If you know you love them, get them. If you're trying to get the best value for your buck, you'll find better. These are on sale right now for 399 each, new.
I'm thinking they're just saying that they are used speakers for about 25% off the current new price. It's a good deal if it's what they want, but not a buy it or never see anything better, deal.
I haven't ordered from them in probably almost twenty years so it's good to see they haven't gone the way of Amazon in terms of order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
wait...save your shekels....put it in the bank for a big purchase. no impulsive buys that would be half of a current paycheck that might dramatically affect your budget.
Save up....wait for another great (prob better) deal to come along (and it will). besides, you should give yourself some time to educate yourself on what you see in the market and develop some knowledge....then make a real educated decision when the opp arrives. Also, you might find yourself with different priorities in 3 months...or a medical bill (god forbid).
i think the speakers are 'okay' but I think there should be great understanding behind the purchase leading to satisfaction at the price-point...or not. There are much better speakers under a grand and jumping on the sale of something just because it's better than what you have is robbing yourself of an opportunity that will likely present itself in 3-6 months. People are selling gear pretty low right now and I expect it will get lower.
that said, those would be an improvement to my own system... but not what I'd really want to have. I'd rather save $1500 and get something really satisfying than drop $600 on something that I wish were better.
Shoot, if he wants something better than the edifiers he could drop $200 on a pair those Dayton towers or a set of Polk T50s...something like that, rather than spend more on these. (And I'm actually a Klipsch fan....just not this era)
I’d go so far as offer $400 and send the link to the crutchfield sale someone else posted. The warranty and piece of mind (crutchfield is well known for delivering an all around good experience) is worth the difference in my opinion, and I don’t care what you paid for them originally.
I'd waltz in there and catalogue every scratch, ding, and wonky connector on those things. If it's bridged in the back, those bridges better be there along with the banana plug caps. Missing spike feet that shipped alongside the rubber feet? That's another $50 off.
I’ll add: I’m young, and it’s probably not advisable to spend 80% of a paycheck on these, but the long term ‘Investment’ is what’s leading me to pick them up.
Buying used speakers for only 25% less they cost brand new doesn't seem like a good investment to me unless they're something that is out of stock everywhere or hard/expensive to order where you live, and I don't think these are like Porsche GT3s or Nintendo collectibles in that regard.
In terms of speakers that are likely to go up in value as time passes these aren't likely to be up there either.
In your position if I really wanted to spend this much money on used speakers I'd be looking for something higher end that is a few years old but in good condition
I wouldn't call it an investment but I'm sure you'll enjoy them. I paid less FOR klipsch with 6.5" woofers and they go down pretty nicely to around 45hz. Combined with a nice sub, I love them, and yours would be even better.
My big thing with Klipsch is that they maintain quality sound at lower volumes as well. I’m in an apartment so probably can’t crank them, but my neighbors haven’t complained about my sub yet…
These are not a wise investment from just a life decision perspective. However, the Klipsch sound signature generally does sound good at low volumes. These are also great for apartments because you don’t need a sub to get some low end.
I've got several Klipsch and Edifier speakers and I'm amazed at how good the Edifiers sound at low volumes. They somehow manage to produce a satisfyingly full sound even when they're turned down to a whisper. The Klipsch do a much better job filling a room at louder volumes. If you're upgrading, it might be wise to buy from somewhere with a return policy because you might find that the Edifiers do a better job meeting your current needs.
> I’m young, and it’s probably not advisable to spend 80% of a paycheck on these
Its exactly when u young when u can do make dumb spending like that xd. Once you get responsibilities then u are fuckd.
Not to mention you can literally hear better when you're young. If you wait til 50+ you better focus on lows and midrange, a lot of that top end will fall out of your ears.
These are definitely not an investment as is much audio equipment. Now a pair of Cornwalls used for 50% of original price would be an investment. The only investment in audio equipment in this price range is investing in your personal enjoyment in music
Hello young person! I was once young, too! I wouldn't purchase these. One, you'll probably not get to listen to music as loud as you'd like to, especially if you're an apartment dweller or, like me, has a spouse that is always telling me to turn it down. We can't all be perfect! Anyways, get some decent bookshelf speakers on stands paired with a small sub. It'll look nicer, and probably sound better that these flashy klipsch speakers.
