Klipsch KG 2.5 Floorstanding Speakers Reviews

robert harrow

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Price Paid:  $150.00 from ebay

Summary:
These speakers are an absolute pleasure to listen to. The soundstage and imaging may not be up to the standard of my Boston Acoustics A-200's, but the thing about these speakers is TONE!!! Absolutely gorgeous, with crisp and clear highs (not shrill at all), detailed mid-range and tight full bass. The general impression is one of clarity and warmth, and may i say "human-ness", and a lack of any kind of clinical sound. I am extremely happy with these, and have thus ended my quest for a satisfying speaker. Thanks Klipsch!

Strengths:
Gorgeous satisfying sound, bright and clear.

Weaknesses:
Soundstaging not great, but only adequate.

Similar Products Used:
Heybrook HB2; Boston Acoustic A-200

Price Paid:  $200.00 from Ebay

Summary:
Impressive clarity, balance and even base response at high listening volumes, especially considering the fairly small size of enclosure. At lower sound levels, though, male voices sound chesty and certain mid-base notes are boomy, as is often the case with ported systems. I was able to minimize some of that effect by lightly stuffing the ports with polyester fiberfill. There is virtually no deep base at low listening levels. A very nicely finished product, though. Good quality construction, attractive and heavy for their size. I think these speakers are probably ideal for playing moderately loud in medium sized rooms. Sound good with jazz, acoustic guitar, piano and other not so complex musical arrangements. The sound gets a little muddledon loud passages when multiple instruments and voices are reproduced all at once. There is only so much a small box can do

Strengths:
Price, build quality, appearance, clarity of mid-range frequency reproduction, balance when played moderately loud.

Weaknesses:
Weird frequency balance and poor bass response at low volume

Similar Products Used:
Other (and like myself, older) bookshelf units, such as Dynaco A25, Smaller Advent, KEF C35, Ohm "E"

Price Paid:  $50.00 from estate sale

Summary:
After testing the Klipsch kg 2.5 against my B&W 601 and my Mission 700''s all in the same room they came in last place.They had the worst sound quality, soundstage. I found a home for them as my my center flanked by a pair of chourus II and they mate well.I gave one kg 2.5 to my brother who has a pair of Cornwalls and he is happy also.

Strengths:
Looks,high sensitivity,tight midbass

Weaknesses:
No soundstage,weak midrange, muddy if any bass,,must be in corner for ANY BASS

Similar Products Used:
B&W 601,,Mission 700

Price Paid:  $500.00 from The Wiz

Summary:
Owned for close to 7 years and have never had a problem. Crystal clear, lifelike mids and highs; very powerful bass for a speaker of this size. Handles more power than you can stand to listen to, due to the high sensitivity. All of my friends can''t believe the amount of sound these little guys throw - They''re used to looking at huge, hulking towers. I''ve just purchased klipsch SC-1; SS-1; KSW-12 based on my fantastic experience with the KG 2.5''s to round out the home theater.

Strengths:
Powerful bass; power handling; high sensitivity

Weaknesses:
No longer in production

Similar Products Used:
Bose; Polk; Infinity; Cerwin Vega

Price Paid:  $150.00 from Magnolia Hi-Fi

Summary:
I have had these speakers for over 7 years and I can say they have never failed me. I origanally used them as just stereo setup and have since added dolby dig. and full speakers. The horn tweaker makes everything sound fuller, warmer, and more complex. However, it does not anything away from the intensity you think it would. When I bought these speakers I was planning to spend a lot more but any beat out anything twice the price. And after 7 years later not one ounce of quality has been lost. I got these with a big scratch on top and that is why they were so cheap. It is just a cosmetic flaw.

Strengths:
Inviting, warm sound that still retains it''s intensity and punch.

Weaknesses:
Not one.

Similar Products Used:
Polk(pale in comparison), KEF(these are just as good but cost twice as much),