Well since we're talking speakers now... So when you say "Klipsch F (corner) Horns" do you mean something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011YXGF0/ref=asc_df_B0011YXGF0827058?smid=ATVPDKI KX0DER&linkCode=asn&tag=cnet-2439-20 or something else? I've been considering upgrading my home theatre system speakers (which are all Klipsch Reference series circa 2000) b/c the front speakers are just bookshelves (RB-5) and I wanted something bigger to match the seemingly oversized center (RC-3; and I have the RS-3 too); but wasn't sure what to get that would go well with the center and saw the F-3s above...or do I want to try and find the RF-3 or RP-3/5 that went with this back then for proper balance, or just get all new speakers and don't spend money on old stuff? BINO -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [H] Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 computer speaker thoughts? Bino, OK. Now that I see what you have, we may be talking apples and oranges. I do recall some bad press when Klipsch did their 5.1 system(?). I waited. I needed to see if I really needed this............. Turns out, I believe, that the 5.1 was pushed to do 1st-gen HD-TV. Gaming was really not part of it; but because of the wave, many folk bought this 5.1 system AND (while gaming!) blew up their SubWoof. I do recall reading some of the "bitch-mail." Whatever. The past is past. Klipsch certainly did not quite see what might happen. Well, at least that is my read. I could be very wrong, too! I still like Klipsch. I might even sell my left-nut for a pair of Klipsch F (corner) Horns! Even though I do NOT have a home large enough to support same, or, have enough amplifier(s) to drive them properly. They remain a very pleasant memory. Best, Duncan Bino Gopal wrote: > Right, yeah and I was a little imprecise in my email; it's the Klipsch > ProMedia *Ultra* 5.1 speaker system, as seen here with the *AWESOME* reviews > on Amazon: > > http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Multimedia-Speaker-Speakers/dp/B0000U > I304 > > And I was the one who mentioned my sub was blown; from the comments on > Amazon, apparently a very common problem... > > BINO > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of DSinc > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:52 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [H] Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 computer speaker thoughts? > > Bino, > I will 'assume' you are talking about a 5-speaker +Subwoofer Klipsch > system. I have never used one of these. I still use my Klipsch V2.400 > system and am very happy with it. I still use my original V1 Preamp > module because I (personally) find the upgraded V1.1 Preamp module to be > much less "musical." And, perhaps this is just my OLD Ears too! > > I like Klipsch. I also have Logitech on my main gaming kit. I have also > used two versions of Bose. I don't need to duck, I donated my Bose stuff > to my BroInLaw! > > Anthony mentioned SubWoof trouble. Yes, I do recall some trouble years > ago with Klipsch SubWoof's, but mine still plays very well (and low > smoothly!) after 8 years of use. I have never had a problem. > > I suppose I could quibble about some lack of "modern-day" interfaces. > Klipsch has their own magic 2-into-4 logic. If one does not like it, > then that is the end of discussion............ :) > Personally, I run one PC on the Front channel and a 2 PC on the Surround > channel. The Klipsch doesn't care and I get great sound from both PC's. > > I visit the Klipsch website every now and then just to see what's going > on. Often, I see real deals/steals on "re-conditioned" older models no > longer in the mainstream. > > I do so hope that Klipsch stays in this PC marketplace. The product does > very good power with very little distortion. That is the best I can share. > Best, > Duncan > > > Bino Gopal wrote: >> Hey guys, thoughts on this computer speaker set? I.e. are they good, what >> (if anything) is better-seems weird to ask, but I don't know that computer >> speaker tech has advanced that much in the 5 or so years I've had them. >> >> >> >> Some of you may even have this set; it was rated the best for a while > (well >> back in 2004 or so when I got my last PC), though there's apparently a > dark >> side to them, (what with all the subwoofer problems) which I ran into >> recently too (well a few years back now I guess). >> >> >> >> So I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it to get a replacement sub > since >> there's apparently a good chance it too will have problems (and it's not >> that cheap and it's not like they're taking care of owners that had >> problems) or if I should get something else. It's just annoying b/c >> everything plugs into the sub and is kind of useless (the 5 other speakers >> and head unit) unless someone knows of a company that makes a replacement >> sub that's compatible with the Klipsch ones.I didn't find anything when I >> google for that tho. >> >> >> >> Thoughts? >> >> >> >> >> BINO >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >
