My Mindblowing New Speakers: KLIPSCHORNS! Legendary Klipsch Loudspeakers
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Congratulations Dillon, you deserve everything your getting, hard work pays off.
Thanks so much! I try!
Cool stuff. I've been eyeballing the Klipschorns myself for a while.
Like you mentioned, Herbie Hancock Headhunters is ALWAYS a good go-to for trying out sounds/equipment! Not on that next level or anything, but the SACD of that album sounds pretty damn amazing on a 5.1 setup too!
Hey Dillon congrats man! I’ve been following your journey for a while and feel so happy you’ve been blessed to come this far. I’m definitely an audiophile and you got an Awesome system there my friend to get you closer to the music.
Didn't see that coming!!! Congratulations man! So awesome.
This is when you buy a house to fit your speakers. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Haha yes, exactly
Your setup is fantastic and you have been blessed to earn this system from all your hard work. Congrats!
Thank you!!!
@@noblerecords You're welcome. I like seeing great things happen to a nice person.
Hi Dillon, Long story, short version. I am 73 years old. When I was about 15 years old, my first taste of stereo was from an older apple orchardist I wanted a summer job from. When I went into his house, waiting for him to come in and talk to me about the summer job, I spotted something amazing. There on one side of the room sat a turntable (don't remember the brand) hooked up to a glowing tubed McIntosh MC240 Amp...then looking left and right was the holy grail of all speakers ( I learned this later): Two big Klipshorn speakers all wrapped in walnut. He comes in, sees me looking and drooling at his system...says "do you want to hear it?" "Sure do" I says...unbelievable sound came out of those big boxes! There is lots more of my stereo story, but you got lots of other mail to read. After lots of 60's and 70's this and that pieces of stereo gear. Here is what I now have: Speakers: Klipsch Forte ll's and KlH 17's. Amp is a 1964 Scott 299 recapped putting out about 20 watts per side. Preamp is a Dynaco Pat4. Turntables are: Pioneer PL 570 Direct Drive with a Shure V15, and just recently added a Fluance RT85 with the Ortofon 2m blue cartridge. Spinning lots of my old records adding a couple of jazz or instrumentals per week. (BTW, I still have my very first album I bought: "Herb Alpert's Lonely Bull" date I wrote on album cover: April 11, 1966) I love the gear, but love the music more.
Hey Dillon, I too am running K-Horns down here in Charleston. My room is too small for them but they still sound fantastic. I completely restored them and am loving them with some tubes. You can tell vintage from their Serial No. I have ‘81s Enjoy!
Amazing! Thanks for watching! 🙏
I've owned a pair of 1978's for 44 years and I've never heard anything that has made me want to change. Until you've sit and listened to a pair of K-Horns you can't imagine what an experience they can provide.
I recall in one of Steve Guttenberg’s Audiophiliac episodes that a person chose a new home with it fitting properly with her Klipschorns as a priority. Beautiful speakers, and congratulations!
Yeah, I remember that too. It was Jill from Klipsch. 👍🎶🙂
Yes! That was a great video!
@@noblerecords - Aha! I thought you might be one of Steve's subscribers.
This experience can teach some guys something. I hear this so often, "I am in for the records, not the system", when you have both, it starts cooking, just the records and a medium system will not do the job.
Awesome that everything worked out to get the Horns. I am glad I have heard music through Horns because of a buddy in the military. Who was over the top and had to get four of them. I can only imagine how well that set up sounds. His gear was all medium high end Japanese stuff. Happy for you. Enjoy! I’ve always been a fan of Klipsch because Rock music and classical sound wonderful. Peace ☮️ Namaste 🙏 the Zonkman
That’s awesome! Would love to have 4 with a quad system
K-horns are awesome, but for me, I'd take some LaScalas if I was gonna buy Klipsch heritage. But that's just me.
