Klipsch are great with smoother and quieter amps, vintage transistor, Yamaha kit, tube amps etc....good with folk and vocal, but it's the 3050i's for me, the slightly smoother, more rounded sound is flattering to modern amps... especially sub $1k. Klipsch can take the enamel off your teeth with a $500 amp and a commercial rock recording
The Acoustics 3050i is more precise -- like listening to high-definition audio. Klipsch 260f is a lil more obtrusive on the ear like it needs compression. Klipsch speakers are great but I'm leaning more toward the Acoustics 3050i, they have a more natural warmer sound. Don't like a lot of dark heavy muzzled bass in my front speakers, I want to hear a clear solid punchy bass coming from my sub. This guy is articulate and he sold me on both. I'll be purchasing two different sets.
Great comparison. To me those "old" Klipsch suffer from the same problem as always: they´re simply too bright and sound thin. In the movies you often get an illusion of more detail (voices, little sounds) due to elevated treble, but as soon as the music plays or certain deeper sounds come in (helicopter, explosion...) you instantly notice the lack of body in the sound. Obviously you have to put them together with a subwoofer, but even so I lean towards a more balanced speaker and would get the Q Acoustics. According to reviewers, however, newer generations of Klipsch are more natural and less bright (RP600M etc)
I've heard similar things about the new RP series from Klipsch hopefully I can test them at some point in the future. Thanks for commenting this is great!
@Nikola Tesla Deutscher Hersteller von Lautsprechern und von höherer Qualität ? Breiten Frequenzbereich von 20Hz bis 40Khz , die nicht der Realität entsprechen ! Magnat , heco oder Canton ? Ich hatte die Möglichkeit, zu vergleichen und besser zu kaufen ein KLipsch , Q-Acoustics , Dali , jamo - mit realen Parametern .
Really appreciate the objective review. You talked about the differences between them but didn't actually recommend one or the other. I'd love it if you could get a set of the Elac F6.2's and do another comparison with those. Would be very useful for people shopping for towers in this price range. For anyone else who reads this... one of the things he didn't talk about was how these blend with a subwoofer. I own a set of the 3050i's and run them with the port plugs in. Having the plugs in makes the speakers produce slightly less bass, but also seems to boost the midrange a little. In that configuration, paired to a good quality sub, and they sound unbelievably good. Makes me wish all speakers included port plugs to experiment with.
The Emotiva has more of a live sound, similar to Klipsch, through its treble, especially. Because they use the ribbon tweeter technology, I feel they are really good at imaging. You will get a live feel like Klipsch, but less one directional. Better dispersion with some air in between. Emotiva are better than the Q Acoustic, in my view. Everyone has a different taste, though.
The 3050i is less vivid. Still lots of clarity, but more laid back. Probably a better mid-range too. If vivacious, deep nuance in the high frequency area is your preference, the RP is noticeably better. For some, that detail might be overkill. For others, it’s great. Depends on what one likes.
@@kingtrance307 klipsch are well known to be aggresive, the new models apparently are more accurate There is personal taste but if a speaker has +10db boost 15khz and up and midrange boose that isn't a accurate speaker
@@kingtrance307 you should like the sound of a speaker without EQ. If it only sounds good with EQ then it's not a good speaker. EQ improves the speaker like reduce bass boom. I don't have EQ in my hifi and they sounds great.
I haven’t listened to the Focals or B&Ws but I assume the focals and b&w will be a bit clearer in the high end providing more detail in the highs and mids. But like I said I have not listened to either here so I can’t say for sure.
Another nice video, thanx bro! May I suggest you a comparison between Q 3050i and Dali Oberon 5, two of the best floorstanding speakers under 1000 $ and two absolute best buys?
The Q Acoustics 3050i give a sound so flat, it looks like mono, we completely lose the localization of sounds, it's not detailed, your Klipsch RP-260F are way better in my opinion.
Agreed it’s not the best but certain people want it. I’ve received complaints that I didn’t include any samples to proves they work so now I include them. 🤷🏾♂️😁
Great test. I like them both. The Klipsch has tremendous detail resolution but sounds thinner. Q acoustics cannot compete in the detail resolution but it sounds thicker and maybe more musical and forgiving of bad recordings.
Hey guys, I need some advice. I have those speakers and I am driving them with ONKYO A-9010 (~40W at 8 Ohms). I haven't tested those speakers with any other amplifier, but I am experiencing a lack of BASS when using DIRECT mode ( for example on YAMAYA is PURE DIRECT). I know this ONKYO A-9010 is a budget oriented amplifier....but will the things get better with lets say something more buffed like YAMAHA A-S501?
If you’re mainly watching movies I would upgrade to the QB12 or Polk. I haven’t heard the Polk so I can’t say for sure how good it is but the QB12 will be an upgrade.
No, many speakers offer this and it's perfectly safe but I myself orginally thought this myself! SVS said it was of course fine which again makes perfect sense or they wouldn't supply them stock. Same with JBL.
