klipsch vs polk question-dont hear a huge difference-why?
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Well if you like the highs, as I do, get a pair of polk rti a5 speakers. They have decent base but you will definitely want a sub mainly because the highs really shine at =&gt; 80 hz crossover. Mine are set at 100 hz. The mid and upper frequencies are crystal clear. The highs drift off into the listeners environment. Position them right and the sound stage is phenomenal. I have a virtual 9 foot wall of 2.2 (dual subs) channel sound between the speakers. What I really love about the rti a5s is you don't hear them. All that comes through the speakers are the sounds that came from the source. They are great for home theater but my priority is music. Any kind: country, classical, techno, rock, symphonic metal, ephemeral.... They have 2 6.5 inch drivers for the mid range with a 1 inch tweeter. I absolutely love them. You can listen for 10 hours straight (I have) with no fatigue. In my environment they sound best on 10 inch stands raising the drivers to seated ear level. If highs are want you want, leaving the bass to a sub, these are hard to beat in their price range. 12 gauge wire is recommended for connection to the amp/receiver.
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None is better than the other. Both units will rattle anything in its sonic path. I would recommend anti-vibration pads on any decor that is vertical. At his price range, you can't go wrong with either. I know from experience that Polk customer service is top notch. I haven't dealt with Klipsch customer service so far.
1547888
I have Klipsch speakers, not sure of the model & I can't get to the back now to check, but they have 10'' woofers & 2" tweeters. More then enough power. I also have lots of vinyl (over 2,000 albums) & they sound good. I would like a little more high end though.
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Your higher end speaker manufacturers match and balance the speaker drivers and sizes for optimized sound between speakers. So, ideally, matching is better. For me, a lover of good sound, with few coins, you get what you can when presented on sale. I have the Klipsch RC-42 II center speaker, Wharfedale Diamond 10.4 side speakers and the 8" Yamaha sub that came with my Yamaha receiver. I've tweaked the crossovers, distance and volume settings and really love what I hear. When working with good quality speakers and a good amp, you can't go too far wrong!
626674
I have never heard Klispch. But my Polks sound great. They take some break in time. I have mine for about a month and they sound better everyday. Clear and accurate with good bass response.
1552689
Vikas, you don't mention what you're using for receiver or surrounds. My setup is approximately the same give or take a foot and the bass is not problem. I'm using the Def Tech 1000 surrounds and a Pioneer SC-1523 Receiver.
1001247
I've never heard the jbl, but I'm pleased with the sound of the Polk audio...if u want the small crossover go with jbl
2278897
I looked on Polk's site (suggest you explore more there). Polk indicated the 5000 has a smaller sub woofer, but higher amp power. I think there is a difference in the number (less) smaller drivers as well. When I looked under the "specs" for each system, Polk doesn't make it easy to make direct comparisons. That's the best I can offer - scour Polk's site.
2148401
I have not heard those BIC's, but I have some of their bookshelf versions. I suspect they will compare well against the Klipsch. I do have a pair of these and am pleased with them.
70568
Don't understand foss's comment re: junk. What's not to like about deep rich bass and a great midrange. Might like a little more high end. My system replaced my Onkyo 5 speaker surround system and sounds nearly as good but I can relocate the polk where I want.
1686238
Although most would consider these a good match...you should try to listen before you buy. Klipsch uses a horn tweeter. While most like the "bright" highs some...esp on the Music side find them too "bright". Klipsch are very efficient if not, the most efficient in the industry. Meaning less power the speakers still sound fantastic. Hope that helps.
1164615
Since this is not a high receiver, I would not invest a lot of money into high end speakers. Klipse or Polk Audio are good speakers for the price. Not too long ago Best Buy had Klipse speakers on a blowout floor special
330263
I'm returning my energies right as we speak.. and gonna give these a shot, my energies sounded crisp clear and beautiful with my polk fronts and hafler sub.. but a normal levels certain frequencies had them buzzing and popping..... in a tiny room they might do ok as 7.1 one with better fronts and sub like I said.. but on there own or in a full size living room they are completely worthless to me
435255
I prefer Klipsch. The logitech doesn't have as rich sound in mid-ranges which I play a lot. I purchased the z623 and compared it side by side to my friend's Klipsch and much preferred the Klipsch. The sound is louder, broader and richer. I am returning the z623.
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I looked up the tuner and i can say it would be perfect match my friend, because the tuner is the right amount of watts 80 watts just get a 12 inch woofer at least ok because the speakers do sound good but really would sound better with a bigger sub, please you have to make sure you separate the sound good, i sold them ASAP because my tuner was at 120 watts per channel way too many, they feel cheap but much better them a lot of speaker i have owned, if you want a very good sounding speaker take your time and by piece by piece polk you can buy on ebay but go with polk.com and down on the right click on polk ebay and get the refurbished- they are good as new trust me i have the TSI300 & Monitor 50s like new you cant tell- so take your time man trust me with the Onkyo will sound so good it would blow you away, if you have any other Q.A please email me bro?
435254
I was disappointed in the Klipschs due to a thumpy bass sound. Both speakers have a pronounced peak at 70Hz with the bass turned up. Turning down the bass on the Logitechs eliminates this peak while turning it down on the Klipschs doesn't. Otherwise the frequency responses are very similar except that the Logitechs also have a another peak around 40Hz with the bass turned up. While I haven't heard the Logitechs, the specs suggest that one should be able to get a flatter bass response by adjusting the control.
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All you need to do is go to the polk website and compare the specs. In my opinion I don't believe there is much if any of a sound difference between the two. At least that's how it looks on paper. I can't be 100% sure on that, as i haven't heard the C-15 for my self. As i stated in my review, the polk C-S 10 seems to blend in with my polk monitor 60 series II nicely, so that's all i was concerned about before i purchased the it. Hope this was helpful. Good luck.