Klipsch THX Ultra2 Loudspeaker System Review
Klipsch THX Ultra2
Summary
- Product Name: THX Ultra2
- Manufacturer: Klipsch
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: May 16, 2006 20:00
- MSRP: $ 10,750
- Specifications
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KL-650-THX LCR Speaker
Sensitivity (2.83 V/1m, averaged, from 300 to 3000 Hz):
Rated Impedance:
Frequency Response (- 3 dB):
Bass Principle:
HF Driver:
LF Driver:
Crossover frequency:
Connection:
Enclosure Material:
Finish:
Product Weight:
Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D):97.0 dB spl
8 Ω
48 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB
Bass reflex; front-firing port
(1) 2.5cm (1") titanium dome compression driver. Magnetically shielded. Coupled with rectangular 90º x 60º Tractrix horn.
(2) 16.5cm (6.5”) Cerametallic™-cone, magnetically shielded, cast aluminum frame woofers.
1.40 kHz
2 sets of binding post speaker terminals; bi-wirable
MDF
Galaxy Black cabinet. Black anodized aluminum fascia.
17.7 kg (39 lbs)
38.1cm x 43.2cm x 31.8cm (w/ grille)
(15” x 17” x 12.5”)KL-525-THX Back Surround Speaker
Sensitivity (2.83 V/1m, averaged, from 300 to 3000 Hz):
Rated Impedance:
Frequency Response (- 3 dB):
Bass Principle:
HF Driver:
LF Driver:
Crossover frequency:
Connection:
Enclosure Material:
Finish:
Product Weight:
Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D):94.0 dB spl
8 Ω
80 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Totally enclosed box
(1) 2.5cm (1") titanium dome compression driver.
Magnetically shielded. Coupled with rectangular
90º x 60º Tractrix horn.
(2) 13.3cm (5.25”) Cerametallic™-cone, magnetically shielded, cast aluminum frame woofers.
1.50 kHz
2 sets of binding post speaker terminals; bi-wirable
MDF
Galaxy Black cabinet. Black anodized aluminum fascia.
14.5 kg (32 lbs)
32.4cm x 40.6cm x 31.8cm (w\ grille)
(12.75” x 16.0” x 12.50”)KS-525-THX Side Surround Speaker
Sensitivity (2.83 V/1m, averaged, from 300 to 3000 Hz):
Rated Impedance:
Frequency Response (- 3 dB):
Bass Principle:
HF Driver:
LF Driver:
Crossover frequency:
Connection:
Enclosure Material:
Finish:
Product Weight:
Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D):96.0 dB spl
8 Ω
80 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3dB
Totally enclosed box
(2) 2.5cm (1") titanium dome compression drivers with neodymium magnet structures. Magnetically shielded and coupled to 90° x 60° Tractrix® Horns in a WDST™ Array.
(2) 13.3cm (5.25”) Cerametallic™-cone, magnetically shielded, cast aluminum frame woofers.
2.10 kHz
2 sets of binding post speaker terminals; bi-wirable
MDF
Galaxy Black cabinet. Black anodized aluminum fascia.
9.1 kg (20 lbs) per pair
35cm x 33cm x 21.6cm
(13.75” x 13.0” x 8.5”)KW-120-THX Subwoofer
Rated Impedance:
Frequency Response (- 3 dB):
Bass Principle:
LF Driver:
Crossover frequency:
Connection:
Enclosure Material:
Finish:
Product Weight:
Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D):8 Ω
20 Hz to 200 Hz
Bass reflex; front-firing port
30.5cm (12") Cerametallic™ cone, cast aluminum frame driver
NA
Speakon NL2 connector
MDF
Galaxy Black cabinet. Black anodized aluminum fascia.
36.0 kg (80.0 lbs)
51.4cm x 45.1cm x 45.1cm (w\ grille)
(20.25” x 17.75” x 17.75”)KA-1000-THX Amplifier
Type:
Frequency response:
FTC Rated Power:
Power Control:
Phase Control:
Equalization/Response Compensation:
THX Function:
Crossover Function:
Gain Control:
Connection:
Cooling:
Finish:
Product Weight:
Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D):
2-channel, Class D digital power amplifier
20Hz-1kHz +0/-3dB
500W into 8 ohms, 1000W into 4 ohms, 20Hz-1kHz
Master and Auto-on/off
Continuously variable, 0º - 180º
Boundary-gain compensation (LF extension adjustment)
Switchable, On/off
Continuously variable, 40Hz – 120 Hz
Continuously variable
RCA line-level input/output,
Speakon NL2 connector speaker level output.
Passive
Galaxy Black cabinet. Black anodized aluminum fascia.
12.3 kg (27.0 lbs)
12.1 cm 44.5 cm 31.1 cm
(4.75” x 17.5” x 12.25”)
Pros
- Tonally neutral
- THX Ultra2 certified
- High efficiency
- Dynamic sound
- Authentic detail resolution
- Excellent placement flexibility
Cons
- Boxy-shaped cabinets
- Protruding binding posts on the KS-525 requires relief cutout to accommodate flush mounting
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