Klipsch!. The worst speaker company, EVER?


His passionate hatred for Heresy's and other Klipsch speakers made me laugh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELSPBZyoCI
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If this guy wasn't trying to punk us, then he must be judged as an absolute nitwit.  90% of speakers have frequency limitations, so what? There is a niche for vintage Klipsch gear, like the Cornscala's, that makes a lot of folks very happy with the music they hear through them.  Super easy to drive, no question, with lots of dynamics.

The first potent audio system I ever heard in my life was in the 5 Corners Saloon in Dinkytown in Minneapolis, which had 4 Cornerhorns in the bar, driven by a potent Crown amp and a nice Thorens TT.  Quite frankly, the sound in that bar that day drove me to my first good set of audio gear and it has never stopped, 46 years later.  I will argue with anyone that denigrates vintage Klipsch gear... the Dr. Klipsch is enshrined in every audio society HOF of which I am aware.  They build of their older speakers is simply amazing. 


Was his reference the Cerwin Vega's standing behind him?!?! What finish is that black veneer or black carpet? I mean this guy couldn't even mic his video properly. I don't think he is so concerned with nuance.

However, I will say that I am a little disappointed in how the Forte III's are marginally built for the price they demand. I mean, no bracing, no cabinet treatment, no cast speaker frame. I watched a video of a guy modding a pair and it left me scratching my head wondering "Why did Klipsh do that?"  They are still vintage sexy looking. Just need the price to come down or construction quality to go up and I will get in line.
there were more choices than just Klipsch back in the day..many many McIntosh dealers also carried Bozak
the vaunted Concert Grand with a Mc275 could be magical in the room and next door....

I know of this first hand circa 1965 with a Mc240 and B-305 ( half a concert grand )

I have a great pair of Cornwalls I run in the workshop / garage with a variety of flea watt amps, and IF things get serious and the neighborhood needs to rock, a SS RANE pro sound amp....


Never a horn fan but I can understand the appeal. I will say that of the horns I have heard, Klipsch were among the worst to my ears. But if you like them then enjoy. I remember growing up near Cedar Rapids IA and visiting one of the stereo shops in this town  turned me off for years to Klipsch speakers due to the attitude of the salesman who was a Klipsch Nazi. Guy was a knob.
THX was patented by George Lucas.  Can anyone tell us where he got the name??  Anyone?  Anyone?