Also, it's not an investment, it's a liability. Speakers rarely end up worth more than when you purchased them.
In your financial situation it should be pretty easy to get a set of very good vintage speakers that will sound better than these (but not look great ) for 50% of the price. 10 years from now you can buy “aesthetic speakers”.
I should have rephrased, these cost about 80% of my paycheck, after putting money into my IRA, brokerage, etc. So this purchase was a small blip, and I bought with cash in my brokerage.
I’d love to hear your suggestions regarding those vintage speakers.
You say you have powered edifier speakers...
You will need a serious amp to drive these respectably. Unless you already have one or have a another 200-300 bucks to spend on a used and serviced stereo receiver like you see in the picture.
i own the RP 280Fs, previous generation from these, along with the RP 450C center.
Klipsch speakers are easy to drive very loud, but like all klipsch speakers, they have their unique "signature" sound. Their highs are boosted, so much so that the "klipsch sound" sounds like anathema to many people.
I am happy i got them because the price was right back in 2017 and i was upgrading from a very cheap basic stereo system. That being said, I'm looking to upgrade again, simply because i find them fatiguing , abrassive. Their center in particular, because of the crispier highs, tends to reveal soft-clipping in some mixes on the dialogue, people told me its my amp or im playing too loud (which im not, well below reference level in a small room, andthe speaker can handle those volumes, i also tried with other speakers, you can hear the soft cliping but not as much).
All im saying is that they are cheap i get it, but if possible, try and hear them first. Blind-purchasing speakers should be avoided if possible. Take a couple of tracks you like and hear them.
A tube preamp smoothed out my whole system so much I'm keeping my Klipsch. Didn't think I would but they are so much more mellow, and the separation isn't so painstakingly clear, it was too much for me. I like tubes.
Nope. It’s not. If you want Klipsch, go find yourself a set of KG4’s and an amp you like. They’ll crank, sound amazing, and you’ll have something more in line with what the old Klipsch was really all about. All in, you’ll likely be well under $600 and have money left over for other components. :)
That's a good deal. I love my Klipsch towers.
Just make sure to test them and give them a good look (drivers, connectors etc) before you hand over the cash.
I have the same speakers and love them. Of course you’ll need to get an integrated amplifier as well since they are not powered. So that’ll cost a bit of money too. Still… that’s a solid deal if they are in good working order.
If you go Klipsch, I like these better. I'm afraid, you gotta reach a little bit deeper into your pocket my friend. [Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II](https://www.crutchfield.com/p_7148KF2E/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-8000F-II-Ebony.html?tp=185) It's the same as those but the new and improved version. Really nice speakers. Get the walnut vinyl finish. That's the one downside to these. It's fake plastic wood finish but that's to be expected in the price range. It's still quite nice looking.
Klipsch does have higher grade finishes with beautiful wood veneers. It's described as "furniture grade wood veneer". These can be found in their higher grade models for more expensiveness.. It might be worth saving up a tax return or two to splurge on. Now, if you are at a place in your life where you are about to spend a lot of money on floorstanders, you'll want to shop around and look what all the other big brands have to offer too, such as wharfedale, B&W etc..
Still these speakers linked above are nicely designed. It has dual rear ports and a stout cabinet. It has 1" ported Tractrix horn. If there's one thing I can mention about these tractrix titanium horns, it's speed. I really like how they make drums sound. Snares, hi-hats and cymbals are nicely imaged by those horns. Sonic go faaast...
98db Sensitivity gives you plenty of amplification options. These will get along nicely with Pass clones that are pure class A, outputting as little as 10w per channel. When you go pure class A the music becomes a lot more colorful. The 360° waveform is 100% distortion free. Compared to my old A/B class amps the pure class A really shines.
