Klipsch SB-2 Bookshelf Speakers

Klipsch SB-2 Bookshelf Speakers 

DESCRIPTION

Two-way system using one 1" (2.54cm) K-101-S neodymium magnet, aluminum dome compression driver with a 90°x 60° Tractrix Horn and one 6.5" (16.5cm) K-1092-SB magnetically shielded woofer.

USER REVIEWS

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[Jun 03, 2024]
Evelynn


Strength:

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Weakness:

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Price Paid:
0
Purchased:
Used  
Model Year:
2000
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Oct 13, 2020]
mike Dwyer 1976


Strength:

Clean mid range and highs

Weakness:

Bass is a little weak. Adding a sub has much improved the sound

Price Paid:
30
Purchased:
Used  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[May 20, 2009]
dimitrij
Casual Listener

I wanted speakers with really good sensitivity, as the single-ended EL84 amp that I like to listen to can't put out more than 7-8 watts.

I could write a long flowery narrative about how wonderful those speakers turned out to be, but instead I will just say that nothing else of this size is capable of pumping out that much sonic energy.

Also, the fidelity is nothing short of remarkable.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 02, 2008]
manlystanley
Casual Listener

Strength:

Great highs

Weakness:

Don't seem to have enough bass (because there small). Also, the imaging (as compared to my RB-5's) is not as good.

These are good speakers and compare in sound to my Cerwin Vega LS-8's. I recently brought down my Klipsch RB-5's and started to use them in my family room and I am amazed how much better the RB-5's sound. So, that's why I only gave them a four star rating.

Similar Products Used:

Klipsh: RB-5, Cerwin Vega LS-8's, Bose 201's

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 25, 2005]
dkord
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Sound for size they're hard to beat. Smooth, balanced sound, great soundstage and workmanship

Weakness:

Vertical dispersion limited due to horns' directivity

I started out my experience with Klipsch speakers back in '78 with the original Heresy, which was for me a revelation even after owning the very musical Scott S-15's. Actually, I wouldn't have plunked down the $675 on the Heresys then if I hadn't gone for the Polk 10's and had not been so disappointed. So it is 30 years later and I was dying to try Klipsch again and after reading the very positive reviews on this site I decided to give the SB-2's a try. Klipsch designs still sound quite a bit different than other good speakers today and that horn sound may or may not be someone's perfect cup of tea, but I've always been partial to their involving up-front presentation and these diminutive 15 in. tall bookshelves are true to their pedigree. They are very well built with a solid cabinet and get a knock-on-rock pass score with the knuckle rap test. Of course, the finish is 'bout as plain as you can get, no nice choice of fancy wood finishes and no gold plated bi-wire posts, but since sound is what you're after brothers and sisters, point blank these perform way beyond their size. I have them set up on the short wall in a 12 X 20 apartment living room for audio/video dual-duty and have the Sherwood receiver send the bass signals to a Boston Acoustics VR-500 sub, the SB-2's getting the signal from about 120 Hz on up. Tonal balance I find to be very good for music and movies, if a little tilted up in the upper midrange and recessed just a wee bit in the upper treble. Imaging is just great with the music panoramically laid out from speaker to speaker and there's so much of it that it's easy to trick yourself into thinking that you're running towers and that there is a center-channel speaker running! I've tried them on the long wall to with similar results and let me say that you're not thinking 'speakers' when you're listening since the music is so evenly distributed across the front stage. Modern horns are very low-distortion transducers and the midrange-treble driver in the SB-2's is no exeption. The response is very smooth without any of those nasty peaks that can so ruin your after-work relax time. These speakers are not reticent, however and those not caring for up-front horns and guitars, etc. may not like these. I do though, and love how the Klipsches let you really get into the rhythm and pulse of the music. It's as if all the music from bass to treble is effortlessly coming from the speakers making it seem more intimate and open than many other direct radiators out there. Are there much better speakers to be had? Sure, but at this price, who cares? With the extra money you'll save you can start your own big-screen TV fund and not feel remorseful that you're depriving yourself of quality sound. The 6.5 in. woofer SB-2's have been replaced by the new B-3's which are said to have improved upper frequency response. They are over $300 a pair though and with no big changes in materials or design it may be more practical to take advantage of the several close out deals out there in infoland.(Check out Vanns.com, Ebay and Ubid) so I'll give the nod on these enthusiastically for movies and for all types of music.

