Gadianton Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 My current L/R speakers (KL-650s) look to be blown. It’s been 9-ish years since I built my current setup and it looks like the KL-650s are not in production anymore. While it seems I can still pick up some used KL-650s via places like eBay, it’s a good opportunity for me to consider other options. What would you guys recommend? My current 5.2 setup: LCR: Klipsch KL-650-THX (x3) -- my center is working fine still Surrounds: Klipsch KS-525-THX (x2) Subs: SVS PB12-NSD (x2) Receiver: Denon X4000 Sources: Apple TV, Nintendo Switch, Mac Mini Display: Epson 5020UB + 110” Stewart Firehawk Room dimensions: 23' x 27' x 9.5' Listening/viewing distance (from couch): 18’ Usage: 90% movies and TV Budget: Flexible, perhaps between $1000 and $3000 for a new pair of fronts. The goal is to get something that will make me happy for another 10+ years. Also, depending on what I choose for new speakers, it’s possible I’ll need to add some additional budget for a new center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 @Gadianton, Welcome to the forum. Too bad about the KL-650-THXs. Before considering another speaker, do what you can to repair the "broken" ones. May not be an expensive fix. Just my take. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Repair what you have and use the limiter built into your surround amp mine has a 10db setting I need to try it someday HK has something they call night mode, I believe is a limiter for peaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadianton Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 This is good advice. I opened a ticket with Klipsch a couple of days ago to see if I can diagnose and/or order parts. Still haven't heard back though. I'll look into limiting. I'm using a Denon AVR-X4000 (no separate amplification). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnote Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Parts Express had the Tweeters with the horn for really cheap a few years back. So cheap I ordered 5 just to have in case there was a problem. Found this I hope it helps https://reconingspeakers.com/products-page/klipsch-kl-650-thx-tweeter-k-135-an-129108/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I concur with the others re repair/rebuilding the 650s. Nice heavy duty units specifically designed for movies. I can't see how replacing some parts would exceed your tentative budget. Edit: I just found an old thread that may be useful. RF 7s could be a good option for you as well if the repair proves difficult. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/138370-kl650-thx-or-rf7-iis/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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