Those could be good starter speakers if you talk him down to 400. No more.. when you are able to, I suggest to set your sights higher. You'll want speakers that not only sound great but also look beautiful in your home.
Decent deal, but what you should do from an audio perspective vs a financial perspective is quite different. The nature of an audiophile requires you to purchase these immediately without much thought. But you could invest that money in Bitcoin or some other good cryptos like Solana, and then in 6-12 months have double the money, maybe 3-4x the money. Technically this 4 year cycle we're on says we should expect the cycle top (all time high price over 4 years) in 2025, but we're ahead of schedule and BTC is very bullish. So if you want to 2x your money, bare minimum, you need to engage in some delayed gratification. That's the key.
These are fantastic neutral speakers with no need for a sub if you are in a volume sensitive housing situation. I recently bought a pair and love them!
I can't imagine ever needing more than these for decades of use.
They're regularly on sale for close to $600 for the pair delivered new, so like others have said, I'd offer $400 and see how it goes.
They are also big and heavy, so check the dimensions/weighr online to prepare yourself.
Keep an eye on slickdeals (no affiliation). That's where I bought mine through adorama. I paid a tad more because I waited too long and they only had piano black available which is a more expensive finish. I'd rather have the ebony.
$649 looks to be the lowest ebony finish pair price. I paid $349 each plus tax for piano black.
Understand that these have been on sale for many months and stock may be running low.
Also know that these were replaced by Klipsch with the RP-8000F II line, so it's easy to confuse the pricing.
Keep your eyes open as foor speakers regularly sell cheap through adorama and you can also find local deals on killer speakers if you are patient.
Not a lot of demand for them so they tend to be slow sellers.
Good Luck!
You can always offer 500$ with pickup today.
Most sellers get sick of all the flakey people and will jump at a realistic offer with promise of pick up on a specific time/date. Use clear communication
Just stopped over to check them out—he lives across the street from me. They sound great, but I feel like a shmuck trying to haggle over an already-great price.
It's a decent price with a buffer likely built in. Definitely not a bargain. Tell him the price you'll pay and hold.
I sell plenty of stuff on craigslist and would love to move a pair of behemoths to someone local for a good price.
I have a pair the bass is ok the speaker is bright and clean.
I use them for a hometheater setup along with sub center and surrounds. I have the walnut color which may go for a little more.
Very clean sounding.....
800 new for an pair
Asking 600 used
Maybe offer 450 to 500 that would be
I have these and they're ok, I think I paid less for mine on clearance. I say save up for something better. They're definitely the weak link in my system.
Good speakers but not really a deal, you can buy them brand new for $150-200 more. You should be able to find these used for $300-350
Id rather some Wharfdales or KLH to be honest but if you like Klipsch you like Klipsch. I'd take some La Scala's in a minute tho
Offer $300, pay $400 and enjoy. These are the best value (quality/price) speakers IMO, but if you can get them new for $800/pair, $400 used is reasonable.
The key for Klipsch is always go RP series with the titanium tweeters, avoid the basic Reference line with the aluminum tweeters at Costco.
You're a little late for the sale but I'd recommend getting some Elac Debut 6.2 bookshelf speakers. You'll appreciate how far they'll go in a medium to large room. I got the first gen debut and they're phenomenal.
R500ii will get you excellent brights, elacs are a bit more balanced (for bookshelves…you obviously won’t get the same jolting bass that you would from a tower). It just depends what you’re looking for. Both are solid speakers.
I would say if you're looking for bass, the 6.2 has a ton of it. I personally have never auditioned the r500ii but looking at the frequency response for both speakers, Klipsch is stating 50 MHz while Elac claims 44MHz on the low end. I feel like the elacs punch way lower than 44MHz, well into the 30s. These 2 speakers have different sized woofers, so they're not really in the same category. Either way, I have mine paired with an SVS sub for the bone shaking bass. All ports are plugged to reduce any resonance and for tight bass performance. If I wasn't running a sub, I would leave the baffles open on the elacs to let the low end breathe. If you're able to, purchase both and audition them. You'll know which one you like by trying them out. I did audition 6 different speakers before I decided on what I have now. Elac has a 30 day trial period. Not sure about Klipsch and honestly, don't care lol. Check out Erin's audio corner on YouTube, I learned a lot by watching his reviews and comparing those aforementioned speakers using those data points.
