Bobcat979

Well, after doing some online shopping, I have discovered that I can get my Klipschs for a lot less online than if I buy them from my local audio shop. Of course, there is a disadvantage to buying online, which is if you get a defective speaker, you have to mail it back. I am talking about saving a lot of money though, if I buy online. So, what would you do, buy from the audio shop or spend $400 less and buy it online? BTW, the online store has pretty good customer ratings, and they guarantee that all of their items are sealed in the factory box.

Thanks for the info. Of course, I just changed my mind and decided to go with RF-25s instead of RF-15s. So I know for sure that I won't have a problem now.

From what I've heard and seen for myself, the Samsung DLP is the best HDTV you can get between the sizes of 43" and 61". Good choice! You will not regret it! Just one thing you should know about the DLP. Do NOT put in any 480i signals, cause it'll look like crap. For some reason, Samsung DLPs really show the "crappiness" of 480i signals more than any other HDTV.

Yup, I already decided. I'm gonna spend the extra 80 bucks and get the RC-35. Thanks for the input everyone.

I have a Sony DVP-NS715P hooked up to a Samsung WHF3096 30" widescreen TV. It's a great combination. The picture is really clear, and in some movies during scenes with lots of light, it'll seem like you're looking out of a window. Of course, I don't know what kind of TV you have, so it could look different depending on the TV. As far as sound, it sounds really good. Mine will sound even better when I get my Klipsch speakers and new receiver!

Jeez, this is really bugging the hell out of me now. Maybe I better reconsider what I'm going to purchase next week.

I'm about to purchase some RF-15s as fronts. My concern is, the RF-15s are rated at 100 watts continuous and my reciever is rated at 110 watts per channel. The reciever is a Sony STR-DE935, which I'm also hoping to replace very soon. I just wanted to know if the Sony will be okay for the RF-15s, until I get my new reciever. Thanks

I'm planning on picking up some Klipsch Reference series speakers along with a RC-25 next week. Now that I've heard this, I'm a little concerned. I plan on putting the center channel in my entertainment center under the TV. Should this problem that two people said they have be a big concern for me? And, should I consider another center channel instead of the RC-25?

As stated in another post, I'm going to be purchasing Reference series speakers pretty soon. I was just wondering how important a break in period is, and how it should be done? Thanks

Well, I have heard the RB-75, but I have never heard the RF-3. But I have to tell you, the RB-75 is one of the best bookshelf speakers I've ever heard. The store I went to had it hooked up to a Yamaha RX-V1300, and it sounded great! Just remember, you won't get as much bass out of a bookshelf as you will out of a floorstanding. But the RB-75 did have really good bass though. I hope this helped a little.

If you have any good wood or scrap metal laying around, that'll probably be your best bet. You can build the bases out of plywood. Build the shafts out of metal pipe or a straight piece of wood (i.e. 1x1, 2x4 or whatever). For the top, you can either use another piece of plywood or you can just rig up some kind of metal bracket. You can attach the base, shaft and top either by driving screws through them or use 90 degree metal brackets. Also, if you are on carpet, put some short spikes through the bottom of the base. If you're on a hard floor, put some felt tabs on the bottom of the base. For the top, I'd use either felt or you can get this special material that they put on stands (I forgot what it's called). Once you get that done, paint them whatever color you want and they'll look sweet!! Believe me, if you get creative enough, you can build something a lot higher quality than some of those POS stands you get in stores. LOL, I know you just want to come up with something quick, but I used to be in the wood furniture business, so building quality stuff is important to me. I think speaker stands are more cool if people design them themselves, cause they can make them look however they want. Just my two cents.

Hey everyone, I just became a member of this forum and am going to be a proud owner of Klipsch speakers very soon. I'm going to be purchasing some Reference Series RB-35s as fronts and the RC-25 as the center (I'm still deciding on surrounds). Anyway, since Klipsch speakers are very high efficiency speakers, I was wondering what kind of receiver I should look into. From what I've heard, Klipsch speakers don't need a whole lot of power. My current receiver is a Sony STR-DE935, which is out of date because it doesn't have Pro Logic II, DD-EX and DTS-ES, plus, I think it might be too powerful. I'm hoping to get something that has really good sound for my new speakers, sounds nice and clear, and won't be too powerful. My budget is between $500-$1000 (maybe a little more if it means getting what I need). Thanks in advance for any help.