Let me just say that there are lots of Klipsch bashers out there. I laugh when people say that a particular piece didn't sound good. When in fact, they are listening to the speakers, cables, amp, pre-amp, source, etc. So if the other equipment isn't up to snuff, then, yes, the speakers will suck. maybe.
Also, for horns, one doesn't need 250 wpc amps. Clean, low power amps work great.
Snell Type A's took me to the audiophile level. I still look back at my Uncle's system and remember saying wow. Klipschhorns were at that level also. Martin Logan's etc.
I've owned and do own Klipsch speakers and the new Forte III's with the right electronics sound pretty nice.
For one of the very few companies that is still around after all these many years, you have to give them credit. Much like Audio Research and a few others.
There are fan boys out there that swear that the products they have are the absolute best. For them maybe, but probably not really.
If you haven't heard it in your system, in your home, just replacing that one piece and doing an A/B comparison, you really don't know. The second best way is long, extensive listening in comparable environment with comparable equipment, with your favorite music.
Klipsch makes pretty decent equipment in all price ranges because in today's world, you can't survive in only the high price range. Also, not many people had dedicated corners that they could place Khorns in. To me, Forte III's and above are quite nice
High end audio stores had to diversify into home theater some time ago just to survive.
So Klipsch offers some mid fi and lower high end products. So what?
I'm glad that company, like Audio Research, VTL, Manley, KEF, Martin Logan, Mark Levinson, Atmosphere, etc. are still around. Keeps people working and they make great gear.
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