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Otherwise get a nice subwoofer. Maybe you can get a nice pair of bookshelfs like the polk rti4's and use the extra speakers for a 7.1 setup.Highly recommended for the price. This set is perfectly capable of handling that power if you set your crossover correctly (120Hz) and sounds very good. I've seen other reviews saying you don't need a subwoofer. I believe its treble is crispy enough for a non-audiophile not spending 3k on Dali speakers :)Anyways you cannot go wrong with this set.
It's very nice looking and well-built. I'd say that if you don't like powerful bass, this may be true. I was about to buy the Infinity PS212 but since I got a VERY good deal on a Sony 10" I went with it (will buy the infinity when I have the money).I have a pioneer vsx819h-k which outputs 110w/channel. Get a nice subwoofer (I suggest a 12") and you'll be set. I bought this set for 199 at amazon.
Well. I don't think the center channel sounded muddy as some other reviews.
Men consider these fine pieces of furniture, women consider them ugly. If you listen to mainly movies and TV, slap in transformers and adjust until the explosions are good and thundery, but not so much that Optimus Prime's voice only comes from the sub. I'll go with better quality magnets, though that alone does not guarantee great sound quality.To make the most of this system you need to do several things, and I think the sound achieved with respect to the footprint they take up to be a great value, especially under 3 bills. If that still doesn't work, you could remove the mount and scuff up the metal ball with some rough grit sandpaper, reassemble and that should lock them in place rock solid.
Poor choice on Klipsch's part to use a smooth, shiny, articulated ball to mount the pedestal with. Oh, and those that say the best place to put a sub is to put the subwoofer in your recliner, play a soundtrack and walk around the room until you find the best spot for bass, then move the subwoofer to that spot - you must be single. You cannot have a completely "clean" wall mount since you must pass the speaker wire around the wall mount and you will have about 2" of visible speaker wire leading to the binding post on the rear of the speaker. My sub is as out of sight as can be, but that shouldn't stop anyone from getting it setup to their liking. You'd be amazed at how sounds bounce off stuff, and how that affects your perceived quality of speakers.You should now have a fantastic sounding, small footprint, weighty and stylish surround sound setup for a great price. I would not feed them with anything LESS than 14 gauge, oxygen free, pure copper speaker wire. Keep in mind the center channel does not have a wall mount.
It is very fixable, though. Once you have the sub to your liking, take the time to get the speakers in phase and sized according to your receiver. This had less to do with these Klipsch speakers than it does your subwoofer and amplifier/receiver. Second, you need a subwoofer. But there are a couple gripes I have.
First, they don't come with any speaker wire. I hope this lengthy review has helped. The one thing that bugs me the most is the complete lack of any speaker wire pass through provision on the mount. If you listen to music, set it to your favorite song that has a wide range of frequencies, preferably those in the lower range. This leads to compromises, and this review, incidentally.These speakers are heavy and have a build quality and heft that makes them feel as if they were made out of "metal and brawn" to borrow a quote from Anchorman. This fixed my sagging issue in about 10 seconds and they even include the allen key. Ever been to a rock concert powered by some small cube speakers.That being said, and if you're married, you cannot have rock concert size speakers in your wife's living room.
A lot of people mention the wall mount pedestals slip and the speakers droop over time. Or it means they could have put lead weights in them. speaker wire, and experiment with adjusting the angle of the speakers with respect to your listening area. I have enough room under my TV to simply lay the center ch speaker on my entertainment center, but it should come with a provision to wall or high mount it for those that must put their center channel above their TV. The center channel speaker appears to have a threaded female fitting for those that want to get creative if needs be, though I do not know the thread pitch or diameter since I didn't mess with it.And the last thing, if you are wall mounting them, remove the four phillips screws and the insert under the base, and use it as a template to mount all your screw holes. Yes, I could drill a hole in the base metal and plastic, but I shouldn't have to, and if I ever decide to move them and use the wall mount as a base stand, the hole will be visible if I drill through it. This can sometimes mean that the magnets used to drive the cones are substantial and capable of more excursion and hence, volume.
It can be had cheap, and no, monster is not worth the money. Most receivers have active feedback mics now, but if you don't, try to keep your matched speakers (front and rear channel) with the same length and ga. So tighten them, but keep in mind the surround is plastic, and not metal, so don't go crazy. You only have to remove it from one speaker to drill all your holes, then put it back on and you are guaranteed to be able to slide your wall mounts on without any issues. First off, if you want big sound, you need big speakers. It doesn't really matter which one, just get one and then spend some time setting the low pass frequency to a level that suits your ears. There are 3 allen screws that locate the articulated ball to the speaker.
The problem I had was judging the sound quality, what does a light saber really sound like. I have no idea how they delivered this quality of sound and sound stage for such a small price. Nowhere to hide.I placed the front speakers on top of my Klipsch La Scalas.Test music:I played a few DVDs with THX and DTS sound tracks, Star Wars and Stealth to test the surround sound and sub-woofer, definitely a lease breaker when the sub is cranked up. It was the Quintets.
Stealth sounded better on DTS for what its worth, my ten year old picked off the sound difference right away. WOWIf I switch back and forth, the efficiency of the La Scalas and the added details and precision can be heard, but its not obvious if you're not focused on the sound.The tonal quality, accuracy and large sound stage are apparent on the Quintet speakers, a sub woofer is needed for the low-end; but not mandatory if you want to wait and make a decision later.Recommendation:Strong buy, great sound regardless of the price. So cut the length generously on all of your cables. This system reinforces my 30 year brand loyalty to Klipsch speakers. 2 run sub floor then out to the sides was 40 feet each (80 ft), 2x 20ft (40ft) for the two front speakers and 15ft for the center speaker. These will last you at least 30 years and are portable if you buy better-more expensive speakers later.
($200)Note: Be sure to buy 200 feet of Monster's best and the banana plugs from Amazon, the savings are substantial. There are several good cable companies, I went with Monster when compared to some of the other cables I could examine.This set up gives me a digital source, THX top rated Receiver and first quality distortion free cables and connectors leaving the speakers no reason for a poor performance. She hasn't been to 500 concerts like me, so her vote counts.So, I changed course and decided to compare sound using some proven CDs featuring proven performers that are great performances, and great recordings with only voice and an acoustic guitar; aka nowhere to hide.* Nils Lofgren Live Acoustic* Alison Krauss Now that I've found YouMy conclusion:I played both CDs over a period of days listening on the La Scalas some times and on the Quintets other times. I have listened to every make of speaker I can, and always come back to Klipsch. My test system:* Pioneer Elite VSX 21 TXH* Sony DVD-CD player ($60)* Klipsch Quintet III speakers* Klipsch Synergy Sub-12 sub-woofer* Monster's best quality cable, RCA cable to sub and connectors. Same for the RCA to the Sub.
One time, I thought I had forgotten to switch the receiver to the Quintets because the sound was so darn good.
Great product, amazing price. Would be nice if they sold speakers in pairs to complete 7.1 setup.
Yet again, I should reiterate that I am happy with the set and for the price the performance is amazing and you get a great quality surround system. I recommend this item to anyone in the market. These speakers are also a bit larger than typical surround sets - on the wall they are heavy - somewhere in the middle between a surround speaker and an average bookshelf. Combining with subwoofer provides for a reacher experience, especially in a hip hop repertoire. The product delivers a great sound, well balanced, and good looks. I should say I am happy with this speaker set. They are tuned for a deeper sound and subjectively miss some of the high range - I use them with a small subwoofer which for basic movies maybe a bit redundant. The build quality is superb, very expensive looking - I kept the surrounds without the grille on and they look quite professional.
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