samson Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I have an extra pair of KG-4.2's but I think I could do better, any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Industrial LaScalas on nice lockable wheeled dollies? (that's what I use) [] Anything Heresy seems to be favorites among the guys here. KSB2.1 is deadly flat but lacking a bit in efficiency. I think any speaker without rear port or passive driver works best. That way you can put it high on a shelf out of harms way in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 I was thinking about finding a pair of Heresy's. I was gonna get a pair last month but the guy didn't want to part with them in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Yeh. for the garage, doesn't matter if they are beaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Use the 4.2's in the garage, why spend more money for garage speakers, unless that's where your main stereo is ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnzbd Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I use a set of KLF-10s that were picked up local and cheap. Reinforced the cabinets and built wheeled carts for them so I can move them around the garage or into the driveway. Powered by an older Pioneer @ 150w per channel and a laser disc player for a source. Not much to look at but great for the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I was thinking about finding a pair of Heresy's. I was gonna get a pair last month but the guy didn't want to part with them in the end! Perhaps you should make him an offer that does not involve his derriere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I am running KP-201's ... powered by a new to me mint condition Macro-Tech 600 ... source is an iPod feeding a Mackie mixer. The neighbors love the sound!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I am running KP-201's ... powered by a new to me mint condition Macro-Tech 600 ... source is an iPod feeding a Mackie mixer. The neighbors love the sound!!!! dang man, you're in HEAVEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 ..............dang man, you're in HEAVEN.......... Yes I am .... got the Macro for $325 .. minty mint ... I think it was in an editing bay in a rack ... ZERO marks .. I put it into a case to preserve it. Made in 1999 The Source The whole rig .... I would describe it as Fast and Tight !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 That is exactly what I need! It makes the 4.2's look pathetic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I have an extra pair of KG-4.2's but I think I could do better, any suggestions. Depends. Is this a one, two, or three-car garage? Are you planning for any acoustical room treatments? Like, a CAR, for example? Imaging could suffer with too much reflection of standing waves, you know. How about the sweet spot? Is it off-axis or dead center? Do you plan any critical listening whilst in the garage? How about toe-in? Distance from rear wall? Do you want to accentuate midrange for vocals or are you one who diggs a tight bottom? [*-)] There is so much missing information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 One car garage, tools only. It doesn't have to be record breaking, but the kg's don't have a tight bottom on certain music! Maybe if I throw in a sub, it will be more to my liking. I'm using a Marantz 2245. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 .......... Do you plan any critical listening whilst in the garage?............There is so much missing information. .......... Well ... for me .... the "Garage" system is about none of the above ... It is about wrenching on dirt bikes, recapping old amps, fixing dings on surfboards ... stuff like that .. there is no "sweet spot" .... too many dirtbikes in the way ... I would say the KTM 525 has the sweet spot all sewn up ..... to me its about jamming good tunes .. drinking cold beer and getting some projects done. The neighbors walk by ... come in ... have a beer a listen to some tunes ... playing Poncho Sanchez or Otis taylor to some one who has never heard it ... and playing it on 11 .. thats what a garage system is about !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtnfoley Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'd wager these go to 11: http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-KPT-1201-200-watt-cinema-speakers_W0QQitemZ130240573758 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 GK- great rig, but get some separation in there mang! I recommend splitting the 201's about 10' each off your main work area. WHen I roll my LSI double stacks out wide on the motor court (I work outside since the 2 car gar is filled with speakers), the stereo spread it INTENSE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Wish I could ... I'll try get a photo of the whole garage ... there is too much stuff in there .... I do have one wall .... but .. well ... lemme think about it ...I could maybe make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocknLoad Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I've got a Marantz 2252B driving a pair of Klipsch 2.2's in my work bench behind false doors. If I'm working on one of the cars and don't have a sweet spot, my ceiling mounted B&W Solid Monitors work well. The Marantz is fed by a PC/music server database of 6000+ songs, high speed internet access, and DirectTV. I'd stick with the 4.2's you have to build a system - if your work bench isn't tall enough to put them under, I'd try to mount them horizontally on shelving up near the ceiling. Radiating of the ceiling will generate more bass if that's what you're looking for, Plus this will give you a good spread of sound in the garage - rather than have speakers on the floor facing into a car. The downside of mounting them near the ceiling is the room above (if there is one) will also get plenty of bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'd wager these go to 11: http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-KPT-1201-200-watt-cinema-speakers_W0QQitemZ130240573758 Good old Barb Miller sigs on those too[] I'm with the Colt GK, you need to seperate those to really get that garage shakin'[] Cherry Crown[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 ...............I'm with the Colt GK, you need to seperate those to really get that garage shakin.............. Trust me ... I agree with him too!!!!! It's a question of logistics ... not desire. Couple things involved .... The shelf is already there to split them and move them up high ... power along the wall too .... BUT ... It's earthquake country out here .... so anything that heavy ... that high up needs to be attached ... no problem ... but gotta do it. Which leads to the other logistical issue .... these are the speakers I pull out to use a various backyard BBQ's .... so now they would be up by the ceiling, on a shelf, and tied in. Guess I need to buy more speakers.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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