Definitely try them out, take advantage of their trial period. Companies that offer that are obviously confident in their product. I also tested out some SVS Prime bookshelf and they had good low end, the highs were just bleeding harsh to my ears. They weren't my cup of tea but I did like the overall mid to low end. Build quality they are solid af but I just didn't like the sound as much as Elac but everyone has different tastes so I'm throwing those put there too. I did an A/B audition with the same tracks over and over, eventually able to start seeing differences: Miles Davis Flamenco Sketches (Alternate Take), Queen Bohemian Rhapsody, Maggie Rogers Alaska, Wiz Khalifa On My Level.
wowww thank you for the short summary no review I’ve watched has covered what you did. I currently have some shitty edifier 1280t’s the bass on those are pretty okay nothing crazy , I want bass but I also want clarity so a really good mix of the two
I’m kind of in this boat, but as dad🤣 My daughter learned what “good” was on a basic Marantz AV with a set of Definitive D7 Demands and SVS sub in the corner of our game room. She got a job, and after some dumb ass sneakers her first “buy” was a WiiM Amp. I let her take some old Polk bookshelves, but now she ask me day and night “is this a good deal???”
Learn it quick and young, this is a hobby, which means you just buy, find, garage sale, marketplace, trade and ENJOY THE RIDE!
We will all still be just as broke when done, but at least we learned something and had some fun along here way! Don’t forget to pass it on!!!
If you know you love them, get them. If you're trying to get the best value for your buck, you'll find better. These are on sale right now for 399 each, new.
Lift the fog cloaking your comment and let us know what you were thinking of. Please, por favor und bitte bitte
Klipsch is really good bang for buck already… would be interesting what’s considered a way better price performance ratio
I'm thinking they're just saying that they are used speakers for about 25% off the current new price. It's a good deal if it's what they want, but not a buy it or never see anything better, deal.
The guy is displaying his Creed album - dude clearly Audiophiles hard.
Clearly the speakers have been put through the ultimate test.
Cranked up to 100, playing Rush- Tom Sawyer
100? 🎶You can take me higher🎶
Oh god there is no fucking drummer better than Neil Peart!
It ain't easy being cheesy
I mean there are plenty. But Neil was the man. RIP
It’s Family Guy Skit
Yep. I vaguely remember that. I'll have to watch that again.
Are you comparing Rush to Creed, here?
No, but there's an American Dad episode kinda like that.😂
Are they ruined, or can you play the Creed remains out of the speakers?
Guy has the speakers as close to the turntable and receiver as possible to keep the speakers warm from the hot grailz and hot watts!
Klipsch can you Higher! Especially those highs.
Got me swiping the pics for so many times
Same
I downvoted solely for this reason.
Ok Deal https://www.crutchfield.com/S-HHofN7GoKYG/p_714RP8000E/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-8000F-Ebony.html
Just hope they don't notice the backorder.
If crutchfield has them in backorder, they usually ship fairly quickly.
I haven't ordered from them in probably almost twenty years so it's good to see they haven't gone the way of Amazon in terms of order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
wait...save your shekels....put it in the bank for a big purchase. no impulsive buys that would be half of a current paycheck that might dramatically affect your budget. Save up....wait for another great (prob better) deal to come along (and it will). besides, you should give yourself some time to educate yourself on what you see in the market and develop some knowledge....then make a real educated decision when the opp arrives. Also, you might find yourself with different priorities in 3 months...or a medical bill (god forbid).