Mac and Klipsch ......USA baby......Congratulations
*except those AREN'T the Klipsch Legend Speakers (10s, 20s or 30's) in NO way are THOSE the Klipsch Legends*
I don’t recall saying they were legends
@@noblerecords oh, well whoever uploaded the video titled it; Klipsch Legend Loudspeakers so maybe not you but whoever titled the video
Congratulations! A friend of mine, back in the Fall of 1971, owned a pair of K-Horns. The experience of listening to them was so magically impressive that I remember it like it was last week!
A friend in junior high (around 1970) had them in their family's living room. They made a lifetime impression, but I forgot whether they were a custom-built speaker or commercially made. Just recently I figured out they were Klipschorns. I'm hoping to listen to a pair sometime.
Love your whole Mac system! Had a pair of Klipsch Heresys in the '80's and in the mid '90's got a pair of Klipschorns piano black and in a huge room and sounded outrageous! Had them for a decade and moved so would be impractical so sold them and got a pair of Cornwalls and they are perfect for my system and room size! They still weigh 100 pounds each but K-Horns like yours are 180 pounds each! When you get them in a proper room the bass is thunderous since it travels though the walls and floor! BTW the year of my Cornwalls and your Klipschorns is the perfect years (early-mid '80's)since the speakers were much better made and to last! Sound better in those years too! Congratulations on the find!
play fireball by deep purple on it and you will have a god like moment. buddy of mine had a pair back in 90s and first time i heard it.......blew me away. ENJOY!
Will do! Thanks for watching! 🙏
Thanks for this video, i bought some Klipsch Horns in 1989, mine are Walnut , on the front, The Bookmatched front has picture of a Tasmanian Devil on them, in wood, it is awesome, one day i turned them up to Concert level, and the sound pressure, broke my front window, LOL, I was in Heaven man, It was Great, Cousin Figel
Being arrogant and pretentious in the audiophile world is kind of taken for granted, but watching you talk so excited and humble about your new system and your experience with it and all the new stuff you're looking forward to learn is so refreshing, you definitely deserve that happiness, look forward to seeing more of your channel!
Super cool! I have a pair of Klipschorns too. They make me feel like being on a concert. Best speakers under 100'000 bucks IMHO. I bought them used, very cheap, and I later found out that they belonged to a friend of mine with whom I was on biketours 35 years agoand who died some year ago. If anyone can't afford the Klipschhorns I recommand the Klipsch Cornwalls. In terms of livefeeling, power, dynamics etc. they come close to the Klilpschorns...wish you lots of fun with your gear, Dillon.
Thanks so much!
Insane setup man!! I imagine the sound is mind blowing.
It’s pretty good, thanks man!!!
Dude... I felt your excitment! Kornerhorns all the way!
So happy for you brother! I've collected music AND gear since the 70's so I know exactly how you feel!. Don't fall into the trap, as I did, of listening to your EQUIPMENT instead of the MUSIC. Those K-horns and Mac gear are "grails"🤩
When i listen to music on say earbuds or pc speakers it’s like walking by interesting houses.
The better gear let’s me go inside the houses and explore.
Also feels somewhat like the players are live in your room.
Best of all is getting back some of that wonder, power and joy music gave me as a child.
I am truly starting to hate you. Lol. Another great purchase
😞
No hate, man - just respect! Dillon has positioned himself well for this gear haul! So respect the grind!
And I thought I did something putting a new Ortofon on yesterday lol lol lol lol
Well if you’re just listening to free jazz… 🤣🤣🤣
@@noblerecords Been all over tarnation lately.
@@noblerecords If you wire your entire house like Fremer then you have graduated.
Big baller moves, Dave.
Hey Dillon, another great video man. Always have loved your stuff and just wanted to say thanks for your time and effort. I’ve gotten lots of enjoyment and knowledge from your videos. I’m glad you’re reaching new heights with your channel and wish you continued success 👍🏼 thanks for the needle drop. Some jaw dropping stuff
Thanks so much!
