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Speaker Help KG4's or KG4.2's?

Last post 07-02-2009 11:26 PM by willland. 5 replies.
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  • 07-02-2009 5:09 PM

    Speaker Help KG4's or KG4.2's?

    I have the opportunity to buy some KG4.2's AND KG1.2's or a pair of KG4's in the $150 range. I'd just be using these with my Marantz 2252b for 2 channel listening. Just wondering if any one had any preferences between the 4 and the 4.2? I know I should listen to them both and decide for myself, I'm just looking for opinions.

     Thanks,

    Rocko 

    Yamaha RX-V665
    Klipsch RF-82
    Klipsch RC-62
    Klipsch RS-42
    Klipsch Sub-12
    Dell Plasma 5001C 1080i
    Sony PS-3
    Klipsch KHO-7 for the deck.

    Two Channel
    Klipsch Heresy
    Marantz 2252B
    Marantz Model 140 Amp
    Marantz 6300 Turntable


  • 07-02-2009 6:11 PM In reply to

    Re: Speaker Help KG4's or KG4.2's?

     the kg4s were from the first run of kg speakers by Klipsch...they were made a long time and have a fierce following...I think the KG 4.2s are more efficient and might even go lower but I bet most would get the kg4s...

    http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/kg-4-specifications/

     http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/kg-4-2-specifications/

    the kg4s have a rear firing passive radiator so placement might be more difficult...the KG 4.2 has a passive in the front so placement is easier...the 4.2s are newer...good luck with your choice...

    Bill

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  • 07-02-2009 6:13 PM In reply to

    Re: Speaker Help KG4's or KG4.2's?

     if you could get KG 4.2s ANDKG 1.2s for $150 or the kg4s for $150 and you simply cannot get both...get the 4.2s and the 1.2s I say...there...that ought to get you some responses!...Smile

    Bill

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  • 07-02-2009 6:49 PM In reply to

    Re: Speaker Help KG4's or KG4.2's?

    Just buy them all..... Decide yerself which you prefer....Then sell the others and make a few pennies. Simple....Big Smile

  • 07-02-2009 10:23 PM In reply to

    Re: Speaker Help KG4's or KG4.2's?

    Ok so I picked up the KG 4's for $125. They look and sound great. Right now I'm only using my old Onkyo TX-930 to push them. I'm guesing the my Maranz will give them a much nicer sound. I think tomorrow if they the 4.2's and the 1.2's are still available they will be mine as well. My Wife will kill me if iI keep all of them but doesn't mean I can't test 'em out for a while.

    Yamaha RX-V665
    Klipsch RF-82
    Klipsch RC-62
    Klipsch RS-42
    Klipsch Sub-12
    Dell Plasma 5001C 1080i
    Sony PS-3
    Klipsch KHO-7 for the deck.

    Two Channel
    Klipsch Heresy
    Marantz 2252B
    Marantz Model 140 Amp
    Marantz 6300 Turntable


  • 07-02-2009 11:26 PM In reply to

    • willland
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    Re: Speaker Help KG4's or KG4.2's?

    Rocko81:
    I'd just be using these with my Marantz 2252b for 2 channel listening

    My vote is for the KG4's.  They will sound great with your Marantz 2252b.  I had the same setup until I recently sold my KG4's(needed funds for my Forte's) to Clermontcop.  They sounded good with my Onkyo receiver but the Marantz took them to another dimension.

    Bill

    Family Room(5.1 System)

    Onkyo TX-SR705 Receiver
    B&K Reference 4430 3-Channel Amp(200w)
    Klipsch RF-63(cherry) Fronts
    Klipsch RC-64(cherry) Center
    Klipsch RSX-4 Surrounds
    Klipsch RSW-10d(cherry) Sub
    Onkyo DV-SP1000 Universal Player
    Panasonic DMP-BD30K
    Mitsubishi 57731 DLP
    Dish VIP211k HD
    Monster HDP 2400

    Family Room(2-channel)

    Luxman R-115 receiver
    Denon POA-1500 2-Channel amp(150w)
    Denon DCD-1500 CD Player
    Denon TU-800 Tuner
    Klipsch Quartet's(oak oil/black)
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Spare Bedroom(Vintage 2-Channel System)

    Marantz(1977) 2252b Stereo Receiver---2 channel setup
    HH Scott(1987) DA952 CD Player---2 channel setup
    Klipsch(1985) Forte's(oak oil)---2 channel setup
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Master Bedroom(3.1 System)

    Onkyo HT-R500 Receiver
    Klipsch RVX-42's LCR
    Klipsch RW-10d Sub
    Toshiba HD-A30
    Samsung LN37A550 LCD
    Dish VIP211k HD
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