Klipsch owner thread - Page 445

Originally Posted by Jrunr

Well, it's official...

I have to sell my RF-83's and RC-64.

THese are such amazing speakers, but we had company the other day and my S.O's friend said our house looked like a bachelor pad with those "massive boxes" in the front of the room. Needless to say it was a very long night for me...

So, up for sale are some mint condition speakers if anyone is interested. I just posted them on my local craigslist. Here is the ad: http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/ele/2249466748.html

Wish me luck!

Originally Posted by Fastslappy

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Originally Posted by lflorack View Post
My current speakers (7-1 setup) are as follows:

Klipsch RVX-54 (2x Fronts)
Klipsch RVX-42 (Center)
Klipsch RSW-10d (Sub-Woofer)
Klipsch RSX-5 (4x Surrounds/Rears)

I'm considering upgrading my LR & C to:
Klipsch RF-7 (2x Fronts)
RC-64 (Center)

I have some questions about the rest of the speakers:

* Subwoofer: I thiink the current sub-woofer is fine for the current system but need advise about it's ability to keep up with the new fronts/center
* Surrounds/Rears: My room is 20x20 with lots of glass. I really haven't got the needed wall space for mounting RS-62's -- which is why I'm currently using RSX-5's on stands for the back and surround speakers. I'm concerned the RSX-5's won't be a good fit with the new speakers. If that's true, what would be a good fit for the new speakers for my backs/surrounds? BTW, I'm not adverse to going to 5-1 if that helps.


To see my set up and room layout, use the links at the bottom of this message.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

Lee
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if u go with the 7's then the RB-81's will work better just aim them @ the M L P
use them on stands if you can't wall mount them
I really think aiming speakers works better than the WDST that surrounds depend on & you bigger horns (with the 81's over the 62 surrounds) to match the 7's with 81's voicing will be way better

It might just be me but I Like My Horn's aimed @ ME !

Originally Posted by Dr_jitsu

Can anyone answer the following question?

The 7's are clearly a step up from the 82s, 10 inch woofers as opposed to 8, 1.75 inch tweeter as opposed to 1.

However those numbers do not seem to justify that the MSRP for the 7's is nearly 3 times as much as for the 82's.

Does the fact that the 7's are made in Clinton Town (Hope AR) and the 82's in China (I believe) account for the rest?

Originally Posted by Browninggold

I have 3 RF-7IIs and have not found them any less expensive than I purchased them for. Anyways daily I check Vann's as they are in my favorites list and when I heard about the Klipsch 1/2 off deal I clicked the RF-7IIs and they were still listed at 1599.00 each. Other Klipsch products though had some killer deals.

Originally Posted by lflorack

My current speakers (7-1 setup) are as follows:

Klipsch RVX-54 (2x Fronts)
Klipsch RVX-42 (Center)
Klipsch RSW-10d (Sub-Woofer)
Klipsch RSX-5 (4x Surrounds/Rears)

I'm considering upgrading my LR & C to:
Klipsch RF-7 (2x Fronts)
RC-64 (Center)

I have some questions about the rest of the speakers:

• Subwoofer: I thiink the current sub-woofer is fine for the current system but need advise about it's ability to keep up with the new fronts/center
• Surrounds/Rears: My room is 20x20 with lots of glass. I really haven't got the needed wall space for mounting RS-62's -- which is why I'm currently using RSX-5's on stands for the back and surround speakers. I'm concerned the RSX-5's won't be a good fit with the new speakers. If that's true, what would be a good fit for the new speakers for my backs/surrounds? BTW, I'm not adverse to going to 5-1 if that helps.

To see my set up and room layout, use the links at the bottom of this message.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

Lee

Originally Posted by spdntrxi

While I am sure the drivers in the 7 are more expensive..that is only a few components.. you probably have to consider the crossover network as well and all it's components that might be of higher quality then the 82 as well. RF7 is there flagship reference speakers which should mean more attention to all details of the build. Not saying made in China speakers are all bad, my ULtra2 THX are made in china and I have opened them up and they are well built.

As for justification of the price difference.. well that is totally subjective... is the BMW M3 worth twice as my as my 328 ? To you yes, since you bought one, to me maybe not (honestly yes) but you see how it's subjective ? Someone may feel that the RF7 are well worth double the 82s, while it seems you are leaning towards the not.

Originally Posted by Browninggold

I have been thinking about adding a second woofer to "play" with my SV PB13 Ultra. What is everyone suggestion. Would a PC13 Ultra be ok or would a PB13 Ultra be better stacked on top of each other? I currently have the PB13 in the Black not piano finish but I see they no longer make the color I currently have, would have to be the black oak.

Originally Posted by Dr_jitsu

nezff,

Love the quote from Megamind:"I say we go back to the evil lair, grab some ray guns, hold em sideways, and go all gansta on him"

Originally Posted by nezff

yeah, my little boy has watched this bluray three times just this morning.

Originally Posted by psgcdn

Time for some tough love from me...

It's not an optimal layout, is it? You are seated far away from an uncentered TV and sound system, with speakers that are a bit too close together. I'd guess that TV/movies is very secondary in this room and this is a compromise with the SO.

Originally Posted by psgcdn

I'd first try moving the cabinet from the left wall and moving the TV cabinet and front speakers completely in the left corner, at an angle, and space out the speakers as much as you can, and rotate the seating in be in the sweet spot. You'll get more out of this that from a speaker update. It costs nothing but time to try out.

Originally Posted by psgcdn

But to answer your questions: If the subwoofer is fine now, it will be fine later unless you listen to movies louder than you do now. The RSW subs are fine subs. The surrounds are a compromise, but since surrounds don't get a huge amount of signal during most movies, it's not a huge compromise. It's a different story for multi-channel music of course.

Originally Posted by Dr_jitsu

Just got off the phone....took some begging and such but they let me upgrade to the 7's/buy one get one...YAAY!

Paid $910 for the rc 64, however.

Originally Posted by Browninggold

Anyone wanting RF-7IIs better get on the phone also and beg. Congrats Dr.

Originally Posted by lflorack

It's definitely NOT an optimal layout. The 16 ft of glass on each exposed wall and the large open doorway in the attached wall make symmetrical layouts difficult. The room was obviously not added to be a Home Theater room -- I picked up this hobby (and enough spare money for it) after the room was built onto the house. My wife is actually very supportive of trying to make HT use in the room as good as possible. We love the room a lot, it's just not optimal for HT use. So, yes, it's a compromise.



My wife has actually suggested putting the TV in the corner as you've suggested -- and the cabinet on the left wall is going to another room shortly too.. I may have to try it out

Originally Posted by Spur Darren

Their normal pricing isnt that great. I tried to deal on a pair of RS-62ll's this morning and my local dealer has a better price.

Originally Posted by TheFactor

Exactly you nailed it !! If im wrong I owe him a apology but after his post im so crushed It will be a cold day in Klipsch land before that will happen Besides i'd bet the ranch its not the case anyway .

Originally Posted by Fastslappy

vann's don't deal .. They are not set-up that way ...
u just gotta pay attention to the emails & web site
as I said earlier I got a RC64 in the clearance section .. New in the Box ,unopened. for Wayless than a RC-62 that Vann's had on their regular site on the same day .....
that Clearance section runs hot & cold all the time .. ya just gotta keep looking @ it daily
i've seen klipsch stuff show up there @ an outrageously low price to disappear minutes later ..
i'm a vulture when it comes to buying gear ...research the heck outta things then...I wait & wait then strike ...

Originally Posted by psgcdn

Somebody close the window; it's cold outside!