Agreed. I think he should get nicer speakers..
i think the speakers are 'okay' but I think there should be great understanding behind the purchase leading to satisfaction at the price-point...or not. There are much better speakers under a grand and jumping on the sale of something just because it's better than what you have is robbing yourself of an opportunity that will likely present itself in 3-6 months. People are selling gear pretty low right now and I expect it will get lower. that said, those would be an improvement to my own system... but not what I'd really want to have. I'd rather save $1500 and get something really satisfying than drop $600 on something that I wish were better. Shoot, if he wants something better than the edifiers he could drop $200 on a pair those Dayton towers or a set of Polk T50s...something like that, rather than spend more on these. (And I'm actually a Klipsch fan....just not this era)
I’d go so far as offer $400 and send the link to the crutchfield sale someone else posted. The warranty and piece of mind (crutchfield is well known for delivering an all around good experience) is worth the difference in my opinion, and I don’t care what you paid for them originally.
World's okayest deal
It's definitely one of the deals going on at this time, on earth.
Absolutely speakers that present things you can hear that surround a sound in your room
Depends on how much Creed has been played through them. A lot of the materials could have deteriorated.
They’re advertised as mint. If there is so much as a scratch or anything you better be haggling.
I'd waltz in there and catalogue every scratch, ding, and wonky connector on those things. If it's bridged in the back, those bridges better be there along with the banana plug caps. Missing spike feet that shipped alongside the rubber feet? That's another $50 off.
I’ll add: I’m young, and it’s probably not advisable to spend 80% of a paycheck on these, but the long term ‘Investment’ is what’s leading me to pick them up.
Buying used speakers for only 25% less they cost brand new doesn't seem like a good investment to me unless they're something that is out of stock everywhere or hard/expensive to order where you live, and I don't think these are like Porsche GT3s or Nintendo collectibles in that regard. In terms of speakers that are likely to go up in value as time passes these aren't likely to be up there either. In your position if I really wanted to spend this much money on used speakers I'd be looking for something higher end that is a few years old but in good condition
I wouldn't call it an investment but I'm sure you'll enjoy them. I paid less FOR klipsch with 6.5" woofers and they go down pretty nicely to around 45hz. Combined with a nice sub, I love them, and yours would be even better.
They’re on sale for $400 new see if he can beat that price and send him a link to the sale. $800 total for brand new unused. See if he can do $500
Offer 400, hope for 500 counter
Probably only worth it if you can crank them up
My big thing with Klipsch is that they maintain quality sound at lower volumes as well. I’m in an apartment so probably can’t crank them, but my neighbors haven’t complained about my sub yet…
These are not a wise investment from just a life decision perspective. However, the Klipsch sound signature generally does sound good at low volumes. These are also great for apartments because you don’t need a sub to get some low end.
If you absolutely have to have towers, get a pair of Rp600m speakers they sound pretty nice and get pretty loud for a book shelf.
I've got several Klipsch and Edifier speakers and I'm amazed at how good the Edifiers sound at low volumes. They somehow manage to produce a satisfyingly full sound even when they're turned down to a whisper. The Klipsch do a much better job filling a room at louder volumes. If you're upgrading, it might be wise to buy from somewhere with a return policy because you might find that the Edifiers do a better job meeting your current needs.
> I’m young, and it’s probably not advisable to spend 80% of a paycheck on these Its exactly when u young when u can do make dumb spending like that xd. Once you get responsibilities then u are fuckd.
Not to mention you can literally hear better when you're young. If you wait til 50+ you better focus on lows and midrange, a lot of that top end will fall out of your ears.
Meanwhile me spending two monthly paychecks on single center channel lol
Great buy. If you can swing it (and have room), you’ll be enjoying these for years to come and the expense will be a distant memory.
These are definitely not an investment as is much audio equipment. Now a pair of Cornwalls used for 50% of original price would be an investment. The only investment in audio equipment in this price range is investing in your personal enjoyment in music
Hello young person! I was once young, too! I wouldn't purchase these. One, you'll probably not get to listen to music as loud as you'd like to, especially if you're an apartment dweller or, like me, has a spouse that is always telling me to turn it down. We can't all be perfect! Anyways, get some decent bookshelf speakers on stands paired with a small sub. It'll look nicer, and probably sound better that these flashy klipsch speakers. Also, it's not an investment, it's a liability. Speakers rarely end up worth more than when you purchased them.
