Klipsch Gallery SoundBar G-42

I've just finished mounting one to the wall; will share impressions once it's under power and integrated (also installing a Denon AVR-4311).

Did test-drive it a little in two-channel mode, with and without s/w for reinforcement... gut feel is that it's definitely going to require plenty of low-end support, but a very clear and open sound otherwise.

Went to the soundbar strictly for wife-appeasement, but since it was her idea it comes outta her side of the budget

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Ran the Audyssey setup this evening, then paged through a short list of CDs and movies. Feeling slightly "meh" about the G-42 for music reproduction so far although it does yield pinpoint, articulate dialog for movies.

I suspect my listening room is a bit too big for it- but in all fairness am only just beginning to scratch the 4311's capabilities at this point, so the key to sonic nirvana may be just around the corner.

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Just curious why you went with the 4311. That's a 9.1 receiver, and wow that's a lot of receiver for that sound bar and very expensive too.

Yeah, that is a lot of receiver for a soundbar.....

The two decisions weren't really related to each other.

Regarding the 4311, I'd decided it was time to step up from an older Sony ES-series AV receiver and wanted to future-proof as much as possible- we'll likely be moving within the next year or so, and a dedicated HT room has already been established as an absolute requirement in the new place

In the current house, the soundbar yields a high SAF as it integrates well with her new den furniture The old setup was Polk LSi7s as FR/FL with a CSi6 center, and the finishes and sizes just didn't cut it appearance-wise any more.

I'll hang onto the Polks for now (still using a pair of FX300i as SR/SL) and add something in the way of a matching tower as FR/FL (or build DIY) once we get settled in the new home... the LSi7s should work well as front-wides, and I can add more rear reinforcement when the time comes. The soundbar will be recycled for bedroom or kitchen zone 2/3 usage, since she likes the styling and isn't fussy about how it sounds.

FWIW the G-42 definitely has more to offer than originally thought, now that I've dinked around a little more with the 4311... it still won't take your breath away, of course but for movie dialog at normal listening levels it's working well.

So, as for the Klipsch G-42...if you were to buy a buy a soundbar again...would that be the one?

I have mine delivered today and will be using Onkyo Tx 609 to drive this. I also did for the very same WAF. I am converting my garage in to media room with epson 9700 projector Av8003 Preamp Sherbourn 7 channel 2100 W amp. I am using this set up with Klipsch RF-7 II Speakers with this set up.

I have this speaker, hooked up with a Yamaha RX-V473 receiver, and Klipsch SW-308. For my Great room, the sound is superb!

FWIW the G-42 definitely has more to offer than originally thought, now that I've dinked around a little more with the 4311... it still won't take your breath away, of course but for movie dialog at normal listening levels it's working well.[/quote]


I am also considering the G-42 to complement a system with built-in Atlantic Tech ICTS 6.3 Tri Mode rear speakers (in ceiling) and Atlantic Tech IC-NC-6 sub (in wall).

Any thoughts on how the G-42 will sound complement by the above set-up?

I have not decided on a receiver yet...