Klipsch owner thread - Page 7

Originally Posted by vettebob54

Wow, what a lot of seriously critical people in here that must always be perfect. I guess this thread isnt for anyone trying to figure anything out only for those that know everything. Sorry for bothering everyone and I am out of here, I would ask that you please don't follow my posts in any other thread if it's bothers you all so much.

I sure hope everything is spelled correctly wouldn't want to get sent to the principle.

Originally Posted by jonathanR

My home theater/media room (7.1) (not dedicated) will be about 2,280 cuft (17.25'x13.25'x10', pic attached). I currently have RF-7
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Do you think that is over kill on my size of room?

Originally Posted by Soundood

For any Klipsch Ref owners looking...just did an install on the new RT-12D sub. It is everything Klipschophiles have been waiting for. Fast as heck, musical, punchy and puts out HELLACIOUS amounts of energy. And...it gets DEEEEP. We measured 3 db down at 17hz and hit near 115 db at 30hz before the room and our ears gave out...and the sub had more to give. Guys, this one is serious.

Originally Posted by jonathanR

Hello:

I'm currently planning to build my home...late winter or beginning next year. I'm Also going to structure wire the whole house, looking 5.1 upstairs bedroom and 7.1 HT/Den. Not going the fully automated $$$ way. Want to wire for future though.

My home theater/media room (7.1) (not dedicated) will be about 2,280 cuft (17.25'x13.25'x10', pic attached). I currently have RF-7, that are in storage, which I plan to use. Which Klipsch speakers should I match w/ the RF-7's? I was thinking about the RC-7 for (center), R-5650-S's for surround. And possibly using a pair of CDT-5800C with the ME-800C back-box as rear surrounds.

What is your take on using the THX KS-7800 in walls for surrounds? Do you think that is over kill on my size of room? Will the R-5650 be adeqaute enough?Any Input would help.

Thanks,


Jonathan
(Cali)

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Current Gear:

JVC 52G786 52"
Onkyo TX-DS898 (will upgrade to 200w/ch/pre/amps later)
Moxi DVR HDTV(Cable)
Panny S77
Sony (5disc)
Xbox w/ XBMC
500 gig Maxtor Network Drive/Server
Harmony Remote
JBL S-38's (front)
JBL Center (same class)
JBL Surr ("")
JBL Surr Back ("")
SVS PB12+2
Sampson Bridged 700
AudioSource SW-15 (first sub lol)

Klipsch RF-7 - In-Storage

Originally Posted by craig john

Interesting plan, however, it's not how I would allocate my $$$, nor how I would set this room up. (I know you're not here soliciting room setup advice, but as a fellow "Klipsch-o-phile", I feel compelled...) . Anyway, with that sized space, I would suggest a front projection system utilizing one of the new 1080p FP's from Panasonic or Sony. Throw the image onto a 92" to 106" screen mounted on the wall. This removes the acoustic barrier of the media center between the speakers and provides a significantly larger display. At 1080p resolution, the image will be just as good and the "WOW" factor will be much higher. In addition, the street prices on a Sony or Panny pj and a good screen will be below the cost of the 70" RPTV. The one downside is that you need to run video cabling to the pj location. However, it sounds like you are wiring "new construction" so this shouldn't be a problem.

If money is not an issue, I would go for the entire THX Ultra-2 in-wall system, (and sell the RF-7's, which will bring a very good price). Even though your room is not an Ultra-2 sized room, the stealth nature of the speakers and clean, hidden nature of the system will make your wife very happy... and you'll still have *excellent* sound. If you want to save some money, Klipsch makes a set of in-walls in their Reference Line. Be sure to use their back-boxes with the Ref. line speakers. Keep the SVS sub (and possibly add another one). In addition, budget for some room treatments. They'll make the whole system sound much better.

Good luck and keep us posted on the construction. In fact, many people in your situation start threads in the "Dedicated Theater Design and Construction" forum. It would be fun to watch your process from design to construction to *enjoyment*!

Craig

Originally Posted by psgcdn

Okay, little survey for Klipschorn owners:

How do you rate the the way that your Klipschorns image?

I sit in the crosshairs on the two speakers, currently 21' apart (but they were 18' in my previous home). They completely disappear from the room. Sound very rarely appears to come from them. Without need for closing your eyes, you can point to the singer, or singers in different positions, and place most instruments in different spots as well. People swear that a center speaker is playing when it's not.

Yet, I come across people who have come to believe that Klipschorns don't image at all. There must be some awful dealer setups somewhere to convey this. See for example:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8519693
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8522856

Originally Posted by Nick Danger

Hi Peter,

My Klipschorns fill the room and image like nuts. My results are very similar to your description above. The room, of course, is THE critical piece for a really great K-horn experience yet even marginal rooms can't totally destroy the sonic joy that Klipschorns create.

Amplication chain is also important. Mediocre amps, both high and low-powered, will not do well with Klipschorns (or Klipsch in general). They are merciless on crummy recordings because they reproduce them perfectly, without color. My good recordings are amazing, my bad ones rarely get listened to anymore ...

Chris

Originally Posted by Steve Crowley

I recently purchased some used LaScala's to use for my front mains. I put my Heresy's for the sides and my KG1.2 for the rear surround. As soon as I can find another pair of Heresy's then they will do the rear surround. My center is a KV4 which I need to find maybe another Heresy. I have had Klipsch since 79 and have not heard much better for the price ratio unless you go to the ultra high end systems I have auditioned. And even then the seperation was not what I envisioned. One of the better bang for the bucks in stereo.

Of course running 7 Khorns would be a treat, but finding all the corners would be a little tough. Cheers

Originally Posted by EM3


I do have a question though. My seating is on the sides of the room and I have been looking at the Dipole/bipole surrounds (can't remember the numbers). Anyway could they be used as surrounds and sound good. I do have a chair for when I watch movies that I put in the sweet spot. I can't hang the speakers on the side walls since where they need to go there is a 5 ft doorway and on the other wall 9ft of windows.

Thanks

Originally Posted by EM3

Sorry Zen Travelerlet me try to be more specific.

My seating is along the sides of the room but my speakers need to be hung on the back wall. Will the dipole/bipole do a better job than directional speakers? Moving the speaker to the sides is impossible due to the shape and build of the room.

Originally Posted by Zen Traveler

BTW, pcweber111--I have the Denon 4802 R driving my main HT. It is an EXCELLENT AVR.

Originally Posted by rcarlton

To read the article on the LaScala II click http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/sto.../LSIIbySam.pdf .