Similar Products Used:

Mirage, PSB, Wharfedale, Paradigm

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 25, 2005]
doc4b
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Crisp highs Amazing bass for the size (not sub quality, but still amazing!)

Weakness:

Grills are finicky

These speakers are fabulous! I bought them for my home office as an open box item several months ago, but they have recently been replaced by SB-3's, due to a terrific bargain I found on the new speakers (see my SB-3 review for details). They were primarily used in my home office, and accompanied by a Kenwood VR-7070. The high end on these speakers was amazing, but I was really amazed at the actual amount of bass that these speakers produce (given their size). What really wowed me is that I as I walked through the house, I could hear these powerful little speakers as clear as day anywhere I went (which, by the way, was physically behind the speakers)!!! I now have them in my bedroom, with a Yamaha rx-v496 powering them, and I must say that they are a pleasant way of falling asleep!

Similar Products Used:

Infinity SM102 Klipsch SB3

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 06, 2004]
jburkett
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Good full range sound, Good quality sounding bass.

Weakness:

Highs are somewhat dull in my opinion, but please don't let that keep you from a purchase. They do sound very clean.

I am a huge fan of klipsch. I bought the sb-2's for surrounds. I agree with some of the other reviews that say they sound much bigger than they are, but I think they lack a little in the high end. I don't they sound bad, just lack a little. I have the klipsch kg4.2 towers and the horns in them sound much more crisp. I do love how the sb-2's sound for surround. I think they would do a good job for mains in a small to mid-sized room. They have pretty good low range for such a small package.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Mar 21, 2004]
bigdaveman
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Size {great for small home theater}, Sound

Weakness:

None

Purchased these speakers for music and home theater use. Great for my kind of music (loud}. Wonderful highs and a surprising amount of base. Horn tweeters are perfect for in your face home theater sound.

Similar Products Used:

Polk, Athena

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 24, 2003]
Micheal
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Size to quality of sound is excellent. They look solid,not flashy but stylish in a subdued sort of way

Weakness:

Can't think of any.

Is it possible for these speakers to sound so much better after 4 mos of listening? YES, it is possible. Call is burn-in, break-in, what ever you want. These speakers sound like a jazz club, an orchestra, a dance hall, a studio, outside. What ever is playing on them sounds like you heard it for the first time. Everytime. I am continually amazed at the sound they put out. The sound stage is vivid and alive(Once you get the placement right). The horns are clear and crisp. The voices are natural. I'm hooked on Klipsch. My wife and I had talked about Klipsch speakers years ago when we lived in Indianapolis(home of Klipsch) but we forgot about the quality. I don't think there is a speaker this size that could sound any better. Impressive.

Similar Products Used:

Who cares

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 16, 2003]
Rommel Upshur
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Clear,rich sound, small size, look good,Klipsch reputation is apparently well earned

Weakness:

175.00 per speaker( Well,not really a weakness)

Excellent sound for a reasonable price. After reading the reviews listed here, I purchased 2 of these from Best Buy. This was probably the best purchase I have made in a while(after the Denon 685). The music sounds like it is being generated in my living room. I honestly can't bring myself to do anything else while sitting and listening to the music. Its captivating(There's a word for you). They grab your attention and hold it. The horns are beyond comment, the vocals are clear, all other background material that you didn't hear before leaps out and dances around the room. Truly impressive. I almost bought the SB-1's but I have a subwoofer and didn't think I would need the extra base that the SB-1's offered. I was right.These speakers are a perfect match with almost any sub

Similar Products Used:

who cares

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
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