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There seems to be several Klipsch non-heritage speakers that people here rave about which rise to the level of "legendary" or "must have."  These have stood the test of time and are still highly sought after on the used market.

 

For mains the RF-7 is at the top

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 with the limited run vintage speakers CF-3 and CF-4 also being mentioned. 

 

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For bookshelves, the RB-75 shines above. 

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For centers the RC-62 and RC-64 are tops. I know there are surrounds that consistently get mentioned, but I'm not sure which ones.

 

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What other legendary speakers should be included into the Klipsch Hall of Fame?

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Hey, Everybody has opinions, and just like something else I can think of, most of them are full of CRAP!

As for myself, there are many Pro Klipsch Speakers that come to mind....

But speaking for myself, there has not been a single "Legendary" product built with the Klipsch name on it that PWK did not personally add his touch too, NOT ONE!

Pick any of the speakers designed totally under Fred or Audio Vox and I will EMBARASS it with a Klipschorn or Jubilee, and that includes Paladium, PERIOD!!

Roger

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But speaking for myself, there has not been a single "Legendary" product built with the Klipsch name on it that PWK did not personally add his touch too, NOT ONE!

 

LOL!  OK, feelings run deep!  We have one vote for "none of the above."  :lol:

 

My idea for a Klipsch Non-Heritage Hall of Fame is not going to have a lot of visitors this year if this keeps up.  :rolleyes:

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As far as the bookshelf speakers go, I found that I liked the RB-5 II better than the RB-75 and the RB-81 II. IMHO the RB-5 and RB-5 II is an amazing bookshelf speaker that can be had on the used market for a very good price making it the best bang for the buck bargain out there. 

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Just for clarification, which speakers actually make up the true Heritage line?  What I think I know follows...But more than likely I've forgotten something, or included erroneously....

 

Jub

Khorn

Cornwall

Belle

La Scala

Heresy

 

Now, do I understand correctly that the following are what is referred to as the "extended Heritage" line?

 

Chorus

Forte

Quartet

Academy (??)

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Just for clarification, which speakers actually make up the true Heritage line?  What I think I know follows...But more than likely I've forgotten something, or included erroneously....

 

Jub

Khorn

Cornwall

Belle

La Scala

Heresy

 

Now, do I understand correctly that the following are what is referred to as the "extended Heritage" line?

 

Chorus

Forte

Quartet

Academy (??)

jimjimbo,

That is how I myself personally would rate both groups as the "Extended Heritage were designed under Pauls' ownership but not his design.

That being MY opinion and stated as such, I will however add that both Roy Delgado and Jim Hunter consider the Chorus, the Forte', and the Quartet to be Heritage series speakers, so I guess my personal gut instinct is wrong on this one! :)

Roger

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Yep everyone has opinions. I feel the palladiums are very much deserving a legendary title Rodger. Heritage title? No way. But I feel they are better than just about every Klipsch speaker I have heard except for the cinema series. Even they guy I sold them too said he's hearing things with them that he never heard with his khorns. So everyone hears different. I just don't get the the hatred towards the palladiums from some of the guys here.

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Scrappy,

Paladiums, Beautiful, most certainly, best sounding, not by a long shot! Not just my opinion, but backed by the majority here that have A/B auditioned them. The Placebo affect exists and is well documented fact, but you are correct in that everyone's hearing and perception is different as proven by many who think Bose sound great! It is NOT hate or envy that forms my opinion as I truly wanted to like the Paladiums, but when I finally did, it was my personal preference that I felt the RF-7IIs sounded slightly better, but the difference in sound between them and Klipschorns was not even close to subtle or interpretation. Myself for one and I am not the only one, nor only one of two or three, cannot understand why you ditched them almost as soon as you got them, yet still push them as sounding better? The fact is that neither you, nor I, nor the present form of Klipsch can change physics! A smaller speaker cannot be made to sound as good as a larger speaker! You cannot build a Bose Cube or a Quintet that sounds as good as Heresey and you cannot build a Heresey that will sound as good as the Pro Cinema line. The Paladiums, just like every other speaker out there is limited to the physical size of it's horns, drivers, and inner capacity of it's box. I do not cross swords here to start a beef with you my friend, only to state my true perceptions and beliefs and hopefully to inform others who might consider the Paladiums on looks alone to actually A/B them for themselves on sound alone before dropping that kind of coin. Are the Pretty, absolutely, and there ARE those out there who will buy them to fit into their decore alone without ever doing any critical listening for themselves! Are they Legendary? Not by a long shot in my book... :)

Roger

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Not being argumentative but is the Jubilee actually part of the "original" Heritage line?

I always thought -

Klipschorn

LaScalla

Belle

Cornwall

Heresey

richieb,

Personally, I would have to say absolutely as both Roy Delgado and Jim Hunter state that Chorus, Forte' and Quartet are Heritage as they were designed while PWK owned the company. I would have to say absolutely because PWK himself personally worked on the Jube bass bin with Roy Delgado.

Roger

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Most people can't park two MWM bins in their family room.

I think wvu80 is off to a good start with his list.

MWM too big? Then build a pair of Quarter Pie horns instead. Same sound (maybe even better?) and much more space efficient!

Size is a relative thing though. No bass horn worth a damn is going to be dainty.

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