@@myplaguesify You're welcome I figured the same thing due to the increased pressure adding the plugs! Like maybe bust a seam or something but was told not a worry at all. I have giant JBL 590's that move a lot of air with two plugs per speaker so I was extra worried with my OCD!🤪🤔😝🤗
@@bigjay1970well,audio enthusiasts are mostly OCD's so no doubt about there:) everytime i think about port plugs can damage,i always think about the buchardt s400 those doesnt have ports and its completely sealed:)
Your setup in that room is quite bass shy through the recordings, I think it makes the differences for example between bookshelf and floor standing models less apparent.
Great review! I'm looking to purchase a pair of speakers for rega planar6 turntable and rega brio integrated amp set up. I was considering Klipsch rp250f or 5000f. However, I have some reservations about them. Since they are horn and creating more of a spotlight sound, they may sound suboptimal depending where the listener is. My set up would be in a living room which is a split level with dining room and kitchen, so completely open area . Which speakers would be best to fill up the room and sound great regardless of where the listener is located? Also, main music to be played is rock/heavy metal. I'm afraid that klipsch will be too bright and fatiguing .. Please advise, Thank you!
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist sure no problem ,excelent video btw,what about wharferdale 240 and q acoustics 3050i,i want to pair them with a yamaha dsp ax 763,and they should be an upgrade to my aonty mf600 and mf450h,thx
Have you heard the RP-250F? Will those sound roughly equivalent even though the bass drivers are smaller? (Driven by a Yamaha RX-V375.) I'm also considering the Cambridge soundworks tower 2 speakers.
You can but the might be a tonal shift during panning. How noticeable is the shift? It will depends on the center channel. Sub wise you shouldn’t notice a difference.
Amazing video I just came across it. ? I’m thinking the Q 3050. Can you recommend a Amplifier for them. I will like the keep it under $1,000. Thanks for any advice and help
Thanks for watching! I'm not sure if you're looking for a 2 channel or multichannel amplifier so I'l make a few recommendations. For 2 channel I'll recommend the Cambridge Audio CXA61. I'm currently reviewing it's bigger brother the CXA81 and I'm impressed. The 61 has a little less power and lacks balanced XLR inputs/outputs but otherwise I think they're pretty much the same. For multichannel I recommend the Denon AVR-X2700H. It's very new i.e. it will be released at the end of the month. It supports pass through of all major HDR formats and 8K/60 on one of the HDMI inputs so you should be good to go with that for a while. I'll also recommend the Yamaha RX-A880 receiver because I like the Aventage line and it's build quality. This one lacks support for the HDR10+ pass through so if you have a TV (Samsung) that supports this format go for the Denon. Here's a link to a video where I talk about the differences between Denon and Aventage line. Not the exact models I'm recommending but it'll give you an idea: th-cam.com/video/Y-9eQUJZtyE/w-d-xo.html Here's some links to the products: CXA61: amzn.to/2Ydsk7f AVR-X2700H: amzn.to/2YgUlet RX-A880: amzn.to/2N7FVa0 These are affiliate links so I will receive a small commission if you decide to purchase. This doesn't change your price at all.
Home Theater Hobbyist Thank you very much I appreciate of you taking the time to give me all this information have an amazing weekend and a good Father’s Day sorry for the double reply on each video
David Feinstein do you have the matching 3090Ci centre? If so how do you find it? I’ve heard mixed reviews saying it’s not great but I heard it in store and it sounded great but a store is different to my house
@@MisterGolda I ended up spending a little more on the KEF Q series actually. Got a really good deal and incredibly happy with them. They sound amazing for their price.
I think these speakers are going to be so different it'll hardly be an equal comparison. But I can tell you, I own Klipsch and I'll prefer Klipsch. I've never owned q acoustics and never need to, honestly. The Klipsch are they superb.
Bro ii am planing to buy klipsch 260 f some one said we can't watch more movies in 1 day because we are getting ear pain some one said so please advice have u face any issue with ear pains?
No I haven’t. To some ears the klipsch can be a bit bright than they prefer so try the q acoustics if you can. It has a smoother sound so it won’t be as bright possibility reducing irritation.
i love my 3050 5.0 kit.. it's time to add a sub to the mix.. what would you advice from this list? Jamo S 810 254mm 11.8kg JBL SUB 250P 250mm 15.1kg Klipsch R-100SW 11kg Klipsch R-10SW 11kg Q acoustics 3060S 200mm 8.5kg Magnat Monitor 302 300mm 16kg klipsch sw112 300mm 20kg
Which of these two do you think would preform better for someone who listens to death metal? I'm really looking for some great speakers to replace my 2.1 desktop set and i really like the look of the q acoustics so far, also the freq. range seems to be full enough to get some good heavy bass but also clear highs. Any thoughts or advice?
Hmmm that’s a great question, I don’t listen to death metal but I think I’d pick the Klipsch. It has a little more clarity in the highs while still maintaining the bass. Obviously it depends on what you prefer but my preference would be the Klipsch. Let me know what you decide and how you like it
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thanks for you response! I've been looking into the klipsch but i think it's a bit outside my budget... One klipsch speaker is more expensive than 2 of the Q acoustics. So i think i'll be choosing the Q acoustics and perhaps one day buy the subwoofer from the same series. But then another question if you dont mind; Is there any amp you would suggest for a 2.0 / 2.1 setup? I have to note that i am on a budget, i'm looking for an amp thats preferably not more than 200 euros. It doesnt need hdmi or anything fancy, just sound quality.
