winner Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 What do you think the best speakers for $500 is? I realize I am at the klipsch forum but it doesn't have to be klipsch. I am looking at upgrading my hometheater/music room one item at a time and I'm starting with the front speakers and this is my budget. Right now I am looking at the NHT SuperTwo's and the Klipsch SF-1. I am looking at floor standing speakers only. Thanks...now let me know you think!!! http://www.nhthifi.com/nht/bedroom/supertwodisplayindex.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 Or you could get on Ebay and find a deal on a pair of Forte's, or Heresey's, or even RF-3's for around $500 and any of those would be better then the NHT's. ------------------ Home Theater System: Klipsch Quartets - mains for both systems Klipsch KV3 - center Klipsch KG.5's - rear surrounds Klipsch KSW12 subwoofer Denon AVR-1601 Music System: Adcom GFA-555 Musical Concepts Modified NAD 1600 Pre/Tuner Sony C-67ES CD Player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 Last week I bought a pair of walnut oiled Klipschorns for exactly $500. I'd say those are the best speakers you can get for $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6 Driver Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 JMON how did you manage a score like that? what's your secret or is some classified operation? ------------------ Thanks J KLF 30 Mains C7 Center 8.5 rears Yamaha RX-V995 Toshiba SD-1600 DVD Pioneer CLD-S201 LD Pioneer PD-M53 CD Sony 32 inch TV no subs till house built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertPinson Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 quote: Originally posted by JMON: Last week I bought a pair of walnut oiled Klipschorns for exactly $500. I'd say those are the best speakers you can get for $500. gosh!!!! 500.00 what a deal!!! sorry I miisssed out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Braggart! What an excellent score for $500 - Klipschorns?!?! My goodness. In reality, you could find many nice used speaks for $500 as Myram suggested. Don't forget the beloved KG models, all of which can be had for under $500. I scored my 5.5s for $300 plus shipping. I felt that was an excellent buy. Lucky, too. Look local for the best price, as shipping will cost you dearly, and is risky. T-man ------------------ KG 5.5 (mains) KG 2.2v (center) KG 1 (rears) KSW-12 (sub) Denon AVR 681/1601 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Kenwood LVD700 LD Sony CD changer Sony 27" Trinitron Sony PLX I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 C'mon, Jmon, can't you and that Rabbit Avatar get together and reproduce some $500 K-horn deals... I'll take a pair! Great score... I hope you didn't leave incriminating pawprints. HornEd ------------------ "A Klipsch Powered HT Where Legends Live!" FOREGROUND SOUNDSTAGE: KLF C7 Center, KLF 30 Mains, KLF 10 Front Effects BACKGROUND SOUNDSTAGE: KLF 30 L&R Side/Surrounds, KLF 30 L&R Rear Effects LARGE MOUTH BASS: Twin SVS CS-Ultra Sub w/ Samson 1000 watt amp SPEAKER SUPPORT SYSTEMS: Mitsubishi RPHD1080i 65", Yamaha RX-V3000 Receiver and such... Tweakin' On! Cornwall II Music Room Under Construction This message has been edited by HornEd on 07-05-2001 at 01:32 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 JTS8, I can tell you but then I'd have to.... well, ok ok. I found them advertised in the local paper. I was just lucky enough to be the first person to show up at the guys door with $500 in cash! HornEd, I'll see what me and the rabbit can do. If it works out, and Khorns abound like rabbits, you'll get your share of $500 Khorns. Even at $500, me and the rabbit could get rich! I thought I got a great deal, but then I heard later that DJK got his first set for $90! Someone else posted recently that they found some at an estate auction at a price that was too riduculous to post. There are deals out there, you just have to look for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Good Deal! Okay, I paid $500 for my big old Cornwalls 15 years ago, think I overpaid? I guess I can brag about getting a 19' sailboat and trailer for $100 instead the best deal in speakers are big old horns sold cheap, the next best deal is used, the nest best deal is re-conditioned (lots of used speakers need new cones) otherwise I would look at PSB Audio in Canada, depending the amp you are using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espfun02 Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 I am new here. I was able to pick up on a pair of Lascala's from a retired Air Force member for hold on to your sock $300.00. These speakers are 14 years old but look almost brand new. They have the birch wood finish and they sound excellent. My System: Lascala's fronts SS-1 mids KG-4 rears Carver TFM-25 amp 250 watts per channel adcom amp 60 watts per channel carver CT-7 Pre amp/tuner DBX 3BX dynamic range expander Carver 5 disc cd Sony professional series cd ------------------ Lascala's, kg-4's, ss-1's, pro-media 4's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted July 6, 2001 Share Posted July 6, 2001 "I thought I got a great deal, but then I heard later that DJK got his first set for $90!" Hmmmm, I said Klipschorn as in singular.It was a '53 vintage piece and stereo wasn't around.It also had a blown midrange driver.And at the time $90 was more than two weeks take-home pay.It was still a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted July 7, 2001 Share Posted July 7, 2001 quote: Originally posted by djk: "I thought I got a great deal, but then I heard later that DJK got his first set for $90!" Hmmmm, I said Klipschorn as in singular.It was a '53 vintage piece and stereo wasn't around.It also had a blown midrange driver.And at the time $90 was more than two weeks take-home pay.It was still a steal. djk: $90 for one k-horn is still a great deal. I think that still beats what I paid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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