I am moving into a new house, which will be finished in October. I just sound all my old speakers and want to get new ones. I had some older Klipsch speakers, which sounded great, but I want some new ones. I have been looking at the following: NHT - Classic Four tower speakers with the classic three center and bookshelves for the surrounds. Aperion Audio 6 Series Klispch RF-5 Series. Can anyone help me on this one???!!!
What do you think of the classic four tower speakers, classic three center and classic three bookshelves for surround compared to four classic threes, classic center, and a 12" sub?
Do you think the pioneer elite is plenty to push the first mentioned system with the subs in the towers? I am thinking it is, but I want the system to sound like it should.
I have not heard the new Classic Fours, so keep that in mind. However, their predecessor, the ST-4, was one of the finest tower speaker I know of for under $1K. I didn't have the room for them, but if I had, I would have been sorely tempted. I have also heard the new Classic Threes, and they are a big improvement over their predecessor, the SB-3s (which was a Stereophile reference speaker in its own right), so it appears that NHT's new speakers are even better than their previous line, which was exceptional.
Pioneer Elite is a very fine brand and makes for a very good sound with the right speaker. Pioneer Elite is very warm and laid back. Klipsch, often due to their horn tweeters, tend to be a bit bright. But with the PE's warm laid back sound, the Klipsches are able to show their best stuff. They make for a very good combo. (Conversely, I think Klipsch is a terrible speaker for Yamaha receivers as Yammies tend to be bright sounding as well)
I have less experience with the NHT with PE. NHT is far more neutral than Klipsch is, IMO--their sound is warm, and rather forward, but never bright. So, this would still be a very good combo. You should compare a pair of the NHTs using your receiver directly against the Klipsch to see which you prefer. After all, it will be your system. However, the Aperions are not a contender with these other brands--they have far less detail. I wouldn't bother with them.
I'm so happy I found this thread. I am in the exact same predicament. I was going to buy a set of Klipsch speakers for my new house that should be finished being built in October. I am finally getting my home theater. I thought I had done enough research but I guess not. Well I finally found a place that had the exact set up of Klipsch speakers that I wanted and powered by the Denon amp I wanted. Sad to say I was disappointed. So I had a friend that had been pushing NHTs on me saying they were the best. Still haven't heard them but hope to soon.