pathfindermusic Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 It's funny how you never know you're listening to bad speakers until you get some good ones. Was lucky enough 2 years ago to find a pair of KG4's at a thrift store for the unheard of price of $30.00. They sounded so good I replaced my Cerwin Vegas with them which were serving as B speakers for stereo and also as surrounds Coupled with a pair of Kenwood KL777's up front (which I had also purchased at the very same thrift store for $23.85. And I was content with the sound which I thought was awesome...until A month ago I ran across a pair of Klipsch Tangent 500's (this time a different thrift store), again unheard of price of $30.00. I replaced the Kenwoods with the Tangents and it was like discovering music all over again. The sound is almost perfectly matched all the way around. Next project is a true audiophile receiver. Great sound on a beer budget is possible with patience and a little luck. Added 10-10-07...... Here's the rest of the system with prices paid and where it was obtained. Kenwood KAV7500 Surround Amp...paid $100 at a pawn shop Kenwood KT-592 Tuner,,,paid 12.00 at a thrift store / Technics SL-QL1 Linear Turntable...9.00 Thrift Store Pioneer SG-9500 Equalizer..20.00 at a yard sale / Technics PD-887 CD Player...Christmas Gift Sharp RT-100 Cassette Deck...gift from friend / Akai GX-4000D Reel...50.00 at a yard sale KLH-CE Center Speaker..90.00 at Best Buy(retail) / Cyberhome DVD...50.00 retail The Klipsches were purpchased locally at Goodwill and Last Chance Thrift Store, turntable from Value Village Thrift Store. Looking at the list, you see why I said next will be true audiophile receiver..and have thought seriously about a tube type before I made this post. If some of you good people out there could give me some pointers on what to look for, I would really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Welcome to the Klipsch Forum...you picked up a pair of highly favored speakers...kg4s...not many have the Tangents but those are nice too...now listen to them, update them, mod them and move up the line...(kidding, it is a sickness [] ) but stick around ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 You're a thrifty shopper. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I bumped this over to 2-Channel...you'll get a lot better discussion in there [] But, hey welcome to the Klipsch Community! I've come across a few great deals at the Goodwill thrift stores near me too... Sansui TU-717 Tuner - $25, Sansui AU-717 Integrated Amp - $25, Sansui 660 Stereo Receiver - $10, Pioneer SX-3700 Receiver - $15, ADS L-710 Speakers $50... I haven't found any Klipsch equipment yet though...I guess people in Greenwood know good speakers and don't donate them!? LOL Good luck with more finds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfandbark Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 "The next project is a true audiophile receiver"...... I want one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Pathfinder, Welcome to the forum and congrats on your great speaker deals/steals. You've been listening to some good sound with the KG4 and Tangent 500. I think the Tangents are largely underrated and under appreciated among the Klipsch line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankphess Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Those Tangents are just "big" Heresy's with a passive radiator. If you get the chance try some tubes on them. I have a pair in the garage being driven by a Bogen DB212 which is 12 watts per side and enough to get them plenty loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Welcome to the forum. I just bought my dad a Tangent 500 for his center channel for HT. He loves it. Great finds btw.... What thrift shops are you looking in??? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Try some tubes ........ Dynaco, Scott, or Fisher, Eico.....Miles of Smiles.......Can't speak for the Tangents, but the KG4's Rock with Tubes !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin_ear Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Congrats on some great finds. You almost make me want to go on a thrift store prowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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