Klipsch Icon Series WB-14

46 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 3 expert reviews and 43 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users rate it 93/100. The average review date is Feb 16, 2011. We have compared these reviews to 202427 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: May 25, 2013.

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Expert review by: Mark Fleischmann (hometheater.com)

Klipsch Icon WB-14 Speaker System

This is the story of the flower horn. It is a story of bumps and mumps. It is getting started a little cryptically. I always love it when that happens.

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by: HomeTheaterReview.com (hometheaterreview.com)

Klipsch Icon WB-14 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Reviewed

At $599 per pair the Klipsch Icon WB-14 aims to provide a more balanced and less in-your-face overall sound. It's less directional than other horn designs and is better suited to wider variety of music than other models. It has less of a "horn sound'...

The WB-14 provides a superb level of fit and finish with convenient touches like easy mounting and high quality binding posts. This product will fit into many different decors and can impress the neighbors front-and-center in an audio or home theater...

The WB-14's sonic balance still veers towards the zippy side, and might not appeal to the classical, jazz, and even soft rock crowd. This is a must-audition speaker because of the likely higher expectations and crossover appeal into higher-end...

I liked the WB-14, more than I thought I would. Klipsch has succeeded in bringing a level of refinement to its typically aggressive designs and sonic palettes. The finish and construction are first rate, and the performance fits many different types...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Vince (newegg.com)

Icon WB-14

These speakers are definitely winners and a must own for those looking for great sound and overall best value. They have the looks and certainly, the power to back it up. The clarity these bookshelves produce is second to none. The soundstage they...

None

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Audiophileguy (newegg.com)

Small but whatta delivery!

I'm new to Newegg but they came thru with the great price and free, fast shipping. Such a good experience I treated myself to the matching center channel speaker.

Forget that the cabinet is as nice as you will ever see for a moment, and let me tell you about what's important... The sound... So long as you have a sub, you will not be disappointed. The highs are crisp and clean and the mids have great depth for...

Absolutely nothing

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: S. Burch "audioman" (amazon.com)

Beautiful speaker

I love music. I love audio reproduced properly. This set of speakers does exactly that.The wood finish is excellent. The only complaint I have are the magnetic grills. They fall off too easily. I don't usually write reviews because I struggle to...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: Paul S. Palansky (amazon.com)

WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED!

After owning big floor standing speakers for more than 30 years, I approached the purchase of these bookshelves with quite a bit of trepidation. I am a musician and listen for all of the details and nuances in recorded music, and boy do these puppies...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: D. Despain "Lab Rat" (amazon.com)

Great sound value at sale price

Incredibly clear mids and highs, and enough low end that I'm going to put off the purchase of a dedicated subwoofer. And that's not to mention that the fit and finish looks great, with or without the grilles. A bit steep at MSRP so buy these on sale...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: Mr47 (newegg.com)

Just right

If you have never heard high end speakers or own high end speakers, these will likely be quite an upgrade, but they can't compete with some of the higher end speakers that I have had the chance to hear (I just couldn't afford to buy the more expensive...

I ordered two pairs of these to replace my front and rear speakers in my home theater because my Kenwood speakers were starting to show their age. I hooked them up, turned on some music and a tear almost came to my eye. They sounded so much better than...

These speakers are very "bright" when it comes to music as are most Klipsch speakers. Just the nature of the horn loaded tweeter design. I prefer a "warmer" speaker when it comes to music, but I bought these specifically for my home theater for...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Green075 (amazon.com)

Great Speakers

I use a pair of the WB-14's as fronts along with a WC-24 center for the front soundstage of a small home theater. The speakers truly sound wonderful as long as you have a subwoofer to pick up low frequencies. I have never seen a pair of speakers in...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Louis (newegg.com)

Incredible Bookshelf Speakers

Other review may not give 5 star for this speaker. It is because at that time this speaker was still very expensive. But now it is not.

Excellent sound. The mid is sweet. The high frequency is clear and extended but definitely not harsh. The bass is also powerful and extended enough for this kind of bookshelf speaker. It also creates a vivid image of sound ; Originally, this speaker...

I can't see any

Mar, 2012

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Product Specifications

To the eye, the WB-14 bookshelf speaker reflects a classic approach, featuring a furniture-grade wood veneer cabinet. But to the ear, there is nothing traditional about it.For big sound performance, the small WB-14 employs a premium titanium diaphragm compression driver and high-output fiberglass cone woofer. But what really makes this bookshelf speaker superior is an all-new patent-pending Tractrix horn-loaded tweeter with XT technology.For over 60 years, horns have been the driving force behind Klipsch signature high-output, low-distortion sound. X-Tractrix - engineering takes this time-proven philosophy to new heights by altering the surface geometry, which equalizes the speed of sound wave from the horn and smoothes the dispersion pattern.Overall, the entire Icon W series brings a sound mantra - power, detail and emotion - to a new generation of audio enthusiasts who demand aesthetically pleasing products that still deliver outstanding sonic performance.