Freak On A Leash

Hey, I enjoy posting on these forums and getting useful information. Klipsch offer these forums for our convience free of charge so we can talk about their great products and how best to use them. They have asked for the flaming of other members to stop. Where is the problem here. Perhaps think about this; if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Chances are, no one wants to hear it anyway. Hard to believe that this problem is created by grown adults.

On the subject of subwoofers, check out http://www.svsubwoofers.com/ for your subwoofer needs. If you feel compelled to spend more on a sub that doesn't necessarily sound better, then look at Klipsch subs. SVS has some great cylindar subs that have got nothing but rave reviews by home users to professionals. Here is a good spot to check out sub reveiws on SVS; http://audioreview.com/pscSpeakers/Subwoofers/PLS_2741_830crx.aspx . There are other good subwoofers out there obviously, but SVS is probably one of the best bangs for your buck in the subwoofer department. I've also heard good things about HSU but never owned one. Hope this helps a bit.

Sorry to hear of your problems man....Such a sad thing when a person has to part with their speakers. Good luck in the job search.

Here is something for you http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3085458530&category=14992

Ok, here is a few things I found about matching the KG-5.5's to a center; the Klipch site says this would be the perfect TIMBRE match for your 5.5's http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=178 And then I found this as well on a Klipsch matching site; http://www.audiocompaniet.no/matrix1.html Both of these speakers I've seen on Ebay and would probably go with the KV-3 instead of the RC-3, but the choice is obviously up to you. Hope I could help a bit. And I'm no expert, I just went off of facts listed by Klipsch themselves.

Sorry to hear that man. Unfortunate that these lessons have to be learned through the expense of your pocket book.....

I'm with MINN on this one. I know that I own Chorus II's and have listened to the RF-7's and I couldn't say that they were better then what I had. In fact, I don't think they were better at all. The KLF series is regarded very well by a lot of HT/audio enthusiats as being a GREAT speaker. I can not see how or why you would justify spending that kind of money on a speaker system when you have something that is great and the improvements would be minimal. This is an opinion and you do whatever you want with your extra $2000, but I don't think you'll feel that you made a $2000 improvement to your system after it's all said and done. If you really want to spend some cash, wait for the new reference line to come out that was shown at CES 04, then maybe make some compairisons and decide.

You know what, I had a Yamaha once and it sounded like crap on my Chorus II's until I put a EQ on them to tame it out a bit. When I purchased my VSX-45TX I was comparing it to the Demon 3803 and with all the EQ settings set to factory on the 45TX, the Denon sounded better. But once I tweaked the EQ settings, the 45TX blew the Denon away. Now, the new Denon looks to be pretty much the same reciever as the previous one except it has a ROOM EQ which I've heard is like a peramdic EQ and will help tweak your speakers to your liking. If I were looking at buying a reciever, I'd go with the 3805 in a heartbeat. But, this is all upon what you find inportant. If you did some looking around in the next week or so, you could probably find a hell of a deal on the 3803. Just my opinion. And I'd stay away from Yamaha with Klipsch speakers. EDIT: I'm sure there are other differences between the 3803 and the 3805, I just don't know what they are and haven't looked them up.

Haven't heard any of the speakers that you mention, but I can tell you that one of the warmest recievers I've heard with Klipsch is Denon. I think you've made a wise choice on that first item on your list. If I were in the market for a new reciever I'd probably buy the 3805, I'd buy more if I could affort it, but I think that 3805 is a sweet reciever. Hope you enjoy it.

Just a suggestion on my part due to the fact that you are thinking of putting a RC-3II for a center. It does not timbre match well at all with the Forte' II's in my opinion. I had one with my Chorus II's and if you haven't had a serious center speaker, you're going to be disappointed with that choice. My Chorus II's over power that little thing big time and make it sound hollow. I upgraded to a KLF-C7 and for the extra couple of $$ it's well worth it. People will also say the Academy is the best match but I don't want to spend $900 on one. If you are going to drop some serious cash on a speaker, consider you hear about 80% of you dialog through your center speaker and it should take top prority. I also own the SVS 20-39PC+ and it's a kickin sub. I've heard nothing but great reviews about the PCi series, but I wanted the extra overhead. I don't know how you could go wrong with the PCi version though. Maybe consider picking up a Denon 3803 as first priority Then a SVS 20-39PCi for a sub. Also stick with the powered subs. I don't think a non-powered sub will do your system justice. And a KLF-C7 for a center. You'll be able to sell that KV-3 on Ebay for $150 or so. If you have any extra money left over, you might consider replacing those Boston's with a pair of RS-3II's for your rear surround and play music in 5 speaker audio instead of 7. Since the back-surrounds are just for backround sounds, this speaker does a very good job of filling the room with them. I was very impressed with mine in HT for side surrounds. Just my opinion. Edit: Here is something else I thought about, if your Heresey II's are in good condition, you could get $600 or so for them on Ebay and then look for a pair of Forte' II's or Quartets for your side surrounds and that would give you a better timbre match. I've seen the Quartets going for around $450 to $500 on Ebay.

I retract my statement about the sub, I didn't realize that he had one.....must have slipped right by my tired little eyes. Sorry about that. I have heard the RSW series and the SVS 20-39PC+ and I'll stick to the SVS personally. I have read good reviews of the RCW series, but I think it's over-priced personally. The SVS is a bit cheaper in price, but a very good contender if you are in need of a sub. So, I would probably go with a new DVD player. And then a amp. Sorry for the confusion...I'm tired.

In order this is what I would replace or purchase; 1) Didn't realize you had a sub. Sorry. I'm blind tonight. 2) New DVD player. 3) The Denon 3803 is a great reciever, I would also think of buying a quality amp and use the Denon as a pre/pro.

I think they are sought after because after the big push of the HT, it left many people with Heritage line speakers without a good center center. I was using a RC-3II for my center and it was clearly outmatched by my Chorus II's. So the decision came down to the Academy or the KLF-C7 for the best possible timbre matches. Since I didn't want to spend nearly a grand on a center channel, I purchased the KLF-C7 from a guy and I can say that it was the best upgrade that I have made to my system in awhile, besides the VSX-45TX. The C7 almost timbre matches my Chorus II's so closely that I can barely tell. If the Academy is better, I'd be hard pressed to notice it unless they were both in my room. The C7 is such a great center for my system that I have no regrets paying the little bit extra that I probably paid. I also thought of purchasing a RC-7 but then thought of the timbre match and the decision was over.

While the title says best movies, most of the picks that I would have picked have been listed. But, one concert that I truely feel that makes Klipsch speakers "SING" is Alice N Chains - Unplugged. I always felt that acustic songs really brought out what a speaker is. I really think this DVD makes my Chorus II's sing a different tune than most speakers. If you haven't heard it, take a listen to it some time, it will make you see your Klipsch speakers in a different light.

LURK LURK LURK.....LURKERS (. ) Well, we have one person from this board that has emailed him offering him more money and said something about the rip in the cone.... Unfortunate when people tell you to "DROP IT" and then turn around and email him telling him that they will offer more money. Scum of the earth.