Congratulations! My dream is to have a McIntosh 275 to go with my LaScala's I love hearing stories like this because it keeps me hopeful. Thanks for sharing, Enjoy!
Thanks for watching! 🙏 good luck!
The Klipschorns will recreate *ANY* genre of music with authority. They are not some delicate boutique speaker that will get congested playing edm or metal. They deliver realistic slam.
I love the Sound Purity and Reliability of Klipsch "Horns". Whwen Concert Pianist Hits the 'C8' in a Piano Concerto, I don't want to hear a "Thunk'. Also not crazy about Metal Foil and Fabric Based Tweeters.
I've been following Devon Turnbull (OJAS) for about a year now and he regularly travels to Japan. He specializes in massive horn speaker systems and vintage Altec stuff. Over in Japan they are putting those beasts in regular-sized rooms and are happy as can be. It's kind of changed my opinion on the "canon" of room size and speakers.
Good for you dude!
"Speed is inversely proportional to rectangular dollars. How fast do you wanna go?" - Don Gartlits
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Dude! K-horns?! Love it! Congratulations, Dillon. Those are some fantastic speakers, which I’m sure you’re enjoying a lot.
Thanks man!
I've always wanted to like Klipsch speakers. I've heard the entire Heritage series. No disrespect, they just don't wow me. I did an a/b between the Cornwall and K-Horn and the ADS 1230 back in '83. No contest, I bought the 1230s. Obviously, it's all subjective, and Klipsch must be doing something right to still be around all these years.
Very nice gear !!!
One might find - an Audiophile to be a snob !!! Some might be !!!
I prefer - music appreciation !!!!!
One does not need $ 10,000 or even $ 700 in gear to appreciate the music. True - it will not be as crisp/ clear and or refined as more expensive equipment.
Anyway - I'm sure this is very debatable subject - I will just stop there.
So let's see, you've already switched spaces with your son so you could move your new speakers into his old room, and now you're considering knocking out the east wall of your living room because you've just been offered an awesome used Kawazua Mx-80Ab pre-amp that's roughly the size of a 1986 Dodge Caravan, complete with roof rack, but you've run out of places to put it, except for the wall-less living room.
Would this be considered "normal" behavior, there in North Carolina?
Hi man ! These speakers are my dream . I am seriously considering them, not the last version cause they are expensive but the AK5. I own a Macintosh amplifier (100 watts solid state). I hope the march will work fine . Any suggestion ?? Congratulations!!!
People don't call themselves audiophiles because it's usually code for rich.
I had a Mac system many years ago with some giant Heathkit AS-1348’s, until I got married and had kids. Priorities change sometimes.
If you haven’t already, spin up Steely Dan Aja. Let us know how it goes and if you cry.
hey man I'm running a pair of khorns that turned 71 years old last year match with a pair of klipsch forte's that are from 1985 running thru a RME adi dac all powered by a Decware ZMA tube amp.
In two opposite corners what size room will these speaker be ideal for ?
Secondly how big of a room would it fill ? Could it handle a 40x40 room that was 10 to 12 feet high ? You look so excited my friend your smile is truly contagious first video I've ever watched of yours and subscribed blessings to you m8
Replacing the cast mid horn with a wooden horn eliminates the resonance. Check out the Klipsch forums.
You started the music and I pictured Sgt. Joe Friday rolling up in the driveway to bust those wacky weed smoking hippies!
You’ll never need to buy new speakers again. I run the K-horn up front and a set of Belle’s in the back with a Marantz 2325 pushing them all ! My music room is double insulated because I built this room for my music ! I can rock ! Every time I listen to them it like the first time !
I've seen plans for plywood panels to form "ears" for a K-horn where corner placement is not possible. Surely not what Paul W. had in mind, but better than nothing.
Look at you, you and your wife are starting to realize your dreams. You are talking about moving into another house, your business is going well, and you are officially an Audiophile. I want to see you with a Dac, Streamer and Tidal Next. Heck even a Reel to Reel, which you had and a tape deck.
