fletcherkane Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Just thought I'd throw out a question I haven't seen discussed here. I know that the KG line from Klipsch doesn't get a lot of respect around here and I know that they really don't compare to the Heritage, Legend, or Reference series, but they are still pretty good speakers in their own right. I have personally owned the KG2.2's and very recently came into a pair of 4.2's. (The 4.2's are currently hooked up as surrounds's in my main HT setup.) The 2.2's are no slouches for bookshelfs. I have owned several pair, and I really like their smooth response. The lack of a true "Horn" makes them less "forward" than most Klipsch speaks. The 4.2's are performing admirably as surrounds, and I haven't used them in any other capacity yet, so I can't really give a educated review of them yet. Here is the question for those of you who have owned KG's. Which ones are best? The older first generation, or the second generation KG's? Which ones have you owned, which ones do you like the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I was hoping lot's of people would have voted for the 4.2's.........I have a pair with the networks rebuilt....:^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbajner Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I bought my KG2.2's and one KG2.2V in 1993 still have them and they still work great like others have said, pretty good for a bookshelf sized speaker never audition other KG's at the time since I was buying these for surrounds and a center now they are the mains and center for a small HT setup in the living room. sad to say, I have some Polk speakers for the surrounds for this setup most speakers (non-Klipsch) cannot hold up after 12 years but these keep going on and on and on . . . glad Klispch never used foam that rots out on their woofers so to say which KG is the best, i guess its the one that you use the most and enjoy so i vote for the little KG2.2's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I've never listened to the original ones but I own or have owned the following KG 1.5's 3.5's 4.2's 5.2's Of all of them my 3.5's are my favorite. Why? First because they were my first foray into Klipsch. Second, pound for pound and even at original price point you can't get better overall sound. In a normal size or smaller listening area. They are just what everyones needs,, detailed, robust bass, great soundstage and only slight bright highs. The 4.2's and 5.2's are bigger (my 5.2's even have a set of DeanG's crossover) so you get more ovolume and presence but in the small detail sI still think the 3.5's are at the head of the class. I don't think people here really dismiss this series it's just that they are often higher up the speaker food-chain, may have never owned them, or enjoy the braggin rights of Heritage. Now out of production they are probably the best way to get into really good Klipsch sound at a reasonable price. I love'em. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatTrick66 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Nicely put, thebes. I enjoy my KG's very much. I am starting to assemble a Heritage HT, but will always use my KG's somewhere. They match perfectly in looks and sound, and sound great for their size. My roommate in college had KG4's and they rocked too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I recently acquired a pair of KG4's that have surprisingly deep bass and very smooth response for such a small, inexpensive speaker. What was the .2 in the KG series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcherkane Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 Good question about the .2 Colter... Near as I can tell it refers to when they were made. Originals--1990-1992 .2's--1992-1994.5's--1994-1997The .2 line was quite a bit different from the originals. Just check the specs on the difference between a KG4 and a 4.2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatTrick66 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I think the .2 and maybe the .5 are ported while the originals are not. I also think at least the smaller .2's have mounting brackets for use as surrounds. The originals also have the cool copper badges. I don't think the others do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcherkane Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 I have 4.2's and they aren't ported...for what it's worth. The 2.2 is ported though. I went through the Discontinued product page and the .2 and .5 is a manufacture date thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I bought a pair of 1.2's for my bedroom back in '93 , and loved them . Throw a massive amount of clean power at them and they really sing . Now my sister and brother in-law love them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earle Decker Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I use 5.2's as my mains and surrounds, and a 4.2 as my center. Rears are 3.5's. My vote goes to the 5.2s, of course I am alittle bias and own 2 sets. Earle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcherkane Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 I use 5.2's as my mains and surrounds, and a 4.2 as my center. Rears are 3.5's. My vote goes to the 5.2s, of course I am alittle bias and own 2 sets. Earle Wow, that's a big center. I barely have room for them as surrounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatTrick66 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Nice thread, guys. Nice to talk with fellow KG enthusiasts! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earle Decker Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Yeah.[] I just turned it upside down and put it on top of the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I use KG-5.2's as mains and KG1 plus as my surrounds, and a KV3 as my center. Haven't really heard any of the other Kg line. So my vote would be for the KG5.2. You have the Heritage guys and the Reference Guys, I guess we can be the Discontinued guys[] Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Was the KSP 400 considered in the KG line? I am not sure where these fit in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I use KG-5.2's as mains and KG1 plus as my surrounds, and a KV3 as my center. Haven't really heard any of the other Kg line. So my vote would be for the KG5.2. You have the Heritage guys and the Reference Guys, I guess we can be the Discontinued guys[] Steve The Discontinued Guys ! LOL ! Now thats funny ! Hey, from what I've been reading on the forum it seems that my Belles are now gone from the Heritage lineup . Can I join your club ? [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 After a visit to Thebe's place, I bought a pair of KG4s for my son as a graduation gift. Mated with my old Kenwood KR-9600 (160wpc), they sound amazing. For under $200, the KGs may be the best bang-for-the-buck Klipsch speaker out there, especially for someone just getting started or on a tight budget. I definitely prefer my Heritage but they take up much more room and would cost quite a bit more to replace. Also, with so many options, an all-KG HT would be easy to build at a very reasonable price. For what it's worth, I thought Marty's 3.5s were wonderful sounding speakers and probably would get my vote also. Amazing sound for such beany little things. They may not be the best sounding KGs (although I'm sure they're close) but they're definitely the best sounding for the size and price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I've owned all of the following in chronological order: KG 2.2 in oil oak - first speaker purchase. I really loved these things in my college dorm. Traded up to.. KG 3.2 in oil oak - these really pounded and were an amazing speaker. I sold them to get my next KG 5.5s KG1 in oil oak - I use them as surrounds and since they don't have rear ports, I can put them up against the walls. KG 5.5 medium oak - surprisingly not as much of an upgrade as I thought it would be from the 3.2s. Still using them for my mains and are very nice speakers. I use a sub, but you really don't have to with the 5.5s Even the 3.2s had amazing bass. I liked the passive radiator style of the 3.2. I also have tried a KV2, KG 2.2v and KLF-C7 for center channel use. Currently using the 2.2, but the 5.5s easily overpower it. Still looking for a 5.5 to convert to center channel use. I had to dump the C7 to clear up funds for my projector. Purchased another pair of 2.2s on ebay recently to try in place of the 5.5s. Although I remember loving my 2.2s I had long ago, a quick A/B test against the 5.5 really showed the shortcommings of the small speaker, even with a monster sub in place. I figured the 2.2s may be better with my current center, but it made me realize that instead, I HAVE TO GET a 5.5 center channel. With a little bit of EQ, the 2.2s can sound as good as the 5.5s at moderate volume using a seperate sub. The 2.2s are currently for sale. Too small for my large HT room. The finishes on these speakers are fantastic! I really like the Oiled Oak the best. You sure can build a sweet HT on a collection of cheap KGs found on Ebay and around this site that will rival most any HTs around costing thousands of dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 forgot to answer the question - which are best? Easy answer: Any one that you can find locally for a good price and in CLEAN, untorchered condition. They all are good and can be used somewhere in your house. If you can find an exceptional matched pair on ebay that are well taken care of for a good price, the shipping may be worth the $$$, but make sure they are packed well and insured! Nice thing about these speakers are that if you find clean examples and don't pay too much for them, you can easily upgrade to bigger ones when you are ready and get most of your money back selling them to somebody else who will also love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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