Klipsch RP-8000F old VS new - Battle of the generations!
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We've had tons of questions about the new generation compared to the old. Is it just a cosmetic difference? Is it a big enough change to upgrade? Should I buy the old or the new? Well we are here to answer those questions today! Or at least to hopefully guide you in the right direction!
Today we cover the Klipsch RP-8000F Gen 1 Vs Gen 2. What are the differences and similarities? Which one sounds the best? Watch to find out and let us know what you think in the comments!
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I purchased these Klipsch RP-8000F II last month. You can find better sounding speakers, but it would cost much more. When considering "bang-4-the-buck" speakers, these represent true value in sound reproduction. As good as they sound in the store, they sound better in my home, and seem to have opened up a bit after 30-days of use, and last Saturday, fulfilling song requests from my neighbors.
Thanks for watching and glad to hear you are enjoying them!
-Jason
do they sound fatiguing, cold/shrill? I heard the midrange sounds forwarded. How's the soundstage?
Love that you guys do these type of videos.
I love that you guys do what you do.
We love that you keep watching! Thanks for that! :)
-Jason
Great video. Not sure how I missed this one. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for watching!
-Jason
Great compare! Thanks guys!
Thanks for watching!
-Jason
Appreciate this review
Thanks for this video! It sounds to me that the gen 2 is crawling towards the RF-7, like a mix between the gen 1 and the RF-7. Might be enough of a change to upgrade to the gen 2!
Thanks for watching! It seems like that's what they were going for in these. Baby steps towards the 7s.
-Jason
thx for the comparison. Even through in the room the difference might be bigger but i tried this: When i watched the video and seen the switch between the generations i could clearly hear a difference but if i closed my eyes i almost never hit the switch between the generations and coul rarely tell which was which. I think i can't justify double the pricetag over that : D
True it is a larger difference when in room but, both options are awesome. Really can't go wrong either way. For most it's going to be just like you said----its for sure an upgrade but, is the upgrade worth the cost difference?...thats for each person to decide on their own.
That said, who knows how much longer gen 1 will be around! If you're going that route, may want to pick em up while you still can. ;)
-Jason
Awesome comparison!!!Rp 8000f v2 sounds much better that the old version!!
Thanks for watching! Totally agree!
-Jason
Many thanks for an excellent demo. I listened to this through my 8000F first gen. and I could hear a considerable difference. In my opinion the second gen. are to bright at the high end and they loose that punch at the low end. Maybe it's my old ears, but I prefer the warmer sound from the first gen. Think I will stick with the first gen...for now...
The gen 2 is much more warmer and have more depth ,I believe the gen 1 will easily fatigue your ears
Kudos for being among the first reviewers to sit down and compare those. The MK II are still a tad bright, but the new tone or direction is definetly more agreeable, tho I'am mostly set on the KLH Model 5, but reckon a pair of those could be a Backup plan, if things go wrong.
I'am sure people wanted to know weither to go for the MK II or OG, since the price difference is significant, but I believe after hearing it from you guys, the Upgrade should be definetly worth the Extra. Afterall, they're still way more affordable than the RF 7 III, and more likely to be discounted on Black Friday.
Thanks for watching! Never personally heard the KLH model 5. Let us know your thoughts if you pick em up! For the cost, I would consider heresys IVs as an option as well. Personal favorite of mine. :)
-Jason
Great speaker comparison. 😁😁😁
Thanks for watching!
-Jason
would love to see a Klipsch vs SVS thing going on.
Swear it to be true if you can afford a pair of each do so... It's an absolutely rewarding experience.. I've got generation 2 behind me and generation 1 in front of me.. in a four corner configuration is a wonderful thing to be able to have
Great comparison! Could clearly hear the difference in the video, let alone how it must have sounded over there.
Did you also try swapping the speakers? Outer speakers to the center and the center speakers to the outer position? to eliminate wall clearance differences? Curious to what it might to to the low end because of the rear ports being closer or further away from the corner of the room.
Thanks for watching! We go with a 1-2 1-2 setup so, ins and outs are varied already throughout. We give a corner to each generation and an inside position to each gen. This helps balance the test throughout so not to give a handicap to either.
-Jason
Thank you guys !
Well… i have the rp280…
I think i will check now for the 2022 edition 👻😜
Thanks for watching! Let us know if we can help get those to your doorstep!
-Jason
If the new mk iis came in gloss black, I would upgrade. Still keeping my old ones…but love this line…bang per buck is legendary and they are lookers
Thanks for watching! The piano black def had a big following. I personally loved em...but in other peoples houses. Piano finish and kid hands dont mix well lol.