Isn't life great. How does it feel? Never be afraid to be an Audiophile, you are not pretentious. It is guys like you that we need in this Audiophile community to show others what is vs what isn't. I can see your eyes dance and your spirit glow as you talk about your system and what it means to you and the music that you listen to.
This is what it is all about. You aren't using fancy terms; you are saying what it is, and you come across quite convincingly. When you think about it, you have inherited in some way a part of the original owner's soul and it gives peace and solace knowing that the emotion that the original owner had will live on. Now you understand what it is all about. Pass it on so that others who don't know can know. We have to keep this hobby alive and please do this with the wife.
It is about hearing music on a different level that brings an emotional response. I'm quite proud of you, keep the dreams and the success rolling.!!!! You have showed what is possible if you work hard enough and have an outstanding supporting cast (wife). I wish you and your family a very successful 2022 and congratulations on the outstanding purchase as it will bring you many years of happiness.
Man. Dillon, your excitement you show is awesome. It's so ace to see a normal bloke being so awe inspired by a set up you never thought you'd own. We can all watch millionaires with their hifi on TH-cam, but that's not real. You are.
Jealous BTW 😃
Seems credit is also due for the rest of the gear including the tube preamp and power amp. Not a McIntosh fan but they are tube and great gear
Audiophile should mean hearing music on a higher level where you can hear among other things all the information on the Vinyl, CD, etc and not all that pretentious shit
Whenever I see people with lesser gear than yours, I think to myself how they don’t know what they’re missing even if they’re happy with their gear. Just think: you were happy before the upgrades and now it’s a new ballgame. Great gear, happy for you & enjoy ❤️
Since you always say you don’t know too much about punk, listen to Black Randy and the Metro Squad - Tellin Lies. It’s a whacky instrumental you will love it
Not a Khorn fan, but congratulations on your extreme good luck in finding such a nice example. Enjoy!
Very cool! I am glad too that his system is still together. I have a recommendation for a classical piece. I'm a classical string bass player and this is one of my favorite pieces..."Death and Transfiguration", by Richard Strauss. Phenomenal piece. Read about the poem it is based on and find a copy. Every time I've performed it I'm in tears by the end. (Yes, on stage) Let me know what you think.
Just watched this video..must say..u look happy like a kid on Christmas morning!
I mixed om a pair tonight with a beautiful marantz intergreated wow every hour they got deeper and more intelligent and more detailed I fell privileged tbh the hens teeth restaurant in Dublin last night of klipschorn speakers there building there own Toby hatchet sound system and I was lucky to play on the klipschorn on there last night.. Epic
Audiophile: one who designs his house around listening room. Does this resemble anyone we know?
Watching the video, I was trying to figure out what cable you got.
by the looks of the room there, you make enough that you could by a little shed put it in the back yard . make sure it has at least 2FT of sound dampaning insullation or you wife may say the insannity defense maybe used! when she kills you for it, a little joke !!! point is you can hear those from a mile away !!!! some of the best i ever heard !! enjoy them!
Congratulations. I have a ma2275 integrated tube amp with 1974 Cornwalls. 10 watts is all it takes to get it quite loud. Guitar and vocals sound amazing. Bass is substantial. Enjoy!
When you done building your new house, get some movers, your back will thank you 😉
Are you selling your Peachtree and Monitor speakers?
sir, im afraid you are over the legal limit on how much vinyl you can possess. do you realize the street value of just the record liners?(cheech and chong)
Can I just live in your listening room for a few days???
Play Rick Wakeman journey to the center of the earth if you still have them speakers
please make a video of sound test demo with vinyl of perez prado greatest hits if you have??? thanks.
you have to get those in a bigger room. otherwise, great setup! Then you will really realize what you have!
Don't you think those speakers are not being properly imaged in that room? Looks a little tight.
So happy for you man. You deserve the very best since you give the TH-cam/Instagram community so much.
Awesome! And agree on your definition of 'audiophile.'
