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Well, when the issue was occurring flight after flight, on different airlines, ... I knew it was more than a fault airplane port. All plane I have flown are single plugs. Having to tape down the middle inline button was crazy and as I attempt to fin other ways, the headphone broke. So, it doesn't really help much at this point in time since I don;t have them anymore although I am sure I am still paying from them through BestBuy. Any other brands that may work better in airplanes anyone? The inline isn't all that important as I use it mostly for air travel. Thanks Steve

OK, soooo frustrating! I purchased the S4i in the summer and have used a lot on airplanes. I had always thought it was an airplane port issue... until the same issue was happening on each plane! When you plug the jack in all the way the sound is discernible. You have to back it out and "Balance" it to try and get proper sound. I finally realized it was the headphones when I incidentally pushed the center button on the volume control of the headphone and vioa! So I have been taping the button down just to use them on airplanes. What a pain... and then finally broke the jack with frustration when trying to get it to work. Is this a known issue? I never experienced this with my previous S4 or Custom 3.

I just thought I would provide an update... I purchased the C3's. Still playing a bit to find the right sizes, but I think I am large in right and med in left. I thought the mention of two sizes earlier was kind of wacky, but low and be hold...! I found the double seal tips inserted too deeply. Now to try them out on a run... haven't had time in two weeks with work, work, school and family!

hey Thump... It certainly does(n't)... LOL [:S] So my best choices are.... C3, or X10 or X5.... oh the delema! Maybe I will start w/C1's and if they fit well gift them and graduate to C3. If not, return them and move on to X5/1. Thanks Thump!!!

Thump, I am really interested in Klipsch headphones (already a Klipsch home theatre owner/fan), but with Custom (3,2,1), Image (X10, X5), and now the S (4, 2)...I am a little confused which one to order. I wish retailers carried these so I could try and buy. I trust they will all provide great sound, so my primary criteria (after the competitive disapointment) will be: 1) Secure fit Exercising (Primarily running) w/moderate to heavy sweat 1) Comfort fit during extended use (ie. 5-8+ hour flights) 2) Proper design for full frequency reception 3) Audio Quality (Realizing most Klipsch will acheive this) Any suggestions?

I puchased a in canal set from another manufacturer (that is what brought me back here) and it sounds OK, but nor great. it lacked the full range and nice deep clear base. I purchased them because they are sweat/waterp proof and had some decent reviews. When I played with them a bit i foundthey delivered great performance when I manually positioned them to the driver was aimed forward. My conclusion was that it was the design of the headphones and they way the "aimed" the sound. My stethoscope goes in my ears aimed forward (and down slightly) for best sound, why not these headphones? Is this a true assessment of the competitive headphones Thump? I notice the Klipsch are forward aiming, is that part of the "proper" design, like my stethoscope? How about the Image series, will the "aim" in the canal properly if that is the issue with the others? Thanks Steve

WOW... now that is taking care of the customer! I'm in!

Thanks Wuzzer and Youthman. This is just the family room. The home theatre room in the basement will be a little more ergonomically correct. So, I just want to make sure this is the best of all worlds, looks and A/V. Steve

Here are a couple of more: I guess I am limited to the pivoting style on-wall speakers then. I really liked the Totem Tribe series, but the are more of the flat mount box style. An ideas on the BG directional ribbon? I have an great option on the BG17i.I am not a big fan of the Klipsch on-wall esthetics. Thanks Steve

Here is a picture of our wall mounted LCD TV. I am not sure if it is too high... HELP? What do you guys think? It is just sitting on the mount for now and cable terminations have not been complete. I am not sure if I should bring it down a bit??? Right now the bottom bezel sits 11 inches about the Mantle and 61" from the floor. The middle of the screen is at 75-1/2 from the floor. This was done to leave enough room for a centre channel below the screen. It feels high, and the bulkhead above the TV makes it feel like it is closer to the ceiling then it really is. Should the TV be moved down and centre channel mounted above the TV (at approx 82-86") ???? Feedback is appreciated. Thanks Steve