I listened to both of these extensively, along with several other floorstanders. The klipsch arent even remotely as good as the 3050i, very few speakers are, unless you go £1200 plus. Source material is irrelevant, films , music, the loudspeakers behave in exactly the same way.
I have a pair of the older 2050 eyes superb speakers very natural sound and they have the same drivers as the ones in the video on the plus side is you can now pick up a pair of 2050 eyes for £240 pounds from Q acoustics direct these speakers were originally around the £600 mark highly recommended yes the clinch speakers are very good but not for me
It's not really fair to compare speakers in this manner because they all sound different paired up to different equipment... Both companies are great, but pair them up with a verity of amplifiers
Another great video! Question please, when you have a second. *How come you plug in the banana plugs into the bare speaker wire terminal vs plugging them into the traditional banana plug terminal?* I know it has to do with sound question, but what’s the reason behind it? I’m very Intrigued.
When the nuts are unscrewed, the bare speaker wire connections are exposed on the terminals. Angled banana plugs can also be used in those holes as well but I just wanted to illustrate the use of bare speaker wire. Either one sounds great as long the connection is solid. 😁
I haven't heard the 820f so I can't really say. From what I've heard, I expect the 820 to have a brighter sound than the 3050i so if you like a brighter sound go Klipsch but if you want a little more natural vocal go 3050i. But it's hard to really judge since I haven't heard them. 😕
I think i detected a bit more cabinet resonance in the Klipsch, but otherwise, the Klipsch is more dynamic and exciting, whereas the Q Acoustics is a bit more laid back in its presentation.
Hi, great review..i currently have q acoustics 2050i with yamaha aventage 3080 av reciever..i am looking to upgrade my speakers my budget is around £1200 but i was thinking of getting the q acoustics 3050i? Thanks
Honestly given your budget I want to recommend the Concept 40s but I haven't tried them. The 3050i's are great though. Here a few more videos to give you an idea of how the 3050i's sound: th-cam.com/video/igjnTGRY27s/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/nCZPJyGXtxw/w-d-xo.html. There are audio samples in both of those videos.
Very Nice review 👍.. I have auditioned both Klipsch RP 8000F & Klipsch RP 6000F. I liked 8000F than RP 6000F overall. The sales person was recommending RP 6000F considering my room dimension and condominium. My living room dimension is (16x18)sqft or (5x5.5)square meter including dining space. Effectively sitting Area might be 60-70% of it i.e. (16x10)sqft or (5x3) square meter. Could you share your feedback on selection? Will RP 8000F be Overkill for my room?
Thanks! I haven’t heard the 8000f so I can’t say for sure but I believe the biggest difference will be the bass so if you’re planning a sub then 6000 but if you want to use the mains as the bass go 8000f. For me I would go 6000f and get a good sub (like something from SVS or RSL or Hsu) it will handle the bass better than tower speakers.
correct if im wrong ,3050 best for music,(i mean stereo.) and 260f for movies.as it sound s a little brighter..i hope to see one day a comparison with amps like audiolab 6000a, tagaharmony hta-800,or htr-1000cd all in one system.and quad artera solus :)..great review.
@@HanifBarnwell No...I've actually compared the two speakers in person at a Fry's...the 260s were $200 less than the 6000s...so I asked for a demonstration to determine if the latter was worth the price in comparison to the former...I found no sonic difference that I could hear...maybe my dog can...but not I...so I bought the 260s...now if I wanted to prove my thesis to the masses...I would do so through the "interwebs"...as I assume others would....
Q Acousitcs 3050i looks amazing good. Only the black membran looks extremely cheap. Q Acoustics 3050 i with white membran like in the KEF q750 and they will be the best looking Speakers ever.
Klipsch has more clear sound in movie clip compare to Q. Klipsch is on brighter side of music vs Q which is smoother but lighter. I like separate more vibrant and clean background sound in movie clip vs soft and mix of some background sound that you can’t recognize by closing your eyes and listen to it on Q. Great video. 👍🏼
Great video. I am currently trying to decide between these exact speakers and some KEFs. I don't know if its my imagination but it seemed like I heard sounds from the Klipsch that I didn't hear from the Qs. To me the Klipsch just sound so much clearer.
Thanks 🙏🏾! They are a little brighter then the Q’s so they sounds cleaner/clearer. What KEFs are you thinking about? I’d love to get a pair of KEFs in for review.
Damn it really sucks becase when you get up to this price range of speakers everybidy ears are different I loved Klipsch alll my life they were so good I would but noting but klipsch KEF Q150 has ruined me, it's not like lcd to oled but it's close enough to be worth the price. But you can't beat the bright sound from klipsch lol if only we had monitros for every type of music we listen too that's some futuristic shit.
klipsch all the way they got more detail and on the 3050i those details are held back klipsch sound better to me in my opnion next time do klipsch vs definitive technology
Are you serious? Do you really think that you could expect anyone to sample the speakers based on how they sound coming through the speakers of a computer. I know a lot of serious audiophiles, and HI Fi connoisseurs, and I am yet to come across anyone who has a pair of Klipsch speakers, which a vast majority of them are made in China. I also find that Americans have a totally different concept of what constitutes quality audio, than the rest of the world does.
