What do I buy? Klipsch vs. Definitive Technology


I need some help. I am looking for a sub to complete my 5.1 setup. I listened to the Def Tech super cubes and was not impressed. I liked the higher end Klipsch's better. I thought the sound range was way better.

My problem is, what do I do with the rest of my system which I want to upgrade anyway? I want them to all match. Currently have the following Def Tech (center channel-clr3000, towers-BP7006). My surrounds are just some old basic Klipsch book shelves, nothing fancy. I picked up the clr3000 last year and was a HUGE upgrade from the previous one I had. Sounds great.

I want a clean looking installation and I don't like the fact that the Def Techs have all the extra power cords. Makes it harder to hide them behind the wall.
Am I making too big of a deal about this? If I get Def Tech surrounds, that is two more power cords right?

I would like to get some opinions on a Klipsch system vs. Def Tech. I'm looking into the Klispch RF-63 Home Theater System as replacement. I would be starting from scratch.

It would be cheaper to just upgrade my surrounds and sub, but I like both brands and I know for sure I am not getting a Def Tech Super Cube subwoofer.
brooks1856
I listened to the Def Tech super cubes and was not impressed. I liked the higher end Klipsch's better. I thought the sound range was way better


I own the Super Cube Reference by Definitive Tech running in line with my mains,this sub is very precise and musical if set up properly,like any piece of equipment. Me thinks your sound range that you speak of leans more towards a boom boom type of response. If so ,you will never appreciate any type of musical sub.

Go with the Boom Boom. Happy Listening...
The number one suggested position for running 2 subs is in stereo next to your mains or more accurately under your mains....  Not sure what all the talk is about placement problems with subs built into the speaker that puts them in the best place automatically. I agree with last post about your liking the boom.  Have you done any listening to these klipsch speakers you talk of buying to match this new sub?   I have never heard a klipsch speaker that wasn't xtremely fatiguing, and btw that harshness is greatly exaggerated even more in a mostly closed rectangular room if speakers are on narrow wall

I have extensive experience with both brands over the last couple decades. Differing technologies require fairly distinctly different setup approaches and even equipment needs, acoustics considerations, etc, and integrate differently, offer differing strengths and weaknesses, and so forth.  I do like both brands but, yes, address both somewhat differently.
With the klipschs, I can get away with less acoustic treatments, as the speakers tend to beam in mid/highs, and you can aim them for even less boundary reflection interactions.  Also, require somewhat less power, easier to driver for any receiver, and yet still sound best with warmer gear, even tubes, etc, as klipshs are ZIPPY and tipped up on top end! 
Still, bang for buck, they can play louder and punchier with solid sound propagation and intelligibility from the design.
Deftech's powered line are THE ONLY options I'd chose for their mains!  They are super effeicient with powered sub assisted designs! It makes for dynamic advantage over typical. (yes, klipsh dynamics with sub also super, compared to standard designs - also, more flexible gear selection choices. Still, must do critical setup and/or room acoustics, as sidewall reflections must be dealt with, unless longwall setup.
How big is this room?  Curious.
For average dual purpose setup, I'd probably go Deftech's more often than not, and just hide power cords, and live with it. (otherwise, build a proper façade, and do a professional theater look to front of room, and hide all your gear anyway! -sans the old school throw back equipment strewed all around the room, wife displeased look, and modernize!).
I've had good experience with powered def techs, mated to Parasound solid state in past, and even tube gear too, yes!   Stuff sound dynamic and potent enough, and still good for music, yup. With Klipsh, I DEFINITELY like tube gear in the signal path!  Mellows out, and horns are solid sounding, great for home theater, dynamic as heck for passive, and cheap!   
Good luck