dtr20 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 So you had the original kg line 1,2,3,4, then you had the replacement kg line 1.2,2.2,3.2,4.2,5.2, then replaced again .5,1.5,2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5, and then kind of replaced by the klf line klf 10, klf 20, klf 30. What replaced this type of speaker after that? Was it the reference line? For some reason I thought the reference speakers were out the same time as the klf speakers. I don't think I have really heard any reference speakers. How do they compare to the lines listed above, more specifically kg5.2, kg5.5, and all the klf speakers? I have a pair of kg5.2, kg5.5, and klf 10 that I will be doing an A+B+C comparison on hopefully soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 It's going to come down to personal taste. I have heard speaker from all those line and like the Reference and KLF the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 hours ago, dtr20 said: So you had the original kg line 1,2,3,4, then you had the replacement kg line 1.2,2.2,3.2,4.2,5.2, then replaced again .5,1.5,2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5, and then kind of replaced by the klf line klf 10, klf 20, klf 30. What replaced this type of speaker after that? Was it the reference line? For some reason I thought the reference speakers were out the same time as the klf speakers. I don't think I have really heard any reference speakers. How do they compare to the lines listed above, more specifically kg5.2, kg5.5, and all the klf speakers? I have a pair of kg5.2, kg5.5, and klf 10 that I will be doing an A+B+C comparison on hopefully soon. I have owned the 3.2,4,4.2, 4.5,5.2 and the5.5 in the KG line and I have owned the KLF 20s and to be honest, the KLF 20s were the best, to my ears. I felt there was no comparison to the KG series. I do like the KG series of speakers, but the KLF 20s were in a whole other league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswhotakesphotos Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I have the KG 5.2s and Reference RP-280Fs. I haven't done a head to head yet, but I find that the RP-280F is better for a wider scope of material. The KG 5.2 sounds bright to me, to my ear it's better as a home theater speaker. I currently have the KG 5.2s set up next to my Heresies and I use the KGs for The Legend of Zelda because their pronounced treble makes for engaging location sound. The Heresies, I use for everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 hours ago, tom b. 57 said: I have owned the 3.2,4,4.2, 4.5,5.2 and the5.5 in the KG line and I have owned the KLF 20s and to be honest, the KLF 20s were the best, to my ears. I felt there was no comparison to the KG series. I do like the KG series of speakers, but the KLF 20s were in a whole other league. I have the klf10, klf20, and the klf30, I love my klf20's, but they can't compare to my klf30's. I'm just having fun picking up these older speakers. They have sine really good sound 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 KLFs are in a different league. Basic components shared with other Heritage speakers and the KLF-30 will punch harder than a Cornwall, for that matter up there with the big boys if you need that.type of output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 So within the reference lines(s), what would be the new equivalent of the klf10, klf20, klf30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 14 minutes ago, dtr20 said: So within the reference lines(s), what would be the new equivalent of the klf10, klf20, klf30? only thing that could come close, IMO, is the RF-7. But again, apples to oranges... Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogwylde09 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Well, dang. I passed on a great deal then. KLF-30's with Crites upgrades. Because I read here on the forums, that the Cornwall II were the better choice. As far as bass extension and sheer power. Still think I am holding out for Heritage though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 16 minutes ago, hogwylde09 said: Still think I am holding out for Heritage though Sunday may be your lucky day Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) CF line came just before the KLF line (thank you for the time correction SWL and for checking DTR20). KG are not in the same performance level as the KLF or the CF line or the reference either. If you like the KG5.2 and the KG5.5 then you will love the CF3 and CF4. The KLF line very often have adhesive problems on the front and rear baffles which is a PITA but they are worth fixing but the two way CF are very good they have the largest wide band horn of ANY klipsch home loudspeaker and with horns larger is better. You would need to make the jump to the K510 to make an improvement it is a little bit larger and it has a two inch throat so you are jumping up to large format drivers a jump you will never regret. What are you looking for? Regards moray james. Edited August 13, 2016 by moray james date correction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 This is a fun hobby. It's not the kill, it's the thrill of the chase 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 10 hours ago, hogwylde09 said: Well, dang. I passed on a great deal then. KLF-30's with Crites upgrades. Because I read here on the forums, that the Cornwall II were the better choice. As far as bass extension and sheer power. Still think I am holding out for Heritage though. a pair of twelve inch woofers will push much more air than a single fifteen inch woofer can. The KLF30 has a very nice mid horn, a CF4 would be a step up again to an even better horn. For the size they are tough to better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 22 minutes ago, moray james said: What are you looking for? Regards moray james. I already have the entire klf line. I've repaired the front panels on klf 30s a couple of times. I love my klf 30s. I'm not really looking to upgrade, just interested in learning more of the klipsch timetable of the different lines. I've never heard the cf line. I am curious to hear them, although I've never understood the horn being so low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 suggest you look into some of the Klipsch Pro line of speakers with large format drivers. lower distortion higher efficiency should give you a thrill. jube with a K402 will get the heart pumping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, moray james said: suggest you look into some of the Klipsch Pro line of speakers with large format drivers. lower distortion higher efficiency should give you a thrill. jube with a K402 will get the heart pumping. My wife is a saint with this hobby, but a jube would be an extremely hard sell. The only big upgrade she might allow at this point would be klipschorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 CF line came after the KLF line.I thought it was the other way around?Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 31 minutes ago, dtr20 said: My wife is a saint with this hobby, but a jube would be an extremely hard sell. The only big upgrade she might allow at this point would be klipschorns. if you can consider a khorn you could also consider a set or corner mount DDB (dual Cornwall reflex loaded K33) if you are into building your own cabinets. Regards moray james. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 6 minutes ago, SWL said: I thought it was the other way around? Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk Yea, I looked it up, the c.f. line was during the kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 4 hours ago, SWL said: I thought it was the other way around? Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk Epic CF were produced from 1994-1996 Legend KLF were produced from 1996-2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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