Clipped and Shorn Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 they usually have a stretch which is later seen as the golden age, then they die and the corpse keeps limping along while its own history is soon forgotten. I have seen several come and go and rarely do they ever "come back". Like the "century plant" and other things of nature, they "bloom", then exhausted from the big event they wilt and die, and that is really the end. Sure there are always a few kids who keep the memory of Elvis alive, or others who dress like 60s dead heads, and others who devote themselves to Civil War re-enactments.....like here. When you think about it, how many people who have hung around here have actually purchased Klipsch products at RETAIL in recent times? Maybe <2%, maybe <5%? Many contributors here do not actually currently own Klipsch. Many here, myself included, used the Klipsch experience (Cornwalls), as a starting point to make a homebrew which would hopefully be an improvement. Not everyone has the corners for Khorns. Since I am not an HT fan, I am not well informed about all the Klipsch products that are used in those systems. I imagine that thlis is the major trend for Klipsch these days. I wonder what percent the revived Heritage line represents at the moment. The good thing about the combo of the world situation and the aging demographics regarding consumerism is that alot of folks figure they will now splurge because there is a growing anxiety that sometime soon they just might be kissing their own sweet tush goodbye .....Gablooey! Hey, maybe there is a conspiracy here. hmmmmm, remember right after the big event....... all that advice to just go out and SHOP as usual! Catastrophe might just be good for business? A way to spur the economy. Remember Howard Ruff selling survivalist products? I think I still have a few cans of freeze-dried chicken dinners in the vault, a couple 100# bags of wheat, a hand crank flour mill, and enough vacuum packed wooden matches to light the brick over fire when I become the local bread maker. It will be interesting to see just how world circumstances ultimately impacts our "business as usual" consumerism. The gods help us. C&S POLL: HOW MANY HERE HAVE PURCHASED KLIPSCH RETAIL IN THE LAST 2 YEARS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I have. And friends that have listened to my Klipsch have gone out and purchased Klipsch themselves. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipped and Shorn Posted June 20, 2004 Author Share Posted June 20, 2004 Cool, what did you get, HT or Two Channel? just curious. I know of two here who bought Khorns new within the last couple of years and was wondering how many others there were. If I had corners, I might be looking at Khorns, then again I might just wait for the next Juicymusicaudio developments..... c&s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I bought a center (RC3 II) and a sub (RSW 10) since I became a member. I'm also pretty keen on some of the Aragon now that I've seen and had a chance to listen to it with Klipsch Speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 retail purhases in last 5 years ksb 3.1 RC-3 RB-5 Would have bought RB-75s if they were in stock at Ovation in INDY last weekend. I maynot be so implulsive for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I bought my new Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 at Best Buy last year, does that count? My dad bought the Cornwalls I now enjoy brand new back in '79 (that's a little more than 2 years ago, isn't it?). My brothers both bought Klipsch loudspeakers this year, but they were used, discontinued models on eBay, so they don't count. If I had a great paying job like I used to, I would've saved up for some Klipschorns...oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorcilantro Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 2002: Promedia 4.1 (for brother) 2004: RF-35 Loudspeakers 2005: Samsung/Klispch SK5 (miniature HT) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I have purchased: RF3II's, RC3II, and SS.5 for surround, at the local authorized dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 New/retail Klipsch purchases in the last 5 years: 1pr.)RF-5 1)RC-7 1PR.)RS-7 1pr.)RCW-5 1)RSW-15 1pr.)SF-2 1)SC-1 1pr.)SS-1 1)KSW-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 In last 3 years: KLF30 (50% discount as RF7s had been introduced ) ProMedia 2.1 From a purely commercial POV the forums greatest value to Klipsch is likely not in the sales Klipsch dealers make to forum members but rather in the referrals that forum members generate. In addition the forum helps reinforce and sustain the loyalty of members which leads to additional sales and referrals. The cost of providing the forum is minimal given that the corporation already has a LAN/WAN intranet infrastructure and therefore needs only to add a server for forum use ( It doesn't even have to be a dedicated unit for that matter ). The moderators one may be sure have other roles within the company and therefore the cost of their services ( but not the value ) would be minimal. All in all the forum is a very cost effective adjunct to the Klipsch marketing strategy and I suspect will continue to operate unless the tenor of the posts becomes such that Klipsch feels that its image is in jeopardy. I hope that the departing members will reconsider but with them or without them the forum will continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Seven, & two used. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Within the last 5 years, I have purchsaed 10 speakers including the complete Reference 7 pachage with an RSW-15. Prior to that time frame, I purchased 8 Klipsch speakers at retail. I always got a discount of at least 10%, some times quite a bit higher discount from formerly authorized dealers (magnolia). Obviously, the home theater phenomenon is the best thing that has happened to the speaker business. Speaker brands come and go. Klipsch just keeps its original values (bang for the buck) and changes with the times. Klipsch has succesfully survived major changes in the speaker business and the global economy, unlike the many speaker manufacturers that have gone out of business. What is truly amazing about Klipsch is that they continue to manufacture the Heritage line. The klipsch forum is a reflection of the Klipsch philosophy and values. If the forum through its members reflects poorly on the brand and its management, then corrective action seems warranted. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Spot on Lynn. Cost effective, reduces the expense of customer service, and referrals are sure to generate considerable additional sales. Got a friend I turned onto Klispch shopping for a set right now. Me, I'm saving for a pair of new LaScala's. In the last year just the Prommedia 2.1, Klipsch monster cables direct from Klipsch and a new Tweeter for KG 3.5 whcih by the way were purchased new retail from an authorized dealer in 1996. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I cannot even recall if I joined the forum first or got my Khorns before, but I definitely changed my amps (actually more than one ) and bought a set of Heresy for my study. I wouldn't mind more Klipsch speakers, but lack of space seems to rule out further purchases....though the bedroom could do with some smallish units.......mhhhhhhhh?! Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 In recent years, I've bought the items below from retailers: RF-3's Mains RC-3 Center RS-3 Surrounds KSW-12 Sub 2 Quintet Speakers Heritage Quartets (used, but through an authorized Klipsch dealer) Promedia 2.1 I feel that forum members are very valuable to the company, as we continually recommend Klipsch products to family members, friends and co-workers. Many who would not have bought their products, because they don't frequent specalized audio stores. We do an admiral job of keeping name recognition alive too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flason Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 In the last 4 years, I've purchased a pair of KLF30's and a C7 from Sound Advice. Also a pair of KSP400's that I did take back before the 60 day trial period was over. And lastly, 5 other KLF-C7's from U-Bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Nothing since becoming a forum member. HT speakers/sub just before, about 1 1/2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juba310 Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 RB-5's retail authorized dealer since i've been a member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 RC-3II; Promedia 2.1s Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Pair of AK-4 updates for '62 K-horns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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