jgatty

I appreciate your reasoned response, and as near as I can tell, the reference series seems like a good option for someone who does not want to spend more time trying to find the right spot for their speakers than listening to them (sorry, but I had to say that). I will look into the DeanG upgrades though.

It's kind of funny, I asked a question regarding the merits of the Heritage vs. the Reference series of speakers, and I now have a thread of debate over what needs to be done to make the Heritage spkr's sound smooth. God forbid that I should have suggested some heritical idea of purchasing another line of speakers. I am glad everyone has their passion, but I am more aligned with Klipsch for the value that I see than as a blind belief that Heritage speakers are the best thing anyone could do for their sound system. Just my HO.

Well, belles or lascalas present a real positioning problem with the tv, as if the other non center channel spkrs didn't, and heresys seem to be recommended by most heritage fans as he proper sonic partner for a center channel. But, I am certainly open for suggestions. I am still wondering though about the accoustic qualities of the whole heritage thing that is supposed to be better than even Klipsh's own current product line, not only the reference but the ultra II, given that Klipsch could easily sell the heritage speakers in the face of some of the obscene "audiofile" prices being paid for speakers with 83db efficiency.

I hope you are not speaking of the 950/755 gear I just purchased? feel free to email.

This system has a recent vintage 52"rptv; it is the game room and does not get the newer dlp unit (which coud actually sit atop a spkr). I am just frustrated with trying to set up a surround system with heritage, seem limited to heresys, and I am not hearing the same sound that I remember from these huge speakers from 15 years ago. Frankly, I am considering a switch to the PSB Image series, but I feel like a trader.

The speakers are about 85 vintage and are set up about 10 feet apart on the 19 foot wall, 2.5 feet off the wall and angled slightly inward to the center/back of the room. Power is an Outlaw 755 (only using the two channels now) w/ and Outlaw processor.

I have a pair of Belles that I can keep or return to the original owner. I find putting a 5.1 package together difficult due to the limited center spk options. The reference series looks like a great package, but every response I have had from the Klipsch fans is to stick with a heritage set up. Does anybody want to speak up for the reference series, or is the sound hands down better if you stick it out and piece together a heritage series with perhaps heresy rears and center? By the way, any suggestions on Belle placement in a 22x19 rectangle would be appreciated, as the Belles are not sounding that great, rather harsh and confused in the midrange.

the room is 22x19 rectangle with no obstructions. the only things in the game room are a pool table, couch and big screen at one end.

I am looking to add either the rs-7 or rb-75 set as rear speakers and will be listening primarily to music. Any thoughts on how they compare for this application givewn the price difference?

Where does one go to find sellers of either reference 7 gear or heritage speakers without going to ebay. I have Belles, but think that maybe the complete r-7 package would be so much better suited to a home theater. jgrazier@houston.rr.com

If nobody comes to rescue me so that I can have a single Belle to go with the Belle mains, who has a good solution for a center?

There is a nice looking pair of Belles on ebay, looked as if they were for sale individually but apparently not. Anyone want to split them for centers?

Which would sound best for the center and surrounds with my Belles, chorus 2 or cornwall 2, and would there be a big drop off with forte 2's? Can I lay these on their sides without modification? By the way, if anybody knows where to find a single speaker of any of the above or would like to split a pair for centers, I would like to know. Thanks, JG

How are you going to arrange the LaScala center? I have thought about it but just can't invision a workable layout under or on top of the TV for a 35" tall speaker.

There was a suggestion to use a Cornwall on its side for a center. What effect will this have on the sound? Which Heritage series can this be done with?