The point of the audio samples is to give the listener an idea of how these sound relative to one another. I also discuss how they sound in the room. Remember not everyone is listening on computer speakers🙂.
Klipsch are great with smoother and quieter amps, vintage transistor, Yamaha kit, tube amps etc....good with folk and vocal, but it's the 3050i's for me, the slightly smoother, more rounded sound is flattering to modern amps... especially sub $1k.
Klipsch can take the enamel off your teeth with a $500 amp and a commercial rock recording
3050i anyday with its balanced sound. The klipsch is painfully bright for my liking.
The Acoustics 3050i is more precise -- like listening to high-definition audio. Klipsch 260f is a lil more obtrusive on the ear like it needs compression. Klipsch speakers are great but I'm leaning more toward the Acoustics 3050i, they have a more natural warmer sound. Don't like a lot of dark heavy muzzled bass in my front speakers, I want to hear a clear solid punchy bass coming from my sub. This guy is articulate and he sold me on both. I'll be purchasing two different sets.
Happy to help! 😁
The Klipsch are definitely more dynamic and the Q's are more polite / restrained.
Great comparison. To me those "old" Klipsch suffer from the same problem as always: they´re simply too bright and sound thin. In the movies you often get an illusion of more detail (voices, little sounds) due to elevated treble, but as soon as the music plays or certain deeper sounds come in (helicopter, explosion...) you instantly notice the lack of body in the sound. Obviously you have to put them together with a subwoofer, but even so I lean towards a more balanced speaker and would get the Q Acoustics. According to reviewers, however, newer generations of Klipsch are more natural and less bright (RP600M etc)
Great comment! I agree, "lack of body" in the mid to low range is a great way to sum up how the Klipsch sounds in room compared to the Q.
@Nikola Tesla Thanks for your feedback, I totally believe you, I've seen lots of great reviews recently for the Klipsch RP600M :)
I've heard similar things about the new RP series from Klipsch hopefully I can test them at some point in the future. Thanks for commenting this is great!
@Nikola Tesla Deutscher Hersteller von Lautsprechern und von höherer Qualität ?
Breiten Frequenzbereich von 20Hz bis 40Khz , die nicht der Realität entsprechen !
Magnat , heco oder Canton ?
Ich hatte die Möglichkeit, zu vergleichen und besser zu kaufen ein KLipsch , Q-Acoustics , Dali , jamo - mit realen Parametern .
Really appreciate the objective review. You talked about the differences between them but didn't actually recommend one or the other. I'd love it if you could get a set of the Elac F6.2's and do another comparison with those. Would be very useful for people shopping for towers in this price range.
For anyone else who reads this... one of the things he didn't talk about was how these blend with a subwoofer. I own a set of the 3050i's and run them with the port plugs in. Having the plugs in makes the speakers produce slightly less bass, but also seems to boost the midrange a little. In that configuration, paired to a good quality sub, and they sound unbelievably good. Makes me wish all speakers included port plugs to experiment with.
Do you have the q acoustics b12 subwoofer in combination with the 3050i?
@@SK-Amazing no using dual Hsu VTF-2's.
3050i for me
What do you like about it?
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist I've got the 3050s is it worth upgrading to the 3050i
I haven’t tried the 3050 so I can’t say for sure, sorry
3050i I less bright, fuller and smoother sound. bass also cleaner..
Try oberon 5 you will see difference
@@kohnfutner9637 klipsch are well known to be bright.
I don't like harsh and bright speakers
@@billybobby7607 Ditto.
would love to know how the 3050i compares to the Emotiva in terms of vocal quality, smoothness, and detail?
The Emotiva has more of a live sound, similar to Klipsch, through its treble, especially. Because they use the ribbon tweeter technology, I feel they are really good at imaging.
You will get a live feel like Klipsch, but less one directional. Better dispersion with some air in between. Emotiva are better than the Q Acoustic, in my view. Everyone has a different taste, though.
The Q3050i are only £449 in the UK from Richer Sounds.
Nice speaker! I’m not sure what the normal price is in the UK but that price is probably worth it.
Don't think the klipsch have horns? Dome tweeter w a "horn shaped wave guide" but not a traditional horn.
The 3050i is less vivid. Still lots of clarity, but more laid back. Probably a better mid-range too.
If vivacious, deep nuance in the high frequency area is your preference, the RP is noticeably better. For some, that detail might be overkill. For others, it’s great. Depends on what one likes.
Nah too forward and you want to get rid of them dialing ir
@@billybobby7607 - Who are you to say? Everyone’s tastes and applications are different.
@@kingtrance307 klipsch are well known to be aggresive, the new models apparently are more accurate
There is personal taste but if a speaker has +10db boost 15khz and up and midrange boose that isn't a accurate speaker
@@billybobby7607 - I never used the word accurate. We have REW to season any speaker to taste.
@@kingtrance307 you should like the sound of a speaker without EQ. If it only sounds good with EQ then it's not a good speaker.
EQ improves the speaker like reduce bass boom.
I don't have EQ in my hifi and they sounds great.