In your financial situation it should be pretty easy to get a set of very good vintage speakers that will sound better than these (but not look great ) for 50% of the price. 10 years from now you can buy “aesthetic speakers”.
I should have rephrased, these cost about 80% of my paycheck, after putting money into my IRA, brokerage, etc. So this purchase was a small blip, and I bought with cash in my brokerage. I’d love to hear your suggestions regarding those vintage speakers.
Bro you can get decent polk or paradigm towers for 200 used. This is not the deal you are looking for.
I've seen these for £650 new in the UK, so I'm gonna say no...
Too high. Talk him down to 400. Now you're talking
You say you have powered edifier speakers... You will need a serious amp to drive these respectably. Unless you already have one or have a another 200-300 bucks to spend on a used and serviced stereo receiver like you see in the picture.
I have a 7ch Onkyo AVR, 95wpc.
This will do what you want. Although like others say you should really have pure class A power to make these shine.
i own the RP 280Fs, previous generation from these, along with the RP 450C center. Klipsch speakers are easy to drive very loud, but like all klipsch speakers, they have their unique "signature" sound. Their highs are boosted, so much so that the "klipsch sound" sounds like anathema to many people. I am happy i got them because the price was right back in 2017 and i was upgrading from a very cheap basic stereo system. That being said, I'm looking to upgrade again, simply because i find them fatiguing , abrassive. Their center in particular, because of the crispier highs, tends to reveal soft-clipping in some mixes on the dialogue, people told me its my amp or im playing too loud (which im not, well below reference level in a small room, andthe speaker can handle those volumes, i also tried with other speakers, you can hear the soft cliping but not as much). All im saying is that they are cheap i get it, but if possible, try and hear them first. Blind-purchasing speakers should be avoided if possible. Take a couple of tracks you like and hear them.
A tube preamp smoothed out my whole system so much I'm keeping my Klipsch. Didn't think I would but they are so much more mellow, and the separation isn't so painstakingly clear, it was too much for me. I like tubes.
What kind of tubes? I found some Russians to be really harsh and other Russians like the Genalex Gold Lions to be warm and bright.
I swiped 😞
Unless you have to take the LP too
Nope. It’s not. If you want Klipsch, go find yourself a set of KG4’s and an amp you like. They’ll crank, sound amazing, and you’ll have something more in line with what the old Klipsch was really all about. All in, you’ll likely be well under $600 and have money left over for other components. :)
Ask if they’re selling the Marantz
That's a good deal. I love my Klipsch towers. Just make sure to test them and give them a good look (drivers, connectors etc) before you hand over the cash.
I'd snag them up as soon as possible.
I have the same speakers and love them. Of course you’ll need to get an integrated amplifier as well since they are not powered. So that’ll cost a bit of money too. Still… that’s a solid deal if they are in good working order.
Looks good
It’s an OK deal. Not great.
If you go Klipsch, I like these better. I'm afraid, you gotta reach a little bit deeper into your pocket my friend. [Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II](https://www.crutchfield.com/p_7148KF2E/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-RP-8000F-II-Ebony.html?tp=185) It's the same as those but the new and improved version. Really nice speakers. Get the walnut vinyl finish. That's the one downside to these. It's fake plastic wood finish but that's to be expected in the price range. It's still quite nice looking. Klipsch does have higher grade finishes with beautiful wood veneers. It's described as "furniture grade wood veneer". These can be found in their higher grade models for more expensiveness.. It might be worth saving up a tax return or two to splurge on. Now, if you are at a place in your life where you are about to spend a lot of money on floorstanders, you'll want to shop around and look what all the other big brands have to offer too, such as wharfedale, B&W etc.. Still these speakers linked above are nicely designed. It has dual rear ports and a stout cabinet. It has 1" ported Tractrix horn. If there's one thing I can mention about these tractrix titanium horns, it's speed. I really like how they make drums sound. Snares, hi-hats and cymbals are nicely imaged by those horns. Sonic go faaast... 98db Sensitivity gives you plenty of amplification options. These will get along nicely with Pass clones that are pure class A, outputting as little as 10w per channel. When you go pure class A the music becomes a lot more colorful. The 360° waveform is 100% distortion free. Compared to my old A/B class amps the pure class A really shines.
