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Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains

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seasterl

I'm a Silverline lover but want to use something for my mains for a 2.1 channel home theater project that will also be used for music convert DVDs with a high-end Denon DVD player and 65" Sharp Aquos. I was considering the Silverline Sonata III (which I used to own but sold,... love them) or something from Klipsch. It needs to be a full-range floorstander, and will be complimented with a passive sub.

Should I save my money and not re-acquire some Sonata III and get the Klipsch speakers. If I got the Klipsch, I'd probably get the RF-83 because it seems to be their best floorstander at the present. Would I be disappointed if I'm already used to the Silverline sound. (BTW, I also have the Silverline Sinfonia for two-channel music-only and the smaller SR17,... which are to small for my fixed-point Velodyne SMS-1 crossover/processor.)

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RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains - seasterl 09:35:11 05/22/07 (6)
Are there no Klipsch lovers here that can vouche for their sonic integrity as a "hifi" product, or are they only "midfi" at best?
- RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains - Tom Brennan 11:48:42 05/22/07 (5)
  What's a Silverline anyway? Are they hi-fi?
  
  The best Klipsch speakers are the motion picture theater stuff. I heard Jubilee theater speakers at a fella's house and they were pretty damned good.
  - Silverline... - seasterl 20:05:48 05/22/07 (0)
    Silverline Audio in Concord, CA under direction of Alan Yun. They're "hifi" for sure. I'm surprised you've never heard of them. Anyway, I was just considering the Klipsch loudspeaker for a HT project but hesitant in fear of disappointment.
    - http://www.silverlineaudio.com/ (Open in New Window)
  - RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains - seasterl 12:33:34 05/22/07 (3)
    Are they bright and forward, or more neutral? Also, do they have a "hifi" sound worthy of critical listening, or are they pretty much just good for pop music? Do you know the model number (or a link) to those other Klipsch speakers you heard? (Thanks!)
    - RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains - Tom Brennan 05:14:29 05/23/07 (2)
      The Jubilee sound is neutral with vast dyanamic range and very low distortion. Sort of a Klipsch version of an Altec A5 VOT.
      Klipsch Jubilee (Open in New Window)
      - RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains - seasterl 06:23:01 05/23/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains posted by Tom Brennan on May 23, 2007 at 05:14:29
        
        Okay, thanks for your help. I was able to do enough searches on this forum to find the info I was looking for.
        
        Edits: 05/23/07
        
        RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains - Jobman 12:24:14 05/23/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Klipsch versus Silverline for HT mains posted by seasterl on May 23, 2007 at 06:23:01
        
        I was running a full Klipsch HT system with RB-5 front, RC-3 center and RC-3 surrounds. Very Good sound. Not shrill or sharp at all.
        I relaced them with Silverline Preludes front and Minuets center and surrounds. Much better. More balanced. I am getting detail I did not get from the Klipsch - and I am a big Klipsch fan.
        
        Have Fun
        jobman

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