vasubandu Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I know nothing about the Tangent series. Before the CF-4, but fascinating. There was a post here in 2010 by a guy who could get some for $150, and @billybob said "Get them, have had them, worth it. No compare with 5.5, different animal which I have." Don't recognize other commenters, but it was described as "a Heresy II on steroid," "a heresy variety with a passive 12" radiator kind of speaker that are a bit rare," "a step up into what i prefer in a klipsch 3 way in the klipsch heritage series." and "a simple big brother to the kg 5.5." Never heard the CF-4 described that way. So what are they, and are they worth $500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicKlipsch Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Afaik they were produced for the millitary and where the cheaper version of the KGs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Not sure if they are worth $500, I see them for around $400 more often than not. I heard them new in a showroom years back and they sounded nice. Basically a Heresy II with thinner less quality built cabinet. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 This guy has been trying to sell these off and on again for about a year I think, his price is too high. If they're in top shape I'd say $350 would be a good price. I've actually owned a pair of these about 10 years ago, paid $200 for them IIRC, thought they were decent but the forte's are much nicer overall. The Tangent cabinets are really quite cheap, very thin and a vinyl wrap instead of real wood veneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFi Heaven Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Excellent tuning & voicing! Same drivers as Heresy II, horns at ear level, tuned below 40Hz. Blew away JBL 4430 "Studio Monitors" in a direct A/B with all 3 audiophiles agreeing. Klipsch should bring these back as a budget black 3-way at $995/pr - they kick A$$! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Well, just for reference there was a pair of Tangent 500s for sale near me for weeks at $200. Not sure if they ever sold them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I think the Tangent 5000 are killer, and the Tangent 500 appear to be very similar. I would give them a listen, perhaps make an offer below 500. Sound wise, they are definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkevind Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 A set of Tangent 500s and a center have been for sale in my area for a while. https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ele/d/klipsch-tangent-500-klipsch/6463726597.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yikes, those a little rough for that kind of money. Maybe it's just the dented-in dust caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/22/2018 at 2:35 PM, vasubandu said: I know nothing about the Tangent series. Before the CF-4, but fascinating. There was a post here in 2010 by a guy who could get some for $150, and @billybob said "Get them, have had them, worth it. No compare with 5.5, different animal which I have." Don't recognize other commenters, but it was described as "a Heresy II on steroid," "a heresy variety with a passive 12" radiator kind of speaker that are a bit rare," "a step up into what i prefer in a klipsch 3 way in the klipsch heritage series." and "a simple big brother to the kg 5.5." Never heard the CF-4 described that way. So what are they, and are they worth $500? Stock and in good condition, think very good , maybe $300 tops for a pair. The T-5000 maybe a touch more...maybe. Sold a pair of the T-500(decent) to a forum member awhile back for $200. Needed new grill cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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