artto Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 This is just my opinion. The new Klipsch Jubilee, from what I've read here on the Forum, is supposed to retail for around $30K to $35K. I'm sorry, but at that price point, nowadays, I think people start to expect some "eye candy". This thing is just butt-ugly. It looks "unfinished". Kind of like a nice build somebody did in their garage. The original Jubilee with the rosewood horn - now that looked cool. Retro and modern at the same time. Surely the industrial design department at Klipsch can do better with the current version. It doesn't even look "finished", complete. It looks like an old juke box on steroids without the gaudy eye candy lights. For $35 grand it really needs to look much "prettier", more stunning. It needs to make a statement - that this is the future, not a DIY project from the past. Anyway, that's my penny's worth. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Evans Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I think they look good. There’s only so much you can do with them. Cloth cover options for the top high horn may help with looks, just around the horn’s outer edges, so you can still see the top veneer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Look at he early Klipschorns. I expect the Jubilee to take a similar path. I think it looks amazing not what I expected but the fact that it is even being released is a huge move forward. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Dayum I didn't know they were going to be that pricey. I think they're gorgeous. Simplistic and purposeful. A loudspeaker not a supermodel. I close my eyes when really listening anyways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I understand where Artto is coming from. The way I roughly conceptualize is that there are Living Rooms and then there are Media Rooms (aka rec rooms, man caves, bachelor pads etc). When we are in the world of living rooms, it must function as a more general purpose room (entertaining, a place for visitors, a place for the entire family, a place where kids leave their toys and do their homework ... the list goes on). In the "Living Room" world, the Klipschorn worked. The footprint was about as large as would want to go and the height was getting up there, but it was still manageable. The Klipschorn also had the advantage that it looked like a finished piece of furniture (simple but with a style that was somewhat elegant). So a Klipschorn could work in either a "Living Room" or in a "Media Room". The new Jubilee is a different beast. The new Jubilee has both a larger foot print and is taller. The exposed horn is interesting in a sort of industrial looking way, but it would not be considered "elegant" by most (in spite of an upgrade on the veneer). IOW, would it complement the existing furniture, upholstery, carpeting, decor in your living room - for most of us probably not. In fact it might be quite incompatible, although I am sure there are some exceptions. So this puts the new Jubilee into the category that it is fine for a Media Room but probably not for a Living Room. Now the reality sets in. How many of us have the resources to have "an extra room" in the house to dedicate as a Media Room (explain to the kids that they are going to have to share a room, so that Dad can have his toys or other similar conversations with your spouse about a home office, walk in closet, florida room, formal dining room, ..... the list goes on). However, if they really are selling for $ 30-35K, maybe the affluent don't have this problem. At no point have I suggested that these will not sound wonderful. I'm sure they sound great. I have the original style Jubilees. I love their sound, but I'll confess that I have struggled with how to make them compatible and acceptable in the "Living Room" world. I am afraid the New Jubilee version is further limiting them to being restricted to the "Media Room" (if you are fortunate enough to have such a room). Good luck, -Tom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, geezin' said: Dayum I didn't know they were going to be that pricey. I think they're gorgeous. Simplistic and purposeful. A loudspeaker not a supermodel. I close my eyes when really listening anyways. I close my eyes Only for a moment, and the moment's gone 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 8, 2021 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2021 It is not the same Jubilee of the past, one big differenc, it goes down into the high teens, and NOT with a built in sub. It's a vented horn, not a ported horn, I was corrected pretty fast when i called it ported. Cheap no, but try to find a apeaker that sounds like that and cover that range of frequencies for the same money. It's a little big so there is only so much that can be done, no way to dress it up and have it look smaller, I think it looks great anyway. At least it's not one of those esoteric odd shapes like some of the more expensive speakers are, it's about the sound first. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 33 minutes ago, oldtimer said: I close my eyes Only for a moment, and the moment's gone Ever speak what you mean or always cryptic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subway Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 All his dreams pass before his eyes,....................a curiosity 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, geezin' said: Ever speak what you mean or always cryptic? Do you recognize the lyrics? Does it make you uncomfortable to not be spoon fed? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 What is cryptic to some of us is obvious to others. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Do you recognize the lyrics? Does it make you uncomfortable to not be spoon fed? I prefer forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, oldtimer said: Do you recognize the lyrics? Does it make you uncomfortable to not be spoon fed? What did I ever do to you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, dtel said: Cheap no, but try to find a apeaker that sounds like that and cover that range of frequencies for the same money. Well ,it is in the same league with the Tannoy Westminster 50k$ per pair , how about some Italian Music 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 3 hours ago, seti said: the fact that it is even being released is a huge move forward. the Cinema Industry will love this speaker , if they release it in a Pro Version , it's perfect for smaller size theaters - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, RandyH said: Well ,it is in the same league with the Tannoy Westminster 50k$ per pair , how about some Italian Music A new expensive speaker for every day of the week and some decent McIntosh everything. Yeah I guess it might sound decent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Westcoastdrums said: A new expensive speaker for every day of the week and some decent McIntosh everything. Yeah I guess it might sound decent. Life is Beautiful -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, RandyH said: Life is Beautiful -- It is. This forum certainly makes it more beautiful the longer you are here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said: A new expensive speaker for every day of the week and some decent McIntosh everything. Yeah I guess it might sound decent. Or to quote The Chief - “it sounds okay” - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 The New Jubilee now has me thinking - what might the interest be in pre-owned traditional Jubilees? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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