rebuy Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Many different brands around. So do Klipsch Sub have a "Signature Sound" like the normal speaker line ? I have a couple of different brands of speakers but prefer the Klipsch sound over the others. Does this hold true for subs or are they all the same ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Not so you'd notice. The signature voicing of a speaker is normally heard in the upper registers. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 The 1502 and the 1802 probably do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Schu said: The 1502 and the 1802 probably do... They sound pretty much like any other horn loaded sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted August 19, 2018 Klipsch Employees Share Posted August 19, 2018 4 hours ago, CECAA850 said: They sound pretty much like any other horn loaded sub. You’d be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I'm surprised you haven't bought my hot sauce. It doesn't taste like any other chili loaded sauce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Chief bonehead said: You’d be surprised. Are they different now than the last 3 or 4 times I've heard them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted August 21, 2018 Klipsch Employees Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 8/19/2018 at 5:47 PM, CECAA850 said: Are they different now than the last 3 or 4 times I've heard them? no but i have done direct comparisons to the 1802 and it is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 54 minutes ago, Chief bonehead said: no but i have done direct comparisons to the 1802 and it is different. Which ones? To me they sound very similar to front loaded horn subs albeit with much more output. I've certainly never measured them rather just using my ears. EDIT. I've never heard them side by side either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 10:05 PM, rebuy said: Many different brands around. So do Klipsch Sub have a "Signature Sound" like the normal speaker line ? I have a couple of different brands of speakers but prefer the Klipsch sound over the others. Does this hold true for subs or are they all the same ? Imo no. There is no doubt different drivers have different quality levels just like in mains but at those lower frequencies there is not a difference in sound it is in clarity and capability i.e. distortion. Low distortion and high capability within the range desired is what should be pursued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 8 hours ago, 7heavenlyplaces said: Buy hot sauce? Where, how? ? So if most all subs sound mostly similar then what have Danly or SVS have as an edge over and above the others? Pm oldtimer for sauce. Danley and SVS built their reputation on customer service and performance of their products. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 danley and svs imo have no advantage both very good svs is a very good deal for most needs. fair price great service and high resale value danley has very affordable options for nice horns both can be surpassed easily with more money or diy we mostly do diy because of the value with skills and knowledge -- or knowing a builder -- we can replicate and surpass danley or svs for much less i.e. buy a pair of pb16 from svs for 5000 or build 2martysubs for 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Some people lack skills, tools or desire to DIY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted August 27, 2018 The only Klipsch sub I have experience with are 2 models, 1502 and 1802. Have had and heard 2 Danley subs, there is no comparison to a 1502 or 1802. I am not talking volume, I am talking how clean and defined the bass is with music , not even close. Gave the Spud to a daughter with some Fortes. The 2 models I am talking about is the Spud and the other one designed like it but bigger drivers/cabinet, can't remember the name. They do put out alot of bass and go deep but not close to the detail and quality of bass for music that the 1802 or 1502 put out. How much better was really surprising when switching one out for the other, I wasn't expecting that much of a difference, also runs circles around a pair of Kp-684's, sorry but it's true. The Danley is ok for movie explosions or rumbles, I thought it was ok for music, until hearing others. Have no experience with SVS Just another oponion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, dtel said: The 2 models I am talking about is the Spud and the other one designed like it but bigger drivers/cabinet, can't remember the name. Those are tapped horns. I agree, they're not as clean as the 1802 or 1502, they sound more like front loaded horns to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted August 27, 2018 I heard that before but don't know the difference between horns and tapped horns. Really now that I think about it I have only heard one other Klipsch sub besides the 1802 or 1502 and it was the THX subs. Indyklipschfan had a couple and Michael colter had a pair. I don't really count the 684 as a sub for the home, it's more of a live sound kind of sub, but not really deep enough for a home sub, for movies anyway. I once called the 1802 a ported horn and was corrected, it's a vented horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hey dtel have you noticed since we met Roy our speakers keep growing in size and numbers...? Linda didn't even bat an eye when I brought the 1502 Home... she just grinned and helped me unload it. Roy designs the best Tools for pressurizing the air in rooms or the outdoors that I have experienced. miketn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 my guess is "rebuy" is asking about the more common direct radiator subs like the reference series gold woofer subs, not horn loaded. my opinion is that klipsch doesn't sound any better than other same price subs. in the lower freq of subs, 50hz is 50hz. but as mentioned, the quality & capability is important, meaning a cheap $150 low quality sub wont have as much impact or hit as a good quality sub with higher power & better quality amps, drivers & box constructions etc. klipsch subs dont have a signature sound you will notice compared to other quality subs... but if you do a search here or google you will find way too many problems with klipsch subs amplifiers goin bad, i would suggest looking into SVS or another company that specializes in subs like velodyne or HSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 31, 2018 Moderators Share Posted August 31, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 9:05 PM, mikebse2a3 said: Hey dtel have you noticed since we met Roy our speakers keep growing in size and numbers...? Linda didn't even bat an eye when I brought the 1502 Home... she just grinned and helped me unload it. Roy designs the best Tools for pressurizing the air in rooms or the outdoors that I have experienced. miketn YES The 2 channel alone matched all the other speakers here by size, and easily by sound quality, and that was before the sub. It's all Roy's fault, and I do appreciate it, it's the best I have ever had by far. Linda has seen you in action long enough to not be shocked, she needs a chair in your listening room, or is that hers ? Your right about Roy, most people don't really realize what he has done in the big picture. You could imagine how much you would have to spend to surpass the sound quality you have now. He is very modest, I feel lucky to have been able to spend as much time with him as I have. The more I got to know him the more I liked him, completely aside from anything audio is the best part. But he is a bonehead, or I should say hardhead, when he gets something in his head don't bother to try and talk him out of it. Did you see his face when he thought I blew up the sub driver, it was priceless, it was like he couldn't figure out how I did it, and kind of impressed and shocked at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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