I am considering the Klipsch speaker system because of the brightness and wide sound stage they offer. Any one have experience with this combo?

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If you can stand to wade through the above thread there are some general and sporadic observations about Kilspch, - after I took the thread off course due to brain freeze syndrome. (Too many Outlaw marguerites).

I decided against Kilspch based on demo's of models available at the local retailers, (not their highest-end offernings). But these decisions are SO SUBJECTIVE and personal taste oriented as too make the purchase of any speaker system not subject to right or wrong Although there are some whom would beg to differ on a bose purchase

I rate these speakers higher if your listening time is divided with heavy emphasis on the HT side.
But that’s just personal observation and of no consequence to other ears. Klipsch appears to have decent market share on the forums…so I’d be willing to bet that many purchaser’s after careful listening found the sound well-suited to their tastes and current needs.

SH’s ‘horns’ would be the ones I would love to demo, tweaked by someone who has training and knowledge regarding the proper implementation of horns in speakers and the ability to (DIY) tweak out some of the disadvantages.

I know there are Klispch owners in the forum hopefully some will highlight their experinces.

Thanks for the response. BTW I'm trying to find someone in the San Diego/Socal area or perhaps the Austin Tx. area(my new home) that has the 950/770 combo to audition before I purchase. Any suggestions

Any suggestions. None (I'm sorry) if no one replies might check back,- sometimes answers come in weeks on a post here as often some do not surf regulary. Also there are many who purchase and just go on...never hanging out in the forum.

The only other help I can offer is that Outlaws customer service is outstanding and they make the 30-day trial experince painless and smoother than many retail purchase experineces I have. You Never want to have to return something to 'Frys Electronics' around here!

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I live in Austin & have the 950/755. I'd be happy to let you have a listen. I'm using it with a mixture of speakers from EFE, B&W, polk & velodyne. I don;t use the 950 for video switching, but it does decode the HD audio signal & of course DVD stuff. Send me an email at stabie@jump.net to setup a time. I think you'll probably find somebody in SoCal too. I think speakers make alot more difference the the processor/amps though.

Re: Invite: Unfortunately we barely fit one trip a year for the last several, - due to business restraints. I have an Uncle up that way though?!. The last time I was in LA was very memorable for me, - I saw Michael Crawford in POTO. That was a long time ago!
I would dearly love to hear the acoustics in that room of yours. SH. I will attempt to take you up on that if we ever travel that direction. And thank you for the kind offer!!!

Stabbie, thanks for the invite. I will take you up on it. Check your e-mailhttp://ubb.outlawaudio.com/ubb/icons/icon10.gif
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cactusjockey, i listened to the new ref, series hooked up to a denon 3802 did not like them at all. i now have a yamaha rec. and it is painfuly "bright" with the 7 legends i have. that is why i am going with the 950/770 setup they say they have a neutral sound.

I would think the new 7100/950 combo would be a good fit for Klipsch because they don't require much power. Many Klipsch owners like Outlaw.

I have Klipsch Cornwalls (96db/watt/m) and the Outlaw 1050 and I think there are several other Klipsch owners that have the 1050 as well. Outlaw has been a popular brand on the Klipsch forum. My 1050 is plenty of power but the 950/7100 is tempting for more updated features and the move to separates.

Few Klipsch owners seem to want much power. For 2-channel audio many prefer 3 watt SET or ~30w vintage modified tube amps.

Cornwalls cost around $800 on ebay and many prefer them (and the bigger heritage models) to the new reference line. Others like the RF7's better.

The Cornwalls are very revealing and good source material, playback and amplification is needed. For HT I think they provide a big sound stage with great dynamics just not found in the other brands I've heard at stores.

For music I'm finding the best sound requires careful selection of components upstream or the sound can be bright and harsh.

My plan for the Cornwalls is:
* HT: Outlaw 7100/950

2-channel:
*TT: Music Hall MM5 or Linn LP12
*CD: Rega Planet
*amp: ST-70 Curcio mod
*pre: Cary slp-70

I, too, am using '78 Cornwalls for the fronts (in fact I bought them during the blizzard of '79 - this weekend brought back memories). I'm using Heresys for the surrounds and a C-7 for the center. I love the sound I get using the 950 and a Parasound amp - thinking about the new 7100 if I get wife approval. I've never thought about changing speakers. I did perform a minor "tweak" to the Cornwalls and have thought about upgrading the crossovers to the AKL versions. I have listened to the newer Klipsch speakers but preferred mine. One thing to consider though if you decide to go for older Klipsch models is space. They take up a lot of room.

Don

Wow! cornwalls and heresys.... I sold by KLF-C7 center and bought another pair of Heresys for front center (inverted) and rear center. the C7 is a great center but I didn't like the timbre matching as much. I've thought about trying an Academy.

How about the synergy line? AFTER I audition the synergy SB3's for front, and SC1 center with the 950-7100 combo,if it is too bright, the speakers go. BTW, anyone with knowledge of Speakercraft AIM series for rear channel and rear effects? I would be hesitant combining Klipsch W/ speakercraft for the large difference in Sensitivity/efficiency rating between the two brands (speakercraft-88, klipsch around 93). I am hoping that they will compliment each other. I'll be using a sub of course.

I use the Klipsch Synergy line ( 1 pair sf-1s, 1 sc-1, 4 ss-1s, and the ksw-12 sub). This system sounds great for all kinds of music and home theater viewing kicks serious butt!!!!! I also had a pair of birch Herresy speakers which I used for 2 channel stereo listening before I got into ht. I would recommend the synergy line as an economical approach in lieu of the slightly more expensive reference line.