Klipsch B-3 Synergy Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black)
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Manufacturer: KlipschBrand: Klipsch
Edition: Electronics
Model: 90604071210
Color: Black w/Titanium accents
Publisher: Klipsch
Studio: Klipsch
Music Label: Klipsch
Product features:
- A pair of stylish and high-performance bookshelf loudspeakers
- Equipped with 1" aluminum dome tweeter and one 6.5" IMG woofers
- Exclusive Tractrix(R) Horn technology
- Frequency response: 55Hz - 23kHz ? 3dB
- Power handling: 85 watts (340 watts peak)
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Customer Review: Superb price/performance ratio - great sounding, fun speakers!
Summary: 4 Stars
The Klipsch B-3 book shelf speakers sound great - they're not the best I've ever heard, but for being as inexpensive they are - they sound GREAT!
If you aren't familiar with the Klipsch "bright" sound, I would of course suggest that you listen to them (or other horn-loaded Klipsch) before you make a purchase. If you have heard Klipsch speakers before (anything from the synergy line or say some Promedia 2.1's) then you will know whether or not you like the Klipsch "sound." Being a previous Klipsch owner, I was well aware of their bright sounding nature and I enjoy it (even if it is slightly fatiguing after long listening sessions).
The reason I like the B-3's so well is that they offer quite a bit of detail - things you were missing before are now made distinct. I purchased these as a temporary place holder for some F-3's, with the plan of moving the B-3's to rear surround duty... but now I'm not so sure - they sound really great for all of my home theater use as well as playing music.
You will hear that Klipsch speakers are efficient, these are no exception, I have a modest receiver/amplifier (a Onkyo TS-RX607) and it is totally capable of driving these B-3's (along with the rest of my 5.1 surround sound system) to very high levels with minimal distortion. I drove these speakers well past where it is comfortable to listen, and they maintain a low level of distortion.
For the money I believe these are tough to beat - especially if you already own other Klipsch speakers to match them to. Even if you really are using the B-3's for stereo music, they do a wonderful job - and I do use them for listening to music in 2.1 stereo mode).
There is only one drawback, and that is the bass output. The B-3's have moderately sized woofers and do an ok job of producing mid bass. I originally was displeased with their complete lack of bass. What I found out was that my receiver was setting the crossover down to like 40 or 50 hz. While the B-3's can play at this range... they are not overly powerful to do so. If you set the crossover to somewhere in the 60's 70's or even 80's, the speakers don't waste valuable effort trying to play in a range they aren't phenomenal at (i didn't say bad). I found the bass output increased significantly, albeit in the mid range only, when the crossover was dialed up. Overall I felt this added to the music enjoyment. Of course I have an ample subwoofer to add its voice to the music, making a crossover at 80 even more ideal, regardless of 2.1 or 5.1 use.
I am quite picky when it comes to sound - I have done a significant amount of my music listening using a pricey headphone setup (Sennheiser HD650 + DAC + amplifier) so when I listen to familiar music in a speaker setup, I know what is missing and what is coming through (this means just about every pair of speakers i've ever listened to are somewhat lacking). For what they are and the price range they are in, the B-3's perform and they perform well. Without going over $350-$400 (for a pair) - I don't think I can find a pair of speakers I'd rather listen to. They're precise, they're efficient, and they're fun. They'll play music well enough that you will literally think that the performer is in the room. I found the stereo imaging to be great - if asked to close my eyes and point to where the sound was coming from I would have pointed right in between the speakers and a few feet in front of me.
With well built (albeit not beautiful - but decent looking cabinets) they may not add to your home decor, but they certainly will not detract from it.
I'd give them 4 and a half stars if I could - but I'll have to settle with 4. They really are great speakers - truly excellent value - but they aren't quite perfect. I was slightly let down by the bass performance, mostly because other reviewers had either said it wasn't a concern or that they produced great bass; I know its subjective, but I didn't get what I was expecting in that regard. For every other aspect of the speakers, I love them!
If you've heard Klipsch speakers before and are ok with the bright sound and find it acceptable that these aren't bass monsters, they are a great buy and will offer quite a bit of aural bliss.
Description of Klipsch B-3 Synergy Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair, Black)
The Klipsch B-3 Synergy bookshelf loudspeaker offers a winning combination of powerful bass with remarkable detail and high volumes with low distortion, making it a perfect delivery source for today's advanced digital music formats. The B-3 gets its performance thrills by employing a 6.5" IMG woofer and 1" aluminum-dome compression driver tweeter coupled to an exclusive square Tractrix(R) Horn. It also features a rear-mounted port that increases efficiency and extends bass response. Available in a black finish with titanium accents, the contemporary look of the B-3 is two-fold. With its grille on, the B3 offers a sense of elegance that nicely blends in with your home décor, but take the grille off and you get an aggressive and powerful statement that exudes extreme performance. The Synergy Series B-3 is a stylish and high-performance choice for the discerning audiophile who requires towering achievement in a bookshelf design.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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