Jim Mpatsis Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Hi, I'm Jim from Greece. I am interested on ordering 'Klipsch theater 5.1 pack' from ebay. In Europe we have 220V outlets, I know you have 120V. Will the speakers work normally here, or I must use a converter? Bests 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelt Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 You'll need a converter. Check with klipsch to see if they offer a version set up for European voltages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 -klipsch makes 220 --in Europe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Yes, Klipsch be global...🌏 🌍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mpatsis Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 32 minutes ago, Randyh said: I cant imagine that Klipsch does not have EURO SPEC PRODUCTS OUT OF THE BOX - I hope for that too, cheers Randyh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mpatsis Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 31 minutes ago, billybob said: Yes, Klipsch be global...🌏 🌍 Thanks for the reply mate 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mpatsis Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Skelt said: You'll need a converter. Check with klipsch to see if they offer a version set up for European voltages. I will, thanks for the reply Skelt:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 We ought to clarify that he doesn't mean a Klipschorn 5.1 pack..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Coytee said: We ought to clarify that he doesn't mean a Klipschorn 5.1 pack..... Yes may need a step converter. May want to consult with the seller as he could offer one in package, if he ships out of country...For your electronics...🚨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mpatsis Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Coytee said: We ought to clarify that he doesn't mean a Klipschorn 5.1 pack..... 😁 2 hours ago, billybob said: Yes may need a step converter. May want to consult with the seller as he could offer one in package, if he ships out of country...For your electronics...🚨 Two thunders fried my two modems' electronics during the last months, don't want this to happen again to my new Klipsch! Edited January 18, 2020 by Jim Mpatsis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jim Mpatsis said: 😁 Two thunders fried my two modems during the last months, don't want this to happen again to my new Klipsch! Yes use a good surge protector... It should help. If you have cable/satellite outdoor antenna make certain the protector has loop through for those cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mpatsis Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, billybob said: Yes use a good surge protector... It should help. If you have cable/satellite outdoor antenna make certain the protector has loop through for those cables. Good advice, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, Jim Mpatsis said: 😁 Two thunders fried my two modems' electronics during the last months, don't want this to happen again to my new Klipsch! By the way take it that your inside electronics for entertainment are 220 volt also. So, no converter would be needed unless plugging into 120 volt... thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, billybob said: By the way take it that your inside electronics for entertainment are 220 volt also. So, no converter would be needed unless plugging into 120 volt... thanks! Of course, some units are 120/ 220 volt switchable. Always proceed with caution in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mpatsis Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 17 hours ago, billybob said: Of course, some units are 120/ 220 volt switchable. Always proceed with caution in any case. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 That is not enough information to get us to a specification. Can you tell us more, please? Particularly regarding the subwoofer. Reviewing the Klipsch website I note that most 5.1 collections are just five (5) speakers to attach to your home theater amplifier / receiver (with one caveat of the 0.1 subwoofer). Therefore if that is set up for your mains, things are okay. The caveat is the subwoofer 0.1 included in the collections. The sub contains its own amplifier which is connected to the mains and therefore must be compatible with that higher voltage --- or a step-down transformer is needed (dropping mains 240 volts down to American spec 110-120 mains volts). I've looked at the photos of some Klipsch subs and notice that the voltage input from the mains is listed at the back plate as being 110 to 240 volts. You must check what you have of course. But that means the power supply for the internal amplifier in the sub is designed to adjust to the various mains voltage. All you will need in theory is the correct plug connector to go into your wall outlet. Some have a wireless transmitter and that must be considered too. It probably has a "wall wart" transformer. Please do confirm this with a dealer or whoever is selling you these items. If there is a failure you'll need someone to address the situation. $$$$ WMcD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcookson Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Just got the Klipsch Fives from Amazon.com. I can confirm that they have a voltage range of 120 - 240 Volts, making them dual voltage. I live in Europe and listening to them now from Bluetooth turntable, they sound amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 26, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Rcookson said: Just got the Klipsch Fives from Amazon.com. I can confirm that they have a voltage range of 120 - 240 Volts, making them dual voltage. I live in Europe and listening to them now from Bluetooth turntable, they sound amazing. Welcome to the Forum!+69869-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I would confirm this with Klipsch, either directly or from the specifications of European delivered products. My guess—and hope—is that the unit is made to tolerate a voltage range from 120-240; many, if not most, products designed for use in North America and Europe are so designed, to compete in a global market. This weekend I plugged in the Sony DVD player my son bought while stationed in Germany. All that was needed was an adapter to allow the power cord to plug into the wall outlet. Of course, that was a Sony product designed for European 240v, but compatible with North American wimpy 120v. It might not be the same with a Klipsch product designed primarily for 120v. I would want to see proof from Klipsch of the compatibly prior to plugging it into a 240v outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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