Klipsch vs Maggies decisions


Guys,I am in a dilema.I need to make a choice on either a used set of 1.6's for $1200 or a new set of Klipsch RF82's. I have had mags MG2C's and 1.4's since 1989and I love thier sound as long as you don't push them to hard.The klipsch's sound really good to me. Does anyone have an opinion if I'm giving up alot of quality? Please help...
tm093
if you prefer extremely dynamic sounding music then the klipsch are the ticket but if imaging & accuracy are what your looking for then the maggies are the ticket.

as cwlondon pointed out the asociated costs to run the maggies could be substancialy higher than the klipsch & make running tubes alot harder too.
jaybo,you're xactly right.I think when you read too much of this stuff you get a little brainwashed.Anyway I ended up buying the Klipsch because I think they're more musical than the Mags.As far as cwlonden,I can't afford to be an audiophile,although I woud make a good one.Thanks guys..Tony
I get a kick out of this. It's Klipsch hands down every time. There is only one great speaker being made in the world today.
gentlemen, there is one factorbeing overlooked. the klipsch has a box as an enclosure for its drivers. an experienced ear will "hear" the box. it is sometimes referred to as cabinet coloration.

it can be intrusive, depending upon the design of the speaker.

it is a consideration when selecting a speaker.
Tm093,

Congrats on the Klipsch purchase! Get a decent, doesn't have to be high dollar, tube amp and you'll be lovin' life. The RF series already have the nicer titanium diaphrams, so all you need to do to your RF's are to upgrade the stock crossover. Upgrading the crossover, pretty easy and doesn't cost much, will take your RF's to another level.

I love my Klipsch paired with my Eico hf-81 intergated tube amp. It cost me $325 and it just amazing paired Klipsch.

Mike