WudChuK's Klipsch / SVS Setup

Looks good, I bet those subs pound in that room! Question, have you ever tried swapping the subs with the towers? I used to have my towers a little too close together. I put an extra 4-5' between them, and man what a improvement. Really opened up the stereo imaging. If it's not to much trouble I suggest giving it a shot.

Beautiful setup.. Having those 2 svs sub ain't a bit much? The more subs the better (for bragging rights) but those things are powerful, aren't you overwhelmed by the bass?



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[quote=WudChuK;18114808]maybe i should give you the whole picture of the room, keep in mind this picture is a bit older... but will give you an idea of the footage the subs have to fill...


OK. Now I understand the need for twin subs..

awesome set-up you have there. I'm sure the duals are serving you quiote well.

I think you made a great decision to wall mount the plasma and put the center channel below it. I bet it not only looks better but sounds better now that its closer to being inline with your mains and tv.

Loving your setup. Love the RF7s, love the SVSs, love the whole general look. The two Outlaw monoblocks for the RF7s I assume, yes?

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Oh also I love the Panamax 5100. I've had mine for about 8 years now. It just keeps on chugging! Great build quality.

I can't imagine the bass you could feel in that room with both of those up front. Could you tell me what the brand of bracket you are using on the rears is?

I just added an XPA-3 to my system...it's an animal!

WudChuk,

Super set up there man! Thanks for sharing.

Are you happy with the rs-52's in the rear?

I have a pair of the 42's and had to put them on the back wall.. so far its sounds good, but I still hear them "behind" me more than "around " me.. if thet makes any sense...

Nice system WudChuK!
Just one question: at what height from the floor is the TV mounted?

Hello Mr. WudChuK!

Being the Klipsch Reference man that I am, it would be wrong on so many levels if I did not submit a post in your thread regarding your very impressive AV System. The configuration is outstanding. Very clean and efficient.
When I first viewed the photos, I initially shared KSE's suggestion regarding the RF-7's and SVS positioning and the possibility of switching the two.

Conventional thinking would suggest switching the tower and sub positioning, but, because of the listening position distance from the speakers, and the fact that when you did experiment with the towers being outboard, you experienced a null, having the speakers in their current position, has more than likely, rendered better imaging and a very good soundstage.
By the way, how far back are you from the fronts? It looks to be about 7 - 8 feet.



Speaking of the speakers, the RF-7 is a hard speaker to beat/replace. With the efficiency rating of 100 dB's, and being powered by the Outlaw monoblocks, I know the sound quality and clarity must be insane.

I share PCWeb's opinion regarding the Panamax MAX5100. A very nice power center with good bulid quality. I've had mine for easily 6 years and I'm very happy with it's performance. It has guarded my equipment very well.
And about adding the Emotiva XPA-5, a nice MC amp no doubt. You could go with the XPA-3 and have the Outlaw monoblocks power the rears. Just another option. The XPA-5 would be the most efficient way to go. Less boxes to contend with.

Again, you have a very sweet setup. Bravo!

Regards,

From the bottom of the TV to the floor please.
Thanks.

Thanks WudChuk. I want to wallmount a Sony Bravia 40W5500 and I really have no idea about the height needed ...

You say 9ft?! Then I have to change my opinion on the RF-7's positioning. I sit exactly 9 ft from my RF-35's. Due to my rack configuration, I'm forced to position them 9ft apart. But that falls right into the rule of listening distance and speaker positioning. You say you experience a null when the towers where outside of the subs. How do you mean? I'm just curious because, according to Klipsch specifications, the wide dispersion tweeter array should remedy any null detected. And understand, I know we all hear differently so I do not doubt your assessment, I'm just interested because you have RF-7's.

Fellow old school Klipsch owner here, Very nice system WudChuK. You have a really clean setup. Welcome to our WYSC forum. And i was wondering how do you have any nulls with two Ultras? lol

Quite an upgrade in subs, even from the Klipschs.

That's quite a lot of Klipsch love there my man. I love it.

You did what I was gonna do with the bookshelf speakers for computer speakers. I went with an ifi instead and since moving them to the living room I use a pair of Promedia Ultra 2.0s with no sub. I need to find one though because bass is definitely lacking lol.