Klipsch owner thread - Page 716

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Originally Posted by jaykay0222 

hello, this is my first post

I have a klipsch 5.1 surround system and mix of synergy (F30 for LR) and reference (RF 52) for center and Icon (KB-15) for SR/SL

I'm planning to replace my LR with RF-52 and rear speakers with RS-52

My living room is 18x12x12 and my couch is 3 feet from the back wall (rear speakers)

Question 1 : Do I get any better with matching LCR
Question 2 : Does it make sense to replace the bookshelf rear speakers with RS-52 line

thx

#1--yes . . . Nothing more important than matching the front sound stage (LCR). You will appreciate the outcome.

#2--yes .. . . The RS52s are true surround speakers . . . You want to us them as side surrounds, which is what they are truly designed for, and would make a nice matched upgrade to your HT.  If you have an AVR that will do 7.1, then just use your KB-15s or even your F30s for rears . . . Not as critical to match the rears behind your primary listening post.  Try each and see what you like.

Sounds like you are on an exciting upgrade path!

Welcome to the forum!

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Originally Posted by Ssoto0055 

Hey guys quick set up question. I ask because it"s a Klipsch speaker. I am having an issue with my center being a little too bassy. Over on the audio set up forum it was mentioned that speakers in enclosures will do that a lot. Mine happens to be in an enclosure. I have a C-2 Synergy. When I had my old box tv it sat on top of it and it sounded great. Is this speaker supposed to be placed on top of the tv? It would explain my struggles as of late. I have an LCD on the same stand where the center is. The LCD makes it difficult to put the speaker on the tv. Should I place it on the wall above? i've read that if it's not meant to be placed there it will do the same. Any suggestions? Thanks.

As cchunter pointed out, ear level is always best . . . But some, because of space limitations put the center below the TV  and angle it up (my RC62 had a built in adjusting foot to raise the center in an up angle level toward ear height for below TV use), or over the TV and level down pointing toward ear level at the center seated position.

Life is full of compromises.  :-)

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Originally Posted by jaykay0222 


Unfortunately I won't have room for 7.1 (can only do back surround in 5.1) even though my Denon 1913 supports 7 ch

I will order RF 52's and RS 52's

thx

Aha . . . Room compromises . . . Some people with your new fronts soundstage and limitation to 5.1 would prefer the RS52s in the rear, some RB 51 or RB61 speakers in the rear . . . It is a personal taste.  But, with 5.1, if at all possible best to match your surrounds to the front sound stage if possible financially.  You will find the bookshelves (RB) speakers cheaper then the WDST(RS) . . . But for mr, I have had both and zi, personally, hear a lot more from WDST speakers in 5.1 than I do with bookshelves.

in an case, with your F30s and RB-15s freed up, you could find a used center, little sub, and a used AVR (I recently picked two used AVRs up for $7.50 each--older Sony units, each doing 5.1 and no HDMI) and now you have another 5.1 setup for the other room . . . bedroom, bathroom, home office, garage?  :-). Or you could sell the leftovers to help fund your new purchases.

Looks like you are having fun moving into the Reference line with that new Denon!

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Originally Posted by jaykay0222 


Initially I was thinking RF-62ii's might be an over kill since I have my couch 2-3 feet away from the wall. Do you think RS-52 will suffice my need of surround speakers

Now I see the problem . . . you . . . have . . . Klipsch  upgraditis!

and you will have to prepare for a future outbreak, a relapse.

If you get RF62s, I would recommend RS62s, which are not only the sonic match for RF62s, but will be so again, when you get RF82s, and then migrate yet again someday to RF7s . . . The RS62s are not overkill for RS62s, but they will serve you well when you upgrade your fronts ever again.

IMHO