threejr Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Ok, I've read the recommendations here to buy various discontinued center channel speakers to match my KG-4's. (KG-2.2V, KV-3, KLF-C7) But, I either can't find any, or can't find any in decent shape (that I trust) for sale. So.... What currently available center channel would you gurus recommend to go with my classic KG-4's to make up the front section of my Home Theater? Thanks in advance for all your suggestions! -Jim Still lovin' my KG-4 and KG-2's scattered through the house!!! Don't tell me to sell them, I bought 'em new in '85! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatTrick66 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 If you have room, I would go with another kg4. You could get a nice pair for probably close to what you would spend on a good center and just use one of them(or go 6.1). Otherwise, patience will eventually yield one of the others you mentioned. Welcome to the forum!! Another KG lover is always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerocker Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Hey Jim, Depending on how an ebay auction goes for me i might have a C7 I could part with in the next week or so. Only selling it because I am looking for a better timbre match for my mains. It is in perfect shape. If you're interested just let me know and i'll let you know how the auction turns out for me mid-week. Now no one out bid me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 You might try our C3. I'd think it would be better than any of the Reference with a KG4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threejr Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Thanks everyone! Lee - let me know how your bidding goes. The C7 might still be out of my price range, and a bit big, but we can touch base. Meanwhile, I'l go listen to a C3, and keep scannig Ebay. -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerocker Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Well I didn't win the auction but I am still thinking about selling the C7. I've been working on 2 different HTs but really it'd be smarter to just finish one first so i think it's time to let the C7 go. Like to get $325 plus shipping from NH. Any interest just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 The Kg 2.2V is the CORRECT choice! The C-3, KLF-C7 are NOT timbre matched to the KG4's so why recommend them? People come here for help not misinformation. Ideally a Kg4 at center is the BEST choice, but the ideal center is the Kg 2.2V an acceptable match would be the Kg 2.5V do not use anything else unless you like an unmatched front sound stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threejr Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Frzninvt, Thanks for the input. As for using another KG4, I was concerned about shielding. I'd hate to buy another pair, and not be able to use it. For that matter, I could try one of my KG-2's and see if there's a shielding issue with that. It should also timber match quite well. (TV has not arrived yet. - planning) Hope it's not too cold in VT. Went to SMC a while ago... -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Use another KG4......................I really don't believe there is a shielding problem...........I don't blame you for wanting to keep your KG4's, I still own a pristene pair I bought new myself.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 The Kg 2.2V is the CORRECT choice! The C-3, KLF-C7 are NOT timbre matched to the KG4's so why recommend them? People come here for help not misinformation. Ideally a Kg4 at center is the BEST choice, but the ideal center is the Kg 2.2V an acceptable match would be the Kg 2.5V do not use anything else unless you like an unmatched front sound stage. The question was asked: " What currently available center channel would you gurus recommend to go with my classic KG-4's to make up the front section of my Home Theater?" (emphasis added). I was not aware that the KG2.2v was currently available. The reader had spent some time looking and wanted a response from current new inventory- or that is how I read the question. I am asked for several recommendations per day of this type and do the best I can. I think I took this members call at the office and gave him the suggestions of old product that I felt might work best. Please note the KG2.2V in those recommendations. I always give a range of historic options and a try to make a reasonable choice from our current new offerings. I use criteria such as efficiency, response, design, personal experience, knowledge gained from the Forum, and cost in giving recommendations. Not every Klipsch owner is willing to scour the US in search of the perfect matchup. As a Klipsch employee I try to never assume that I know more than any users own ears tells him, therefore several recommendations were made with the caveat to check with you guys on the Forum for real life experiences with the KG4 and any of the named center channels. Any suggestions for doing a better job of recommending center or surround speakers will be welcomed. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 The correct response to what center channel speaker currently available to match the KG4 loudspeaker should have been NONE. Specifications tell you nothing as to how a speaker sounds and how it will timbre match other speakers in a real world environment. As far as scouring for a KG 2.2 that is hardly the case, they are available right here on the forum (see Brushci's ad selling three of them), AudioGon and eBay with regularity and anyone with any effort could locate one with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 'would you recommend' is very different from 'match' so our good reader placed two qualifications on the answer. 1. must be available without searching for used models- ie new in stock product 2. a recommendation for a center to use with KG4 I answered that question. Did anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threejr Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Ok, I'll be judge & jury ;-) Michael correctly interpreted my original question. I wanted suggestions for a center channel that I could go buy retail and take home. I will listen to new centers - if I can take them home and hear them with the KG-4s first. (most places I've bought from will let me do that) But FrzninVt is also correct - I came to this forum to pick the brains of Klipsch "experts", and knowing what would be matched - if I could find them, is a great help, since I will NOT get an in home trial off Ebay. (don't forget shipping!!!!!) So thank you all. More info is always helpful in making decisions, Message boards are notorious for starting misunderstandings, because people need more visual cues and immediate response to communicate fully. So chill out, and thanks, -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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