Klipsch Speakers VS Elac Floor Standing Speakers

I am thinking of buying my first pair of speaker. I have heard rave reviews for the Elac Debut Series. I was going to buy the F6 Speaker. Just a single, I cannot afford a pair. I am listening to the Let There Be Talk Podcast. Its a Comedy and Music podcast check it out if you are a music nerd. Dean Delray has interviews with the Drummer for Slayer, Jess Hughes, Josh Homme, Wes Borland, Nikki Sixx.... (Obviously, this forum is not shy to music nerds) He had the CEO of Klipsch Speakers company on. I always knew Klipsch were great, but they are handmade in Arkansas. The CEO talks about rock bands and musicians from Cheap Trick Green Day, Skynard, Dave Ghrol, Billy Bob Thornton, and Chris Cornell all loving their speakers. The Equivalent would be R-26F. The sound isn't coloured and playback music the way artist wanted you to hear it so what do you think.

Should I buy the Elac Debut F6 or Klipsch R-26F? I know its an opinion which speaker is better, but if you could explain the pros and cons of each if you own or know anything about these brands. I feel Like Klipsch is higher end gear and I should wait till I have some money till I buy them.

 

Kevin, you need to listen to these speakers yourself. Glancing at your profile and your music preferences, I would guess you might like the Klipsch the best, but that is just a hunch. You could ask 100 guys on here what speaker to buy, and you are going to get close to a hundred different suggestions. If it was my money, and my music choices, I would buy the Elac 99 times out of 100 and would have to be drunk the other time to listen to a Klipsch. Just not my cup of tea. But, it might be yours.

 

What is your budget as a pair of any speakers would be preferable.

 

I have not heard any pair of klipsch I like. All of them are painful to my ears/jawline/molars

Darn horn loads tweets are just not for me.

 

I want the F6/ RF-26 so 350+ a speaker I guess. Why would a pair be necessary isn't one-floor speakers going to be loud enough. I live in a 644 sqft apartment

 

Have you heard Cornwalls with EL34s?

 

Klipsch Heritage Series?

 

The Klipsch models manufactured in Hope, AR are not the ones you're referencing. The U.S. made speakers belong to their Heritage line which are in a whole different league.

The R series is made in China and has more pronounced (fatiguing) treble.

I'm betting those rock stars were referring to models such as the Klipschhorns or LaScalas.

In that price range, you're probably better off with the Elacs, but for goodness sakes, sell a kidney and buy a pair!

 

Korner horns made we want to never hear klipsch again. Amps were adcom monos, maybe that's why

 

There are no losers in the Cornwall line...old or new.

 

Why yes I have...

 

To each his own I guess, I own a pair of Klipsch KLF-20's from the Legend series and could not be happier.

This I do not understand:

Are you going to only listen to mono recordings?, it would seem that you need a pair (two) to re-create stereo, am I missing something ?

 

Interesting! 2:1 Elac (as of this post). Wouldn't have guessed that on this (somewhat) traditionally-minded forum.

I voted Elac. Without getting into the specifics of different models, I think the Elacs would be simply easier to live with; less fatiguing.

 

I would've voted for Klipsch—and recommended used KG4's. They can be had for a great deal, as they weren't part of the Heritage Series. They have a tremendous sound, far superior to the beloved Heresys to my ears. I run them myself.

However, they may be just a tad too big for your space—and maybe too awesome in the sound department if neighbors are a concern. But, give them a look!

If you're going strictly new between these two, then I vote for the Elacs.

Good luck,

Bill

 

I didnt now you need two speakers. assumed since they are huge I only needed one. Im getting a job soon. My first couple of pay check should go towards my speakers then.

 

Im going to go to best buy and test them out once i get the cash. Getting a job soon

 

didnt know that

 

The best advise has been already given, you need to listen to the speakers and choose what sounds good to you. Speakers are highly subjective and subject to each individuals taste. To coin a phrase "One man's crap is another man's gold" Audition as many good quality speakers as you can and get what sounds best to you.

 

Yes, it is why. Adcom's faults got brought out for you to hear. Pretty they're not. Try again with a clean quality 50 watt or less, not overdesigned tube or SS amplifier and re-audition. If it's still not for you, that's fine. But I bet you like it better partnered with something appropriate.

 

Just listen to lots of the speakers in your price range. Use the kind of music you love, but mix it up a little. Some rock, acoustic, vocal and instrumental. Use amps comparable to your own, and buy the ones that speak to you.

Don't narrow your options to two brands.

FYI: those Klipsch are on sale at Crutchfield right now.

 

Based on your budget - I've voted the ELAC though I haven't heard them - so take my vote with a grain of salt. Go out and listen.

 

Im going to best buy and i will test elac debut f6, wharle

yah i just moved to austin but back in jersey I was told you could test out speakers at most best buy locations. im going to plug in my iphone and listen to classical music, hard rockm dance rockm goth.....

 

Well your first couple of paychecks should go into the bank for a rainy day!
After that...speakers last for DECADES, so the more you can spend the better. Of course we cannot all spend zillions.

So my typical advice for the budget challenged is to get an inexpensive receiver. I got a used Denon off a guy on Craigslist for $10. Not $100, $10. And a Yamaha surround receiver for $25. The speakers make WAY more difference to your total sound, so you want to really spend your money there.

The ELACs are a more neutral sound, compared to Klipsch which are generally felt to have a more forward/in-your-face sound due to their horn tweeter. On the other hand, I expect the Klipsches will play significantly louder per watt than the ELACs. And they are on sale now, $279 each + 10% more off if you sign up for their email:
Reference Floor Standing Speakers | Klipsch
or if you can manage, twin 8" woofers* for $449 each:
Reference Floor Standing Speakers | Klipsch
*Bass requires moving air, so more/bigger woofers is generally a good thing, especially once you move to a bigger place eventually.
If you do get into the ELAC line, their Uni-Fi models use a concentric mid/tweeter which definitely makes the sound even better.

Here is one different alternative, on sale $199/pair.
8-inch Powered Studio Multimedia Monitor Speakers (pair) - Monoprice.com
a good sized woofer, and built-in power and crossover so you can just run your phone into them and stream. No receiver needed! Monoprice is well known for making inexpensive good products.

 

You respond is what I was looking for. I have a Denon AVR-3330 Reciever a Technics BD20 Turntable and a Nakamichi LX-3 cassette deck. My parents pay my rent and tuition as well as food. I know god forbid someone whos dad who works hard should have it easy. I wanted a relatively cheap speaker first so I know what to look for after. I dont feel its smart to spend 1000+ on speakers.

 

Well, it's OK to spend $1000+, it can definitely be worth it. But you're not there yet! Bless your parents, and yeah I'd suggest those Monoprice as a good alternative except they don't really mesh with your setup-unless you don't have a lot of vinyl and switch to streaming.

I'd suggest this is a very good value alternative
ELAC Debut B6
if you have a shelf (or maybe even desk) to put them on. They have VERY solid bass for bookshelf models. If not, then yes, towers, which do tend to cost more (But stands are not free either).