MHB Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I have a 7.2.2 home theatre system with two KG4s for my front speakers. Looking to match with a Klipsch center channel speaker. Am hearing KV3 are a good match. Any recommendations for something more recent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 The best would be a third KG4. Second best would probably be an Academy. The KV series weren't that great (exception would be the KV4). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I agree on the Academy if you can't do a third kg4. A kg3 would be close too. I always thought the Academy sounded more like the original kg series (no decimal point models) than the 3-way speakers for which it was supposedly a match. I don't think anything recent would match well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 The center of choice for KG4's should be a KG 2.2 or KG 2.5 the KV series was voiced to the Epic line CF-1, 2, 3 & 4. Obvisouly a third KG4 is the absolute best option, a KG3 as mentioned would also be a very good choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Academy in garage sale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHB Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 14 hours ago, MHB said: I have a 7.2.2 home theatre system with two KG4s for my front speakers. Looking to match with a Klipsch center channel speaker. Am hearing KV3 are a good match. Any recommendations for something more recent? Thanks for all the prompt responses! I really not have the footprint for the Academy or the other suggestions mentioned, that's why I was wondering about something more recent like the RP 450C center channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 8 hours ago, MHB said: Thanks for all the prompt responses! I really not have the footprint for the Academy or the other suggestions mentioned, that's why I was wondering about something more recent like the RP 450C center channel. The 450C is like twice the size of an Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 19 hours ago, MHB said: Thanks for all the prompt responses! I really not have the footprint for the Academy or the other suggestions mentioned, that's why I was wondering about something more recent like the RP 450C center channel. Wrong direction. Reference speakers and KG line do not mix. The timbre' will not even be close. Do it right the first time you will thank yourself later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Make academy it and no rf for happy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreG. Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 20 hours ago, MHB said: Thanks for all the prompt responses! I really not have the footprint for the Academy or the other suggestions mentioned, that's why I was wondering about something more recent like the RP 450C center channel. Footprint, meaning dimensions? The KG 2.5 or 2.2 is 44.5cm wide (vs 79cm RP-450c) and 23.5cm high (vs 17.3cm RP-450c). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 It's tough to say for a matching center for the original kg line. The original kg line has such a distinct sound to them, that I don't feel like any center will really "match" them. KG2 or KG1 maybe? As far as what will work well enough, I think the kv3 was a under rated small center channel and usually can be picked up for fairly cheap money to test out. At least they used to be fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHB Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 So I guess the choice is KV3 vs Academy. Do you think it would be ok to place tv directly on the Academy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Guess you could depending on flat screen size and weight. A solution that think it is Cory Gillmore (?) found for a tv mount freestanding may be a better way. They call them J mounts. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 4 hours ago, MHB said: So I guess the choice is KV3 vs Academy. Do you think it would be ok to place tv directly on the Academy? Those would be the closest sonic match to kg4. @Frzninvt mentioned the KG 2.2 or 2.5 but in my opinion those would not be a good match. I've owned kg4 and briefly owned a KG 2.2V (the video shielded version). I don't think that circular tweeter would match kg4 at all. I actually found it kind of harsh. I quickly traded it in for an Academy. I didn't find the Academy a great match for the Klipsch 3-way speakers that I had at the time (original Forte) but its sound reminded a lot of the kg3 and kg4. Some of the larger .2 and .5 kg line speakers with rectangular horns might match decently but those would be taller than a third kg4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 5 hours ago, MHB said: So I guess the choice is KV3 vs Academy. Do you think it would be ok to place tv directly on the Academy? I had a 120 pound TV sitting directly on an Academy for a while with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHB Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Thanks, everyone - now just have to find an Academy for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 23 minutes ago, MHB said: Thanks, everyone - now just have to find an Academy for sale! https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=klipsch+Academy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 7 hours ago, MHB said: Thanks, everyone - now just have to find an Academy for sale! https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/203197-klipsch-academy-center-channel-speaker-oiled-oak/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MHB Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 One more question - how far away from the wall do you recommend placing the KG4s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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