Some questions about klipsch speakers

[Anarchist420]

If a speaker is rated 150w continuous, does the amp it's going to be used with have to be rated at least 150w continuous?

Is it true that klipsch speakers have lower bass?

If a speaker is bi-wirable, then does it have to have 4 conductors hooked up to it, or is it optional? Also, if the speaker has to have 4 conductors hooked up to itself, then does it also have to hook up to 4 conductors on the amp or can it be hooked up normally with 2 conductors per channel to the receiver?

Finally, are cables with 4 conductors supposed to be shielded? If so... why?

I was asking because I was looking at buying a pair of these speakers.

 

[Rio Rebel]

First question - absolutely not. Higher rated speaker wattage just means the speaker CAN take more power without blowing them (also dependent upon distortion levels). You never have a problem using speakers that CAN handle more power than you're putting out. The only "exception" is that some speakers need more power to create the sound they are intended to create. For example, Paradigm speakers need more power (generally speaking) than Klipsch because they are not as "efficient". I like Klipsch speakers, both in quality and in efficiency...but they're not to my personal taste in tone, so I use Paradigm.

2. I have never heard a claim that Klipsch speakers in general have lower bass. I checked the specs on these, and it says 44hz at the bottom end - about standard for quality bookshelf speakers, imo.

3. I can't imagine an advantage to bi-wiring these. But if you have an itch to do it, you can use an amp/receiver with bi-wire capabilities (some will let you dedicate a second zone to bi-wiring the front speakers). Running from a single amplifier output and splitting into bi-wired speakers can be done, but serves no useful purpose.

 

[Anarchist420]

First question - absolutely not. Higher rated speaker wattage just means the speaker CAN take more power without blowing them (also dependent upon distortion levels). You never have a problem using speakers that CAN handle more power than you're putting out. The only "exception" is that some speakers need more power to create the sound they are intended to create. For example, Paradigm speakers need more power (generally speaking) than Klipsch because they are not as "efficient". I like Klipsch speakers, both in quality and in efficiency...but they're not to my personal taste in tone, so I use Paradigm.

2. I have never heard a claim that Klipsch speakers in general have lower bass. I checked the specs on these, and it says 44hz at the bottom end - about standard for quality bookshelf speakers, imo.

3. I can't imagine an advantage to bi-wiring these. But if you have an itch to do it, you can use an amp/receiver with bi-wire capabilities (some will let you dedicate a second zone to bi-wiring the front speakers). Running from a single amplifier output and splitting into bi-wired speakers can be done, but serves no useful purpose.

Thanks🙂

 

[alkemyst]

Klipsch is a broad brand...some of their Heritage line up and others had much lower bass than many of their peers. These were large floor-standers.

Many critic the Klipschorn for what looks like an attenuated response on paper, but most adults can't hear much beyond 17k Hz anyway.

 

[marincounty]

My problem with Klipsch speakers is the horn tweeters, not pleasing to my ears.
You many love them, everybody is different.
I did like the Klipschhorns and their outstanding efficiency, and Paul Klipsch was a genius.

 

[iRONic]

Is it true that klipsch speakers have lower bass?

It depends. The Heritage line (KHorn, Cornwall, La scala) can go fairly deep. KLF-30 & KLF-20 have excellent bass. The Reference line, not as deep.

 

[alkemyst]

I love my Heritage Quartets, but would love my dad's Chorus setup (he bought these after loving the way my setup sounds).

An Academy is the hardest part of this to find for a center channel that matches...but the sound quality is amazing.

I am using RS-25's in the rear since I can't fit full sized speakers...my dad runs phantom surround with just his Chorus and Academy.

 

[purbeast0]

I'm going to be sampling a setup that is the Klipsch R7 II mains, RC64 II center, and the RS-62 II rears. should be in the next couple of weeks when i eventually have some time to go to the guys house.

I'll report back here with my opinion of em.