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Actually, I can, and will demo both. So for DVD's the KSW did well? I wouldn't worry so much about this, but whatever I choose between the two it's going to be a final sale b/c the sub I am exchanging was bought almost 2 months ago...well beyond their normal return time.

Normally that would be the case, but I get items sent to a shipping receiver in a small town 5 min. from me across the border in Washington...saves me brokerage, and extra shipping fees. You're right though, even after all that, it might not be worth it. As far as the other models go, unfortuantely, the retailer that is doing the exchange only carries Klipsch, and Jamo subs.

The RSW would be nice, but it is out of my price-range now, and probably later as well. It really does come down to the RW-10 or KSW-15 at this point. It is all contingent on the return value of the 10" helping me out with the upgrade, otherwise I would go SVS.

Hi, I just picked up a pair of RF-3 II's, and a pair of RB-5 II's the other day, and am very happy with them; the only problem now is my KSW-10 just doesn't seen to perform well with this set-up. I can't afford the reccomended woofer (RSW-10), but my retailer has given me the option of exchanging the 10" for a KSW-15 @ $450.00 minus $230.00 for the KSW-10...within my budget. The other option would be going with the RW-10 for $575.00. So basically it comes down to a KSW-15 and save a few bucks or a RW-10.....if the RW-10 is noticeably better than the KSW-15 than I don't mind shelling out the extra cash, if not, and the 15" is a good fit, then I'll go that way. Any thoughts? Thanks.

I bought mine from "J&R Music World" for approx $780 w/ 2 day UPS. They were good...shipped when they said they would, and it arrived in good condition. Not really endorsing them, just giving my experience. Differences include less wattage on the 630, no balance, bass, treble knobs on the front, no optical, coaxial, s-vid, and composite on front, less in's & out's on the back etc. etc....

I went on a short Sony receiver binge recently, tried out the 2000ES, and 3000ES, to make a long story short, I was very dissapointed. I felt duped with the power output, and the "hissing" drove me mad. The technology behind Sony's new receivers is pretty amazing, but a few bugs need to be worked out IMO. Having said that, It seems that almost everyone who went with the 5000ES are happy customers.

IMO, best bang for buck right now is the H/K AVR7200 for around $750. I can only compare it to what I have tried out for any length of time - the Denon 3803, Marantz 7300ose, and the Onkyo 801. I tried the new Sony ES's (2000 + 3000), but IMHO they don't deserve mention. The Onkyo is a fine receiver as well...actually they all are, but am satasfied the most with the H/K.

Can't really comment on the Rotel, but I just snagged the H/K 7200 - so far pretty impressesd with it. Manufacturer link below: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.asp?cat=REC∏=AVR%207200&sType=C Got it from J&R Music World pricematched with Onecall.com.. worked out to something like $784.00 with 2nd day UPS. Pretty killer deal for what you get.

Illegal; not sure. Personally, I wouldn't wan't the hassle. On a side note, I am realizing my poor KSW-10 sub is a bit overwhelmed now...almost seems like it isn't there at all.

Yea, they were 54% off MSRP. I pay 14.5% tax up here though.

I got a nice price on the RB-5 II's @ $599.00 CDN which is equivalent to $450.00 USD, and the pair of RF-3 II's were $869.00 CDN or $650.00 USD...not quite as good a deal it seems after looking on the web. The RC-3 II should be here Friday

I went into my local retailer to pick up 4 RB-5 II's and instead walked out with 2x RB-5 II's, and a pair of RF-3 II's. I didn't have access to the complete specs then and there so I relied on the salesman for my info. My goal was/is to find a perfect match (or close to it). Now that I am home, and looking at the website specs, frankly, I still can't determine if they are a match or not. One thing I can say for sure - these speakers, IMO, sound awesome....twice as good as any other manufacturers I listened to in the same price range.

Now that I am looking around, I can see that wasn't a great price on the center at my store. 007 - Nice deal there, even the RC-35 is a good price. I will doo some research on there rep and give them a call. Thanks!

Nobody within a reasonable distance. I am actually up here in Canada and Klipsch dealers aren't all over the place, and the ones that are usually have the newest stuff out. Going to get the salesman at this store to hook up a set for me. Pretty much decided on the 5's, that just leaves the center......they all seem a little pricy though. Btw, those prices are in USD, converted at today's rate....easier that way.

Thanks for the opinions. DougDrake - Agreed, 7.1 for the size of my room may not be appropriate, but right now the price for a pair of rear speakers relative to the price for a 6.1 rear center makes it tempting. It also means I get to fill up all the speaker outputs on my reciever. . Sounds like the RB-5II's are pretty good in your opinion. Thors - Those 3's at that price makes them attractive. Is the RC-25 not that great of a match for what's available? ccsakura - looks like another vote for RB-5II's, and waiting until I can afford something else to fill out the setup. Essentially, I could grab 6 RB3's or 4 RB5's, and the center. Still on the fence, but probably leaning towards the RB-5's....depends on how much better the 5's sound. Too bad that they don't have 'em setup, but input from here is the next best thing. EDIT: Juba - 'nother vote for the 5's. Yea, that center wasn't really on sale...they do have another center there..quite a bit larger (didn't check the model) for $450.00. Will have to check...actually, I think it was the RC-35.