2Bmusic Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Does anyone own or listen to other speakers than Khorns? I have not found any that sound better than my KHorns, but then I have only listened to a very few. BW 802, Sonos, Martin logan Electrostatic. and some $50,000 at an audio shop in New Orleans. I was thinking about getting a second pair of speakers for another room. I am very interested in the Decware Monolith's. Since I know every one here has golden ears, or approaching that level, maybe some one could share their experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) My ears are more of a copper patine color. Fly up to Ohare this weekend. There is an audio show at the Westin ohare. http://www.axpona.com/ $200-300 round trip per adult NewOrleans to ORD. Edited April 15, 2016 by mustang guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) As it says in my signature, we have Khorns in our Home Theater/Music room, with a Belle center, plus Heresy II surrounds, and a sub. We have Klipsch Promedia in the bedroom, some Yamaha bookshelves and an ancient Klipsch passive sub in another room. In the past, I have had JBLs, ADCs, etc. Friends have had Paradigms, EVs, ARs, Warfdales, and Bozaks. I spent hours comparing Khorns to B&W 801 Fs back in 1982. I have never heard speakers as dynamic, or satisfying (to me), as Khorns. To be fair, I haven't heard the Jubilees. If you have a lot of money, I'd consider La Scala IIs and a big, big horn-loaded sub ... or Khorns or Jubilees or Klipsch Cinema line speakers with the same horn-loaded sub. If not, go to Audio shows and go to the Klipsch gathering in Hope and listen your ears off. I wish I could! Edited April 15, 2016 by garyrc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 How about keeping it in the Klipsch family, Palladiums. There's a few on here than own Khorns and Palladiums, and they favor well against the Khorn. Plus they're currently on sale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have not found any that sound better than my KHorns Before I got my (former) Khorns, I had a pair of LaScalas and a pair of Electrovoice Interface D's. There is no denying the dynamics of Klipsch however, there was no denying that the EV's also sounded very good (and played very deep which I loved). Ultimately, it was the dynamics that won me over and the LaScalas became my primary speaker while the EV's played on the "B" button. For their depth, the EV's would walk all over the LaScalas (which I know aren't Khorns) but for mid-bass, the LaScalas would walk all over the EV's. I don't believe Khorns dig as deep as the EV's (-3db at 28Hz) but there is no way the EV's could pressurize an entire room like the Khorn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivervalleymgb Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have both Klipschorns and B&W 802 Diamonds. They both sound excellent. Different, but excellent. The difference in sound is due to direct radiator vs. horns. Also, the B&W's are time aligned which definitely shows when going between the two. I have Epic CF-2's in the garage. I love all my Klipsch (mainly Heritage). If I was going to pay retail vs the B&W and Klipsch, I would buy Jubilees, hands down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 K-horns are what hooked me on big horns. I now have better in my basement but I have not heard better than big horn mid and bass. That said the work being done on the k-402/synergy design by member Chris A sounds like the future. Though it is still a horn (and kind of big). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted April 15, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have never heard speakers as dynamic, or satisfying (to me), as Khorns. To be fair, I haven't heard the Jubilees. If you have a lot of money, I'd consider La Scala IIs and a big, big horn-loaded sub ... or Khorns or Jubilees or Klipsch Cinema line speakers with the same horn-loaded sub. If not, go to Audio shows and go to the Klipsch gathering in Hope and listen your ears off. I wish I could! The Pilgrimage in Hope presents an excellent opportunity to "listen your ears off". We will be spending time in the listening room at the plant doing comparisons. There will also be a couple of systems at Rodney's. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edroom Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I love my Klipschorns and Recently picked up a pair of Bozak Concert Grands which I am Listening to now, they give the K-Horns a run for the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivervalleymgb Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I always hoped for a Patrician vs K-horn comparison. I was always surprised how close my Belles came to my JBL 4333a. I keep thinking of having cabinets built for some 4355, but it might take some time to actually populate the cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 A heated debate in some circles, but I vote for the Altec 19. I love Klipsch, but the Altec 19 is the best overall speaker I have ever heard. Since so much of sound is our own personal preference, I'm sure many would vote for the Klipschorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have had. Altec Advent Fisher Jensen Pioneer Infinity And a couple others. All were