I currently have this setup. Used only for movies. It was my first home theatre and so now I'm looking for something better. I don't have a huge budget and I'm not looking for anything too fancy.
I saw the HD-600 setup listed for $500 on bestbuy and amazon. I want to know how much of an upgrade is it over my current system in terms of sound quality and bass? I will use the same Yamaha receiver.
Also the HD-1000 was listed for the same ~$500 price. How much better is it compared to 600?
I would recommend that you check out the Martin-Logan MLT-2 setup.
It is very good for only $400 or so (MUCH better IMO than the Kilpsch setup).
I practically want to throw up when I read the Klipsch description of the 600 system; they have the unbelievable gall to describe a 2.5-inch speaker as a WOOFER!
That is like calling a Fiat 500 a limousine.
The MLT-2 system has 4.5-inch main speakers; not quite a woofer, but at least bigger than the speaker in a Motel 6 clock radio. It also has a fair subwoofer; much better than the Klipsch or Take systems.
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Originally Posted by commsysman /t/1451375/how-much-of-an-upgrade-is-klipsch-hd-600#post_22820915
I would recommend that you check out the Martin-Logan MLT-2 setup.
It is very good for only $400 or so (MUCH better IMO than the Kilpsch setup).
I practically want to throw up when I read the Klipsch description of the 600 system; they have the unbelievable gall to describe a 2.5-inch speaker as a WOOFER!
That is like calling a Fiat 500 a limousine.
The MLT-2 system has 4.5-inch main speakers; not quite a woofer, but at least bigger than the speaker in a Motel 6 clock radio. It also has a fair subwoofer; much better than the Klipsch or Take systems.
Are the MLT-2 going to be a noticeable improvement over my current setup? I don't have the advantage of testing them out before buying since I'll be ordering them from abroad.
The speakers in your current Yamaha setup are not good at all. They use a 2.75" full range driver. No seperate woofer & tweeter. Plus the speaker has a low sensitivity of 83db. the MLT-2 will sound much louder and better at the same volume. Newegg currently has the MLT-2 on sale for $275 with a promo code. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882981013
If you have $500 to spend and can get larger speakers than what you currently own I'd recommend you get some bookshelf speakers instead of satellites. Here are some suggestions.
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Originally Posted by afrogt /t/1451375/how-much-of-an-upgrade-is-klipsch-hd-600#post_22823470
The speakers in your current Yamaha setup are not good at all. They use a 2.75" full range driver. No seperate woofer & tweeter. Plus the speaker has a low sensitivity of 83db. the MLT-2 will sound much louder and better at the same volume. Newegg currently has the MLT-2 on sale for $275 with a promo code. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882981013
If you have $500 to spend and can get larger speakers than what you currently own I'd recommend you get some bookshelf speakers instead of satellites. Here are some suggestions.
Thank's for the response. However since I have to ship these from USA (to Pakistan) I'll have to order 1 complete system rather than 3 different pair of speakers in 3 separate boxes (shipping cost for that would kill me and chances of loss is high) so my only choice is one complete 5.1 system. The MLT-2 you suggested look great. I have another option of Polk Audio RM705. Between these two which do you think is a better value? These are both under $300.
And are these a good match for my receiver?
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