Also to my knowledge the KG 3.5s were lower end speakers in Klipschs line-up. I tend to love high notes, especially on the piano/bells used in classical. However I could not believe how far off they were in presenting the beauty of high notes when compared to the ancient KG3.5’s. The 52s were overall “colder” (and I was prepared and ready to overlook that). On the high end, while the RF-52s II were clearly playing the same notes, they didn’t have the same crystal “ching/clink” for want of a better word. I listened to some piano solos and some pop and compared the 2 side by side (disconnecting the sub and Audyssey). I didn’t have the ability to play these loud as it was late at night. I just received these yesterday and hooked them up and tried it out (no burn in yet).
The sales guy told me I should try out my existing center, before picking up the 42 equivalent (the 52 center will just not fit into my entertainment center). So when I saw a recent deal (at Vanns), I jumped on it and picked up a couple of fronts.
#Klipsch kg 4.2 for sale series#
The few reviews on the series I came across were positive saying it was an improvement on the older 52s. I guess I missed the closing out of these, however, as they have been replaced with a new "II" series. I felt I would be very happy with the 52s (if I could get a good price) They were both just too big and much too expensive. The 82 was great and the 62 was also good, but the only real difference I seemed to feel between them and the 52s was loudness / power. I had again listened to a variety of other speakers (Paradigm, Definitive Tech, KEF) as comparisons and also the Klipsch 82s & 62s. Last year, I had heard the Klipsch Reference Series 52s at 2 different dealers driven by the same 608 receiver - listening to a selection of my music including PF, Classical (Chopin, Debussy, etc.), Jazz (Stan Getz, Duke, Coltrane, Miles Davis) and I had loved the sound, feeling it to be quite superior to the KG3.5's. Over the years I have sampled/auditioned a bunch of different speakers and brands, some at home (none came close to the KG3.5s, they were not high end stuff, anyway) and some in dealer setups.
I am off course considerably budget constrained, as are most people these days.
#Klipsch kg 4.2 for sale upgrade#
But though I like what I have, I thought I was ready to upgrade to something better. So I don't suffer from a lack of volume with this setup. (I also have BIC 52si for surrounds however those are only used for movies) It’s a relatively small room, 13 x 18.5. Hi everyone, I'm of course just newly signed up to audio review and I would love to hear your thoughts/advice on the dilemma I'm facing.įor over 10 years, I've had a system with an Onkyo Receiver, (1st the 575x and last year the 608), Klipsch KG 3.5 fronts, Klipsch KSCC1 center and a BIC D1010r sub.