-Jason
A little bit more room treatment (rear wall diffusers, side wall absorbers) would go a long way, but the differences between the two speakers is very apparent! When these speakers go on sale, it will be hard not to consider them.
For sure. We have considered different options for room treatment but we move things around so much, anything permanent is difficult to justify. We may pick up some mobile options before next season so we can move the treatment depending on ours as well as speaker location. We will see what we can come up with.
Give us a call when you're ready to pull the trigger and we would be happy to assist.
-Jason
Thanks so much for the video !
The new generation RP-8000F series 2 is clearly a better sounding speaker .
I look forward for the next generation RF7IV because that's my next klipsch speaker I'm aiming to buy .
Thanks for watching! Love the RF7s and can only imagine what Klipsch will bring to the table with the next gen!
-Jason
A good side to side and I enjoyed it as I have a set-up that allows me to hear it. My RP-280FA's are going to have to go.
Thanks for watching! Give PHT a call when you're ready to pull the trigger on a new set. They'd be happy to assist!
-Jason
I'm 60 years old and I don't get the listener fatigue either. I bought a pair of Klipsch Heresys in 1980 which I still own to this day and I can crank them for hours, but the receiver/amp makes a difference. They are being powered by a Marantz 1090 amplifier which takes a lot of the harshness away and gives them better mids and bass than any other receiver/amp I've every had them connected to. With that said, all of the previous receivers/amps that they were connected to through the years I still played them at a deafening volume and it never bothered me. Must of been all of the loud concerts that I attended in the 70s and 80s. 😂
Happy to hear your gen 1s are still rocking! Post some pictures of your setup on the Klipsch owners page on facebook page. Would love to see it!
-Jason
Gen 2 seems more V curved, mids are thinner sounding because treble and bass is boosted. Gen 1 is more equally balanced. For the price, Gen 1 all day! Also Gen one in piano black looks way better!!!
There is a lot of preference involved here. I personally prefer the new gens and all of the mods they've done. That said, some may enjoy the older style as it can be more tame to a degree. I did love that piano black finish too...but only in someone else's house. Kids and fingerprints everywhere would drive me nuts lol. cant have those here.
-Jason
@@PaducahHomeTheaterTV yeah I really only say the Gen 1 is better because I can't afford Gen 2 🤣
They would sound loads better if they crossed one the 8" drivers as midrange. I own the RP-8000F and my only complaint is the 2 way design. That might cost a few dollars more! Klipsch will refer you to one of the Heritage speakers if you want 3 way.
Thanks for watching! Probably true. Heritiage is the option for the 3way design. 8000s in 2way still sound awesome though!
-Jason
Even on TH-cam, I could definitely hear a difference, not so much on the bottom end but the mids and highs seem more open on the II.
In the room it was even more drastic. New gens are an improvement on an already awesome design.
-Jason
I am really enjoying your reviews. But I'm left wondering why these rear ported speakers were so close to the back wall. It looks a larger room, and I think they sound a little different given some breathing room. My system has a 5.1 set of Klipsch with 3 different pairs of front speakers to choose from, including my 1995 KG5.2's.
Thanks for watching! We actually do a bit of listening before we start rolling to fine tune the setup and get our adjustments in. The camera showing the speakers has a wide angle lens and it makes them look a bit closer than they actually are. They are about 18" or so from the back wall. We've moved around and tested systems in different locations and this is the setup we found to work the best. :)
-Jason
At first I tried to listen to this video through some cheap desktop speakers, and to be honest couldn't hear much of a difference. Put on my headphones (have multiply sets), turn off any dsp my Sound blaser AE-7 had on, then heard the difference. Bass levels seem the same to me, but cleaner. The biggest difference I heard was in the mid-range. A lot better, the original did have a little suck out/veiled mid-range, reminded me of the HiFiman HE-400i's headphones. The II's mid's had more presence, while the highs seems less harsh. To me it they are more balance now. What is funny a lot of people mentioned that the Klipsch always had a little suck out in the mids with their two ways. It was about time they listened to some of the criticism of their products, to approve them. Now if Klipsch would come out with a new 8" stand mount speaker that is passive to replace my modded RB-5's. I would reconsider buying the brand as I need stand mounts.
Hello. Very good video as usual. Will be there a possibility to compare Klipsch RP 6000F old vs new?
