Klipsch - Old vs New

I had a pair of KG3.2 and since a long time ago upgrade to the RF3's. I like the horn on the RF's and sounds good on rock. I have a Velodyne sub that helps on the lows. I drive them with a Musical fidelity A3.2cr amp and a NAD AVT163 pre, I always liked Klipsch speakers since the70's. I was bummed when they got in to Best Buy. All in all you cant beat the old Klipsch, I am now looking at a good deal for some Aerial 7T's has to b e a great deal because of their original cost

The $4500 that you quoted before is a great price. If I had the money I'd be on that deal real fast. With well recorded classical and jazz the 7t's shine. With rock music, there is probably a wider range of speakers because of the nature of the recordings.

Speakers are purely a matter of personal taste. I've been involved as an amature in the world of symphonic wind ensembles & drum corps my entire life. The sharpness/crispness of brass, bass & percussion are keen to my ears. I also like the live symphonic stage concert feeling the older Klipsch present. I've listened to high end JBL's, and have played my favorite CD's in various high end audio stores. I have not been impressed with the newer products especially at the prices they command.

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Originally Posted by BMWM5

Speakers are purely a matter of personal taste. I've been involved as an amature in the world of symphonic wind ensembles & drum corps my entire life. The sharpness/crispness of brass, bass & percussion are keen to my ears. I also like the live symphonic stage concert feeling the older Klipsch present. I've listened to high end JBL's, and have played my favorite CD's in various high end audio stores. I have not been impressed with the newer products especially at the prices they command.

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If speaking of "newer products" in general that's a pretty broad statement. Although we all wish for lower prices there are some fine newer products. Even the newer Klipsch Reference and Paladium series have a much more refined horn that sounds smoother, less offensive. I do agree the Klipsch certain models are a lot of fun and have a live appeal to the sound.

I recently reignited my lifelong love of music with a pair of 77 Cornwalls. From the moment I wired them to the source, I've been as happy as can be. Like an earlier poster to this thread, I've also recently refoamed a pair of Advent Legacy's. They don't get much respect, but I'd put them up against the majority of speakers I've heard. After the reform, I have all of $80.00 in them from Estate sale to bedroom.

I'm envious, I wish I had some space to have a set of Cornies for a 2nd system. Maybe down the road when some kids move out :) If Klipsch are taken care of they can nearly last a life time.

We have a couple members who don't show up much any more who have Advent.

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Originally Posted by Del

I recently reignited my lifelong love of music with a pair of 77 Cornwalls. From the moment I wired them to the source, I've been as happy as can be. Like an earlier poster to this thread, I've also recently refoamed a pair of Advent Legacy's. They don't get much respect, but I'd put them up against the majority of speakers I've heard. After the reform, I have all of $80.00 in them from Estate sale to bedroom.

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Del,
If your Cornwall's are vintage 77, the capacitors are LONG overdue for replacement. Depending how handy you are , Bob Crites offers a completely rebuilt crossover, or kit. I highly recommend them. While you have the backs off, it might be a good idea to replace the wires going from the binding post to the crossover and crossover to the tweeter, mid-range & woofer. I'd also use gold plated terminals w/12ga oxygen free copper wire. I replaced the wires & crossovers in my 86 K-Horns & Chorus II's. The sound improvement was like night & day.