JPahl Posted May 7, 2001 Share Posted May 7, 2001 Besides one being floorstanding and the other is a bookshelf, how do these two compare ? They would be used as main speakers in an HT set-up (power sub will be used as well). Any input would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted May 7, 2001 Share Posted May 7, 2001 We'll let the specs do some of the talking here, but the KG3.5 is probably going to give you more bass than the SB3.. KG3.5 Freg Resp: 36Hz - 20kHz Sensivitiy: 94 db 1w/1m Power: 65w RMS / 325w peak Tweeter: K-84-K 1" Poly Comp, 90x40 Exponential X-over: 1800 Woofer: K-1002-K 8" ICG SB-3: Freg Resp: 52Hz - 20kHz Sensivitiy: 94 db 1w/1m Power: 100w RMS/ 400w peak Tweeter: K-101-S 1" Alum. Comp. 90x60 Tractrix X-over: 2700 K-1093-SB 8" cast IMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPahl Posted May 10, 2001 Author Share Posted May 10, 2001 dougdrake, I understand that the KG3.5 will give me lower bass, but if I plan on using an external sub (SV 25/31cs), do the low frequency capabilities of the KG3.5's make a difference ? I would assume not. That would leave the mids and highs. Do you know if there is a significant difference in this region ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 Sorry, can't help with that. PhilH? BobG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 The KG 3.5 used a fabric dome and a conical horn vs. the aluminum dome/Tractrix horn on the SB-3's. The SB-3's have more natural sounding highs (IMO) than the KG 3.5's. PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPahl Posted May 10, 2001 Author Share Posted May 10, 2001 Thanks for the reply PhilH. It sounds like the SB3's would be the better choice. They can be had at a reasonable price on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted May 13, 2001 Share Posted May 13, 2001 Phil must not have had his coffee when he replied. He was thinking 2.5's as They had the conical horn. 3.5's used a rectangular section tractrix horn with 90 wide by 40 high dispersion pattern. The dome was either a phenolic impregnated fabric substrate or a amide depending on the year of manufacture. 8" woofer. Also depending on date built, they may be wood veneer (older production) or vinyl. Same cabinet material under the epidermis. Me? I'm on my 2nd cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted May 14, 2001 Share Posted May 14, 2001 I must have been drinking some of that weak coffee that's made around here occasionally...I blew that one, Bob hit it on the nose. PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.