Sound great, easy set-up to all devices. They also look as good as they sound. Paired with a new Klipsch R-12SW for full sound effect for music and movies.
I listen to mainly classical music on these speakers. The sound is truly incredible - feels like you are right there in a concert hall! I highly recommend these speakers.
Great quality and sound, versatile and simple set up
on February 3, 2021
Posted by: Brainygadgetgirl
from GTA, Ontario Canada
Unlike other comments, I've had no issues with these amazing speakers. No hiss, no interference and no issues with connection. They look and feel like quality. Heavy and solid construction. The magnetic grills are great- easy to remove if desired. I use these with my Pro-Ject turntable, and absolutely love the sound and streamlined look. These speakers are powered and have a built in amp, so if you plan to use with a turntable that doesn't have its own on-board phono pre-amp, o problem! Just use the amp in the Klipsch. Bright and crisp sound, even when cranked way up or turned down low. Bass is responsive at low volumes but really shines when volume is turned up. I thought I might need a subwoofer, but am so pleased with the sound that I doubt I'll go that route at all. I'd heard of Klipsch but never had owned any. Given COVID, it was impossible to listen to these in person prior to purchasing but they were highly recommended to me and I'm not sorry.... best purchase I have made in a long time. Looking forward to discovering more about Klipsch!
Pros: Attractive, Magnetic grill, Sound, Versatility
I initially set these up on my PC, straight from USB. They sound really good overall but it's true that even on standby there can be some quite noticable "hiss", probably introduced by the source or signal chain. While listening it wasn't noticeable however. I was surprised at the overall sound signature: tremendously powerful (no sub needed unless you're in a huge room, maybe not even then), dynamic, but quite "rounded" and a tad "enclosed". The sound is unique but enjoyable, it doesn't quite have that "forward" presence as much as power. This speaker pair is more "muscle car" than "limousine". The dynamic bass EQ is wonderful as well, especially if you don't want to crank the sound way up to enjoy that power and punch. I recently added a DAC and did some very slight EQ tweaks however, and now it comes alive - the deepest frequencies roll into the room like thunder before you'd normally even hear them, piano notes hang in the air and voices feel just right, whether it be deep male baritones or crystalline female falsettos. I think it's important to remember however that this is first and foremost a slumbering beast, and that should be your priority if you're looking to buy a pair. There's great potential and elegance here, but nothing is quite as impressive as the simple magnitude and dynamic power within - they'll rock, they'll roll, but they may need a little bit of additional help to truly shine.
Pros: Dynamic, Easy to drive, Many connectivity options, Tremendously powerful sound
Cons: Sound signature may feel "rounded", Source may introduce some noise
Purchased this, along with a Klipsch subwoofer, to replace a 10-year-old 5.1 system I had hooked into my computer. Upon consideration, I discovered that I really only used the system for music, so why buy another 5.1? Instead, I chose to invest my money into a premium 2.1 experience. These speakers _just work_. It's fantastic. They go downrange, they go way high, they go anywhere in-between. I don't claim to be an audiophile per se. However, using these speakers gives me access to a level of detail I had no idea was there. For the price, when compared against other options, this is a spectacular alternative to "multimedia", built-for-PC speakers OR having to purchase a separate receiver and building a system with discrete speakers. While these sound great on their own, I recommend pairing them with a subwoofer to get the frequencies below 80Hz.