different. Klipsch has been the best choice for my ears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Bmusic Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) I have never heard speakers as dynamic, or satisfying (to me), as Khorns. To be fair, I haven't heard the Jubilees. If you have a lot of money, I'd consider La Scala IIs and a big, big horn-loaded sub ... or Khorns or Jubilees or Klipsch Cinema line speakers with the same horn-loaded sub. If not, go to Audio shows and go to the Klipsch gathering in Hope and listen your ears off. I wish I could! The Pilgrimage in Hope presents an excellent opportunity to "listen your ears off". We will be spending time in the listening room at the plant doing comparisons. There will also be a couple of systems at Rodney's. Will there be Khorns there that have the Volti Audio Upgrades? Or other upgrades for that matter? Do you think Khorns are to big for a room where the khorns will be 10 ~11 feet center to center and 14 ~15 feet back to seating area? I would love to come to the fest. I do not know If I can get off that weekend, but will try. Can I just show up? Or does one have to register ahead of time? Will it be difficult to find lodging with in 50 miles? Edited April 15, 2016 by 2Bmusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Bmusic Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) I guess the reason I asked the question is due to the size of the room. If I would put khorns in there they would be about 10~11 feet appart center to center and about 14 ~ 15 foot back at sweet spot. DO YALL think that room is to small for Khorns? I am looking for full accurate sound, but not loud. After reading about the Decware Monoliths and the fact there is not cross-over "per-say", they seem to make sense. Good 2way sound is made by a number of MFG. decware speaker info http://www.decware.com/newsite/DM947.html I like that they are efficient Take up little space The Horn-loaded speaker should not sound as distorted as so many speaker like this do. I have had Lascalas, not my cup of tea. I have listened to many of the name brands all the way up to $100,000. None sound as good as Khorns. ALSO NONE had a folded horn and minimal cross over like the Monolyths Edited April 15, 2016 by 2Bmusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted April 15, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2016 I have never heard speakers as dynamic, or satisfying (to me), as Khorns. To be fair, I haven't heard the Jubilees. If you have a lot of money, I'd consider La Scala IIs and a big, big horn-loaded sub ... or Khorns or Jubilees or Klipsch Cinema line speakers with the same horn-loaded sub. If not, go to Audio shows and go to the Klipsch gathering in Hope and listen your ears off. I wish I could! The Pilgrimage in Hope presents an excellent opportunity to "listen your ears off". We will be spending time in the listening room at the plant doing comparisons. There will also be a couple of systems at Rodney's. Will there be Khorns there that have the Volti Audio Upgrades? Or other upgrades for that matter? Do you think Khorns are to big for a room where the khorns will be 10 ~11 feet center to center and 14 ~15 feet back to seating area? I would love to come to the fest. I do not know If I can get off that weekend, but will try. Can I just show up? Or does one have to register ahead of time? Will it be difficult to find lodging with in 50 miles? All listening comparisons are generally "stock" Klipsch. You can just show up and pay the registration fee upon arrival. Late arrivals will not receive a commemorative badge, nor will they receive an etched glass, as these are items that require considerable time, effort and expense to include in a registration package. Lodging should be readily available. If you have not already done so, I would encourage you to read the IMPORTANT PILGRIMAGE INFORMATION thread. I do believe, based on all the information I currently have available that you do not want to miss this!!! Some of the commercial line that we will be listening to is pretty darn amazing. You can PM me with further questions if you prefer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted April 15, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2016 Here is the link for anyone that has missed it. Several other threads are also in this section! https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/forum/108-hope-gathering-2016-may-20-22/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 What More do You need to know? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 What More do You need to know? How could a Klipschorn come out on top against that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Bmusic Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 What More do You need to know? How could a Klipschorn come out on top against that? Have you heard this ? I have....sound good? not so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 How could a Klipschorn come out on top against that? Well, if I had my camera, I would show you how a Klipschorn could come out on top of that.....but.....the puddle of blood & plastic under the Khorn wouldn't be pretty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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