Ok guys, so i'm getting ready to piece together a new setup. This will be my first "quality" system (i'm runnin a Sony HTIB atm) so i wanna do it right the first time around. That being said i also don't want to overspend for marginal differences.

Right now my budget/wallet likes the idea of an RF-10 setup as it would run about $1400. I am trying to determine whether spending the extra on RF-52's L/R, RC-52 C, and rs-42's for surrounding, and possibly an RW-10d over the RW-10 would be a worthwhile investment.

Basically what i need to know from people with experience is whether the extra ~750 dollars is actually going to produce an appreciable sound quality difference. I know the 5.25" on the RF-52's are going to be able to produce a lower frequency sound than the RF-10s, but since i am going to have a dedicated sub is this truly neccesary?

Edit: Also wanted to mention this setup would be 90% of the time used for movie watching and rarely for music (basically when im cleaning the kitchen or something like that i'll toss on some MP3's or Pandora on my HTPC).

These would be paired with either a Marantz SR4003 or SR5003, i still havent nailed down the receiver yet, but i understand that pairing klipsch with marantz helps tame the highs the klipsch have a natural tendendancy towards.

I also had a question regarding the subs. Besides having an electronically adjustable crossover and an extra 60w RMS, is the RW-10d really worth the extra $170 over the RW-10?

Sorry if these all seem like newb questions.

Also, just wanted to mention i did check the local Klipsch dealer and unfortunately they didnt have any RF-10's setup for demo, only rf-62's and rf-82's. So i got to hear the 62's which i suspect are probably pretty similar to the 52's. Either way, thanks for all your time guys ;)

I paid less than $1500 for RF62s, RC62, and RW10d.
In my opinion, you would be better to get your front stage first, then save up and get your surrounds next.

I agree with Nez. Put together your front stage first, then worry about a sub and surrounds if you have to. And with some careful shopping, you should be able to do so for much less money. My first speaker setups had the smaller drivers, and I never knew until I got the RF-82's and RC-62 that I have now, just how much the smaller speakers suffered in the mid-bass area. Do yourself a favor, and go ahead and try to get the RF-62's and RC-62 minimum for your front stage. I know you want the entire setup right now, and noone here blames you for that, but in the long run you'll be much happier if you go with at least the 62's. Later you can a pair of RS-42's or 52's and a sub. For subs I recommend you don't even look at Klipsch, but rather companies like SVS (http://www.svsound.com/products.cfm), HSU (http://www.hsuresearch.com/), Epik (http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/), and eD (http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41). Klipsch makes great speakers, but isn't really know for their subs. These companies (and there are others) all make great subs and are known for that. Epik, in particular has just introduced a new lineup of models. Good luck with your setup.

I like speakers up front that have a bit of bass to them. Since you will be doing movie watching i would be apparent with the small rf10s that the sub is producing your low frequency audio. In most cases you want the sub to help your fronts fill in the low end. What i am getting at is you will be able to tell that all you low freq is coming from the sub. I like to avoid that.

My 2 cents.

To be honest I would get a different sub. Now before I get raked over the coals I have Klipsch RB speakers and an SVS sub. If I had the room I would have bought the RF series. Saving up for the best you can afford is the best idea since speakers are a long term investment.

Ok you guys rock. I had some initial doubts about piecing the systems together which is why i was considering just getting it all at once and being done with it, so to speak. I am going to definitely just pick up the F/L/C now and do the rest as money comes in.

I know i am nitpicking but would i be doing a disservice pairing rf-62's with a rc-52 center? or should i just bite the bullet and get the RC-62?

Also, given the receivers im looking at, im assuming they will be sufficient to power that level of speaker properly? (80w/ch RMS on the sr4003, 90w on the sr5003).

Klipsch recommends the RC-62 to go with the RF-62's. Remember that the biggest portion of any movie's audio comes through the center speaker, so it's not the one to skimp on. I suggest going with the 62 instead of the 52.

Ok, looks like i've got all the info i need. Now i just need to figure out where i wanna buy it all from heh. Have any of you dealt with crutchfield? Or is there better places to pick up HT gear?

I've never dealt with them personally, but I've seen a lot of people recommend them.