[surrealmethod]

Currently I have this Klipsch gear:


pair of KG 3.5 towers ( http://www.klipsch.com/kg-3-5 )


sc.5 center ( http://www.klipsch.com/sc-5-center-speaker )


and some SB-1 bookshelves ( http://www.klipsch.com/sb-1-bookshelf-speaker )


I would like to move the KG's to the rear and the center will become my rear center. The SB's will either be the sides or not used at all.


Since I'm keeping the KG's, do I need to use some older Klipsch stuff or can I buy some newer stuff?


I would love to own a RC-64 type center ( http://www.klipsch.com/rc-64-ii-center-speaker ) but if I decided on another set of older Klipsch mains such as the KLF-30 ( http://www.klipsch.com/klf-30 ) or KG5.5 ( http://www.klipsch.com/kg-5-5 ) or possibly a newer WF 35 ( http://www.klipsch.com/wf-35-floorstanding-speaker ) would that center work? Is there an older model center that has the same look of multiple woofers?


So to sum it all up, what should I upgrade my mains and center with? I only use the system for Home Theater. I have a budget of about $1,000. My current receiver is the Onkyo RC-180 ( http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?cl...ver&m=HT-RC180 )


I'm really lost as to what would be a significant upgrade.

 

[surrealmethod]

TTT


I have a chance today to pick up 2 Klipsch Chorus II, another M&K sub, and a Klipsch RC-3 center all for dirt cheap.


Not sure how the sound of the Chorus would be with my receiver though as lots of people online use tube amps for the chorus.

 

[surrealmethod]

I noticed I didn't mention room size.


The current room is about 12x15 with 8-9' ceilings.

 

[psgcdn]

Goods like a great plan to me!

 

[Dr_jitsu]

The rc 64's are meant to go w/ the RF-7's. That is what I have and I am pleased.


Vann's has some pretty good deals if you keep your eye out for them.

 

[audiophile15]

i spose you could use the older klipsch kv4 centre speaker. we use it in our lounge. its rather big and bulky though

 

[tony123]

I prefer LaScalas (in your budget) to anything mentioned so far, but with your room size, those Chorus would be a pretty stout choice.

You could find a pair of Heresies and use one of those as a center. Move your KG's to surround. Not a perfectly matched system, but I think matching can be overated.

 

[surrealmethod]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr_jitsu /forum/post/20807321


The rc 64's are meant to go w/ the RF-7's. That is what I have and I am pleased.


Vann's has some pretty good deals if you keep your eye out for them.

I would love a pair of RF-7's but I can wait till I get a bigger room to justify buying them.


Yesterday, I went out and found a pair of Synergy SF-3 also dirt cheap and picked those up. http://www.klipsch.com/sf-3-floorstanding-speaker


I like their sound and they have good bass.


Currently Newegg has the RC-52 center for $220 shipped. Is that a holy crap buy it now price to replace my center, or should I continue waiting and just buy what I want when I see a really good price?

 

[surrealmethod]



Quote:
Originally Posted by tony123 /forum/post/20807923


I prefer LaScalas (in your budget) to anything mentioned so far, but with your room size, those Chorus would be a pretty stout choice.

You could find a pair of Heresies and use one of those as a center. Move your KG's to surround. Not a perfectly matched system, but I think matching can be overated.

I'll try to audition them when I see someone selling it. I've never heard them, but I do know they get great reviews.

 

[surrealmethod]



Quote:
Originally Posted by audiophile15 /forum/post/20807734


i spose you could use the older klipsch kv4 centre speaker. we use it in our lounge. its rather big and bulky though

That looks like a beast... I want one.

 

[Dr_jitsu]



Quote:
Originally Posted by surrealmethod /forum/post/20808098


I would love a pair of RF-7's but I can wait till I get a bigger room to justify buying them.


Yesterday, I went out and found a pair of Synergy SF-3 also dirt cheap and picked those up. http://www.klipsch.com/sf-3-floorstanding-speaker


I like their sound and they have good bass.


Currently Newegg has the RC-52 center for $220 shipped. Is that a holy crap buy it now price to replace my center, or should I continue waiting and just buy what I want when I see a really good price?

Thats a good price...I actually had the 52 for a while.