John24689 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 I have not heard either of the Klipsch KG 4 or KG 4.2 speakers. Which one sounds the best? I am considering putting a set in my 12'X 14' bedroom. Is one more valuable than the other? Where is the best place to purchase a set? Thanks for any help and have a great day. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastlane Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Are you referring to KG4, KG 4.2, or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 ---------------- On 1/9/2005 9:19:40 PM John24689 wrote: Is one more valuable than the other? Where is the best place to purchase a set? ---------------- The KG4.2 replaced the KG4 in 1992... and were probably sold for similar prices when they were available new. They are both "two way" designs but the KG4 uses two active 8" woofers and one passive 12" while the KG4.2 uses a single 10" active woofer and a single 10" passive radiator. Klipsch KG4 specs Klipsch KG4.2 specs Searching completed bids on Ebay will give you and idea of what their respective prices are. Best place to buy them would be in local classified ads as you would same shipping... but they don't always pop up. I have never heard either... so I can't really comment on which sounded better. Good luck... and welcome to the family... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastlane Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I have a mint pair of oiled oak KG4's if interested. asking $250. Located near Biloxi, MS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John24689 Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Fastiane, I appreciate the offer, but I just purchased a pair of KG 4.2 speakers. My receiver is 8 ohms and the 4.2's are 8 ohms. The 4's are 6 ohms and I wanted to match what I had. Have a great evening. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Hi John, Those 4.2's will be plenty big enough to fill about any bedroom with sound. My 4.2's have been powered by a Denon 40 watt reciever for about the last 12 years or so. I have been able to change the sound tremendously by using the original spikes hidden underneath the plastic covers, and then by putting concrete pads {stepping stones} underneath them. I heard maybe they would sound even better powered by some tube equipment. I usually listen at soft to moderate listening levels. There is a guy that hangs out here at this forum that does crossover modifications and I'm trying to find out if these 4.2's are worth the trouble and expense of any available modifications. Enjoy them as they have the ability to let you hear great detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John24689 Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 Speedball, Thanks for the information. What are spikes? I have seen it mentioned before, but I have no idea what they are? Could you or someone please explain it to me? Thank you. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Spikes....pointed metal/aluminum legs on the bottom of the 4.2's. The speakers came new with black plastic covers over these. A year ago I re-discovered they were there (spikes) and slipped a pad of concrete underneath to change the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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