Hello... atvantage Yamaha 1060 which One ...q acoustics or klipsch 26f
Movie n music....my priority movie... sometimes music ..tq sir
hello..Can this speaker((3050i)) be used at the level of Focal 816 or B&W 686 in terms of sound?
tanks
I haven’t listened to the Focals or B&Ws but I assume the focals and b&w will be a bit clearer in the high end providing more detail in the highs and mids. But like I said I have not listened to either here so I can’t say for sure.
Another nice video, thanx bro! May I suggest you a comparison between Q 3050i and Dali Oberon 5, two of the best floorstanding speakers under 1000 $ and two absolute best buys?
Thanks! A few people have mentioned Dali, I'll have to try to contact them for a review sample
Which is the more dynamic speaker? Which has better detail?
The klipsch is probably a bit more dynamic and has more detail in the high end.
The Q Acoustics 3050i give a sound so flat, it looks like mono, we completely lose the localization of sounds, it's not detailed, your Klipsch RP-260F are way better in my opinion.
Happy you were able to hear a difference and make a choice.
Thank you for the review!
Is TH-cam the right platform to make a sound test? the audio quality isn't the best.
Agreed it’s not the best but certain people want it. I’ve received complaints that I didn’t include any samples to proves they work so now I include them. 🤷🏾♂️😁
Hello. Can you please make a comparison video between polk s55 vs q 3050i ..
I don’t hear the brightness on these new klipsch compared to the old Klipsch speakers. This is jus something that follows these speakers around.
Great test. I like them both. The Klipsch has tremendous detail resolution but sounds thinner. Q acoustics cannot compete in the detail resolution but it sounds thicker and maybe more musical and forgiving of bad recordings.
Thanks for sharing!
I have a pair of RP 250F. I wonder how much difference there is between the 250F and 260F?
I haven't listened to the 250s but it's mainly a bass difference. The 260s will probably play just a little deeper with a little more impact.
Hey guys, I need some advice.
I have those speakers and I am driving them with ONKYO A-9010 (~40W at 8 Ohms). I haven't tested those speakers with any other amplifier, but I am experiencing a lack of BASS when using DIRECT mode ( for example on YAMAYA is PURE DIRECT). I know this ONKYO A-9010 is a budget oriented amplifier....but will the things get better with lets say something more buffed like YAMAHA A-S501?
Q acoustics 3050i for me , klipsch reference series is to much of a home theatre speaker and not enough hifi for me.
Understood 😀
for me wins klipsch-260f sound more fresh...
Thanks!
Might get the 260f as my rear backs..
Hi i am planning to go with the cinema package 5.1.2 but is the stock sub Q3060s is enough or should i upgrade to Q12 or go with polk HTS 12?
If you’re mainly watching movies I would upgrade to the QB12 or Polk. I haven’t heard the Polk so I can’t say for sure how good it is but the QB12 will be an upgrade.
does plugging a foam port plugs doesnt affect or damage the woofer due to the pressure inside the cabinet? really curious about using the port plugs
No, many speakers offer this and it's perfectly safe but I myself orginally thought this myself! SVS said it was of course fine which again makes perfect sense or they wouldn't supply them stock. Same with JBL.
@@bigjay1970 thanks man.
@@myplaguesify
You're welcome I figured the same thing due to the increased pressure adding the plugs! Like maybe bust a seam or something but was told not a worry at all. I have giant JBL 590's that move a lot of air with two plugs per speaker so I was extra worried with my OCD!🤪🤔😝🤗
@@bigjay1970well,audio enthusiasts are mostly OCD's so no doubt about there:) everytime i think about port plugs can damage,i always think about the buchardt s400 those doesnt have ports and its completely sealed:)
It converts it into a sealed box speaker
Hi. In terms of sound, this speaker is at the level of which focal or b&w speaker model ??
I haven’t spent enough time with Focal or B&Ws line to give you a definitive answer.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist
Hello. Which amp can I get the best sound from this speaker?
marantz
denon
yamaha..
I like the Klipsch cause the horns have more detail and just really blend well with a good subwoofer
Do you have a pair of Klipsch? If so which ones?
Your setup in that room is quite bass shy through the recordings, I think it makes the differences for example between bookshelf and floor standing models less apparent.
I typically run subwoofers to take care of the bass. Crossover set at 80Hz.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist But you don't have the subs or crossover activated when doing comparison recordings right?
Correct
Great review! I'm looking to purchase a pair of speakers for rega planar6 turntable and rega brio integrated amp set up. I was considering Klipsch rp250f or 5000f. However, I have some reservations about them. Since they are horn and creating more of a spotlight sound, they may sound suboptimal depending where the listener is. My set up would be in a living room which is a split level with dining room and kitchen, so completely open area . Which speakers would be best to fill up the room and sound great regardless of where the listener is located? Also, main music to be played is rock/heavy metal. I'm afraid that klipsch will be too bright and fatiguing .. Please advise, Thank you!
Which speaker did you choose finally? I was thinking of pairing the Rega Brio 2017 with 3050i
I have to choose between the q3030i and monitor audio 300,what would you recomned?
Unfortunately I haven’t heard the monitor 300 so I have to default to the 3030i.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist sure no problem ,excelent video btw,what about wharferdale 240 and q acoustics 3050i,i want to pair them with a yamaha dsp ax 763,and they should be an upgrade to my aonty mf600 and mf450h,thx
Q 3050i sound pleasant
Have you heard the RP-250F? Will those sound roughly equivalent even though the bass drivers are smaller? (Driven by a Yamaha RX-V375.) I'm also considering the Cambridge soundworks tower 2 speakers.
