My 2 cents. There are many Klipsch owners (horn owners) that are, audiophiles, in so many ways. However, being one, and knowing many, one thing comes to mind. Our group of people are, music listeners, first. Anyone not knowing what I am talking about, will just not " get it ". Horns, especially properly designed and executed ones, do one thing correctly, or, more correctly, than other designs. They present dynamics, in a way, that other designs cannot. My reference, for over 40 years, has been live, unamplified music. Many speakers, of every design, have passed through my living quarters, and all have failed in this regard. Horns do have a " projection ", that does require proper room set up, proper ancillary equipment, and proper listener distance, no different than other designs. I can easily say, many mega buck systems I have heard (some owned ), sound dull and lifeless, even though, other audio parameters have been met. After so many years of designing, and owning, a plethora of equipment, and sound systems, I have been lucky enough to find "what I am looking for ". Thank you all, for your time. MrD.
Are Klipsch or Usher and Upgrade for Me?
I've been rolling with a 15 year-old HT speaker system consisting of Infinity speakers: CC-3 center, Overture 2 L/R, and RS-3 bookshelves for surrounds. At the moment I'm using an ACI Titan II sub in the HT setup, but it may move to the two-channel system.
I've been considering upgrading. I happen to live near a Crutchfield store (for now) and heard both the Klipsch Reference II series and the new Reference Premier series as well as a PSB setup.
I've also heard great things over the years about Usher Audio's speakers, but it looks like their floorstanders are more than what I'm willing to pay for my HT right now, and the bookshelves might not be up to performing L/R duty in a HT. The Be-616 DMD looks intriguing, though.
I am a tad concerned that the Klipsch will not be a huge upgrade over my Infinity system. The Klipsch setup I'm looking at would be the RC-64 II, RF-7, and whatever the matching bookshelves are.
Any thoughts on whether the Klipsch will be a substantial upgrade over what I have now, and how it would compare to an Usher setup at the same price point? What alternatives should I consider for crystal clear dialog, good off-axis response, neutral and accurate tonality, and capable of easily handling the dynamic range necessary for HT duty?
It has been quite a while since I last posted; I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the hobby!
Best,
HC
I've been considering upgrading. I happen to live near a Crutchfield store (for now) and heard both the Klipsch Reference II series and the new Reference Premier series as well as a PSB setup.
I've also heard great things over the years about Usher Audio's speakers, but it looks like their floorstanders are more than what I'm willing to pay for my HT right now, and the bookshelves might not be up to performing L/R duty in a HT. The Be-616 DMD looks intriguing, though.
I am a tad concerned that the Klipsch will not be a huge upgrade over my Infinity system. The Klipsch setup I'm looking at would be the RC-64 II, RF-7, and whatever the matching bookshelves are.
Any thoughts on whether the Klipsch will be a substantial upgrade over what I have now, and how it would compare to an Usher setup at the same price point? What alternatives should I consider for crystal clear dialog, good off-axis response, neutral and accurate tonality, and capable of easily handling the dynamic range necessary for HT duty?
It has been quite a while since I last posted; I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the hobby!
Best,
HC