Thanks for watching! We had initially intended to and still may but, didnt have nearly as many requests for that one. Keep an eye out and we will see what we can do!
-Jason
@@PaducahHomeTheaterTV Thank you very much for your response. Of course, I will be keeping an eye out.
I'm just starting to upgrade my new old standard Home Theater to the Full Home Theater setup. almost 100% I'm using my setup for movies not much music.
I planned to buy the gen 1 two months ago but the gen 2 is coming. So this is the best way to compare. I think for the music the Gen 2 does a very great job with the clear and punching sound
But the gen 1 sounds warmer to me. and the price difference is about 900 USD between gen 1 and 2
I think for a movie man like me can save 900 bucks for the atmos or new surround speakers lol Because the movie performance would not be that different between these two gen I think
BTW I have to thank you for this video so much. Because now I know what I have to buy next 😳 I'll go for the gen 1 for sure because I'm using this for pure movie
Thanks for watching! Both gen 1 or 2 would be great options. Movies vs music won't play a huge role on the decision though. Typically if good for one, its good for the other. Where you will notice the big difference here is in the cabinet structure and the overall sound. The bigger horn, the divided cabinet, etc. Gen II is a upgrade for sure. That said, Gen 1 is on sale everywhere so, bang vs buck is going to play a huge role in everyones decision.
-Jason
@@PaducahHomeTheaterTV Thank you for the advice. But I just have my good news today because I just got a brand new RP-8000F II for a super deeper special price for some reason. But still doesn't test yet. Because I'm moving my movie zone into the bedroom and the speaker itself is so heavy I don't want to move for many times because it's gonna be bad for my back. But I think this will easily match with 504C and RP502s from Gen 1
Gen 2 sound clearer at mid to top but it at the same time it sound bright/harsh for me. Gen 1 isnt brighter than Gen 2 since Gen 1 is a lil muddy at top it's actually warmer/darker sounding for vocals. I listened to this on my phone and my rp8060 fa to hear the difference. I prefer Gen 1s.
The 280F and the Gen 1 8000F had a noticeable "hole" in the upper mids. The Gen 2 seems to have fixed that. I also like the additional bracing to tame the resonance. Gen 2 is certainly improved and is the clear winner to me. I'll be ordering them very soon.
Thanks for your thoughts! Let us know when you're ready to place your order and we would be happy to assist!
-Jason
I have gen 1 and l noticed that hole as well. Still l paid well under a thousand bucks in piano finish. Will not be upgrading anytime soon. May go with the larger tower when l do.
Incorrect, the 280F did not have this "hole"
Call me crazy but I actually thought the gen 1 sounded better on a whole. But that's the thing about audio. Everyone has different ears.
Truth! Everyone should audition for themselves if possible. See what sounds best to them before pulling the trigger!
-Jason
As did I.
I would love a Polk R700 & Klipsch RP-8000F II face off.
That would be very interesting.
@@rickadams9andrew Robertson compares them... he likes the klipschth-cam.com/video/OLA_XWDxWSQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qb20RotMy_0c_ewo
I am not an audiophile…when compared to my brother in law (a LaScala and Heresy owner). Is the difference between the first and second Gen 8000Fs enough to justify the higher price, considering I have found a pair of brand new pair of Gen ones for less than $1,000. I have been listening to the RP160Ms for the last 3 years and although I love them I’d like to kick it up a little.
Honestly only you can answer that question/say if its right for you. The new gen is for sure a step up but, as you mention, price point goes up as well. Both are beasts and I'm sure you won't be disappointed whichever route you go.
-Jason
I’m looking into the RP8000Fll
But how would you compare them to the RP280? Or what are your thoughts?
I'm not sure we have any of the 280's to do that comparison but if we can dig some out, we will see what we can do. That said, I've heard them on many occasions and it's similar to this comparison. The generational gap is subtle but present. They are taking the same product and taking it to the next level. Speaker evolution. :)
-Jason
Just bought a new set of 8000F for $798 (compared to the 8000F II at $1500 a set). I will be putting them up against my Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2s.
Street price is less plus there are always sales going on. Give us a chance next time.
