases costs and the result is, as he predicted, good but not optima. The RF-7 is wonderful as well, but simply not in a class with the K'horn for the same reasons. The Klipsch engineers are the best and they know PWKs rules by heart. That's why when they break them they have specific marketing reasons to do so and do so at the minimum required to reach those aims. Dave I actually thought the Palladium would emerge as the king of the hill, but Khorn retains it's crown!!!!! It's good to know that a 69 year old speaker design can and does hang with modern designs!!!!! Love my old school Klipsch as well!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Well, at least a couple of us simply said "That was easy..." King K'horn wins again. Palladium is wonderful speaker, but the required violations of PWK fundamental rules required to get that level of sound quality from a form factor that small radically increases costs and the result is, as he predicted, good but not optima. The RF-7 is wonderful as well, but simply not in a class with the K'horn for the same reasons. The Klipsch engineers are the best and they know PWKs rules by heart. That's why when they break them they have specific marketing reasons to do so and do so at the minimum required to reach those aims. Dave I actually thought the Palladium would emerge as the king of the hill, but Khorn retains it's crown!!!!! It's good to know that a 69 year old speaker design can and does hang with modern designs!!!!! Love my old school Klipsch as well!!!!! Make no mistake about it, just ask anyone who was there. The Klipschorn did not "HANG" with the Paladium PF-39, it slaughtered it! Not anywhere near close enough to be a "judgement" call, .... It was that obvious! God bless and thankyou Paul!! Roger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Well, his 8 Card stands. Someday, when, as he said, somebody invents a shorter 32hz wave, it can have a different form factor. His corner horn design has proven inherently unimprovable in any significant way and nobody has found a way to make it cheaper, smaller, or more efficient without giving up something else. We are still waiting... Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I was there, had never heard the Palladium or RF's against the Khorn....and as Roger said above...King Khorn killed it. Treated room, same source components, same music, everything....no contest. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 King Khorn killed it. It sounded great...until we switched to the K'horns. As Jim said, not even close. I don't think anyone in the room felt differently. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Dave must be bored.....replying to a post made 6 months ago.... And, he's still correct!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted January 5, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 5, 2016 Great way to bump this thread back up! I think anyone who has attended one of these events can testify that it is something you should not miss. This year will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Khorn and we have a few surprises planned!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Dave must be bored.....replying to a post made 6 months ago.... And, he's still correct!! Yes, I noted the date, and yes, still bore commenting on. Hardly bored, though. Up to my rear in the music center project. Amongst other things, I expect to have Otis Williams, lead singer of the Temptations, at my temporary home (old homeplace) in Texarkana the first week of February. Not sure I have EVER been less bored. Dave Edited January 5, 2016 by Mallette 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted January 5, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 5, 2016 Depending on the date we may be visiting you that week as well. Plans are to be in Bodcaw, the 28th-31st for more planning. May be able to swing by after that. Of course, The Temptations is my all time favorite band, with My Girl being my all time favorite song! Yea, I'm hatin' on you Dave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Just wait until I am sitting on the deck having a beer with Don Henley. He's on our punch list. Played his first gigs at Joey's Teen Club with the Fourspeeds. I heard him there. Some people chuckle about this project. There is more music history in the Texarkana area than anyone knows. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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