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I got this set without the sub and paired it with a SVS PB2000 and it sounds amazing. I think I paid $399 and was definitely worth it. Bought some in-ceiling atmos speakers and that took it to a whole different level. I dont think the klipsch reference series is any better but the reference premiere would be.
How is this compared to the Klipsch reference series?
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Reference series is definitely brighter sounding. These towers lack the clarity the Klipsch do. The sub is meh, good enough but not going to get the best lows. Overall this is a great starter set or something to start with and replace as you go. For home theatre and music this will pair well with a nice receiver.
I got this set without the sub and paired it with a SVS PB2000 and it sounds amazing. I think I paid $399 and was definitely worth it. Bought some in-ceiling atmos speakers and that took it to a whole different level. I dont think the klipsch reference series is any better but the reference premiere would be.
This is a great beginner set, especially at this price. It will be a big upgrade if you're coming from a sound bar. Just note that this set has a V shaped sound, meaning boosted bass and boosted treble. The towers roll off on the bass very early so a good subwoofer is a must. Dual 12 inch subwoofers will complement this system nicely. I wouldn't spend too much on a subwoofer, unless you're planning to upgrade this set in the future. The Klipsch 12 for $149 is a good match for this set.
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Ordered 8/6, received 8/11, pretty quick shipping.
But, one of the 809 tower speakers was damaged in shipment, and I am still talking with adorama support trying to get it replaced
The speakers do look and sound nice, but the wood is pretty cheap fiberboard that will damage easily. If it was real wood the shipping damage would have not been as noticeable, but the black is gone and the wood is chipping away. Not sure if there is an easy way to paint/repair this type of wood?
I got this set without the sub and paired it with a SVS PB2000 and it sounds amazing. I think I paid $399 and was definitely worth it. Bought some in-ceiling atmos speakers and that took it to a whole different level. I dont think the klipsch reference series is any better but the reference premiere would be.
Ordered 8/6, received 8/11, pretty quick shipping.
But, one of the 809 tower speakers was damaged in shipment, and I am still talking with adorama support trying to get it replaced
The speakers do look and sound nice, but the wood is pretty cheap fiberboard that will damage easily. If it was real wood the shipping damage would have not been as noticeable, but the black is gone and the wood is chipping away. Not sure if there is an easy way to paint/repair this type of wood?
Nearly all speakers are particle board, you're not going to get solid wood under 1k/speaker
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Nearly all speakers are particle board, you're not going to get solid wood under 1k/speaker
Understood, these did seem very crumbly once damaged though.
I received my replacement pair of 809 on Friday after some confusing conversations with Adorama, the box was pretty beat up but the speakers did survive this time.
Based on the number of "used"/damaged pairs of 809 on adorama's website, I don't think this is a fluke and anyone who orders them should inspect these immediately to start the replacement process. They are not packaged well enough to be shipped in their original box, in my opinion. The rest of the pieces were packaged pretty well, but the 809 has pretty low Styrofoam padding that once crushed will fall apart, leaving the speakers to bounce around.
There are some pretty good prices on the damaged ones, starting at $74, but the shipping adds another $32 or so.
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the one that goes on sale for 600 all the time
the one that goes on sale for 600 all the time
Klipsche: Mostly flat but bright at top end
Choose ur own poison. Everyone has a different taste. You may not like something that is recommended by others.
the one that goes on sale for 600 all the time
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But, one of the 809 tower speakers was damaged in shipment, and I am still talking with adorama support trying to get it replaced
The speakers do look and sound nice, but the wood is pretty cheap fiberboard that will damage easily. If it was real wood the shipping damage would have not been as noticeable, but the black is gone and the wood is chipping away. Not sure if there is an easy way to paint/repair this type of wood?
But, one of the 809 tower speakers was damaged in shipment, and I am still talking with adorama support trying to get it replaced
The speakers do look and sound nice, but the wood is pretty cheap fiberboard that will damage easily. If it was real wood the shipping damage would have not been as noticeable, but the black is gone and the wood is chipping away. Not sure if there is an easy way to paint/repair this type of wood?
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I received my replacement pair of 809 on Friday after some confusing conversations with Adorama, the box was pretty beat up but the speakers did survive this time.
Based on the number of "used"/damaged pairs of 809 on adorama's website, I don't think this is a fluke and anyone who orders them should inspect these immediately to start the replacement process. They are not packaged well enough to be shipped in their original box, in my opinion. The rest of the pieces were packaged pretty well, but the 809 has pretty low Styrofoam padding that once crushed will fall apart, leaving the speakers to bounce around.
There are some pretty good prices on the damaged ones, starting at $74, but the shipping adds another $32 or so.
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