Nick22 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I am planning to buy Klipsch Reference series speakers for my 7.1 home theater setup. I was told that Energy is bought by Klipsch way back in 2006 and is using the same technology as 'Energy Connoisseur'. If that is true, why would i need to spend $2000+ for Klipsch Reference models or $3000+ for Klipsch Reference premiere models when i can get 'Energy Connoisseur' under $1000? Please clarify the confusion about the technology difference between Klipsch reference/premiere vs Energy Cannoisseur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Why buy a Porsche when a Kia will also get you from point A to point B. Try to find somewhere to demo the speakers and let your ears decide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick22 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 I am not an audiophile but wanted to set it up right with good speakers at Medium budget. I am looking for an explanation about Klipsch and Energy deal because i heard Klipsch R and RP models are nothing but Energy speakers with Klipsch looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, Nick22 said: I am not an audiophile but wanted to set it up right with good speakers at Medium budget. I am looking for an explanation about Klipsch and Energy deal because i heard Klipsch R and RP models are nothing but Energy speakers with Klipsch looks? Very much not true. So I don't know much about the energy line, but I know it was the one of the lower end lines. There was a line called klipsch synergy which was klipsch's budget line. They rebranded this line to the reference line. The reference line was around for years with a good reputation and products. They rebranded this line to the reference premier line. To me, these are no where near the same speakers. I've heard the cheaper synergy and reference lines and have picked cheaper Polk audio speakers for my taste. I could not say the same to a reference premier or original reference product. Much better products. Just remember, you get what you pay for. You can find the cheaper reference lines at best buy, you need to go to audio places to find the reference premier line. Like what was recommended above, try to demo them for yourself and let your ears decide. You might not care for the differences, but then again, you might be surprised. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Check out some videos by Steve Guttenberg. He recommends Klipsch for budget speakers as well as Heritage models. Here is one, I did not watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtHMS-7XjsI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick22 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Thank you for your responses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big mac Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 acquired both an Haven't had time to a+b compare. Have the energy take 5 classic connoisseur, an klipsch quintet v5. So was wondering which is better. The energy comes with 8in sub klipsch didn't. But sound wise which are the 5 best speakers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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