All this hype about Klipsch.........What about Altec speakers???????

[mikef208]

So would I be better off with the Videologic Digitheater DTS as a Home Theater system and computer system, as opposed to the Klipsch Quintets and a Denon 1801 receiver?

Wow I just saw Anand did a review of the video logics.

 

[Snoop]

Has anyone heard or seen a review of these ADA890 Dolby® Digital THX-Certified Speaker System

 

[brewerbob]

Ok, the difference btw HT and Multimedia is the physical size (expect for cube or book shelf speakers) and the cross-over stuff.

So, what the difference btw buying $500 speakers and buying a $500 HT? Wouldn't even a modest HT beat the pants off multi-media?

I have the space (in an extra bedroom). I can hide everything in a closet, under the desk, or under a bed. A receiver isn't all that big and you can buy speakers in other sizes besides tower extra large and tower humougus.

 

[JohnnyTT]

Sharkyextreme did a review of those THX speakers on the p4 Dell.

 

[tboo]

I just bought me the Altec lansing Digital ADA105 system from Circuit City-hell of a deal. They are getting rid of them for $100.00. hooked these puppys up to my TV/DVD player and they sound excellent for the price. Check your local Circuit City-they might still have some. I found them by chance on the demo table-they had just the set-top speaker and the sub(both in bad shape and minus box, manual, remote..etc)so I figured for 79.00 Id try them. When the guy was checking me out he said they had 2 new unopened boxes of them in back and I could have one for 100.00. Beats the ACS48s I was using.

 

[Wingznut]

Why is it that Klipsch owners get so bent, when someone says that they personally don't like the speakers.

Speakers are very subjective, as I'm sure everyone would agree. Four people can listen to four different sets, and have four different opinions. And you know what... That's ok.

But give me a break, some of you act as though we just called your wife ugly.

 

[skace]

Wait... You called my wife ugly?!!?!

Er, oops nevermind Wingznut

 

[Wingznut]

Oh, I'm sorry. I meant YOU were ugly.

 

[divinemartyr]

<< divine, whats your take on midiland/diamond s2 4100? the general consensus is their sound quality is way above that of klipsch and a bit short of siroccos. personally i never had a chance to see the siroccos but i know they blow klipsch junk outta water. >>



I'll be honest, I haven't heard these. I took a look at a couple of the other Midiland sets, the 3 pieces ones, but haven't heard any of the 4 channels so I really can't comment. If the price is nice in comparison to the Boston's, I imagine they would be a competitor. I do know that Midiland's S4-8200 set will set you back over $400 and when you get into that price range, my personal feeling is that multimedia's seem like a waste at that price point.



<< Ugh... why is it with every computer speaker thread, there's always a few guys that pipe in saying if you want the best, hook the soundcard up to a receiver and get real speakers?? I mean, NO SH!T!! But not everyone can afford top of the line Martin Logan electrostatic speakers that cost 10x more than the computer itself. >>



I don't remember anyone mentioning Martin Logan electrostatics or any top of the line equipment!

My whole argument is this. If you can spend $300 + shipping for 4 Klipsch speakers plus a sub, spending $249 on a nice receiver and $200 on a pair of nice bookshelf speakers will get you a LOT more than with the Klipsch setup and will sound a lot better. I'm ONLY talking price brackets here. If you're spending several hundred dollars already, there is absolutely no reason you can't spend a little bit more, and get a LOT more for what you spend. If things like the Klipsch and Scirocco's didn't exist, HT buffs like myself would have no argument because the BA4800's are completely capable speakers at $150 shipped.

With a receiver you can support your computer, TV, VCR, DVD player, up to 5 speakers plus a subwoofer, and you get dolby digital decoding, which the Klipsch won't do

I really don't think I or anyone else in this thread who's recommended HT setups as an alternative, are too far off base here because of how expensive multimedia speakers are becoming. If you disagree, that's your right, we're just trying to open up people's eyes to new possibilities who may NOT know the differences and advantages to home theatre. I know that I personally have never meant any malicious intent when recommending HT gear over multimedia, and if a person chooses to do otherwise based on cost/size restrictions, I can promise you my feelings aren't hurt.

So as far as WHY do people do it? I think it's pretty simple. We're basic enthusiasts who want to share our hobby with others, and there's nothing wrong with that.

dm

 

[Sephy]

Have you listened to a pair of 4060s? I have them, and they're ok, not perfect, but certainly better then the Cambridge I had before, and I was just wondering how they compared...I'm not an audiophile, but I love good sound.

 

[skace]

divinemartyr,


<< If things like the Klipsch and Scirocco's didn't exist, HT buffs like myself would have no argument because the BA4800's are completely capable speakers at $150 shipped. >>


Ugh, I hope your not sticking Sirocco's in the same boat as Klipsch. Have you heard them? I have a few audiophile friends that would attest that for me to get the sound quality I get from Sirocco's from a real home built system it would cost me a LOT more money. The real argument for getting home systems is that you can customize them to what you want / need.

I have both the Klipsch and the Sirocco's. While I like the Klipsch, the sound quality begins to get irritating after awhile. They are awesome for action movies and the such but really leave something to be desired with music. I can't say anything bad about my Siroccos yet, they sound great from every corner of the neighborhood .

 

[divinemartyr]

<< Ugh, I hope your not sticking Sirocco's in the same boat as Klipsch. Have you heard them? I have a few audiophile friends that would attest that for me to get the sound quality I get from Sirocco's from a real home built system it would cost me a LOT more money. The real argument for getting home systems is that you can customize them to what you want / need. >>



Nope I haven't heard them, and I wasn't putting them into the same category, it's just my personal feeling that for the same amount of money as the Scirocco's you can be well on your way to having a full home theatre. I built a pair of bookshelf speakers that cost me $320 to build and they compare to $1,000+ speakers, it's all a matter of how you spend your money for what you get.

I still disagree that for what you paid you would have to spend a lot more to get the same thing in HT gear, but hey, I haven't heard them so I could be off base there.

dm