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post #14761 of 22410
4/20/11 at 7:53pm
if im not mistake the rs-52's match great with both the rf-62 and 82's; I have the rs-52's as my side surround speakers in 7.1 with rb-61's as my rear speakers. IM just running rf-62's with rc-62 center and klipsch sub-12 still all sound great together. I am in a smaller room though.
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post #14762 of 22410
4/20/11 at 8:02pm
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I got a Denon AVR-3311Ci today for $680.00 couldn't pass it up!

Yeah it's got pre-outs soo U can add a poweramp if needed good job !
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4/20/11 at 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by madturbosnake View Post

if im not mistake the rs-52's match great with both the rf-62 and 82's; I have the rs-52's as my side surround speakers in 7.1 with rb-61's as my rear speakers. IM just running rf-62's with rc-62 center and klipsch sub-12 still all sound great together. I am in a smaller room though.

RF82's a tad overkill for backs Ya think ?
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4/20/11 at 8:04pm
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

If U have the room & the cash the RF-82 II & a RC64 II .these would be the starting points as they are all timbre & voice matched to each other , as they offer the best bang for buck add the RB-81II's as surrounds down the road , using the level 2 for now. these 3 would a base to build the system around . When i look for a system, I start with the speakers 1st as they are what you hear & are the most important part of any system . all the rest of the equipment is then matched to the core speaker system , even the Cabinet to hold the equipment is chosen to accept the speakers(meaning the Center ) a RC62 will work also but the 64 is really the best for voices( I have had both )
the RF-82II's & RC64II can be had if you deal & search at great prices there are like buying a car don't be afraid to walk away @ any moment when talking to a salesman. don't let them add a AVR to sweeten the pot .. choose a AVR that matches the features that U need & desire as there are great deals on avr's but do that search & deal separate from your speaker search
That is what has worked for me for years , I'm just giving you some advice here from someone who has dealt with A/V dealers & suppliers @ every level...
i say the towers RF-82II as they have a better bass & mid range response due to the cubic volume of the cabinet over a RB-81 II

The rf-82ii is not voice matched (timbre match) to the rc-64ii it's only matched to the rf-7ii. still sounds good though had the 82 and the 64ii for a little bit sounded good but different.
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post #14765 of 22410
4/20/11 at 9:15pm
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Originally Posted by barasn View Post

ı have klipsch thx 2 ultra set for ht

if i replace kl 650 to RF-7 İt will be better for ht or not? i mean RF-7 II dont have thx certificate and drivers are bigger than other thx set? what u think all?

Forget about THX Certificates. They tell **** about how something is sounding. They just tell you that you have spend a lot of money on something that is meeting Lucas specifications in terms of frequency range and response.

I have written down my impressions of the THX set compared to some of the rest of the Reference lineup here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...ostcount=14720

If you want something more neutral and harmonic with a lot better music reproduction and full deeeep bass, then clearly go for the full Set of RF-7 IIs together with a RC-64 II. If you want only spectacular movie sound you can stay with the Ultra II Set.
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4/20/11 at 10:10pm
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I got a Denon AVR-3311Ci today for $680.00 couldn't pass it up!

fromm...ur local dealer? Great choices for speakers by the way.
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4/21/11 at 3:51am
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Originally Posted by Jayohio19 View Post

Tell me if I'm an idiot
I just bought the pioneer elite 37, I'm now speaker shopping and I am torn, I have a ginormous room, so I am considering a 7.2 setup with 4-klipsch rf 82, rc 62 center, rs 52 sides and it comes with a" free sub pa150" am I doing something Idiotic here? My plan was to have the 82s up front and in back. My room is app 27 by 27. I bought the elite without consulting you fellas because it looked awesome, that's how I normally roll lol. The package for the speakers is around 3400 bones so I'm a tad nervous

No definitely not idiotic, that is a pretty good setup. If i were you though i would look into get bigger fronts, mains and surrounds and go with a 5.1 system. Look for used rf-7, rf-83 or you can get a new pair of rf-7ii for alot cheaper than their msrp. Then get the rc-64ii center and the rs-62ii surrounds. It will be a bigger and better system and if you wanna roll with cool roll with these. Expect to be able to pick those the RF-7ii packaged for under $4000. You could find better subs starting at $400 and up. Send me a private message if you need help finding decent prices on those items. When it comes to suggestions on a sub people on here will also have great recommendations
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4/21/11 at 3:55am
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Originally Posted by BIT RATE MASTER View Post