I haven’t heard them but I assume they wouldn’t play as deep but sound roughly equivalent.
Hey, ima a total newbie. How do these compare to jamo s626?
Hi! Thanks for stopping by unfortunately I haven't listened to Jamo speakers so I can't say, sorry.
Klipsch for me 😎
Can you pair the 3050i,speakers with a different brand center channel speaker and sub woofer?
You can but the might be a tonal shift during panning. How noticeable is the shift? It will depends on the center channel. Sub wise you shouldn’t notice a difference.
It's the Klipsch for me but the Q Acoustics has a wider, airy soundstage for music
Why do you prefer the Klipsch?
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist sounds more dynamic and punchier...just that it's a tad bright
Q acoustics remind me of elac. Do they have a low efficiency rating?
Not really, a lot of their speakers are around 89db while the Elac's are around 86db?? or so don't quote me on that.
Sir, polk audio RTi a9 vs polk audio signature s60.... which is better....? Please suggest me...
I haven't tried either so I can't say, sorry.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist it's OK... have a nice day
RP280f vs Concept 500s? What’s better mate?
Concept 500. Better cabinet build so the cabinet is much quieter, more natural sound.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist no. no for the price of Concept 500 your choice is Paradigm Founder 120H
ir was close..but Nothing beats Klipsch! Period.
Do you have a review on the Yamaha rxv -85 series? Would you recommend Yamaha for music?
Yamaha amps are great for music. I have a Yamaha R-N803. It sounds great when pairing with KEF LS50
Amazing video I just came across it. ? I’m thinking the Q 3050. Can you recommend a Amplifier for them. I will like the keep it under $1,000.
Thanks for any advice and help
Thanks for watching! I'm not sure if you're looking for a 2 channel or multichannel amplifier so I'l make a few recommendations.
For 2 channel I'll recommend the Cambridge Audio CXA61. I'm currently reviewing it's bigger brother the CXA81 and I'm impressed. The 61 has a little less power and lacks balanced XLR inputs/outputs but otherwise I think they're pretty much the same.
For multichannel I recommend the Denon AVR-X2700H. It's very new i.e. it will be released at the end of the month. It supports pass through of all major HDR formats and 8K/60 on one of the HDMI inputs so you should be good to go with that for a while.
I'll also recommend the Yamaha RX-A880 receiver because I like the Aventage line and it's build quality. This one lacks support for the HDR10+ pass through so if you have a TV (Samsung) that supports this format go for the Denon. Here's a link to a video where I talk about the differences between Denon and Aventage line. Not the exact models I'm recommending but it'll give you an idea: th-cam.com/video/Y-9eQUJZtyE/w-d-xo.html
Here's some links to the products:
CXA61: amzn.to/2Ydsk7f
AVR-X2700H: amzn.to/2YgUlet
RX-A880: amzn.to/2N7FVa0
These are affiliate links so I will receive a small commission if you decide to purchase. This doesn't change your price at all.
Home Theater Hobbyist Thank you very much I appreciate of you taking the time to give me all this information have an amazing weekend and a good Father’s Day sorry for the double reply on each video
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist How does the CA compare to Rega. I am looking at Rega Brio 2017
Try the brandnew Rotel A11 Tribute. Its a amazing combo.
I have an Yamaha A-S 701 and Q acoustics 3050i and it sounds incredibly good together!
Would my onkyo ht r494 100w AV receiver be enough to power these 3050i speakers ?
Yes it should work.
Love your reviews, just started following. Q Acoustics are great. Have you ever done a B&W review? Keen to know your thoughts on B&Ws.
Thank you! I was waiting for someone to review the Q3050i. The comparison choice is one of interest as well. Nice. Subscribed.
I have a set of the 3050i's and love them. His review is spot on. Clean and balanced with very clear, realistic vocals.
David Feinstein do you have the matching 3090Ci centre? If so how do you find it? I’ve heard mixed reviews saying it’s not great but I heard it in store and it sounded great but a store is different to my house
@@trent_nathan3889 What did you buy eventually? I am also looking at the 3090Ci.
@@MisterGolda I ended up spending a little more on the KEF Q series actually. Got a really good deal and incredibly happy with them. They sound amazing for their price.
I think these speakers are going to be so different it'll hardly be an equal comparison. But I can tell you, I own Klipsch and I'll prefer Klipsch. I've never owned q acoustics and never need to, honestly. The Klipsch are they superb.
Bro ii am planing to buy klipsch 260 f some one said we can't watch more movies in 1 day because we are getting ear pain some one said so please advice have u face any issue with ear pains?
No I haven’t. To some ears the klipsch can be a bit bright than they prefer so try the q acoustics if you can. It has a smoother sound so it won’t be as bright possibility reducing irritation.
i love my 3050 5.0 kit.. it's time to add a sub to the mix.. what would you advice from this list?