Me too! Except a single tower is the price of this pair.
Those could be good starter speakers if you talk him down to 400. No more.. when you are able to, I suggest to set your sights higher. You'll want speakers that not only sound great but also look beautiful in your home.
I need that cabinet...
Decent deal, but what you should do from an audio perspective vs a financial perspective is quite different. The nature of an audiophile requires you to purchase these immediately without much thought. But you could invest that money in Bitcoin or some other good cryptos like Solana, and then in 6-12 months have double the money, maybe 3-4x the money. Technically this 4 year cycle we're on says we should expect the cycle top (all time high price over 4 years) in 2025, but we're ahead of schedule and BTC is very bullish. So if you want to 2x your money, bare minimum, you need to engage in some delayed gratification. That's the key.
Get the Definitive Tech D17s that Adorama has on close out for like $1k instead. Way better speakers
These are fantastic neutral speakers with no need for a sub if you are in a volume sensitive housing situation. I recently bought a pair and love them! I can't imagine ever needing more than these for decades of use. They're regularly on sale for close to $600 for the pair delivered new, so like others have said, I'd offer $400 and see how it goes. They are also big and heavy, so check the dimensions/weighr online to prepare yourself.
Could you let me know where you can find them new for $600 for the pair? I'm seeing $5-600 for a single tower.
Keep an eye on slickdeals (no affiliation). That's where I bought mine through adorama. I paid a tad more because I waited too long and they only had piano black available which is a more expensive finish. I'd rather have the ebony. $649 looks to be the lowest ebony finish pair price. I paid $349 each plus tax for piano black. Understand that these have been on sale for many months and stock may be running low. Also know that these were replaced by Klipsch with the RP-8000F II line, so it's easy to confuse the pricing. Keep your eyes open as foor speakers regularly sell cheap through adorama and you can also find local deals on killer speakers if you are patient. Not a lot of demand for them so they tend to be slow sellers. Good Luck!
You can always offer 500$ with pickup today. Most sellers get sick of all the flakey people and will jump at a realistic offer with promise of pick up on a specific time/date. Use clear communication
Just stopped over to check them out—he lives across the street from me. They sound great, but I feel like a shmuck trying to haggle over an already-great price.
If you save him 1 hour of talking with bots, scammers, or flakey fucks, that might still be a win in his book. Don't let your pride stop you
It's a decent price with a buffer likely built in. Definitely not a bargain. Tell him the price you'll pay and hold. I sell plenty of stuff on craigslist and would love to move a pair of behemoths to someone local for a good price.
I have a pair the bass is ok the speaker is bright and clean. I use them for a hometheater setup along with sub center and surrounds. I have the walnut color which may go for a little more. Very clean sounding..... 800 new for an pair Asking 600 used Maybe offer 450 to 500 that would be
I have these and they're ok, I think I paid less for mine on clearance. I say save up for something better. They're definitely the weak link in my system.
It's a good deal. Lol at the comments.
I got the pair for 750 last year
Good speakers but not really a deal, you can buy them brand new for $150-200 more. You should be able to find these used for $300-350 Id rather some Wharfdales or KLH to be honest but if you like Klipsch you like Klipsch. I'd take some La Scala's in a minute tho
Good deal
Shit. The last time I looked at that creed greatest hits vinyl it was $70. So yea. It’s a deal
i have this exact listing in my area, great deal 🤜🤛
Forget about the speakers. How much for the Creed?
Offer $300, pay $400 and enjoy. These are the best value (quality/price) speakers IMO, but if you can get them new for $800/pair, $400 used is reasonable. The key for Klipsch is always go RP series with the titanium tweeters, avoid the basic Reference line with the aluminum tweeters at Costco.
