DTLongo Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 After an over four month wait I took delivery last week of my new 2004 Belle Klipsch for use with as a center channel with my '03 Khorns in a home theater. Here is a pic of the rear of the Belle. Belle purchase list price $3,000. I got it for somewhat less, ca. $2500. Pricey, but I again thank folks on the forum who urged me that for a center channel with the Khorns, the Belle was the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 Closer view of the 2004 Belle crossover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 The Belle being set up between my Khorns. The Belle does not disappoint! It is an EXACT sonic match with the big fellas. It is not possible, sonically, to tell them apart. Finish-wise the new Belle is a little darker than those lighter, sensual blonde particular pair of Khorns. But I can live with that. (continued) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 (There was a glitch in the last pic. Here it is again.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Please, try it again..........still didn't work! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 The TV is a Hitachi CRT 32-incher. Sufficient until it breaks, by which time HDTV might reach this rural area. My receiver is a venerable vintage-1990 Pioneer Pro-Logic VSX-5700S which does a marvelous job still of pushing bass through those Khorns and the Belle. I love that old tank Pioneer. It matched or bettered a tube-amp Jolida 102 I tried with the Khorns and have since sold on eBay. A near top of the line Pioneer VSX52TX receiver is on order, expected in another week or so. I hope it won't disappoint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 At last! The room set up. New Khorns plus the Belle - the audiophile dream of a lifetime (I'm 63). More sonic impressions to follow later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Congrats!! I bet it is sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Tom, You are my hero. Beautiful setup. You should be very proud. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 This photo shows the rear wall including the Klipsch RS-35 surrounds. A Velodyne S1500 servo subwoofer is visible at lower left. The big Velo does add something to explosions and booms etc. in movies below 35 hz. It adds little if anything musically above that. The Khorns plus Belle pushed by that older Pioneer provide everything one would want in the musical bass area. Again, I hope the new receiver won't disappoint in its bass oomph by comparison. Tom in Ocean Pines, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Great pic of a ***** too...in the back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave97 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 DT - How does it sound? Is the Belle a good match for your Khorns? I have a pair of 2004 Khorns and am expecting delivery of a new Belle center in the next few weeks....man I can't wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 looks great! congrats! tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Very nice Tom. That addition really opened up your room beautifully too. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmbil Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Looks great, now go forth and enjoy my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Sweet DTL, nice pics...*cheers*... love the front pic...wow..nice match also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Was just wondering... what are the dimensions of your room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 Dave97, congratulations on your upcoming all-2004 Klipschorn + Belle front array. Your wallet will be lighter but you will be a serene happy camper. The Belle is a PERFECT sonic match for my Khorns. Sonically one cannot tell them apart. Sound pans from left to right and back across the front soundstage are absolutely smooth and seamless. A voice walking from left to right, for example, retains absolutely the same tone and timbre the entire way. It is a more noticeable improvement than I thought it would be. The RS-35's do their surround thing too. Since the Pioneer is only a Pro-Logic receiver the surround sound is not discrete but still pleasant. My new Pioneer Elite receiver on order should be an improvement in that respect. Another poster asked how big the room is. It was recently remodeled from ca. 12 x 16 feet to ca. 16 x 16 feet. The seemingly small 4' extension made a big difference. The room had and retains a cathedral celiling that opens it up still more. The attached pic will give an idea of the remodeling. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Great going, Tom, looks great. You must be one happy fellow. Indy, you're going to have to quit using bad language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Tom, Is that Belle stock from Klipsch? Looks like alnico horn driver, crossover, and wiring I haven't seen. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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