No definitely not idiotic, that is a pretty good setup. If i were you though i would look into get bigger fronts, mains and surrounds and go with a 5.1 system. Look for used rf-7, rf-83 or you can get a new pair of rf-7ii for alot cheaper than their msrp. Then get the rc-64ii center and the rs-62ii surrounds. It will be a bigger and better system and if you wanna roll with cool roll with these. Expect to be able to pick those the RF-7ii packaged for under $4000. You could find better subs starting at $400 and up. Send me a private message if you need help finding decent prices on those items. When it comes to suggestions on a sub people on here will also have great recommendations

I agree fully ! the 7's & a RC64 is the hot set-up
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post #14769 of 22410
4/21/11 at 4:09am
Ravenous, if you didn't use the subs as part of your evaluation of the U2's, then it really wasn't a demo at all. They are designed to be crossed over to the subs. The 7's are designed for use without subs. It's tough to do a fair evaluation of those two...one has to play in the others world to compare.
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4/21/11 at 4:54am
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Originally Posted by BIT RATE MASTER View Post

No definitely not idiotic, that is a pretty good setup. If i were you though i would look into get bigger fronts, mains and surrounds and go with a 5.1 system. Look for used rf-7, rf-83 or you can get a new pair of rf-7ii for alot cheaper than their msrp. Then get the rc-64ii center and the rs-62ii surrounds. It will be a bigger and better system and if you wanna roll with cool roll with these. Expect to be able to pick those the RF-7ii packaged for under $4000. You could find better subs starting at $400 and up. Send me a private message if you need help finding decent prices on those items. When it comes to suggestions on a sub people on here will also have great recommendations

Can you share where to get good deals on Klipsch? I can't find the RF-82ii for less than $600 each or a good price for the RC-62ii. Thanks!
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4/21/11 at 4:59am
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

RF82's a tad overkill for backs Ya think ?

maybe just a little, lol.
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post #14772 of 22410
4/21/11 at 5:02am
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Originally Posted by Puckshaw View Post

Can you share where to get good deals on Klipsch? I can't find the RF-82ii for less than $600 each or a good price for the RC-62ii. Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Refere...ata/B000TDAOAY
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post #14773 of 22410
4/21/11 at 5:05am
nezff u seen hose 83's in the classified ads for $1600 ? he got to be kidding ..
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post #14774 of 22410
4/21/11 at 5:41am
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

RF82's a tad overkill for backs Ya think ?

heck if i know
I always thought the more the merrier
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post #14775 of 22410
4/21/11 at 5:43am
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No there might be a better sub but it's free sorta ?! but U might want the 82's as sides & the 52's as backs .. sure u want a pioneer ? only does 7.2 the onkyo's 3008, 5008 do 9.2 for about the same price .. ' that pio don't do DSX either unless i reading the specs wrong
who U dealing with on the sale ?

sound distributors.com
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post #14776 of 22410
4/21/11 at 6:02am
that pio is fine if U have no need for heights or wides & don't want Audyssey EQ correction & if U already bought it then it's a moot point anyway . but I'd be dealing on those speaks if i were you . get the dealers on the phone & ask what's the best U can do
Vann's will deal on the set u want they will & have dealt with members here , everyone has a new shipment of these Klipsch reference speakers soo there's alot of inventory out there . a free sub is nothing if you can't get a break on the set & if the sub is sub=par (pun intended L O L )then U are actually losing on the deal . & Klipsch subs are not the best bang for buck unless U get the top of the line models . & they are way expensive to boot . I know it's exciting to be getting a set of killer speaks but get yer best deal & make sure they are a real klipsch dealer on klipsch's dealer list .. that's way important if U have a problem with a speaker down the line .. as there are knockoff's, b stock & stolen klipsch out there .
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post #14777 of 22410
4/21/11 at 6:07am
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Originally Posted by Jayohio19 View Post

heck if i know
I always thought the more the merrier

well I should talk I have a set of CornScala's as surrounds L O L !
but floor standers as rears ? I'd much rather have them as side surrounds
I M H O
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4/21/11 at 6:48am
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Originally Posted by Puckshaw View Post