Jamo S 810 254mm 11.8kg
JBL SUB 250P 250mm 15.1kg
Klipsch R-100SW 11kg
Klipsch R-10SW 11kg
Q acoustics 3060S 200mm 8.5kg
Magnat Monitor 302 300mm 16kg
klipsch sw112 300mm 20kg
Go for a BK subwoofer. Check their site and contact them for advice. Outstanding subs. They are the guys who used to build subs for REL
Which of these two do you think would preform better for someone who listens to death metal?
I'm really looking for some great speakers to replace my 2.1 desktop set and i really like the look of the q acoustics so far, also the freq. range seems to be full enough to get some good heavy bass but also clear highs.
Any thoughts or advice?
Hmmm that’s a great question, I don’t listen to death metal but I think I’d pick the Klipsch. It has a little more clarity in the highs while still maintaining the bass. Obviously it depends on what you prefer but my preference would be the Klipsch. Let me know what you decide and how you like it
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thanks for you response!
I've been looking into the klipsch but i think it's a bit outside my budget... One klipsch speaker is more expensive than 2 of the Q acoustics.
So i think i'll be choosing the Q acoustics and perhaps one day buy the subwoofer from the same series.
But then another question if you dont mind; Is there any amp you would suggest for a 2.0 / 2.1 setup? I have to note that i am on a budget, i'm looking for an amp thats preferably not more than 200 euros. It doesnt need hdmi or anything fancy, just sound quality.
@@MERV_ get a denon....great amps
@@richardbirmingham5585 Thanks, will look into that!
Polk r 200s.
I have the 260f as main, 504c centre, 600m rears, I'm thinking of getting 6000f for main to match up with 504c and 600m
How do you like the 600Ms?
Same question as Pierre, how do you like the 600Ms? How does the sound compare to the 260F?
@@pierrecastanets1974 great sounding speaker, I use as rear channel.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist great sounding speaker, I use as rear channel.
@@pierrecastanets1974 600m great clear natural sounding speaker.
I listened to both of these extensively, along with several other floorstanders. The klipsch arent even remotely as good as the 3050i, very few speakers are, unless you go £1200 plus. Source material is irrelevant, films , music, the loudspeakers behave in exactly the same way.
Which speakers is best
Depends on what you're looking for? The 3050i is a bit warmer than the Klipsch which some people consider to bright sounding.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist tq u recommended which one
I have a pair of the older 2050 eyes superb speakers very natural sound and they have the same drivers as the ones in the video on the plus side is you can now pick up a pair of 2050 eyes for £240 pounds from Q acoustics direct these speakers were originally around the £600 mark highly recommended yes the clinch speakers are very good but not for me
Nice! Happy to hear the 2050s are still going strong!
It's not really fair to compare speakers in this manner because they all sound different paired up to different equipment...
Both companies are great, but pair them up with a verity of amplifiers
Another great video! Question please, when you have a second. *How come you plug in the banana plugs into the bare speaker wire terminal vs plugging them into the traditional banana plug terminal?* I know it has to do with sound question, but what’s the reason behind it? I’m very Intrigued.
When the nuts are unscrewed, the bare speaker wire connections are exposed on the terminals. Angled banana plugs can also be used in those holes as well but I just wanted to illustrate the use of bare speaker wire. Either one sounds great as long the connection is solid. 😁
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thank you for explaining I really appreciate it.
klipsch rf820f or the q acoustics 3050i ??
I haven't heard the 820f so I can't really say. From what I've heard, I expect the 820 to have a brighter sound than the 3050i so if you like a brighter sound go Klipsch but if you want a little more natural vocal go 3050i. But it's hard to really judge since I haven't heard them. 😕
I think i detected a bit more cabinet resonance in the Klipsch, but otherwise, the Klipsch is more dynamic and exciting, whereas the Q Acoustics is a bit more laid back in its presentation.
Great job bro & which one would be better for movies?
If you don't have a subwoofer go with the Klipsch because it will play deeper and with more impact.
Home Theater Hobbyist thanks bro & yes I have 2 !😎👍🏻
Hello, thank you for this video!
Im just getting into Home theater and I was looking at the Klipsch RP6000-F. How would these compare to the RP6000-F?
The 260F and 6000F are basically the same speaker, so you can think about it that way.
@@KCC46 Thanks! I ended up getting the RP8000F's
Great review! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Hi, great review..i currently have q acoustics 2050i with yamaha aventage 3080 av reciever..i am looking to upgrade my speakers my budget is around £1200 but i was thinking of getting the q acoustics 3050i? Thanks
Honestly given your budget I want to recommend the Concept 40s but I haven't tried them. The 3050i's are great though. Here a few more videos to give you an idea of how the 3050i's sound: th-cam.com/video/igjnTGRY27s/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/nCZPJyGXtxw/w-d-xo.html. There are audio samples in both of those videos.
Great review, no wood floors very helpful.
Very Nice review 👍.. I have auditioned both Klipsch RP 8000F & Klipsch RP 6000F. I liked 8000F than RP 6000F overall. The sales person was recommending RP 6000F considering my room dimension and condominium. My living room dimension is (16x18)sqft or (5x5.5)square meter including dining space. Effectively sitting Area might be 60-70% of it i.e. (16x10)sqft or (5x3) square meter. Could you share your feedback on selection? Will RP 8000F be Overkill for my room?
