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Are Klipsch kg4 good?

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Samuel Coleman

Published May 07, 2026

Are Klipsch kg4 good?

No two speakers sound alike, and the Klipsch kg4 did not sound exactly like our regular reference speakers or any others to which we compared them. However, it was plain from the start that the kg4 is a truly excellent speaker that we could live with and enjoy without going through a “sonic familiarization” process.

Do Klipsch speakers have good bass?

Best Overall: Klipsch R-26F Floorstanding Speaker With Klipsch’s notorious Tractrix horn-loaded tweeter and two 6-½-inch copper spun woofers, it delivers clear and accurate high frequencies with a solid bass response.

How much does a Klipsch KG 4 speaker cost?

The Klipsch tag claims 38 to 20K +/- 3 db and I hear no deviation from that. At current Ebay prices (2015) of $300 to $500 these are certainly a bargain. Driven by the Yamaha CR1020 in a small acoustically dead living room, these KG-4s are simply superb.

What kind of audio system does Klipsch have?

The gentleman literally has every high end system, McIntosh, Polk, Definitive, Klipsch, Vintage Sansui, Technics, Marantz, Pioneer and more. That all said, I presently can’t afford to pursue audio to learn, experience and share like he does.

How long does it take to put Klipsch speakers back in?

Putting the horns and crossovers back in takes 5 minutes with a screwdriver, and for under $200 these speakers sound great and are ready to do so for another 20 years. They don’t make them like this anymore. If you have a pair, hang onto them and consider this cheap upgrade. You will be amazed.

Which is best Klipsch KG 4 or Yamaha cr1020?

Existing crossovers are dated, and limiting but still functional. Driven by the Yamaha CR1020 in a small acoustically dead living room, these KG-4s are simply superb. The tests are Bach’s St. Matthew Passion on Angel vinyl and the Living Stereo Sheherezade (Reiner) vinyl.

What makes the Klipsch KG4 speaker so good?

Compared to all other speakers – KG4 is simply a touch of angel’s wing. They use horn tweeter for high frequencies reproduction, two drivers for wide frequency range and bass reflex via passive radiator cabinet design. May be this is a special magic mix that makes their sound so awesome.

How much does a Klipsch speaker system cost?

The price for the new? 400-550 dollars street price in the end of 80’s. I was less impressed by the system with the cost of my house, but these speakers are just a pleasure for the ears, especially considering the budget.

What is the group delay of the Klipsch Kg4?

The FFT measurements showed that the group delay of the kg4 was within a 0.8-millisecond range from 3,000 to 20,000 Hz. Our measurements of the horizontal polar response showed little difference between the on-axis and 45-degree off-axis response other than some apparent cancellations in the vicinity of 11,000 Hz.

Can a titanium tweeter be replaced on a Klipsch speaker?

There is a place where you can order a titanium replacement for the tweeter that may improve the sound. Check the UPGRADE A in ADDITIONS section below.