Can you share where to get good deals on Klipsch? I can't find the RF-82ii for less than $600 each or a good price for the RC-62ii. Thanks!

feel free to pm me. I rather not talk price on new klipsch items here, klipsch lists their msrp i do not want to mess with their volume of sales on new items just because people cannot replicate certain lowest prices they read people got. If you can find a used pair of the original model rf-82s you should be able to pick them up for significantly less also. I had the rf-82 and rc-62 before and really got alot of enjoyment out of those 82s
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post #14779 of 22410
4/21/11 at 7:15am
there's a set of 83's in the AVS classy's .....
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post #14780 of 22410
4/21/11 at 7:23am
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Originally Posted by Jayohio19 View Post

heck if i know
I always thought the more the merrier

I always thought the 82s would be great as surround backs (assuming you have a larger speaker for fronts ie rf-7 or rf-83). I have always wanted klipsch RS speakers in my side surrounds but have been to focused on my front stage to get to that point yet. People who are into 5 channel stereo or music swear by floorstanders all the way around though. And yes you are absolutely right the more the merrier, i like your thinking!
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4/21/11 at 7:44am
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Originally Posted by BIT RATE MASTER View Post

I always thought the 82s would be great as surround backs (assuming you have a larger speaker for fronts ie rf-7 or rf-83). I have always wanted klipsch RS speakers in my side surrounds but have been to focused on my front stage to get to that point yet. People who are into 5 channel stereo or music swear by floorstanders all the way around though. And yes you are absolutely right the more the merrier, i like your thinking!

Yeah I agree to almost your point but I like all my speakers to be floor standing direct radiators & not the RS Type but that just me and a typical room that is squarish My ideal room for what i like above
& not L shaped ,weird shapes ,large openings . long rooms that are not wide @ the soundstage as only then I, myself find that to be what the RS type speakers are made for .
Soo this brings up the point that all rooms are NOT the same ,all ppl like different things , & some just don't understand what they want because they don't understand their room & what speakers work best in said room . NOW none is of this is directed @ You or anyone in particular on this thread. I find everyone has a valid option , some don't fully understand some of this & we all here agree that we are to advise & help everyone get the best outta their room with the best Klipsch speakers that work in everyone's different rooms . so what is right for me ,what's right for you, might not be right for them , soo let's all agree to help . I'll check my attitude at the door . soo I can help & also soo I myself can learn as well .
this is a great thread very well respected people ,very smart, & full of knowledge that I'd like to absorb . i will share what I know & if I'm wrong then I'll be the 1st to admit it . you guys are Cool ! & I like being here
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post #14782 of 22410
4/21/11 at 8:09am
Is there a certain brand of A/V receiver I should lean towards or avoid, if I was planning on picking up a pair of RF-7 (classics) and an RC-7 center?

I'll be putting in a Sub later, and I don't think I need any pre-outs. I'm looking at all the newest Yamaha/Denon/Pioneer AVRs...and can't decide based on their features/prices alone...they're all fairly similar for what I'm looking for. I'd just like to know if one brand tends to be better or worse with the horn tweeters....
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4/21/11 at 9:08am
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Originally Posted by hotel View Post

Is there a certain brand of A/V receiver I should lean towards or avoid, if I was planning on picking up a pair of RF-7 (classics) and an RC-7 center?

I'll be putting in a Sub later, and I don't think I need any pre-outs. I'm looking at all the newest Yamaha/Denon/Pioneer AVRs...and can't decide based on their features/prices alone...they're all fairly similar for what I'm looking for. I'd just like to know if one brand tends to be better or worse with the horn tweeters....

alot of us here like the TX-NR3008 & the TX-NR5008 . they seem to play very well with the Klipsch horn life-like sound
Plus they are feature rich ..
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4/21/11 at 9:11am
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Originally Posted by tony123 View Post

Ravenous, if you didn't use the subs as part of your evaluation of the U2's, then it really wasn't a demo at all. They are designed to be crossed over to the subs. The 7's are designed for use without subs. It's tough to do a fair evaluation of those two...one has to play in the others world to compare.

Thats right.

I used my 2 subwoofers, which i allready have. They are powered by a 1000W amp and controlled by an AS-EQ1.

In both setups the fronts where set to small and crossover was set at 60Hz to make it comparable.