Beautiful enthusiasm, won me over. Carry on brother!
What was the record you played?
Nice rig,congrats.
A group called Wilderness
did the cover of Mandrill.
A music enjoyer is not per se audiophile but someone that really listen to what the artist intended to do
Don’t you have a pair of High end speakers a your store Are they for sell
Mention prices..proves you are an audiophile!
How much are the speakers worth?
Looks nice…..Thanks for your videos…..
Hey Dillon, congratulations, love the excitement in your voice and how happy you, best of luck with the new system, enjoy
Thanks!
Love the gear! Jealous is thy name
Those are some big honkin speakers. Enjoy!
This system looks like it could split an atom
Man what an upgrade you made damned lucky you !
Wow, great speakers. I use only Klipsh for the last 20 years. Currently I have the forte 3. Your set up is pretty close to mine, I have a 275 amplifier and C2600 pre amp, all tubes. Sounds fantastic, sure you will have great time.
Oh very nice!!!
Magnificent! My dream speaker.
You still need a couple subs methinks!
Dillon, the newer K-Horns do not need to be in corners.
How much was the speakers? What are they worth
Take the stuff off off the Horns
A pair of Klipschorns and a McIntosh system? Utopian setup. I had a Pioneer SX-1250 with a pair of Altec Voice of the Theater speakers in the late 1970s. Sold it all when I joined the Navy in 1982.
Thanks so much!
I'm more a KEF guy because I've always loved the British sound and the 107 is just a gorgeous loudspeaker, but I have a buddy with a pair of these and they are phenomenal sounding, really large in sound, BIG in impact. You deserve them solely for manhandling them on your own! Great score, a beautiful system and I hope you get to hear it in a bigger room soon!
"I don't think I'll ever get to that point..." First the McIntosh, the fancy turntable, etc. etc. Now the Klipschorns. There's no going back. Hopefully your family and friends will have an intervention for you, before it's too late.
We can only hope 🤣
Great pasioned sharing , thanks a lot
Having owned many Klipsch speakers inside the Xover is junk all cheap no name parts
I have rebuilt many with much much better parts like resistors which are $3 each
Iuse top $30 pathaudio and theyuse $15 capacitors spend $1500 in a Highend built Xover
You literally transform your Klipsch speakers this includes yourKhorns and others l
I love mine but I need more POWER to drive them. Mine are from 1982 and I've replaced the tweeters but nothing else. They are awesome speakers!
Yes! Thanks for watching! 🙏
Once you have a good system, you realize how poorly mastered most music is.
Exactly!
I have La Scala's and I've come very close to tears. It was shocking.
Those are amazing!
And im sure you wont sell those Jazz records now 😬, congratulations…… happy for you .
Hahaha
Is glad to hear you talk
Not to rain on your parade. Let me first just say great stuff, love it all aside from the room. The speakers being in the corners are toed in way to much, I would assume the imaging that can be obtained is being lost out due to that issue. Aside from that, my assumption is with those speakers mid horns located over your gear, when played at higher volumes must play havoc on feed back through that transducer/tone arm or just plain out vibration issues. Suggestion if you don't mind, even though they are optimal in the corner, I think you would benefit more so if you toe them out till you get good imaging at your seated listening position. If you really want to change it up, sell those for a profit and pick up the smaller brothers, the LaScala's. I think those would be more rewarding in that room.
I agree, hopefully I’m moving soon
Lot of weight on top of vinyl storage. What makes you an audiophile is when you do what you did which is experiencing the music you've heard thousands of times yet have not done in a while, like laying down with a smile on your face. If it moves you, it's audiophile. All other definitions need not apply.
Thanks!
Audiophile to me just means $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I so inspire to be one, because the sound is impeccable and it fully engulfs you.
Happy for you bro! Love Klipsch and Mcintosh. Enjoy!
Thanks so much!
You are officially bugged now and there is no way back:-) Congrats!
Oh man, what have I done 🤣