question about Klipsch 2.1 system

[GAtekwriter]

In all the images I've seen of the Klipsch 2.1 system, it shows the volume control as part of one of the small speakers.  Is it detachaable or have they changed the product since the book came out and embedded the volume control into one of the speakers?

Thanks,

Jim

[GAtekwriter]

One more:  I've also seen this set going for $49.00 plus $25.00 shipping on eBay and similar sites... fair price?

Jim

[Avrus]

One more:  I've also seen this set going for $49.00 plus $25.00 shipping on eBay and similar sites... fair price?

Jim

That doesn't seem right, they're $200 speakers ...

The volume control detaches.  As per the book, the bottom of the speaker unscrews and the volume control comes off.

[weasel-like_animal]

Those speakers are AWESOME. Best 2.1 computer speakers I've EVER heard, no doubt about it. If you can get 'em for 50-75$, go for it. I see them on Craigslist from time to time under $100.

[DrumAnBass]

I have these Klipsch GMX A-2.1 and they kind of suck. The volume has no low threshold, they are either off or pretty damn loud. The headphone amp is useless - hardly any volume when you plug in headphones and crank it all the way up. And the worst thing - whenever I get a call on my cellphone the speakers emit some crazy obnoxious buzzing noise...



The older ones might be better, although a buddy ordered a pair of refurbished speakers direct from Klipsch and they were dead on arrival...

Older model:

[Spyridon]

One more:  I've also seen this set going for $49.00 plus $25.00 shipping on eBay and similar sites... fair price?

I recently purchased one of these on eBay.  Probably from the same guy you are looking at since he has a lot of them.  I paid $56 plus $25 shipping.  They work great, and yes, the volume control does detach from the speaker.  I'm following the book as well and plan on mounting as soon as I finish painting.

[GAtekwriter]

Spyridon, thank you!  I appreciate the feedback on the speakers.

Everyone else, thanks for your comments and responses.

Jim

[Avrus]

Wow those prices hurt me.  I could have saved so much money ...

 

[Scottk]

I also own these speakers.
They are very very good.

I bought mine when Best Buy was having a sale on them for 90 bucks.
(They regularly sell for 150 or so)

The only gotcha, is there is a known design "flaw" in the DIN connector that you connect to the sub from the control pad.

The DIN connector has a tendency to break very very easily.
I *HIGHLY* recommend connecting the DIN once, and then do NOT touch it again.

(Check out the Klipsch forums on their own site for more info)

[MrMojoZ]

On a semi-related note I was looking at 2.1 sets for my cabinet project recently and I noticed some nice features on the Logitech Z-4 speakers. The satitlites use standard RCA style connectors so those are easy to extend and the on/off volume control looked like it used a 9 pin serial cable. Seems to be a good set if you need flexibility in where stuff goes.

[GAtekwriter]

MrMojoZ,

Since you bring up flexibility, it made me wonder if the Klipsch 2.1 speakers have long enough cables for the 2 small speakers to be so far away from the sub... do the speakers require rewiring to extend the distance from the computer/sub?

Jim

[Avrus]

MrMojoZ,

Since you bring up flexibility, it made me wonder if the Klipsch 2.1 speakers have long enough cables for the 2 small speakers to be so far away from the sub... do the speakers require rewiring to extend the distance from the computer/sub?

Jim

Just checked and cables are about 8' long.

[GAtekwriter]

Thanks, Avrus... I guess if they weren't I could add splicing to the list of skills I've obtained since starting this project

[MPTech]

I bought a set of these a couple months ago for $50 & $25 shipping.
The bass and satelite speaker enclosures have a couple small scratches / dings, nothing structural or that can be seen from more than 3 feet away.  I'm building a jukebox and installing these and I bought a set of Pioneer 260w 6 1/2 car speakers that I'll be installing with them.  I'm currently running all 4 speakers and they sound GREAT!  in fact I'm listening to them right now.

Yes, the volume / bass control can be removed from the satelite speaker and even de-cased easily if you want to drill 2 holes and install it in your cab.  The speaker wires attach to the bass / amp with one of those (I don't know the technical term), but you push on it and insert the bare speaker wire, not special plugs or jacks.  Couldn't be simpler to extend, just buy some more speaker wire and twist them together. I'd solder them too, if you can, or wire nuts or good electrical tape wrapping.

I wish I'd used these for my MAME cab, too!  You will like them A LOT!

[Avrus]

The only part no one talked about (and that includes you Saint!) was how much of a pain they were to mount to a flat service.  You see, the front of these speakers are curved...

I used 2 inch screws instead of 1 1/2 and counter sinking and it seemed to work just fine.

[GAtekwriter]

Avrus,

Thanks for the warning - I'll keep that in mind when I get to mounting them.

Jim

[weasel-like_animal]

When I decased my Altec-Lansing 2.1 set I used PCB mounting feet with GREAT results. Might work for the Klipsch set too.

[GAtekwriter]

I got tired of the last minute bidding action so I went with the following:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260164338728&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=016

He's got 3 more of the Buy-it-Now options and with shipping the price is only $81.00.  I spent $7.00 more than if I won the $49.00 plus $25.00 shipping auction.  Word of warning - the guy selling these for $49.00 plus $25.00 shipping puts up about 3 or 4 at a time... all the auctions end at the same time and in 3 of them I got clipped at the last minute by some audio company - looks like someone or some company is just gobbling them up as the auctions finish.

Jim