I never talked about substituting the subs by the main speakers. In theatre setups i would allways use subwoofers for the LFE.

But my critics on the THX Ultra set are not in the bass area. The problem is the disharmony of the crossover from mids to highs which results in muffled voices and the harshness of the sound when listening to music.

The THX Ultra setup is fantastic for movies but when you want a more versatile setup which you can also listen music with or when you want a more harmonic less effect catching sound, then a set with RF-82s, RF-83 or RF-7s is the far better choice.
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4/21/11 at 9:41am
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

alot of us here like the TX-NR3008 & the TX-NR5008 . they seem to play very well with the Klipsch horn life-like sound
Plus they are feature rich ..

Is that generally true of onkyo and klipsch? If I'm only looking to spend $500-$700...is it likely I won't notice any difference between those 4 brands anyways?
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4/21/11 at 11:00am
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Yeah I agree to almost your point but I like all my speakers to be floor standing direct radiators & not the RS Type but that just me and a typical room that is squarish My ideal room for what i like above
& not L shaped ,weird shapes ,large openings . long rooms that are not wide @ the soundstage as only then I, myself find that to be what the RS type speakers are made for .
Soo this brings up the point that all rooms are NOT the same ,all ppl like different things , & some just don't understand what they want because they don't understand their room & what speakers work best in said room . NOW none is of this is directed @ You or anyone in particular on this thread. I find everyone has a valid option , some don't fully understand some of this & we all here agree that we are to advise & help everyone get the best outta their room with the best Klipsch speakers that work in everyone's different rooms . so what is right for me ,what's right for you, might not be right for them , soo let's all agree to help . I'll check my attitude at the door . soo I can help & also soo I myself can learn as well .
this is a great thread very well respected people ,very smart, & full of knowledge that I'd like to absorb . i will share what I know & if I'm wrong then I'll be the 1st to admit it . you guys are Cool ! & I like being here

How dare you contradict my opinion! Do you know who i am??? Yeah i agree room layout plays a big part. I have used both rf-82s and rs-62s as surrounds and had issues with both. I also tried and had good luck using rb-61s on these matching small tall tables that i have. The RS speakers do function their best in a rectangular room. Floorstanders are a great alternative to bookshelf and RS speakers especially since you do not have to work out speaker stands.
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4/21/11 at 11:03am
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Originally Posted by hotel View Post

Is that generally true of onkyo and klipsch? If I'm only looking to spend $500-$700...is it likely I won't notice any difference between those 4 brands anyways?

The above are Onkyo and the are above $2,000 and 5808 is considerably more but I believe they are worth it. I just got a Denon AVR-3311CI and very happy with it so far. The above AVRS are top of the line...mine doesnt hold a candle to those LOL!! But it is pretty good IMHO!!
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4/21/11 at 12:08pm
Ok hello again.

When i bough my rf 62 at the store, i was sure i was buying the II version of it. Well after looking carefully, i did not buy the II just the rf 62.

Now my question is, im planning to buy a set of rf 82 II with a rc62 II center II. Is it going to be ok if i use the rf 62 that i have as the back surround. Or should i just keep the rf 62 in front and buy a rc 62II or 52II center along with some rs 52 or 62.
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4/21/11 at 1:14pm
marcono, your original rf-62s will work marvelously with rf-82ii and rc-62ii up front. Really that would be a great setup!
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4/21/11 at 1:26pm
Hey all, I am thinking of having my speakers professionally calibrated.

I currently have the Onk 3008, 2 rf7's and rc 64 up front, rf 82 wides, rf52 rear wides and rb 51 rear surrounds. I am running a CS 18.T which is 2 separate 18 inch sealed subs run off one 1000 watt amp.

I am adding a CS 18.2 which is a single box containing 2 18 inch subs run off one 1000 watt amp. I realized that I am going to need more than just my Audyssey Multi EQ ET 32
for tuning.

I am working with an ISF pro (he calibrated my TV) who wants to use Audyssey Pro for a full calibration.

Will I benefit significantly from a professional calibration from an ISF certified tech using Audyssey Pro? I have a feeling that the answer is yes. He said the full calibration will run about $800, which I have no problem with (I am trading personal training @ $50 an hour for training....that was my profession before I taught college). He says that there is a $150 licensing fee for the Pro, is that correct?
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