Your video makes real anticipation. Have ordered the boxes in walnut in Austria for 644€ the piece. Had once the old 8000er but the room modes were unbearable. Then bought the 6000s, which were better for the room that i live at the time. But something was missing. This lively of the 8000. There where you want to jump up and go to sthraight to the Metal. Gone. The Fragile from Yes or Pink Floyds - Time had much more emotions. Even my girlfriend at the time, who is not so audiophile, has noticed that. Was always so unspectacular when listening to the 6000er in comparison to the 8000f. Now I've seen that there is the MK2 and it sounds dreamlike from your mouth. So ordered in Austria. Thursday they should come. In the larger room now sounds the 6000 even weaker than it already does before. And vinyl is not known for fat bass anyway. Hope the 8000f II now makes everything more awesome. And perfect that you use a very good sounding progressive Metal Song. This is what i hear personally a lot. Like Dream Theater, Cae Serin and so on. I thought too, that the Old Gen sound better for Metal. Hmm...i hope not :D I'm curious how they sound in real. Thanks for the Video. Helped me to hit the Buy Button :D
Audiophilish greetz from Germany!
Thanks for watching! I am a bit late to reply and guessing you have them set up by now. What do you think so far? Pretty awesome, right?
-Jason
@@PaducahHomeTheaterTV No worries. Everything is fine :) Hmm... they sound good, but the effect was not that big. Its a bit dissapointing that they "just" sound a bit bigger in comparison to my old RP6000f. I think the old 8000 had more punch and habe a bigger stage? I think they should not have made the horn bigger. It was big enough and now it sounds a bit too bright in my Opinion. Or, its just my Room. The new room is much brighter soundwise. I change my flat the next time. Hope it will be bezter then. The build quality is much much better. All edges are completed. The Cabelpanel is hire quality. Its a big step i guess. I have the waltnut color. They look very sexy. Love it. Overall, they are fine speakers. Maybe they just more time to open in Sound. Will have my fun with them. :)
Saludos desde PR🇵🇷 muy rookie en esto , cual me recomiendas para mi home theater pensando en montar 5.1.2, necesito el combo completo. Tbien el receiver pensamdo en un denon s960 o el 2700 gracias
The newest gen has come a long way. If I had to choose between the two, I would say the newer gen is the winner. That said, there are still significant discounts on the older gens so, if cost is a factor, thats something to consider as well. As for the receiver, I would recommend something a bit beefier. Either of those will work but, neither will have the ability to push these speakers to their full potential.
-Jason
the first series is richer in the high range, the second is more medium, I prefer the first, it is more crystalline......🤩
Thanks for watching and for your thoughts!
-Jason
I know the new 2's are better spec'd and build stuff, for mine the 2's sound like somebody hit the loudness button. On the 2's the upper mids and HF, lower mids and LF seem to predominate and the 2's are just louder. Mids seem slightly more intergrated on the 1's. IMHO, wasn't sitting in the room with you guys✌. Thanks for professional comparison tho, awesome.
Thanks for watching! TH-cam as well as all of the other compression going into these will def have an impact. In room the key difference to me was that gen two all over just sounded cleaner and more refined.
-Jason
hello, Nice vidéo !
I'm looking to replace my current stereo system which is with two focal 816 which I find very flat to listen to. I have the impression that the 8000 version two sound very good in bass and less bright than the 8000 or focal 816. my amplificator is a marantz 40n.
thank you !
Thanks for watching! I haven't personally listened to the 816s but love the 8000s. Confident you won't be disappointed with the switch. :)
-Jason
Can you make a comparison between rp 8000 ii vs rf 7 iii?
We were considering doing an episode on this as well but didn't have time this season. Hopefully we can jump into it next season!
-Jason
I have the 8000F's paired with the 160m, with an RC5]
Nice! Hope you are enjoying your setup!
-Jason
You can sure hear that better cabinet design even through TH-cam. The midrange is a lot more detailed on the new ones. I could hear that 500-1kHz area come in and some tweeter harshness around 2k diminish on the new ones.
Sure u can.
Thanks for watching! In the room it was even more drastic. New gens are an improvement on an already awesome design.
-Jason
seems to me like GEN 1 models are more vocal. the artist is heard a little above the music as GEN 2 has the same vocal aspect but its like they adjusted the music volume to better match the vocals. better all around if you ask me. liking these GEN 2 models.
just bought the rp 280fs for $399 each today along with the rp 450 center channel. i live in a one bedroom apartment so i can't really crank it up. do you think i am missing out big time by not getting the 8000 or since I live in such a small apartment I won't really notice much difference. thank you!
the difference between the generations is more for subtle nuances and refinement and less about results when cranking it. There are differences at every listening level. That said, the RP280s are still awesome speakers so I can't say you have any reason at all to be disappointed in your purchase. They are still beasts.
-Jason
Not much different.... you probably won't even hear it....
