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Would classic klipsch work here?

I'm going to be getting a Denon AVR 1708, and of course quality cables and what not. The thing is I don't know what speakers I should get. I was thinking a lot the lines of Klispch Cornwalls or Heresys, but their a tad expensive, and I'm not sure if they're what I'm looking for. What I need is a speeker, that sounds good with louder music, like hard rock and metal (I listen primarily to bands like System of a down, Children of Bodom, Slipknot, etc.), and it needs to sound good at high and low volumes. So should I just get more money and get cornwalls, or would you recommend something else?
elmo541992
klipschfan
176 posts
 
Cornwalls are the best bet for price and performance.
vman71
218 posts
 
While I don't own a pair of Cornwall's, I do own a pair of Chorus II's and they are great for rockin' out. You should also consider the KLF (20 or 30). The KLF Legend series was their best rock n' roll speaker IMHO. As the others have mentioned Forte's and the smaller Quartet's. Much of this will be driven by your budget and room size. Definitely go the extra mile and get the best speaker up front so you don't have to trade up later on.

Also, as was mentioned before, couple the Klipsch speakers with a nice integrated tube amp (vintage or current) and be ready for some incredible music. Lastly, after you've spent some time with them, upgrade the xover networks with better parts. You'll be amazed at the difference in sound, a substantial improvement.
elmo541992 OP
14 posts
 
Does anyone recomend me anything other than vintage klipsch? I like klipsch mainly because they're really dynamic and have a good rep. Are there any speakers similar to cornwalls or la scalas that would offer the same performance and volume for cheaper?
wireless200
415 posts
 
I would not buy anything made in the 90s and later. As mentioned above you can get Forte's very reasonably priced on ebay. Very good speaker.
tigerwoodkhorns
130 posts
 
Wireless, why 90's or newer? Is it the age (not a problem) or the new design midrange horn in teh Forte and Chorous?

If it is teh age, a simple replacement of crossover caps is all that it takes. I have had severla pairs of Klispch speakers and they were all early 80's and older. No problems at all with the age.
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