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    HT help for noob

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Well I would feel safe with a good surge protector,and like one of you said , the equipment is expensive enough to spend a little more to feel secure about lightning(I do live in the lightning capital of the U.S."FLA.") lol

    I will more than likely look for something in the $500. range. I do not think I have a dealer local that deals in Rotel. So I may choose monster.

    I dont think I want to wait for anything else over the internet, since I am still waiting for my RF7s.

    -Another question about HT, if I may:

    My room is basicly a 3 wall rectangle 25X15 at this point I have one or two more purchases to make(surge protect) and HT Sub. At first I was going to leave the sub out of the picture for I would not use it during listening or 2ch. listening CDs ect.. but after learning more about HT and the diff. types of processing DTS 5.1,7.1 ect.. I realize there is a need for that channel during movies. What size sub would you think I would need to go with? 10, 12 15? I ran across a store that carried the HSU, but just the 10" STF2 for $350. Would this do the job for movie play?

    Thx. Oh and yes you have noticed the name before.lol (FPS gaming handle)

    HT help for noob

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Well I would feel safe with a good surge protector,and like one of you said , the equipment is expensive enough to spend a little more to feel secure about lightning(I do live in the lightning capital of the U.S."FLA.") lol

    I will more than likely look for something in the $500. range. I do not think I have a dealer local that deals in Rotel. So I may choose monster.

    I dont think I want to wait for anything else over the internet, since I am still waiting for my RF7s.

    -Another question about HT, if I may:

    My room is basicly a 3 wall rectangle 25X15 at this point I have one or two more purchases to make(surge protect) and HT Sub. At first I was going to leave the sub out of the picture for I would not use it during listening or 2ch. listening CDs ect.. but after learning more about HT and the diff. types of processing DTS 5.1,7.1 ect.. I realize there is a need for that channel during movies. What size sub would you think I would need to go with? 10, 12 15? I ran across a store that carried the HSU, but just the 10" STF2 for $350. Would this do the job for movie play?

    Thx. Oh and yes you have noticed the name before.lol (FPS gaming handle)

    HT help for noob

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Hey guys (and Gals)

    I am rather new to HT, and aside from the learning curve would like to ask for a few comments about Powersurge and clean power units.

    I am still trying to figure out how to hook all my new equipment up myself here, and was reading about power cleaners and protection. I think after droping nearly 10K into this HT I should find out more about protection.

    So I ask for advice in this area, hell any area of HT.

    Thx.

    Noob to Klipsch

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Klipsch awesome!

    I have just started receiving my new RF7s and RC7. I am so pumped! After a 2 hour drive for a demo. Remarkable! My only complaint is that I did not listen to a set of RF35, or RF5s first, I might have saved a bunch.lol

    I have been so out of the HT loop for , I always enjoyed my old stuff, I never felt the need to upgrade.

    I have not purchased any Home stereo equip. since the 80s. So I will be hard pressed to learn connections and Bi-wiring , along with everthing else that comes with HT. I would like to ask if anyone might know a good reference for a NooB like me,(book or Mag)so I wont be posting questions every 5 min. I mean we all have to learn sometime.

    You see I have a stack of unopened boxes sitting in my living room, with all my new equipment, just waiting for the rest of the speakers to come in the mail. From what I have read in the manuals so far....this aint my fathers HT!

    Bi-wiring

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Thanks DB, I have not purchased new equipment since the 80s.

    So you can imagine the new technologies, besides bi-wiring that I am getting into.lol

    This is my first pair of Klipsch speakers, my old were Yamahas. They did the job for all those years. I have many more questions about HT connections and wiring, but I will move those to a more suitable thread.

    Thx again .

    Bi-wiring

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I just received a set of RF7s and an RC7, and was a bit surprised to see 4 speaker connections on the back of each speaker?

    I have recently learned that this is for bi-wiring. I went out and purchased all the needed wires for this type of connection,because I have read it will make a noticable diff. in the SQ? The wires that come connected to each pole, should they be removed when Bi-wiring? Also why is there 4 connections to the speaker , but only 2 coming back to the amp?

    Yes this is my first.)

    DVD players

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I would like to keep this purchase under $500.

    I am 80% TV watcher so DVDs take a second to TV.

    I almost purchased the Samsung 931, but then read about problems , so I may hang on for the new Sammy you folks were talking about.

    Thanks

    Yamaha/Klipsch Another Round

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I myself am in the same boat, I am so close to driving to sound advice and picking up a Yammy 1400, but I believe the Z-1 will be dropping in price here very soon,because of the 9, maybe into my price range, so I will hold out at least another week. I really wanted to keep it under $1000.

    DVD players

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I did not browse through al posts , so forgive me if this topic is a repeat.

    I am building a HT for the first time, and I am rather new to much of the technology I am up against. I have started with a set of RF7s and an RC7 for now , due to budget, I cannot purchase surrounds for a few months , but I am hoping my old Yamaha book shelf speakers will do till then for rears.

    My main issue is a DVD player, I have no knowledge of them , and would need something that works well with the Samsung DLP.

    If you could give me your opinions I would appreciate it.

    Thanks

    Availability Problems

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Thanks for the welcome, I respect Klipsch for thier atempt to keep their product in capable hands and serviceable dealers and the such, but it almost seems like a price thing? Both "authorized dealers in my area, want $1500. for 2 RF5s That to me seems like they are the ones that should have been sued! I have found a company through a friend of mine out of state, who will ship them to me for a grand total of $1099 RF5s and $1509 RF7s?

    I say Screw the authorized dealers for that price!

    Availability Problems

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I currently cannot find a Klipsch dealer within a 2 hour drive!

    I have fallen in love with the reference series speaker, but cant seem to decide between the rf5 or the rf7 , which will be determined by the price . Its just hard finding a store by which to find these answers. The only stores carrying Klipsch are Best Buys and they only carry the synergy line.I need to stay within my $2,000 price range and that would include a center. Any advice , I would welcome it? Im under the impression Klipsch will not sell direct?

    Help!

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