KLH Model 9

[Geoffcin]

This is the first time I've seen these on Ebay. Anyone ever hear them in person?

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-KLH-MODE...QQcmdZViewItem

[JoeE SP9]

I have heard them. They are GREAT speakers. The seller is not really correct with that 16 ohm stuff. Go to www.audiokarma.org for more information on them. There are several people who own them who are regulars there.

[Geoffcin]

I have heard them. They are GREAT speakers. The seller is not really correct with that 16 ohm stuff. Go to www.audiokarma.org for more information on them. There are several people who own them who are regulars there.

Since the seller is just a few miles from me.

[Rick Vansloneker]

Since the seller is just a few miles from me.

But you got 3.6 Mags...

[Geoffcin]

But you got 3.6 Mags...

Actually, I've got 3.6's, a pair of vintage maggie III's, a pair of KLH model 6's, a couple pair of EPI's, a pair of CSW T500's, and assorted smaller speakers just about everywhere. That's not counting my computer setup(s) either. (yes I've got a stereo in the bathroom too)

I know what your thinking, but it's better than a drug addiction.

[E-Stat]

I have heard them. They are GREAT speakers. The seller is not really correct with that 16 ohm stuff. Go to www.audiokarma.org for more information on them. There are several people who own them who are regulars there.

According to former owner and TAS reviewer John Cooledge, you really needed to double them in order to get good dynamic range. He replaced his double pair with Dayton Wrights back in the early 70s.

They are clearly, however, one of the pioneering electrostatic designs.

rw

[Rick Vansloneker]

For a moment a thought you would want to replace them ... dumb me ... should have known better

[Florian]

You never know, the Maggies are not the last words in resolution and dynamics so these KLH 9's, if done right could be better. I never heard them, but never say never. In any case, youll have good sound :-)

[JoeE SP9]

They don't play real loud and they don't have earthquake bass. Within their operating range they have the clear transparent midrange ESL's are known for. The have the kind of sound you would expect from any good ESL. I think they were/are such a big deal because there was nothing else like them at the time. They do hold up very well in comparison with modern speakers including modern ESL's. I always wanted a pair until I got my Acoustats. My first panels (MG1's) initially got my attention because of their resemblance to KLH9's.

[E-Stat]

You never know, the Maggies are not the last words in resolution and dynamics so these KLH 9's, if done right could be better.

Perhaps. While I have been an electrostatic fancier for thirty years, the venerable 9s are not a match overall for the superb 3.6s in either neutrality nor frequency extremes (according to a seasoned reviewer friend who is familiar with both). Electrostats in general, however, do tend to have better very low level resolution.

rw

[JoeE SP9]

I've got to agree with you E-Stat. As good as the 9's are the 3.6r's are better. Now, for real audio heaven you should hear some 20.1's.

[Florian]

Well, i dont know the KLH's but am VERY familar with Maggies as you know ;-)
The 20.1 is a big step upwards from the 3.6 and one i was planning, before the Apos came along. The Maggies where less fuzzy tough, which makes things easier.

[E-Stat]

I've got to agree with you E-Stat. As good as the 9's are the 3.6r's are better. Now, for real audio heaven you should hear some 20.1's.

Or, both at the same time. A couple of weeks back, I heard HP's "super" Maggie system with 20.1s in the front, dual MGC-1 centers, and 3.6 rears. Four Nola Thunderbolt subs.

Rather nice playing his Telarc multichannel sampler!

rw

[Geoffcin]

Welcome to the AR forums!

Planar people are always welcome, and I think your the only owner of a JBL Hartsfield system currently posting. Of course you do know that the thread your in is nearly 5 years old? Still it's always good to hear from someone who has direct experience with the speaker in question.