Matthorns Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I have heard some comments lately that Yamaha and Klipsch dot go well with each other! Whats are peoples views and experiances on this topic?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 ---------------- On 1/20/2005 9:19:56 AM Matthorns wrote: I have heard some comments lately that Yamaha and Klipsch dot go well with each other! Whats are peoples views and experiances on this topic?? ---------------- Well, when I recently picked up my Klipschorns the fellow selling them to me had them powered with a 70's era Yamaha receiver (I'm guessing 80 wpc) and he wanted to impress me with how loud they would go. And LOUD he went! REALLY harsh, edgy & bright (he also had them connected with 22 guage wire). Got them home and hooked them up to my rebuilt Scott (a NosValves job) and it was all luxury. However, this was ONE type of Klipsch speakers in ONE particular room with ONE model of Yamaha amp. An interesting aside... he also had a pair of Tannoy speakers that I bought, also hooked up to the same amp, also with 22 guage wire, but they sounded much more reasonable. Still not great, but certainly more forgiving. I have to think that if the guy had had the right kind of amplification for those babies (now MINE!!) he probably wouldn't have let them go so easily. my .02, Forrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthorns Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 I find that When I ran my corns off my Yamaha Rx-V3200 thats it sound great Crisp, sharp Not too harsh. However my Refrence speakers sound quite harsh on it totaly different comes with the different drivers i guess?. Question of wether to got to heritage(in witch case ill want to run Tubes Any way) Or change Amps and get a pair of RF-7 and move the corns into another room??????????? To many choices to make sometimes. Any thoughts???? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 My Yamaha/La Sclala combo does nicely, I'd prefer Mac/Halo rig but thats out of the realm of reality for now. I don't find any harshness at all. Just my $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbajner Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 i have a Yamaha RXV-2095 with Forte II's for mains owned Yamaha receivers since 1979 would say Yamaha's have a clean sound to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 As it should be, make sure to listen to the pieces prior to purchase. I have a Yamaha CR 1000 that sounds very nice on both my Heresys and my Cornwall IIs. The loudness contour if used, lowers the mids rather than just raising the volume levels for bass and treble. That is my opinion. Yamaha has had some quality changes over the years - as do a number of Companies. Some of the negative effects on sonic quality and sound may come from those owning the lowered quality Yamaha. But in the end, it is how it sounds to you. Good Luck dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I have been running Yamaha equipment since the 70's, ALL of it was their higher line stuff. Currently my HT setup is a Yamaha RX-V 750, Heresy2 and LaScalla top section in front. I like the way it sounds, not harsh to me. I ran my Yamaha CA 600 and my Fort'e 1 speakers until I went all tubes. The sound was not as wide or as deep when compaired to tubes but it did sound OK. Just my $0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0N Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I bought my 79 khorns from the original owner in 2004. He powered them for all those years with a yamaha cr2040. I didn't hear them together but he said loved the combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I've got a CR 2040 and am origional owener. I just bought some K-horns and found it to be harsh with them. I bought a Jolida 502B and (to me) it sounds WORLDS better, but not as nice as the 2A3 I auditioned them with. I've also had a pair of LaScalas that I bought when I bought the Yamaha, so all I've ever known was that sound. I never knew what I was missing (actually hearing) until I moved over to tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myhamish Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 ---------------- On 1/20/2005 9:19:56 AM Matthorns wrote: I have heard some comments lately that Yamaha and Klipsch dot go well with each other! Whats are peoples views and experiances on this topic?? ---------------- In the world of audio, it all comes down to personal preference and budget, so here's my observations on Yamaha and Klipsch. BTW, rumour has it, that they are combining in a joint venture featuring packages. I've been running a Yamaha RX 1300 ht receiver for a couple of years now. Currently, I'm running it with RF3 fronts, a RC3 centre, and 2 RS3 rear surrounds (with an Axiom centre for rear centre and a diy sub setup - see profile). It all sounds great. For ht, there's a good surround image with no gaps in the sound and lots of directionality to voice and effects. For music, I'll either run in the 6 channel entertainment or stereo mode and the RF3's perform well. I've also run the Yamaha with LaScalas and Cornwalls from time to time. I find the Yamaha is built like a tank and I've had two years trouble free operation so far. I was going to use the pre-amp outs to run separate power amps for either stereo or ht but have never bothered. I'm quite happy with it's performance. For the price, the build quality, performance, and features, I've been very happy. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I've found that the multi-channel decoders (DTS/DD) on at least the cheaper model receivers (HTR-6550) like mine can be quite harsh and biting on the high frequency end of things. For stereo use, it seems transparent, clean and sounds pretty good. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theryugobuddy Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I had a Yamaha receiver (RX V70?) 85-watt stereo (produced in the 1990's)with KG5.2s that sounded harsh at higher volumes. Frank Sinatra did NOT sound smooth! I replaced the Yamaha with SS separates from B&K and Adcom, the sound improved dramatically-- I agree about the vintage Yamaha pieces, though--fidelity is crisp and not harsh for older units, if its been cared for-- Referring to gauge wire--I like the 12-gauge from Home Depot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthorns Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Thanks guys for all the replys I agree with most of the Yamaha/Hertige owners they soung fine together. Just have to do some thing about the rest of the HT set up. A full hertige system sound mighty good. Might build one up and see how that works (big risk if it does not) But it will be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I heard a full Heritage 6.1 demo by a dealer with Khorns on the mains, a Belle center, 2x15" sub behind the couch and LaScalas on the rears. It was AWE-INSPIRING, and I have never heard gunfire (dvd was "OPEN RANGE") like that in a home theatre BEFORE! Just on the shooting range... DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkinney Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I'm another Yamaha/Klipsch user. I have an RX-V1 powering my Heritage HT with no complaints. The K-horns, LaScala's and Heresy's also sound great with the old RX-V390. The RX-V1 has Class A amps in it, I don't know about the RX-V390. It gets hot, but sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 The Yamaha's I tried were bright w/7's,this was last year so maybe the newest ones are better but I'd try others as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 The Yamaha receivers priced over $1,500.00 are very nice with Klipschorns and LaScalas. Much better the Denon, Pioneer, and Sony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I have a 5760 with RF-II setup that I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I used to have a Yamaha DSP-A1000 that I used with Forte II's and while a little bright, I could deal with it. When I replaced the Forte's with RF-7's I couldn't stand it, especially at high volumes. I now have my 7's paired with a McCormack preamp and B&K amp and I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I had some Yamaha gear years ago and found it to be very nice with some DIY horn louded speakers I had built. I suspect that the older Yamaha 2 channel amps would sound good with Khorns but that most of the multi channel receivers on the market would not be the best choice for 2 channel especially with Khorns which are mercilessly revealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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