I have been looking at a few choices for on-wall speakers as we are joining the 21's century today when we pick-up our new 52" LCD TV (Sharp Aquos) . It will be mounted on the wall above our fireplace mantle, but I am having a hard time deciding on speakers to go with it. It looks like we will be going with the Integra DTR-7.9 or 8.9 more then likely. I currently have the Reference 35 set-up (RB-35, RC-35, RS-35 and RW-12). I have it down to the following, and some input into the best match would be greatly appreciated. RXV-42 for LCR (Keeping RS35 & RW12) - Most cost effective, but will I be happy with the sound? Best match wirh RS-35? XL-23 for LCR (Keeping RS35 & RW12) - A lot more expensive the RVX-42. Is the sound 3 times as good and worth the $$$? Monitor Audio (Sell all Klipsch to offset cost) - Nicest looking of the three options, and sizeis perfect for the panel. Oh the delema!? Suggestions?

The 8.9 and 9.9 look good! The primarty feature I am looking for (my search started Friday) is a minimum of 3 zones, with Independant HD Video out to Zone 2 It looks like the 8.9 and the 9.9 have this feature... can anyone confirm that the zones run HD independant source to 2 HD Zones (Zone 1 being HDMI and Zone 2 being Component). THANKS! Steve

OK, I am pumped now and can't wait to get a pair! I just want to understand something first... So, two drivers is better then one... but the Image has very next to best sound quality as expected from custom 3's, and the image is a single driver. Where does that put the custom 2's with their dual driver offering? Sorry, the watter is a bit muddy for me on that one. Also, what is best for working out and physical activity? Will the image stay on place? Thanks Steve

Thanks for the post. I am looking at the Sony ES STRDA5300ES and it looks like it MAY do it. Just to incase I didn't explain... Zone 1 - 5.1; Zone 2 - Stereo Pre-out; and Zone 3 2.1,

OK, I am in need of some real help here. Browsing the MFG websites hasn;t really gotten me anywhere... so what better place to turn then the Klipsch forums. I am looking for one of the following solutions... AVR - 3 Zone with TWO Zones having HD Video, independantly controlled, and a third zone for audio only. The reasoning is that our house is wired in a home run fashion and the AVR will be in the basement with the source equipment and pre-wiring to 2 HD viewing locations and 1 audio location. I would like the ability to run ONE PVR/DVR into the AVR, viewable in two locations. (ie. record a viedo and watch in either Z1 or Z2... or pause in one location and continue in the second). - Zone 1 will be 5.1 with the HD video - Zone 2 will be pre-out audio (to the TV) and HD Video. - Zone 3 will be 2.1 Only OR HD DVR Satellite Receiver - 2 Zone/Tuner Independant HD Out. This would allow the flexibility as above and be much more economical. Then a 2 Zone (1 AV + 1 A) would be all that would be needed in a AVR. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks... but looks like it only will do composite out on the Zone 2. I an tracking toward the following so far for more investigation: Sony ES Marantz SR8001 - Not clear on the website Denon - Out (Only flagshit will do this...) Yamaha - Out Pioneer Elite - Out Onkyo - Out Otherwise I will need to look at something a bit more elaborate like the BK HD6 type component. ARGGGG$$$$$$

I did a search for this and could not find what I was looking for, so here it goes.... I hope those that like to help Solve HT/AVR dilemma's catch this one! I am looking for a Multi-Source/Multi-Zone AVR. My needs are specific to having 2 independant zones for HD Video (HDMI and/or Component) and a 3rd Zone for Audio Only. I see the top Denon has the ability to do Multi-Zone (two) HD Video output plus a few more for Audio. Are there any other options that aren't quite as costly. If I could keep it under $2K, that would be wonderful! Goal - Ability to watch two different video sources in two seperate zones. Also, be able to PVR/TIVO a program, and then watch it in the second zone. Zone 1 - Family Room Pre-Wired (Contruction); Video = 3 RGS, 2 Cat5; Audio = 5.2; 1 Cat5 42" Toshiba LCD w/DVD On-Wall speakers (Klipsch RXV42?; Energry Take FPS?; NHT L5?; B&W FM Series?) w/Klipsch RW-12 Zone 2 - Master Bedroom Pre-Wired (Contruction); Video = 3 RG6; Audio = 2 RG6 (Pre-Out from Receiver); 1 Cat5 37" Toshiba LCD w/DVD Zone 3 - Living Room (Reading & Music Listening Room); 2 16/4; 1 Cat5 Klipsch RB35

