Klipsch Quintet III or Cinema 6 PLEASE HELP!?

Question

i have purchased the klipsh quintet 3 along with the synergy 10. i read from cnet and they were drooling over it, but then i had a local high end home theater store sell the cinema 6 for close to the same price.WHICH IS BETTER? i really want one of them but i have no clue which to get especially b/c the cinema 6 is twice as much msrp going the the same price. also cinema 6 center speaker is smaller.....SORRY for all the details....but PLEASE HELP!!! thanks ALOT!!

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Answer 1

I can't find any reviews on the Cinema 6 system (and none are listed on the Klipsch site either).

First let me say that I favour Klipsch speakers. I don't think you can go far wrong. But which is better?

The Quintet III has excellent reviews while the Cinema 6 is a bit of an unknown. While both are small surround systems the technology is quite different. The Cinema 6 is more conventional (small woofer and titanium dome tweeter) and is quite efficient (89 db). The Quintet III has the Klipsch hallmark horn tweeter and is slightly less efficient (90.5 db). The efficiency difference means you need a bit less power to achieve the same volume with the Cinema 6 system ... but it's not really significant (94 db would be). The Quintet III satellites have slightly wider frequency response than the Cinema 6 (110 -23Khz vs 116-20Khz, both + or - 3 db).

The Cinema 6 centre has a bit lower frequency response (more overlap with the sub) than the Quintet III (105 vs 120 Hz), which may suggest an advantage. On the other hand dual woofers may be preferable to single given the importance of centre channel to a 5.1 setup.

The real difference is in the subwoofer. The Synergy 10 subwoofer handles bass down to 28 Hz while the sub with the Cinema 6 system is limited to 35 Hz. Both have a 120 Hz top end.

It's a tough call, although the apparently superior subwoofer nudges me toward the Quintet. Add to that the fine reviews and the ability to say you have the worlds smallest horn loaded system and I'd lean toward the Quintet III over the Cinema 6. That said, I would decide by listening and going with my gut.

It's difficult, but try not to be influenced by MSRP ... look at what YOU PAY ... and judge the sound before jumping -- if you still have that option.

Hope that helps

Answer 2

Klipsch Quintet Iii

Answer 3

Klipsch Quintet Review

Answer 4

I do training for Klipsch Nationally, and to answer your question you can't go wrong with either system. They are essentially the exact same system, except that the Cinema 6 package is part of their Reference Line. However the Cinema 6 package has been out for a while, and has almost the same specs as the Synergy Package. The only difference is that the Cinema 6 package uses a Titanium/Polypropelene composite for its drivers, when the Synergy line only uses Polypropelene. If you're not listening to them side by side you're not going to hear the difference. I have the Synergy myself and bought them over the Cinema 6 despite my accommodations program.

Just another tidbit for you. The Synergy Series line, and specifically the Sub 10, and Quintet that you bought are the two top selling products in their category in the entire country.

Answer 5

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Klipsch Quintet III or Cinema 6 PLEASE HELP!?
i have purchased the klipsh quintet 3 along with the synergy 10. i read from cnet and they were drooling over it, but then i had a local high end home theater store sell the cinema 6 for close to the same price.WHICH IS BETTER? i really want one of them but i have no clue which to get especially...

Answer 6

I'm ashamed to say i'm very knowledgeable of home theater products but i'm not familiar with the Cinema 6 system/brand. I will say thought that Klipsch makes professonial theater speaker systems that can be found in many theaters around the world. I've also never heard anyone complain about their Klipsch system. Not to say that Cinema 6 isn't better, but from where i stand you can't go wrong with Klipsch. Maybe someone else will verify my opinions. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

The Cinema Series 6 Speaker setup ($799) is a part of the Bic Acoustech line up. They are basically Klipsch speakers without the price tag attached to them. This is currently what I'm saving up to buy. My friend works for Home Theater Xtreme in the Jersey, Maryland and Deleware area (http://www.hometheaterextreme.com/)
He currently has the HT-65 center channel (by no means small anything!) and the HT-75 tower fronts. These speakers do sound amazing! I used to go to the movies all the time, now I just go to his house and watch them on his 92" screen. The movie theater doesn't compare to his setup powered by his Onkyo TXSR703 7.1 THX Select2 Theater Receiver! He has had this setup for over a year now with no trouble and it still sounds d@mn good! Here is their website, I'll let the reviews speak for themselves!

Answer 8

Short answer... It depends on the acoustic environment you put them in and how they are placed. If your room is untreated, then save the $$ and get the Quintet III's. If you are an audiophile and have knowledge of what you are doing, then spend the $$ and get the SL's.

Answer 9

Cinema 6 Series, Bic Acoustech lineup. Sweet speakers!

Answer 10

You get what you pay for. I don't know much about those specific ones, but do your research and get the one that works best for you. Here's some links that might help.