Klipsch KSB 2.1 Floorstanding Speakers

Klipsch KSB 2.1 Floorstanding Speakers 

DESCRIPTION

two-way bookshelf speaker

USER REVIEWS

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[Nov 08, 2000]
Don D
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

size,performance, clearity

Weakness:

not quite enough bass, but livable for a speaker of this size.

I really like these speakers and they have alot of punch for their size. I prefer the sound of them over some bigger speakers, and the price was right at $125pr from vanns.com on ebay! I drive them with the following components:
Pioneer VSX 504S surround sound receiver
Technics SH 8046 Equalizer
I use JBL 52T's for my rear surround speakers, and use two AR TSW 110's for my center speakers.
Instead of a subwoofer temporarily I use a Technics SAGX190 hooked to the tape out to power two Technics CR77's with an Technics SH 8026 adjusted to put out the bass frequencies.It sounds awesome. However I do plan on buying a subwoofer very soon.
Other stuff I use:
Pioneer PD F907 CD player (100 disk)
Pioneer CT-W404R dbl cassette deck
Technics SLBD20D turntable w/audio technica cartridge
Tascam portastudio 424 cassette 4 track recorder
And my stereo in the other room is:
Technics SAGX290 surround sound
Technics SH 8046 EQ
Technics RS TR 373 dbl cassette deck
Technics SLBD27 turntable with audiotechnica cartridge
2 Criterion 2 4 way speakers (from the 70's) great sound still!
and a JBL FLix1 surround/center speaker package
To see my stuff, go to http://classifiedband.bizland.com/stereo.html

Similar Products Used:

AR TSW-110, Technics CR77, Bose 301

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Sep 15, 2000]
Jim Robinson
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

CLEAR

Weakness:

a smig too bright

Great sound for background listening. Handles TV audio w/o problems. However, I would not listen to my Mac System through these speakers for fear of overload. My primary system (MAC) uses Klipsch Forte's since '87-'88, and never experienced a problem or miss a beat.

Similar Products Used:

Klipsch Forte and JBL L-166's

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Sep 15, 2000]
Jim Robinson
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

CLEAR

Weakness:

a smig too bright

Great sound for background listening. Handles TV audio w/o problems. However, I would not listen to my Mac System through these speakers for fear of overload. My primary system (MAC) uses Klipsch Forte's since '87-'88, and never experienced a problem or miss a beat.

Similar Products Used:

Klipsch Forte and JBL L-166's

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Sep 03, 2000]
Michael Lee
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Extremely efficient, very clean

Weakness:

Not too much bass, other than that none

I bought these delightful speakers on Ebay from Vanns.com. Easily the best 132.50 (including shipping) I have spent for my entire system. To let you know, I have pretty decent stuff all around, H/K stereo receiver, Velo sub. But these speakers really impressed me. The highs are so ridiculously clear and the midrange is so beautifully blended, they sounded better to me than superones or any other much higher priced speakers. With the Velo sub they sound dynamite, get 'em while they last!!!

Similar Products Used:

NHT, Polk

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Mar 22, 2000]
Matthew
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Efficient

Weakness:

These speakers draw alot of attention to themselves.

I've had these speakers for two months and I am not that impressed with them. The bass is noticeable, but not at all natural sounding. The true mid sound is missing almost completely and the highs are sort abrassive for me. They do the trick, but if you care about your ears, I would suggest something else. The extra cash you spend on an upgrade will be money well spent.
I use these speakers as surrounds, and keep them nice and low, otherwise, they detract from my listening experience.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
[Feb 16, 2000]
Chris Petz
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Great sound!! They fill the room with no problem, very good sound with impressive bass.

Weakness:

The KSB2.1 are not as “warm” sounding as my La Scala’s, but then again not too many speakers are.

I’m currently using them as rear speakers with my La Scala’s as fronts; I couldn’t pass them by for the price.

Kilpsch’s wonders never cease!

Similar Products Used:

Klipsch La Scala
Pioneer

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 11, 2001]
Arthur
Audio Enthusiast

Weakness:

None

I got these 4-5 months ago and have loved what they can do. I hooked them up to an older Kenwood 100w stereo receiver and they have sounded nothing but good. I have since picked up a Klipsch center channel and quintets for surrounds because i was so impressed with Klipsch---especially for that price.

Similar Products Used:

JBL bookshelves

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Dec 20, 1999]
Butch A
Casual Listener

Strength:

Good imaging. Crisp highs.

Weakness:

Modest base

Excellent speaker and excellent value. Thought the B&W sounded a bit better overall, but they are not video shielded (a requirement for my situation). Highly recommended.

Similar Products Used:

B&W 302, Infinity RS3

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 18, 1999]
Chris
Audio Enthusiast

I felt these speakers were to harsh when the music/movies got loud. Not enough midrange either. Traded them in on a pair of Mission 700's, and couldn't be happier.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
[Jun 13, 1999]
jim cornell
an Audiophile

THE KLIPSCH KG 5.5s NOT LISTED YET, WILL SHAKE THE PICTURES ON THE WALLS?THE PRICE LIST ON THE KLIPSCH KG 3.2s is wrong? I BOUGHT A PAIR BRAND NEW FOR 400.00?? fIX IT?
I have a pair of kg4s, 5.5s i sold the 3.2s they were an embarassment to klipsch? I have a complete home theater using klipsch?
I bought 2 pair of kg 5.5s i sold one pair? To much for a home?
kept one?
2.1s would be good for a bathroom?





OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
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