Klipsch owner thread - Page 565

Thanks marty for the advice.

Ref. ultra2 sub purchase: I tried to read as much about the ultra 2 system as i could before i bought it, and when I initially bought the speakers, I opted for Just the 7.0, and no subs. I was going to make due with my older paradigm sub, until i demoed the system in the store. My older sub was......lacking.

I started reading as much as I could find on any subs that matched up with that system. So rather make a purchase, then turn around and have to sell something later because It didnt sound right, just wasnt an option, therefore i went with the matching subs.....oh well, I've read all good about them. Oh, and I got a great deal on them.

Alan, those will be great subs for you! Congrats on your system.

the only Thing wrong with those Klipsch subs & the separate amp were the price !
other than that they are great subs & a killer amp ! So if you got a great price then you are a big winner all the way around ...

I love the Ultra2 subs.... they bring down the boom for sure.

Thank you guys, I've read alot of good things from people on this forum about them, i'm really excited.

I just called my dealer, he said the subs have arrived.

Now to finish the rest of the room!

Oh, and I should also mention, with Charlie Tango's assistance, he told me what to do with the KA 1000 amp and how to configure the system. As it turns out, this works out perfect.

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You are probably correct. They are indeed way over priced but the OP said he got a great deal, which if so, might make them better cost vs performance.

smitty, where in la are you located

I'm about to purchase the rs52ii or the rs62ii for my surrounds... is there that big of a difference in sound quality between the 2 for a $200 price difference? And also I will have to mount them about 5 feet behind me as this is the only option, should I mount them as close to inline with my front L and R speakers (rf82ii) or does it really matter? And how high should they be? This is not a dedicated theater room it is my great room so I don't really want them to low off the floor. I was thinking 3-4 feet above ear level in the MLP which would be about 6-7feet up the wall. Does that sound about right?

I subscribe to the bigger the better theory. But there are plenty of reasons to choose a smaller speaker with price being number one on the list.
Since you have RF 82's I think the 52's are more than adequate. So I see little reason to spend the extra money on surround speakers.

A agree, if you have them a normal size room, no problems.
I have my Klipsch RS3-II rear surrounds wall mount in-line with my front Cornwalls(9' apart towed in) and RC-62 center on a shelf over the top of 55" TV. My ceilings are 8' so I mounted the rear surrounds at the top of the wall(looks better) and tilted them aiming them down at the back of the sofa. I have a pair of Klipsch Sub 12" all in a small den 12X14 so my sofa is in the middle of the room and speakers Blurays ROCK in this small room Great seperation L&R and front to rear. Have fun post up when you mount them.

A spliter works well. My Pioneer SC 35 has only one sub input and I used a y spliter without problems. Two sub help avoid null areas. I recently replace my Klipsch sub with one from Acoustic Audio and I like this one better for a 1/3 of the cost. It has a 15 inch woofer. I know most Klipsch people do not use these sub but it sounds great!

Klipsch RF-7 IIs Front mains and R-64 II center, off of Emotiva XPA-200. 3008 for surrounds. What is the best practice for the front height(wides) that I want to add as far as acoustic output. They would be timber matched Klipsch RB - 51 or 61 or 81 II's. The size and cost difference between these 3 bookshelfs is substantial and even the 51's would go loud, but I want to do it right. Leaning toward the middle of the road 61, but if no real diff then the 51's would "hide" better and save a coupla hundred. I say height(wide) because my ONLY placement option is 4-5 feet up and 5-6 feet out

Also, along w/ prev post, a related surround question. Room is 20ft.W, widening to 30ft 10 ft from front on R side and @ 15 ft from front on left, length of room is 55 ft. but rear surrounds are at a ceiling furr-down at 35 ft, ceiling at 12-14 ft. So w/ the RF-7 IIs and RC-64 II + the front height /wides (RB 51, 61 or 81 II's depending on advice above), would there be a noticeable difference for my side surrounds between the R41, 42, 52 and 62 IIs to justify the price diff? And would the R-5650-S compete?(higher WAF). Power is Onkyo 3008 at 140w/ch. Rear surrounds are currently 2 higher end ADS and 2 Higher end DefTech. May to Klipsch in future but focusing on the more mission critical components 1st.

I was also thinking of the 5650s but I wasn't to sure how they compare to the 52s or 62s since they are inwalls.. does anyone know if the SQ would be comparable?

Oops! For the above question(s), I forgot to add I have plenty of clean bass w/ a pr of DefTech Reference subs

There is a HUGE dfifference between the RB-51II and RB-61II...with RF-7II go with RB-61II....Actually the difference between the RB-61II and RB-81II is smaller. I use floorstanding RF-82II for fronts/wides and RB-61II for heights/surrounds and RC-64II for center.

So I was jamming with my dad tonight.....a bit lower volume than I normally listen to.

I noticed a vibration in the left speaker. Upon closer examination, I found that the bottom driver was beginning to separate. I checked all 6 drivers for the 2 speakers and found no indication of any other problems.

I figured it was just a bad driver, so (believe it or not) cranked it up to my normal listening volume. Shortly thereafter, I smelled the infamous fried electronic smell.

Now, the top driver oln the right speaker had begun to come apart.

The 83s have been driven through a Sherbourn 5/5210A. I had them bridged to be sure I didn't underpower them. I didn't want to clip them, but might I have overpowered them?

I am sorry, but Klipsch subs are far inferior to other choices. I had the Ultra 12 and it was very boomy/flabby. I upgraded to CHT subs and they are light years better as are HSU, ED, or any of the other top ID companies.

I can't believe there are claims that reviews on this forum were positive.

I agree 100% I tried them alll just about and my 125.00 pioneer ot did them? My Elemental design will ot do any klipsch and it was half the price.

Wow!
Still under warranty?

newegg has a bundle deal that includes the rf-62ii and the rc-52ii. I am considering it because i need another amp and sub for my bedroom but my question is that will the 62ii and 52ii be okay together? Do you think the 62ii will out power the 52ii? I watch alot of movies and tv shows. Listening to music sometimes 15% of the time. 1399$ for the below. What do you think? the receiver i plan on hooking the rf-62ii and rc-52ii is an onkyo 705. Think I should switch it with the pioneer? Any help would be great. I am a big klipsch fan. Coming from the quintet II will be a vast improvement.

2x Klipsch Reference RF-62 II Floorstanding Speaker (Black Ash) Each

Klipsch Reference RW-10D 10'' Powered Subwoofer Each

1x Pioneer VSX-1021-K 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver

1x Klipsch Reference RC-52 II Center Speaker, black ash wood grain vinyl Each

leave the subs sealed in their boxes " off " them on Craig's list as soon as you get them , use that cash to buy decent subs ... the rest is a good deal

No.

RB-61 vs RB61 II

$150-200 less NIB, enough sonic diff to justify the newer?

No.

Best Buy has the SW 350 & 450 subs onsale, cheap cheap. I couldn't pass up the 450, adding to my 61 book shelves. :-)

How much?

RS52II for $299ea from a local dealer... you guys think that is a fair price.. and I emailed vanns to see if they will beat the price.. I hate paying TAX..

Call them & haggle , some here have had good luck with that .

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Im thinking about getting some RF7s Fastslappy!
I have to unload my RF63s and RC64 first.