Is this the right place to post? I am looking for info and direction on Whole Home AV Distribution. Ideas, suggestions or case studies would be great. I would love to have DVR (or two) that can be accessed from any place in the house, plus whole home audio and video w/HD. Your feedback and direction is appreciated! Steve

OK Damon, you lost me there... After talking to my wife, I think we will be planning for the space at the back of the basement and will place a movie theme "concession" (aka Bar) at the back of the room. Th room will be approx 24 x 15 as we are bumping out walls to sqare off the foundation along the side and the back. WOW, great feedback so far! You guys are great as usual. Yes, we are looking at whole home audio with a local company that installs Nuvo. The 10K budget would be for construction and decor. Thanks again, steve

Time to build a new house, and what better time to plan then pre-constuction. Below you will find a floor plan, and I am hoping to pick some of your brains for the best HT plan. The plan is to build the HT in the location on the Basement level showing as option recreation room. It shows the spac will be approx. 12-9' x 19-9'. FLOOR PLAN Should I plan the enterance from the side at the front or back, or from the rear (at the "Games Room" section? Is this a good size for a HT? Should I go risers and projector? Are wall pannels worth the cost? I really like the packages at WIll be Reference 35's all around w/RW-12, powered by Denon 3805/6 series or like... or Outlaw seperates. I will say Budget to be $10K for completing the HT Room. (Speakers already owned). Thanks Steve

Thanks for the speedy responses. Here is a picture of the project I finished at the house we are in now. It is the Reference 35's (RB, RC, RS w/RW-12). It is the Sony 42" LCD Projection, w/Yamaha RXV495, Samsung DVI DVD, Starchoice Dish. Giving it more thought, the Reference are great and I would rather put the $$$ into the seperates and rear speakers to make it a 7.1. I am thinking of including the TV as an incentive to speed up the sale of our house (been on the market 9 days already!), but it would also give me an excuse to go to a projector. The room will be around 10' x 18", and I am not sure if I will enclose the hall leading to it with a door or leave it "OPEN" concept. So... what would I put in the back to take it from 5.1 to 7.1? RB, RS or In Wall? I will peg the budget for the seperates at around $4K. That is all provided we keep the TV we have. Thanks all!

Oh my... I come back after a period of absense and the Reference 35's are D/C'ed. We are looking at moving and will have to rebuild the HT from scratch in the unfinished basement. Do I keep the RB/C/S 35's and RW12 or do I upgrade? I will for sure stop procrastinating the Receiver upgrade and look at a new HT receiver or separates. Denon, Argon, Outlaw, Anthem, etc. Any suggestions? AVR would be budget around $2K CAD and Seperate I would budget around $4-5K. Withthe advances in electronics, would there be a BIG difference between these two approaches? Looking for something rated around min.125W per channel. The Klipsch will flank a 42" Sony LCD Projection, unless of course I go to a projector...? Cheers, Steve

I am glad you liked the Kenwood. This is a new release and is pure digital... They will actually be hooked up in the great room to Energy speakers. I have the Klipsch in the HT hooked up to a Yamaha for now, but will upgrade to something a little more extrav. sometime in the future. Not really in spending mode right now so future upgrades to the HT will be a few years away. Thanks for the feedback.

I am glad you liked the Kenwood. This is a new release and is pure digital... They will actually be hooked up in the great room to Energy speakers. I have the Klipsch in the HT hooked up to a Yamaha for now, but will upgrade to something a little more extrav. sometime in the future. Not really in spending mode right now so future upgrades to the HT will be a few years away. Thanks for the feedback.

I am glad you liked the Kenwood. This is a new release and is pure digital... They will actually be hooked up in the great room to Energy speakers. I have the Klipsch in the HT hooked up to a Yamaha for now, but will upgrade to something a little more extrav. sometime in the future. Not really in spending mode right now so future upgrades to the HT will be a few years away. Thanks for the feedback.