Klipsch Quartet: Suggestions for Setup & Pairing


I picked up a pair of the above-referenced Quartets this weekend and actively solicit their afficionados' input on how to maximize their sound quality. Specifically, I'm having trouble tightening and controlling the bass--it sounds loose and wild (tho quite deep). I've struggled with the bass with both very good MacIntosh tube amp/pre and a 70s-era 60-wattish Pioneer integrated, although turning done the bass tone control on the Pioneer helped somewhat. I dig the looks and massiveness of these things; any ideas on how to get 'em to sound right would be appreciated.
loomisjohnson

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Corners are the best placement for these-moving them away at least 2 ft from the wall will prevent the passive from exciting the rear wall.
Crites tweeter and mid diaphrams IMHO are a must-as the vocals you mentioned will come alive, and will be very accurate as well as extenting the soundstage beyond the speakers.
The original mid diaphram creates some 'bounceback' in the vocal range-reason for replacement.
The TI tweeter diaphrams are very smooth compared to stock, yet supremly detailed.
Rebuilding the crossover @ Crites alos helps with the final tuining.
I would replace mid/tweeter diaphrams first and decide from there on the crossover.
These aren't AMT Heils in the vocall range-but are very close tone-wise- with the mods.