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I haven't posted to these forums since I upgraded from a CRT rear projection TV to an LCD circa 2010. At that time I received a lot of great support during my transition. So I am reaching out again in my time of need.
This time, the topic is audio. I am about to move into a semi-custom built home that includes a home theater. Most items are already set (projector, screen, room dimensions, receiver, seating, etc) and bought and paid for.
The only remaining debate revolves around the speaker setup. Currently I have 4 bookshelf Klipsch SB-3 and a Klipsch SC-1 center speaker that I have enjoyed for the past decade or so. But I want to upgrade. I'm a big fan of Klipsch (with JBL and Sony being a close second in brand loyalty). It is my understanding that the Reference series of Klipsch is the closest replacement to my current Synergy speakers. That is why I almost pulled the trigger on a pair of open box R-26F "reference" series floor standing speakers at $269 each (discounted from $349 each).
I refrained, and instead did a little more research/price comparisons. My understanding since is that the Reference II series is the higher end speaker from Klipsch and usually priced to match, but for whatever reason (the release of the Reference series III maybe?) are currently heavily discounted. So I am eyeing a pair of Klipsch RF 62 ii mains to pair with my decade old SC-1 center and SB3 satelittes that currently comprise my 5.1 setup.
My plan is to get a pair of RF 62 ii's, and match them with the SC-1 and 4 SB-3's in a 5.1 setup. Which leads me to my question.
Will the new Klipsch tower speakers match well to my existing system just because they are the same brand, or are there better front mains that I should consider (preferably from my top 3 brands) and not worry about synergy of fronts and rears?
This time, the topic is audio. I am about to move into a semi-custom built home that includes a home theater. Most items are already set (projector, screen, room dimensions, receiver, seating, etc) and bought and paid for.
The only remaining debate revolves around the speaker setup. Currently I have 4 bookshelf Klipsch SB-3 and a Klipsch SC-1 center speaker that I have enjoyed for the past decade or so. But I want to upgrade. I'm a big fan of Klipsch (with JBL and Sony being a close second in brand loyalty). It is my understanding that the Reference series of Klipsch is the closest replacement to my current Synergy speakers. That is why I almost pulled the trigger on a pair of open box R-26F "reference" series floor standing speakers at $269 each (discounted from $349 each).
I refrained, and instead did a little more research/price comparisons. My understanding since is that the Reference II series is the higher end speaker from Klipsch and usually priced to match, but for whatever reason (the release of the Reference series III maybe?) are currently heavily discounted. So I am eyeing a pair of Klipsch RF 62 ii mains to pair with my decade old SC-1 center and SB3 satelittes that currently comprise my 5.1 setup.
My plan is to get a pair of RF 62 ii's, and match them with the SC-1 and 4 SB-3's in a 5.1 setup. Which leads me to my question.
Will the new Klipsch tower speakers match well to my existing system just because they are the same brand, or are there better front mains that I should consider (preferably from my top 3 brands) and not worry about synergy of fronts and rears?