wpines Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I'm curious. If Klipschorns are the ultimate Klipsch speaker, what are some of the reasons that Klipsch owners haven't taken the plunge and went with Klipschorns. Price, size, WAF, no corners, hard to find, never had an opportunity to hear them, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Too much bass... I like the La Scalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 PRICE.....and I really don't like buying used, or pre-owned speakers.....Would like NEW, or a set from somebody like Deang had for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM3 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Well I don't own Klipsch yet but I have to say price, corners and WAF. At least for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFObuster Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I'm curious. If Klipschorns are the ultimate Klipsch speaker, what are some of the reasons that Klipsch owners haven't taken the plunge and went with Klipschorns. Price, size, WAF, no corners, hard to find, never had an opportunity to hear them, etc. Price, no corners, size....catching good sound with RF-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerneck Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Price and good corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Although they are clearly imposing in their size I still suggest that if anyone has corners to use, the Khorn will use LESS net "floor space" than almost any other speaker because of its utilizing the corner. IMHO, there are many many other MUCH smaller speakers that intrude into the room space a lot more than Khorns do. So in other words, I personally discount size as an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 A long time ago it was price. Size and corners were not a consideration. The results more than justify the price. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Too much bass... I like the La Scalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 hey, ... C'mon ... they disappear in the corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A.N.D.I. Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 In the only room they would work there is only one good corner. The other corner has windows on both sides and to build a false corner would partially cover two windows and the wife would not go for that. If we ever move, finding a house with corners will be a priority (FOR ME) but I will have to make sure that is not a known priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Although they are clearly imposing in their size I still suggest that if anyone has corners to use, the Khorn will use LESS net "floor space" than almost any other speaker because of its utilizing the corner. IMHO, there are many many other MUCH smaller speakers that intrude into the room space a lot more than Khorns do. So in other words, I personally discount size as an issue. That's true, but when you have Klipschorns, your wife has two fewer places to send you when you've been naughty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 The klipschorns are really efficient when it comes to use of space. How many speakers can you tuck right into the corner like that? They really don't take up as much floor space compared to a belle or a la scala or some other floor standing speakers which would stick our quite a bit. I'll have a pair of model B khorns some day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Corners, space, money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I'm still trying to convince my GF that a pair of CW III's would fit fine in our living room.[:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 From an engineering standpoint, I think the khorn is by far one of the coolest speakers ever built. I could go on about this, but I think everyone has the same appreciation for the design. However, from a listening standpoint I haven't been completely sold. I learned about the khorn through the forum and have since made it a goal to hear them in as many situations as possible. People on the forum are really cool in that regard and I've had the opportunity to travel around to hear khorns in all sorts of listening environments. The first listening session was in a dedicated acoustically treated listening room. The experience was both awesome and disappointing. I have since heard more khorns than I can remember and there have only been a few situations where I would consider the khorn implementation to be better than the simple Chorus II setup I currently own. And there is no shortage of cornwall systems that have sounded better too, so it's not just because I'm biased (what purpose would that serve anyway?) Anyways, I've heard khorns sound like crap more often than they have sounded good. To be fair, my "Khorn Journey" has also revealed flaws in a lot of the recordings I used to enjoy. It's annoying really because I prefer to enjoy good music, but a good sound system is going to make bad recordings sound like crap...I guess it's the whole music-phile meets audiophile conundrum. One of these days I would like to go back and listen to some of the earlier systems knowing what I know now. For what it's worth, I've noted a trend that the more recent versions of the khorn tend to sound better. Especially the latest crossover version (AK-4, AK-5? I forget) which has finally introduced some EQ to take out some of the crazy peaks in the bassbin. But if you were considering the purchase of a new khorn, then you might as well consider purchasing a Jubilee... I know it's blasphemy to "not like" the grand daddy of Klipsch speakers, but to claim that they are always the end all, be all in music reproduction is a bit far-fetched too. They are very room dependant and it would be misleading to claim that they will work the best in any environment. Would I go with khorns in the most ideal everything situation? Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 That's true, but when you have Klipschorns, your wife has two fewer places to send you when you've been naughty. Evidently you've not seen this thread (perhaps it's for the better? [:^)] ) http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/922366.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 7, 2007 Moderators Share Posted June 7, 2007 Not done collecting yet, it will not "replace" any, just add to.[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 wpines, I think you named all the reasons people haven't upgraded to Khorns. There are lots of reasons. In my sojourn with Klipsch speakers, I started out with LaScalas then migrated to Khorns. I was amazed that they have a smaller footpring than Lascalas and really do disappear in the corners once tucked in. I found a pair of lovely oiled walnut 73 Khorns within three hours of my home and paid $1303 for the pair. Last year I moved into a much smaller place and sold the Khorns AND LaScalas. I'm tickled to be listening to Heresy and thinking the sound is so good I'm not really missing anything worth worrying about. I simply didn't have the space anymore, but the space friendly alternatives are darn good, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modified-Tractrix Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I am going to agree with DrWho on this one. I have owned several sets of Klipschorns, Belles, and LaScalas. They always end getting sold or traded in the end. However, my Chorus, Chorus II, Forte', Forte' II, and Cornwalls tend to stick around. I feel almost obligated to own Klipschorns as a long time enthusiast, but the only place the Klipschorn, Belle, LaScalas seem to have the magic is in a honest to goodness theater, and I have heard them in that application many times as a technician for United Artists. The modified versions can sound very good, but the tonal balance seems more spot on with the Chorus, and Forte' line with the original Forte' having the best presentation of the Klipsch line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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