Klipsch owner thread - Page 375

Originally Posted by StuBerger

I currently have a RC62 as well and a pair of RF82's and I too feel it's time to upgrade to the RC64.
Where did you get yours and did you get any deal?
Anyone in here know of a RC64 (rather have I then II for matching) for sale at a real good deal?
Maybe in summer I will sell my RS42's x4 and go with the 62's....my wife is going to kill me!

Originally Posted by stuberger

Maybe in summer I will sell my RS42's x4 and go with the 62's....my wife is going to kill me!

Originally Posted by Stylz25

Doesnt show pricing on the Klipsch website

Originally Posted by CT_Wiebe

StuBerger -- You want to get the RC-64 and not the RC64 II. When Klipsch upgraded to the II versions, they dropped the 2 1/2 woofer crossover configuration.

Originally Posted by CT_Wiebe

StuBerger -- You want to get the RC-64 and not the RC64 II. When Klipsch upgraded to the II versions, they dropped the 2 1/2 woofer crossover configuration. This means that they have the problem of woofer sound cancellation near the crossover point typical of the usual MTM configuration. The older RC-62 & RC-64 versions had the 2 1/2 way crossovers.

Originally Posted by sb1

I just put up my set of three KL-650's for sale in the classifieds here if anyone is interested. Very good price.

Originally Posted by Hawgfin

Hello Fellow Klipschians:
...I just cannot get over the extreme polarization that this speaker type causes... Okay here come the questions: Could it be that these speakers work better in certain hook-up/listening situations than in others? Is there a break in period for these speakers and do they improve overtime? I'm currently looking for a new integrated amp to go with these speakers. I'm leaning towards the NAD C 375 Bee. Should I be looking at a hybrid or tube amp to provide a little warmth and reduce the "harshness" I've read about? I'm wondering if alot of this talk doesn't come from the audio conservatives and the desire for complete neutrality. What gives?
Thanks!

Originally Posted by Hawgfin

Hello Fellow Klipschians:
Just to make sure you understand where this is coming from, I'm not slamming any product in anyway. As a matter of fact, I have some Klipsch Ref 82s on the way.
I just cannot get over the extreme polarization that this speaker type causes. On one side, I can't find a single positive "expert review" on a Klipsch speaker. "Experts" seem to see them as a party speaker for rock and electronica at the best, or for loud cinema effects. Nobody likes these things for serious acoustic/classical/jazz/vocal outings. On the other side of the coin are the "Users." The vast majority of these folks are passionate about these speakers and the user ratings on all sites soar to darn near perfects. And, a good many of these folks are also audiophiles/advisors (e.g. Crutchfield Reps., local audio dealers, etc.)
Okay here come the questions: Could it be that these speakers work better in certain hook-up/listening situations than in others? Is there a break in period for these speakers and do they improve overtime? I'm currently looking for a new integrated amp to go with these speakers. I'm leaning towards the NAD C 375 Bee. Should I be looking at a hybrid or tube amp to provide a little warmth and reduce the "harshness" I've read about? I'm wondering if alot of this talk doesn't come from the audio conservatives and the desire for complete neutrality. What gives?
Thanks!

Originally Posted by Hawgfin

Hello Fellow Klipschians:
Just to make sure you understand where this is coming from, I'm not slamming any product in anyway. As a matter of fact, I have some Klipsch Ref 82s on the way.
I just cannot get over the extreme polarization that this speaker type causes. On one side, I can't find a single positive "expert review" on a Klipsch speaker. "Experts" seem to see them as a party speaker for rock and electronica at the best, or for loud cinema effects. Nobody likes these things for serious acoustic/classical/jazz/vocal outings. On the other side of the coin are the "Users." The vast majority of these folks are passionate about these speakers and the user ratings on all sites soar to darn near perfects. And, a good many of these folks are also audiophiles/advisors (e.g. Crutchfield Reps., local audio dealers, etc.)
Okay here come the questions: Could it be that these speakers work better in certain hook-up/listening situations than in others? Is there a break in period for these speakers and do they improve overtime? I'm currently looking for a new integrated amp to go with these speakers. I'm leaning towards the NAD C 375 Bee. Should I be looking at a hybrid or tube amp to provide a little warmth and reduce the "harshness" I've read about? I'm wondering if alot of this talk doesn't come from the audio conservatives and the desire for complete neutrality. What gives?
Thanks!

Originally Posted by Zen Traveler

1) Yes. The room and setup will make a difference on how they sound and in an overly live room Klipsch speakers tend to sound bright because of all of the reflections.

2) There is no break-in times for the speakers but your ears will either become accustomed or not.

3) Separate amplification can help if you have a lower end AVR. I have no opinion which is better tubes or SS.

4) I have found in this hobby "neutral" is in the ears of the beholder.

Originally Posted by csgamer

I think the break-in thing is really debatable....

Originally Posted by Zen Traveler


I can't argue that it's not debatable but:

http://www.audioholics.com/education...act-or-fiction

EDIT: Also notice there is nothing in the Klipsch Owners guide that talks about break-in.

Originally Posted by barasn

Hi i m a definitive technology user think to go klipsch but i have few questions all my definitive speakers are flagship model and front speakers active my definitive setup bp 2000tl front,clr 2000 center,bpvx surround and bpvx surround back

Klipsch setup i think rf-7 mk2,rc-64mk2,and rs62 mk2 anyone here used definitive and klipsch before any idea? what will the differences

my receivers are denon 5805 mk2 and pioneer lx-90 susano