Is possible you Review the klipsch thx And How they compare tô reference premiere line?
It is possible, but not sure we will have access to them to do so. Stay tuned. We will see what we can do. :)
-Jason
I don't know if it is double the price better, I personally bought the generation 1's because they are 480 dollars each while the new ones are 900 each.
Price point is for sure something to consider. Not a small difference between the two.
-Jason
There was one reviewer said that the base is underwelming on the 8000 2,I need to listen with the headphones, I actually liked the old better on the last song maybe the crappy speakers on the phone.the presenting I'm confused about is prices, from India the SPL 150 are 312€ new here 1000€ each,it's almost 700€ difference that's huge,if my math is right klipsch spends maybe 20% of the initial price if not less
It's going to be a big matter of preference in a lot of cases. The newer gen is an overall cleaner experience throughout the series.
-Jason
Gen II is better on the bottom end but Gen I still rules on top. It still sounds cleaner. Depending on the song it leans either way. Close you eyes and & both has there strong points. But hey that's what the setings on your receivr are for.
Thanks for watching and for the input!
-Jason
Hi, I was told the older RP 280f,s are gold and even in the audiophile world they say it sounds better than the 8000 series. Could you please do a comparison?
I would just be wasting my money, I can't really justify spending time on that, sorry. -- Cory
Was that the max volume?! damn its so quiet.
Which speakers have better bass? I would prefer G1
They both have great bass response. Gen II is basically a more refined version of gen I with several modifications throughout.
-Jason
Are RP 8000 f a good fit with Macintosh MA6500? I am mostly into hard rock and heavy distortions...
Probably will be fine. I don't sell those so I'm not sure about tone controls. However that model does not have the autoformer which is good, too much to get into here but an autoformer kind of neuters the impedance curve that your amp sees and could make your speakers sound different than expected. A traditional transformer like this one is probably better for what you mentioned.
PLEASE MAKE A REVIEW
with DISASSEMBLING video on new Klipsch R600f 2022
We are considering doing an episode on this as well but didn't have time this season. Hopefully we can jump into it next season!
-Jason
Problem is, recorded lower frequencies don’t transfer in these sort of videos nearly as much as the higher, resulting in what sounds like a much harsher listening experience than what you may hear when sitting in the same room as these speakers. That was definitely my experience while listening to this video.
While the higher frequencies became much more pronounced when switching to the new version, I couldn’t pick up any noticeable difference in the lower end. So, to me, it just sounds like Klipsch doubled down on the fatiguing sound that’s long been synonymous with the brand.
and that's why we don't like including music listening demos in these things, but some people demand it, so what do you do. Danged if you do, danged if you don't.
Gen 1 is much warmer. Gen 2 more clearer and brighter. Gen 1 for me.
I agree. I definitely prefer the gen 1 sound. The gen 2 seems to have brought back some of the harshness that Klipsch has been criticized for in the past. I find the gen 1 much warmer and overall smoother.
@@mikek5631 It's a matter of taste. Then Gen2 sounds cleaner but also brighter. For bad recordings like some rock they sound too steril/cleaned up, where as the Gen1 with a more toned down tweeter sounds warmer/darker.
@@uztrewas For sure. I agree. I will say that I feel gen 2 is a step back as it's returned a bit of that Klispch harshness it's been criticized for in the past. Gen 1 completely changed that but appears they've reverted. A few reviews that have gone into the tech analytics of the performance all but confirm the gen 2 have taken a step back in some areas. They are still quality speakers and I doubt most people will have issues with them. But if I were buying new speakers today and was set on Klipsch I think the better buy would be to pick up some Gen 1's at a deep discount.
Yep! That's what I heard too
Gen 2 seems more V curved, mids are thinner sounding because treble and bass is boosted. Gen 1 is more equally balanced. For the price, Gen 1 all day! Also Gen one in piano black looks way better!!!
Do the 8000f need an amp? I have a powerful Denon and I know an amp is going to clean things up a bit, but can the Denon push these to where they sound as good as my RF-62IIs? Should I buy a 2 channel amp or send these back>? Im a disabled veteran And never have I had the funds for a decent amp...But I would love to throw a 2 channel amp on these 8000s..Any suggestions for a moderately priced 2 channel?
Thanks for watching! They can be powered with a nice receiver but if you have preouts on your existing receiver, you can put a dedicated power amp behind them to give em that extra umph. You can give Cory at PHT a call to see what he has in stock at the moment. I know he likes the Cyrus stereo 200s. He may have some other suggestions as well depending on your needs.
