whell Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Have a chance to pick upa pair of KG-4's from a local seller to replace some older Infinity's in my 2 channel system. This system will largely be used to listen to vinyl and CD's, and occasionally TV through a stereo vcr. They'll be powered by a Sansui 9090 for now, though I'm looking for a newer intergrated amp to use. Mostly jazz and classic rock, and limited classical. He wants $275 and they are in very good condition. I can pick them up locally, no shipping. Anyone think this is a decent deal for the KG-4's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 YES These are the best KG line speaker ever made, the good ole KG-4, to this day, if i find a set in good shape, even with 4 Klipschorns, id pick them up! Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 Just a footnote. Seller has agreed to let them go for $260. I should be able to pick them up next week. Any thoughts on what to power these with? For starters, I'll probably be powering them with my venerable Sansui 9090. I've always liked the sound of that unit, but never had it hooked up to Klipsch. The thought of hooking up a Klipsch to an old SS Sansui is probably making some of your skins crawl. I might consider selling the Sansui (I think I could get a decent $ selling it, as it truly is in near mint shape) and powering the Klipsch with a decent integrated amp. I'd appreciate any suggestions, though I am still not partial to tube equipment at this point. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Thatll be fine. Have fun, great price Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 ---------------- On 3/12/2003 9:59:54 PM whell wrote: I'd appreciate any suggestions, though I am still not partial to tube equipment at this point. Thanks! ---------------- Curious as to why? I think it is the single thing you could do that would make a marked improvement in the sound quality you hear from your KG-4s (JMO). DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Garrison Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Before you make an irrevokeable committment, take a close look at the surrounds on the twin mid/bass drivers on both speakers. I have a pair of 1985 KG4 that are in like-new condition, but I've seen several posts here from folks who have had problems with the surronds either cracking or rotting. Sounds like maybe Klipsch had a couple different sources for that driver, or the vendor changed formulation of the surround, or something. Check the surrounds carefully. If they look okay, no problem. If the surrounds are not in good shape, I think I'd pass on the pair and keep an eye open for another opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 I don't know...$260 for a pair of kg4 loudspeakers is a darn good price, even with rotting surrounds, I would think. Can the damaged surrounds be replaced by Klipsch or another vendor, and if so, then how much money are we talking about? If it'll cost more than, say $150 to repair the surrounds, then maybe whell should look around for another pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted March 13, 2003 Author Share Posted March 13, 2003 Ray: Thanks for the heads up on the surrounds. I'll check them out. Doug: Why no interest in tubes at this time? I might be right on, or I might be misinformed. However, both of my systems are seeing alot of wife usage right now. She likes the use of the remote (she has mastered the Marantz RC-18 remote fairly well), and wants to just sit down, turn it on, and go. Thus, SS equipment, for the "instant on" value, has appeal right now. Also, with a 18 month old special needs daughter, its all I can do to maintain the scant attention I am able to pay to my hobby now, without trying to learn the new language of tubes. I must admit that it is tempting to try tube equipment, given all the lofty praise that such equipment gets from the tube maivens here in this forum and elsewhere. However, I'm quite sure that its beyond my ability right now devote the time necessary to "get it right" with tube gear. Maybe someday........ :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny dB Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Time... what time? Just buy a 299; have it shipped to Craig. Then badabing, week or so later you're in tube heaven. I don't know how long it would take Craig right now, but that's all it took for him to do mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 I got my KG-4's for $175. The only way I'd pay $260 is if they were in VERY good condition. If the woofer surrounds are cracked or the wood is dinged up, take a pass. New woofers are $80, just to let you know they aren't cheap to replace. If they are as good as you say, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 I have had a pair since 84 or 85, They sound great, shake the house and are built like tanks. They just will not die so I can get a larger set of heritage speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 Also remember that the KG-4S came out with 4-6-and 8 Ohm impedence. Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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