Klipsch owner thread - Page 695

Originally Posted by ajstrider 

I am newer to this forum and thought I would post in here. Years ago, I purchased a pair of Klipsch B2 bookshelves (5.25" woofer and a horn) and a C2 center channel (dual 5.25" woofers and a horn) for my makeshift home stereo. I never really believed in the whole surround sound thing, I just wanted some good clear sound from my stereo and tv. Well this year I have gotten the audio itch and I scratched it on black friday weekend when I ordered a pair of Klipsch KF-28 floorstanding speakers (dual 6.5" woofers and a horn). I have ordered some speaker wire to shift the old bookshelves to the rear surrounds for a 5 channel surround. I am currently undertaking the task of picking a subwoofer out, which is difficult after joining this forum because I see all these awesome choices and am confused on how much to spend and what to get. But my Klipsch speakers are amazing and I don't regret them at all.

Originally Posted by jonathanc 


Can't go wrong with the klipsch rw-12d subwoofer on newegg for $299.

Originally Posted by ironpirate 

hey guys , just wondering if you can give me some advice or help. i currently want to upgrade my center speaker (currently a klipsch C1). im really on a budget after the holidays , so my question is should i upgrade to the newer C-20 wich i can get for $220 or should i spend more for the rf-52 II ? im currently in a small room, but feel like the C1 is not loud enough. thoughts? thanks

Originally Posted by djPerfectTrip 

What are your fronts?

Originally Posted by ironpirate 

i have two f-20s

Originally Posted by jonathanc 

Can't go wrong with the klipsch rw-12d subwoofer on newegg for $299.

Originally Posted by Doug Nash 

I swear by NewEgg for all my hard drive purchases.
However, I know they aren't authorized dealers for a good portion of what they sell. I would assume that ultra-low price on the sub that everyone points to is likely a non-warrantied item. Correct?

Originally Posted by Doug Nash 

I swear by NewEgg for all my hard drive purchases.
However, I know they aren't authorized dealers for a good portion of what they sell. I would assume that ultra-low price on the sub that everyone points to is likely a non-warrantied item. Correct?

Originally Posted by Mad Bomber 

My friend had to move and could not take his Cornwalls with him so he gave them to me. To drive them I've got a Pioneer SC25

Originally Posted by Rhetor 

Nice score, Mad Bomber!
Time to get one Heresy, a single La Scala, or one more Cornwal for a center channel.
Don't forget,a sub!
Congrats!

Originally Posted by Kalani 

Hi folks, I have a question perhaps you can help me with.
I have a Klipsch 7.1 setup (all Klipsch with SVS sub):
Klipsch Reference RF-35 Floorstanding mains
Klipsch Reference RC-35 Center Channel Speaker
Klipsch RS-41 II Surround Speakers
Klipsch RB-42 II Back Speakers
SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer
Powered by a Denon AVR-3312ci Receiver
I really loved the sound from my system at my condo, but since I moved to a house with a very open floor plan (living room opens into kitchen behind, and family room to one side), I've been less happy, primarily with the way the room just eats dialog from the center channel.
I can crank the volume to painful levels but the center dialog is still hard to make out. The difference from my last home, with the same amp and speakers (different sub but not applicable), is very noticeable. Sound is definitely coming out, it's just getting swallowed somehow. I intend to run some measurements and look into some acoustic treatments, but I am also open to considering other ways to improve.
1) Replacements/upgrades for the front speakers (L/C/R): my speakers are a little old at this point... Would upgrading to current-model speakers be much improvement? My RF-35s have 8" drivers, so the only seemingly comparable speaker in the current lineup is is RF-7 II (and I guess RC-62 II center to replace the RC-35?). Would I see much difference? Or is it time to look at an alternative? I REALLY love the look of the copper drivers... My designer wife actually likes the look, which makes life with big components much easier, but I also really love my Paradigm-based secondary system, so I'm open to alternatives, especially if the speaker cabinets are nicer than the Klipsches offer.
2) An external amp, such as the Emotiva XPA-3 or XPA-5: Is there much point? Klipsch speakers are already so efficient, but I've seen mixed reports on amp power upgrades. Some report that the Klipsch speakers really open up with a good solid power upgrade, and others say that until you are at or beyond reference levels, there's no point to adding power unless your amp is complete rubbish. The Denon amp is not top of the line, but it's not quite rubbish, either. Any point to such an addition, with Klipsch speakers?
Seems clear that first order of business should really be acoustic treatments, but until I'm able to get things measured and a word with the good gents at Gik, I'm looking into other ways I might improve my sound.

Originally Posted by Rhetor 

Bigger space eats more sound waves. If you are going RF7s, great speaker, then you will need the RC64 center (the RC62 is,the match for RF82s).
Might want to keep your 35s for rears; and sell your 41s and 42s and put,the money on some RS62s.
Then the external am to open up your front soundstage by hooking external amp to RF7s.
Sounds like you have some fun ahead!
Denon 3312 is quite adequate.

Originally Posted by AV Science Sales 5 

Where is the center channel speaker located? What type of floor surface to you have now/ What type of floor surface did you have before? What is your listening distance? What was your listening distance before? If your listening distance is pretty close to the same, then the problem is room setup. My guess is that sound reflections are more of a problem now, compared to before.

Originally Posted by Kalani 

Hi folks, I have a question perhaps you can help me with.
I have a Klipsch 7.1 setup (all Klipsch with SVS sub):
Klipsch Reference RF-35 Floorstanding mains
Klipsch Reference RC-35 Center Channel Speaker
Klipsch RS-41 II Surround Speakers
Klipsch RB-42 II Back Speakers
SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer
Powered by a Denon AVR-3312ci Receiver
I really loved the sound from my system at my condo, but since I moved to a house with a very open floor plan (living room opens into kitchen behind, and family room to one side), I've been less happy, primarily with the way the room just eats dialog from the center channel.
I can crank the volume to painful levels but the center dialog is still hard to make out. The difference from my last home, with the same amp and speakers (different sub but not applicable), is very noticeable. Sound is definitely coming out, it's just getting swallowed somehow. I intend to run some measurements and look into some acoustic treatments, but I am also open to considering other ways to improve.
1) Replacements/upgrades for the front speakers (L/C/R): my speakers are a little old at this point... Would upgrading to current-model speakers be much improvement? My RF-35s have 8" drivers, so the only seemingly comparable speaker in the current lineup is is RF-7 II (and I guess RC-62 II center to replace the RC-35?). Would I see much difference? Or is it time to look at an alternative? I REALLY love the look of the copper drivers... My designer wife actually likes the look, which makes life with big components much easier, but I also really love my Paradigm-based secondary system, so I'm open to alternatives, especially if the speaker cabinets are nicer than the Klipsches offer.
2) An external amp, such as the Emotiva XPA-3 or XPA-5: Is there much point? Klipsch speakers are already so efficient, but I've seen mixed reports on amp power upgrades. Some report that the Klipsch speakers really open up with a good solid power upgrade, and others say that until you are at or beyond reference levels, there's no point to adding power unless your amp is complete rubbish. The Denon amp is not top of the line, but it's not quite rubbish, either. Any point to such an addition, with Klipsch speakers?
Seems clear that first order of business should really be acoustic treatments, but until I'm able to get things measured and a word with the good gents at Gik, I'm looking into other ways I might improve my sound.

Originally Posted by Kalani 

While I'd love to go with a monster center, my current TV stand (which I built, copying Standout Designs err, design):


Is the the RF-7 II much improvement from my current RF-35's (which were close to top of the line at the time, if I recall), which also have 8" drivers and (I think) the same size cabinets?