thebes Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 For those of you who have heard both could you describe for me in general terms what you would consider the major differences sound wise between the two series? I know thge KG's are supposed to be primarily rockers, but they sound find to me on almost any type of music. My systems are KG and (5.2's and 3.5's. 1.5's etc.) The only heritage I've heard are Larry Clare's fabulous Khorns. I'm not thinking of switichng out, just curious that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Anyone know what the "G" in KG stands for? Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Goofy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 1st row center vs. family circle (top balcony) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 ---------------- On 9/15/2004 7:24:03 PM Royster wrote: 1st row center vs. family circle (top balcony) ---------------- Over my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thebes I have KG-4.5s; Heresys; Klipschorns and Promedia 2.1's. Kg's compared to Heritage is like Potomac River water V crystal clear spring water. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 G = Gillum (I may be spelling it wrong). He was an engineer at Klipsch who worked on the KG series with PWK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thebes, I owned the KG5.5's. I believe, if my audio memory serves me correctly, that the 5.5's were not as forgiving as my Klipschorns or any of the Heirtage series. I remember having trouble matching the 5.5's to a suitable amp without the sound taking my head off my shoulders. By sound, I mean the upper mids. I solved that problem by slotting a 50 watt per channel Adcom integrated amp into the system ( can't remember the model number now, GFA-510 or something). Good sound after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Very good dougdrake. I've heard that the new Klipsch people deny that, but according to Gary Gilliam, it is true. He told me some pretty good stories about what it was like to have his desk right next to Paul's for so many years. Very interesting. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtop Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 thebes, I have KG 3.5's & Heresy's. I have done extensive A/B comparisons between the two models with both hooked up to my Yamaha receiver under identical conditions. Let me preface my remarks by saying that I prefer highly detailed realism in both music and HT at lower volumes (-20+ db to reference). I tested in both 2 channel and HT environments. I like the KG's better. They go lower and stronger (without a subwoofer) and offer a more detailed and realistic soundstage which suprised me. The Heresy's seemed a little less detailed in the mid's. Of course, my KLF-30's blow them both away... Don't take this wrong. I like them all... With me it's about bang for the buck. The larger Heritage speakers (cornwall, Lascala, Khorns) change the equation. I don't even need an A/B comparison on that one. The big boys win. Remember, just one guys's opinion... Redtop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyKubicki Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I too have the KG4s and K-Horns and agree with Rick's evaluation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 ---------------- On 9/16/2004 5:35:32 AM greg928s4 wrote: Very good dougdrake. I've heard that the new Klipsch people deny that, but according to Gary Gilliam, it is true. He told me some pretty good stories about what it was like to have his desk right next to Paul's for so many years. Very interesting. Greg ---------------- Greg - Do I win a prize? I didn't know you were testing us - thought you were really asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I just wondered if anyone knew. I don't think it's common knowledge. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 I guess I'm suprised by the answers. Except for redtop (thanks for the a/b by the way) the consensus seems to be thier is no comparison. I thought it would be a matter of degree not night and day. Anybody want to swap me even up for so I can get a pair of Cornies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 abit late but in all honesty, there is NO comparison..trust me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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