For nearly three years I have questioned my decision to purchase Klipsch Reference (RF3, RC3, RS3) speakers. Coupled with my Onkyo 787 (the weak point in my system) the speakers were bright with movies and almost harsh with music. I so disliked music on the system that my once steady diet of several hours of music a week had been reduced to 30 minutes a month at best. I knew the Onkyo and/or Klipsch had to go, but the last three years have included a new home and two children. Needless to say the HT/music setup became a lower priority.
On Thursday I decided to take the plunge. My wife has been encouraging me to make some upgrades, but I wasn't sold on which to replace first, the Onkyo or the Klipsch. I went back to the shop where I purchased the Klipsch and began asking questions and listening to different systems. I ended up taking home the 1068 and 1075, but not before asking detailed questions regarding the return/exchange policy of the store.
After setting everything up I could not decided whether to test music or HT first. I settled on some 2 channel music. I selected a favorite of mine, The Joshua Tree (U2) and sat down in my leather recliner. Three songs later I was stunned. I changed discs, selecting a classical CD. I couldn't believe my ears, no harshness, nothing shrill. The music was powerful, full of detail. Previously I would begin to get a headache after about 30 minutes of listening to music at more than moderate levels with the Onkyo/Klipsch setup. Several hours later and I was going strong! The stack of discs grew as I listened to old favorites. It was like hearing some of them for the first time!
I did not get much of a chance to test the HT side of the 1068 yet, but I expect to do so tonight. I still have to get out the SPL meter and do some tweaking, but if my experience is even half as good as the 2 channel music experience, I know I will be thrilled!
On Thursday I decided to take the plunge. My wife has been encouraging me to make some upgrades, but I wasn't sold on which to replace first, the Onkyo or the Klipsch. I went back to the shop where I purchased the Klipsch and began asking questions and listening to different systems. I ended up taking home the 1068 and 1075, but not before asking detailed questions regarding the return/exchange policy of the store.
After setting everything up I could not decided whether to test music or HT first. I settled on some 2 channel music. I selected a favorite of mine, The Joshua Tree (U2) and sat down in my leather recliner. Three songs later I was stunned. I changed discs, selecting a classical CD. I couldn't believe my ears, no harshness, nothing shrill. The music was powerful, full of detail. Previously I would begin to get a headache after about 30 minutes of listening to music at more than moderate levels with the Onkyo/Klipsch setup. Several hours later and I was going strong! The stack of discs grew as I listened to old favorites. It was like hearing some of them for the first time!
I did not get much of a chance to test the HT side of the 1068 yet, but I expect to do so tonight. I still have to get out the SPL meter and do some tweaking, but if my experience is even half as good as the 2 channel music experience, I know I will be thrilled!
).
Comment