Thanks! I haven’t heard the 8000f so I can’t say for sure but I believe the biggest difference will be the bass so if you’re planning a sub then 6000 but if you want to use the mains as the bass go 8000f.
For me I would go 6000f and get a good sub (like something from SVS or RSL or Hsu) it will handle the bass better than tower speakers.
which of these two speakers match my cambridge audio axr 100 receiver
Either would work well, but I’d probably choose the 3050i. A little more laid back sound that works well with music.
correct if im wrong ,3050 best for music,(i mean stereo.) and 260f for movies.as it sound s a little brighter..i hope to see one day a comparison with amps like audiolab 6000a, tagaharmony hta-800,or htr-1000cd all in one system.and quad artera solus :)..great review.
Thanks! Both work well for music and movies. It really depends if the listener prefers a brighter sound or more natural sound.
Better if you compared the Klipsch 6000f, they definitely sound better than the 260f.
No they don't...this is why you can't find a video of the comparison...you can't even find one on the internet as a whole.
I haven't heard them but I would love to!
bee nasty c’mon man you’re telling me the inter webs is your singular source of product comparisons?!?
@@HanifBarnwell No...I've actually compared the two speakers in person at a Fry's...the 260s were $200 less than the 6000s...so I asked for a demonstration to determine if the latter was worth the price in comparison to the former...I found no sonic difference that I could hear...maybe my dog can...but not I...so I bought the 260s...now if I wanted to prove my thesis to the masses...I would do so through the "interwebs"...as I assume others would....
bee nasty fair enough
Q Acousitcs 3050i looks amazing good. Only the black membran looks extremely cheap. Q Acoustics 3050 i with white membran like in the KEF q750 and they will be the best looking Speakers ever.
Hi man great review, which speakers is better at low volumes?
Kind regards
Probably the Klipsch, it sounds more clear at lower volumes.
Hi thanks for the review . Have you done a review on the Klipsch R-620F .
Thank you, I’m hoping to do a more recent Klipsch review soon.
Prefer the 3050i not fatiguing.
Klipsch has more clear sound in movie clip compare to Q. Klipsch is on brighter side of music vs Q which is smoother but lighter. I like separate more vibrant and clean background sound in movie clip vs soft and mix of some background sound that you can’t recognize by closing your eyes and listen to it on Q.
Great video. 👍🏼
Thanks
the winner?
3050i is the winner
Q Acoustics 3050i - мягче, приятнее. Спасибо за обзор
Home Theater Hobbyist.
Good review. Thank you
You’re welcome
Using yt as a source...yes brilliant!
Good job on the review.
Thanks!
I think the Klipsch sounds better a like the fact that there more open sounding
So whose the winner? 😲 Klipsh for movies?
Great Review 👍
Thanks!
Great comparison!
Thank you!
Great video. I am currently trying to decide between these exact speakers and some KEFs. I don't know if its my imagination but it seemed like I heard sounds from the Klipsch that I didn't hear from the Qs. To me the Klipsch just sound so much clearer.
Thanks 🙏🏾! They are a little brighter then the Q’s so they sounds cleaner/clearer. What KEFs are you thinking about? I’d love to get a pair of KEFs in for review.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist The Q550s which may actually be more comparable to the RP-8000F/RP-280F. That would be a good comparison video also.
for movies ill go to klipsch but for music ill go for the qacoustics
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Why
Really good review
Thanks
Damn it really sucks becase when you get up to this price range of speakers everybidy ears are different I loved Klipsch alll my life they were so good I would but noting but klipsch KEF Q150 has ruined me, it's not like lcd to oled but it's close enough to be worth the price. But you can't beat the bright sound from klipsch lol if only we had monitros for every type of music we listen too that's some futuristic shit.
Im have Klipsch rp260f great Move won.
with music my rp260f svs 2000& Rotel ra1572.
Q Acoustics 3050i music better.
I think q acoustic are better but klipsch are more impressive
Impressive how? looks?
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist no, they have a magic sound for me.
klipsch all the way they got more detail and on the 3050i those details are held back klipsch sound better to me in my opnion next time do klipsch vs definitive technology
If I can get the def. tech speakers in, I'll do the comparison.
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist sounds good
#3050i 📀
Klipsch. More full bodied
Klipsch is the Best! Ave Mrok.
I like your style man.....
Thanks!
if you have to buy a sub you didnt buy the correct floorstanders
Lacking clarity for both and sound annoying on treble like someone hyperactive speaking
Are you serious?
Do you really think that you could expect anyone to sample the speakers based on how they sound coming through the speakers of a computer.
I know a lot of serious audiophiles, and HI Fi connoisseurs, and I am yet to come across anyone who has a pair of Klipsch speakers, which a vast majority of them are made in China.
I also find that Americans have a totally different concept of what constitutes quality audio, than the rest of the world does.
The point of the audio samples is to give the listener an idea of how these sound relative to one another. I also discuss how they sound in the room. Remember not everyone is listening on computer speakers🙂.
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Thanks!
Not much of a fan of the QA 3050i, very mediocre by todays standards but certainly a better sounding loudspeaker than the Klipsch 260
Klipsch is famous for tweets on top like B&W.
Great Point!