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Klipsch Build Up or Start Over?

post #1 of 13
6/3/12 at 1:08pm
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I haven't purchased nice speakers in a decade. However, I'm about to purchase a Panasonic Viera P65VT50 and want to updated my accompanying sound system. I have two floor standing Klipsch RF3 IIs, a Klipsch RC3 center channel, and a Klipsch KSW 12 subwoofer. I would like recommendations on what speaker system and accompanying receiver I should use when I purchase the new plasma TV. Thanks!
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post #2 of 13
6/3/12 at 1:17pm
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P.S. I'm considering the Klipsch RF-52II Home Theater Bundle. How does it compare?
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post #3 of 13
6/3/12 at 1:20pm
I think you could do a lot better for $2k, but if you like the Klipsch sound...
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post #4 of 13
6/3/12 at 1:32pm
I would go for some used RF7's and go big.
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post #5 of 13
6/3/12 at 4:51pm
I would go for something higher up. They'd sound good in the room but it's a different level. You can get nicer systems for that money when they're on sale. What's your budget?
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post #6 of 13
6/3/12 at 4:53pm
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Originally Posted by Anhydro View Post

P.S. I'm considering the Klipsch RF-52II Home Theater Bundle. How does it compare?

You'd be dropping in woofer size... I say go better or keep 'em. Is there anything lacking in the RF3 ?

I would upgrade the center and the subwoofer first.
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post #7 of 13
6/3/12 at 5:40pm
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You'd be dropping in woofer size... I say go better or keep 'em. Is there anything lacking in the RF3 ?

I would upgrade the center and the subwoofer first.

Thanks. Okay, then I'm looking to upgrade the center channel first because we watch/listen to a lot of dialogue in movies. It looks like I can get an RC-64 for about 900... how much of an upgrade in sound quality is that?

While I did a fair amount of research about a decade ago, I'm not an audiophile... so, I just didn't know if the technology had changed (lower cost, higher quality). I have no problem with the RF3's, except I just wasn't sure how they compared (connectors, advances in design, etc.)
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post #8 of 13
6/3/12 at 5:44pm
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I would go for something higher up. They'd sound good in the room but it's a different level. You can get nicer systems for that money when they're on sale. What's your budget?

I'm looking for as much quality as I can get for no more than 2.5K. What would you consider a nicer system? Thanks.
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post #9 of 13
6/3/12 at 5:54pm
Welcome to the Forum, Anhydro,

The RF-52 Ht is a downgrade to what you have and the RF-82 HT would be comparable, but I can't imagine a WOW factor better ...Imo, the best bang-for-your-buck in the used market would be the original RF-7/RC-7 combination and if you can find them in your local market within your price range would be something to consider...then you could move your RF-3s to side surround duty and may have a grand or so to spend to upgrade something else....Fwiw, you have a nice front soundstage now. My 2 cents and i is what I've had for over 8 years without feeling the need to upgrade.
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post #10 of 13
6/3/12 at 6:09pm
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Thanks. Okay, then I'm looking to upgrade the center channel first because we watch/listen to a lot of dialogue in movies. It looks like I can get an RC-64 for about 900... how much of an upgrade in sound quality is that?

Significant, I would think.
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While I did a fair amount of research about a decade ago, I'm not an audiophile... so, I just didn't know if the technology had changed (lower cost, higher quality). I have no problem with the RF3's, except I just wasn't sure how they compared (connectors, advances in design, etc.)

Your RF3 are still as good as they were; speakers haven't changed that significantly.

Zen has a good alternate plan... Go used to go big. The RF-7 and RC-7 would be a significant upgrade to the system for sure, or go another way altogether with used Heritage (2.5K gets you a sweet pair of Klipschorns).
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post #11 of 13
6/3/12 at 6:35pm
To be slightly 'Debbie Downer', I would just hold off and save up, assuming you want new. There are fairly frequently some great deals on the RF-7iis and RC-64ii.

Personally I would upgrade the fronts and relegate your current speakers to surround duty, if your space can accommodate towers as surrounds.

Best Regards
KvE
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post #12 of 13
6/3/12 at 8:25pm
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I'm looking for as much quality as I can get for no more than 2.5K. What would you consider a nicer system? Thanks.

sent you a PM. as others said, since there's no problem with the system you have, save your money to get a higher up system or work on the surrounds.
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post #13 of 13
6/4/12 at 1:04pm
there are alot of helpful buys in the klipsch thread.
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