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"One of the strong points of the THX pack is the clear attacks and remarkably sustained presence of the bass. These bring life and uncommonly good articulation to the performance. If you use the system for films, the impression of Pro Cinema is as real as the room can make it." —Philippe Viboud, Revue Du Son & Du Home Cinema, July/August 2004
"The Klipsch pack has 'big time event' written all over it. In multi-channel mode, the way the tracks come together is exceptional." —Philippe Viboud, Revue Du Son & Du Home Cinema, July/August 2004
"This bass is incredibly deep without being invasive. Right off the top, the drums get the most out of it. The thump of the bass drum cuts right through and you really feel the shock wave that it puts out. On top of that, the precision of the stereophonic space is amazing." —Henri Pierre Penel, AudioVideo, September 2004
" ...the overall listening quality is more than convincing and the excellent way that the system handles dynamics allows it to deal with the most daring dynamic extremes with no apparent strain at all." —Henri-Pierre Penel, AudioVideo, September 2004
"Klipsch obviously designed this system for maximum placement flexibility; the speakers are small enough to be installed in many home entertainment cabinets, built into a wall or simply placed around a TV set. For an Ultra2 system, this is a rare feat." —Alex Gonzalez, Robb Report, November/December 2004
"From the first moment, the Klipsch [THX Ultra2] system impresses me with its neutrality — the sound is natural, and neither the bass, midrange or treble really jumps out at you. For example, voices never sound harsh, as they do with a system that emphasizes treble, and they never sound boomy, as they do with a system that emphasizes bass. I hear more detail in dialogue from movie soundtracks than I have ever heard before, even on the larger systems ..." —Alex Gonzalez, Robb Report, November/December 2004
"Overall, the sound quality I hear from DVDs easily surpasses that of the majority of the movie theaters I have visited — including some of Los Angeles' very best. The Klipsch THX Ultra2 is an extremely well designed, meticulously engineered and thoughtfully executed speaker system." —Alex Gonzalez, Robb Report, November/December 2004
"Klipsch's new THX Ultra2 speaker system boldly goes where poseur speakers fear to tread." —Steve Guttenberg, Home Theater Magazine, December 2004
"I've watched this scene [from Thin Red Line] countless times, and I thought I mapped out every scintilla of sound, but the Klipschs' resolution uncovered new details and textures buried way down in the dense mix. Can you say resolution? These speakers served up gobs of detail and never veered over to harsh or aggressive." —Steve Guttenberg, Home Theater Magazine, December 2004
" ... the THX Ultra2 array unfurled a tremendous sense of depth — frankly, their soundstaging dexterity is the best I've heard from any horn speaker I've auditioned at home." —Steve Guttenberg, Home Theater Magazine, December 2004
"Klipsch's engineers pulled out all the stops for this THX Ultra2-certified, custom-installation system, but I wouldn't be surprised if these speakers also develop a hard-core audiophile cult following." —Steve Guttenberg, Home Theater Magazine, December 2004
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THX Ultra2 System
The Klipsch THX® Ultra2 custom home theater system brings real cinema sound to the comforts of home by using the same professional-grade technology as Klipsch's renowned commercial theater systems.
Because it expertly delivers the raw explosiveness and fine detail of any film format, the Ultra2 will shatter your expectations for home theater performance by creating the most dramatic and realistic entertainment experiences you've ever heard.
The THX Ultra2 family consists of two sizes of LCR front speakers, one surround, one subwoofer and a subwoofer amplifier. These models can be assembled in a variety of combinations including a true THX Ultra2 system in a 7.1 configuration, which consists of three KL-650-THX LCRs, two KL-525-THX LCRs, two KS-525-THX surrounds, two KW-120-THX subwoofers and one KA-1000-THX subwoofer amplifier. The smaller KL-525-THX LCRs serve as rear center speakers.
This system was built for versatility, so any combination of the sonically matched LCR speakers will deliver seamless performance, and the LCRs may also be used as surrounds. Proprietary Klipsch Tractrix® Horn tweeters and Cerametallic™ woofers are used throughout to deliver the ultimate in power, detail and emotional impact from durable, easy-to-install cabinets.
All enclosures have the dado and rabbet construction used in Klipsch professional speakers, ensuring cabinet integrity in suspended applications. Omni-Mount suspension points on the LCR and surround speakers facilitate wall or ceiling mounting using standard hardware. Each Ultra2 component, except the amplifier, comes in a Galaxy black finish with aluminum fascia. The amplifier comes in a standard black finish.
The THX Ultra2 system is a big step up in performance for home installation. It proves that big movie theater sound can come in a convenient take home size.
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