-Jason
I've owned the RF-62s for 12-14 yrs. I was thinking about the RP-6000F just as an upgrade. Your 62IIs are the next gen up from mine. Not sure if there were any major upgrades with yours. Even though I would hate to get the 6000Fs and hear no difference. Sounds like your 62IIs are a sweet speaker. If you haven't done anything yet, ( I'm a little late to the party ) Emotiva has some very nice entry amps ( Base X ) I think their 2-ch runs about $450.00. They also have a good return policy. Drop me a line if you have any thoughts on our 62s.
So where is the Klipsch RP-8000C? A massive center channel?
Huge difference in the mids. Gen 1 sounds like a v shape Harmon curve and Gen 2 sounds like boosted mids in comparison. I'm sure you could EQ them to sound the same
Hello, has someone compared these speakers to Tannoy revolution xt8f‽ Thank you
So I’m guessing it be worth my while to upgrade from my old f24 f
Couple generations difference, higher tier line, as well as higher in the line. Can't go wrong with that upgrade. :)
-Jason
I appreciate you playing various music but why not some classical for us old folks?
We're probably done with all music like this. All platforms are sporadic in their enforcement of copyrighted material. We tried to get something local where we had permission to use it and people have done nothing but complained.
Tell Klipsch to produce a tower with 2 -12” woofers. 3-way …..Separate horn and separate tweeter like the old KLF-30 with the new technology.
It amazes me how some of these comments actually prefer the gen 1 better (phone speakers??). It's inferior in every regard and that's a factual statement. Huge Dip in the crossover region unless you sit way below tweeter axis. Theres so much more body to the version 2 speakers due to having a summed 1-2k region which is crucial for guitar body and vocal fullness as well. Klipsch did a great job correcting for the gen 2's. In fact, they sound much more in line with their heritage line which always has that fullness in the midrange rather than a v-shaped scooped sound. Hate to say it but gen 1 is just sadly thin and should be forgotten. Buy the new generation unless you're a fool haha! (And buy from Paducah or else you're a double fool!)
yeah there's no reason to actually prefer the old ones if money wasn't an issue. Makes zero sense.
Would a Denon AVR X-2500h work with these?
would work fine. there are more powerful receivers for sure but if that's not in the cards due to budget just make sure you implement a crossover like at 80 hz and obviously don't crank it to the point of clipping. You can clip on any receiver though.
With jazz, piano, female voices, I think it would be easier to identify the subtleties between these two pairs of loudspeakers.
We listen to these as well and our opinions are based on these tracks as well, but unfortunately we cannot include other tracks in the video due to copyright restrictions.
-Jason
Exploring sophisticated audio equipment , Bravo ! Why not explore sophisticated music to go with it ?? There is a world of recorded music way beyond primitive Rock music.. Imagine
We listen to tons of other music off screen and our commentary reflects this but, unfortunately due to copyright restrictions, we can only show on screen what we have permissions from the artists to use.
-Jason
Is it worth the extra $300 though that's the real question. I am cheap bro and want to save the $300 extra these new ones cost.
Is a ribeye sandwich worth $5 more than a Big Mac? I think so.
The first gen sound muffled to me.
There is for sure a difference between the two generations. Both are awesome but gen II is an improvement for sure overall.
-Jason
Exciting stuff... HAHAHAHAHA
Thanks for watching!
-Jason
The "V" sound is gone in gen 2 🤔
Not sure what you mean here.
-Jason
Eq "V" sound, the new gen sounds like a 2 1/2 way to me.
Gen 1 sounds Fuller and richer.
Thanks for watching and for your input!
-Jason
dratic change !!!!!
dramatic i meant !!!!...lol
Big difference for sure! Thanks for watching.
-Jason
Audiosymptom i8 copper. MORE BETTER!!!
bro Klipsch but sounds bit unclear
If You Want To Test A Speaker...Dire Straits... You And Your Friend Gives You The Range You Need Without Any Distortion...Please Change Your Music!
To be honest we were trying to stay legal and not play music that we couldn't get publishing rights to. If you get 3 copyright strikes then your channel is deleted and we were trying to avoid that. Hopefully going forward we won't be playing anything at all.
Adjust the speaker and you will see no damn différence
Adjust the speakers to your liking regardless of what speaker you buy. That said, there is for sure a difference. Whether or not you personally can hear the difference, and if it's worth an upgrade, is up to you or whoever is in the market.
-Jason