Any opinions on these two centers? Which is better to have in a center, two larger woofers, or 4 smaller woofers. I have only experience with a center like the 62ii, with two woofers. Is there any huge difference in sound between the two?
RC 62ii IMO. I got one to go with my RP 280F over the RP 450C. Smaller footprint front ported larger drivers. It works great. The only reason I would go for a 440/450C is if you have a setup where you want to put the tv on top of the center
I use a projector, and the center must go under the screen. I have been using an older klipsch center, (rc 3ii http://www.klipsch.com/rc-3-ii-center-speaker/details). I'm replacing the fronts, one is blown. I was thinking about upgrading the center and not sure if the 4 woofer setup would be an improvement.
That depends. Do you have the Reference I or II fronts or the Reference Premiere fronts?
The RP-440C is less tall by 2", but is 3" wider and 0.5" deeper than the RC-62II. It also has a good bit less cone area. The RP-440c is rear ported so if it's going to be extremely near a wall or in an enclosed cabinet that could affect the sound.
RP-440C: 50.28 (in2) ---- (4) 4" drivers
RC-62II: 66.36 (in2) ----- (2) 6.5" drivers
RP-450C: 82.28 (in2) ---- (4) 5.25" drivers {total cone area is like 2 7.25" drivers though}
As you can see, the RP-450c uses smaller 5.25" drivers compared to the 62II's 6.5" drivers, but the total cone are is more in the RP-450C. Less in the RP-440c. You've got a few different things that likely change the sound signature of the speaker..even if it's slight. I personally like the crossing 5.25" drivers into the tweeter over 6.5's, but that's just me. In theory you should have better dispersion even with the lower x-over at 1500hz (not sure of slope).
I could just keep my old rc 3 ii(http://www.klipsch.com/rc-3-ii-center-speaker/details), but I was thinking of getting a newer center to go with the new fronts.
It is pretty close to the wall, but I could pull it forward a bit. It's under a projector screen , which is mounted flat against the wall.
I would try your RC-3 center channel with the RF-82IIs and make sure you make sure they are level-matched to each other...If not you can get the RC-62II later but I bet the RC-3 will work fine.
Shouldn't be a problem, I hope. The LR fronts will be to the sides of the TV/Audio stand/cabinet in a alcove, with limited space for width but plenty of depth so the rear ports wouldn't be obstructed but would be backed by a wall (roughly three feet).
So I thought I would post a review of the setup mentioned just above - a Klipsch RP-450C flanked by two RB-51 IIs, and two in ceiling 8" Polk speakers for the rears.
It's a very good, minimalist setup if you want to set your TV on top of your center speaker. The RP-450C is large and well-constructed. The base coverage on movies is excellent for a setup without a sub - the 4 5.25s extend lower that I thought they would. The soundstage is wide and imaging is good. Also important, the dispersion from the center is very, very good.
The one caution I would provide, and I knew this going in, is that switching to music that relies more heavily on the LR speakers will leave you a bit disappointed if you rely on the RB-51 IIs. If you can fit them, which I could not, I'd upsize the LR Front speakers.
I'm thinking of going with the RC-62 II as my center to go with a pair of RP-280F towers.
I'll be placing the RC-62 under my screen on a stand.
Can anyone suggest/recommend a nice speaker stand to hold the 62?
Thanks,
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