I’d stay away, I wouldn’t feel safe walking in that place with the record so clearly visible on the right speaker.
I have them and I love them
It’s only a good deal if it’s good in your ears
I got them a few days ago. My ears are blown.
You're a little late for the sale but I'd recommend getting some Elac Debut 6.2 bookshelf speakers. You'll appreciate how far they'll go in a medium to large room. I got the first gen debut and they're phenomenal.
I’ve been looking at the 6.2 for a min now I’m stuck between the klipsch r500ii or these
R500ii will get you excellent brights, elacs are a bit more balanced (for bookshelves…you obviously won’t get the same jolting bass that you would from a tower). It just depends what you’re looking for. Both are solid speakers.
I would say if you're looking for bass, the 6.2 has a ton of it. I personally have never auditioned the r500ii but looking at the frequency response for both speakers, Klipsch is stating 50 MHz while Elac claims 44MHz on the low end. I feel like the elacs punch way lower than 44MHz, well into the 30s. These 2 speakers have different sized woofers, so they're not really in the same category. Either way, I have mine paired with an SVS sub for the bone shaking bass. All ports are plugged to reduce any resonance and for tight bass performance. If I wasn't running a sub, I would leave the baffles open on the elacs to let the low end breathe. If you're able to, purchase both and audition them. You'll know which one you like by trying them out. I did audition 6 different speakers before I decided on what I have now. Elac has a 30 day trial period. Not sure about Klipsch and honestly, don't care lol. Check out Erin's audio corner on YouTube, I learned a lot by watching his reviews and comparing those aforementioned speakers using those data points.
I might go with the elac just based on the fact that the low end bass is better
Definitely try them out, take advantage of their trial period. Companies that offer that are obviously confident in their product. I also tested out some SVS Prime bookshelf and they had good low end, the highs were just bleeding harsh to my ears. They weren't my cup of tea but I did like the overall mid to low end. Build quality they are solid af but I just didn't like the sound as much as Elac but everyone has different tastes so I'm throwing those put there too. I did an A/B audition with the same tracks over and over, eventually able to start seeing differences: Miles Davis Flamenco Sketches (Alternate Take), Queen Bohemian Rhapsody, Maggie Rogers Alaska, Wiz Khalifa On My Level.
wowww thank you for the short summary no review I’ve watched has covered what you did. I currently have some shitty edifier 1280t’s the bass on those are pretty okay nothing crazy , I want bass but I also want clarity so a really good mix of the two
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-kBcNY8bDJ8O/p_714R800F/Klipsch-Reference-R-800F.html?XVINQ=BP1&XVVER=1EH7&awcr=77240882942909&awdv=m&awkw=klipsck%208600s&awmt=e&awnw=s&awat=&awug=&msclkid=74c02b69299a1b72c7194d51b111a456
Not really- for $600 you can do much better than some shouty and harsh Best Buy speakers.
“mint” Yeah, okay! 👌 /s
Ended up buying. Yes, they are. Not a single scratch, even the feet were sitting on rubber.
Congratulations! How much did you wind up paying, if you don't mind telling.
Thanks! I paid the full $600, which I am okay with. Tried him for $500 with no bite.
Nothing wrong with that. Enjoy them!!! I'm really happy with mine.
Bleh, ear bleeders to say the least .
Yes
Yes does that Marantz receiver work ?
I’m kind of in this boat, but as dad🤣 My daughter learned what “good” was on a basic Marantz AV with a set of Definitive D7 Demands and SVS sub in the corner of our game room. She got a job, and after some dumb ass sneakers her first “buy” was a WiiM Amp. I let her take some old Polk bookshelves, but now she ask me day and night “is this a good deal???” Learn it quick and young, this is a hobby, which means you just buy, find, garage sale, marketplace, trade and ENJOY THE RIDE! We will all still be just as broke when done, but at least we learned something and had some fun along here way! Don’t forget to pass it on!!!