Man, I should've never done business with this guy to start. I know this probably isn't the best way to actively come into the communtiy, but I am so steamed right now words can't quite describe. Anyway, there is only one dealer within acceptable driving distance (although now I may make an exception) from where I live. I went in because I really wanted to purchase a pair of RB-75s to start out my first high quality surround system. After about two hours of critical listening I try to barter with him a little and he tells me that Klipsch has a very stringent price policy, no bartering allowed... Fine I though so I purchased the set and they ordered it from Klipsch. Then I happened to come across this forum and found out that indeed dealers do barter on these things which really chapped my caboose #1.
Anyway, I unpacked the amplifier a day or two later (we recently moved to the area) and plugged it in to make sure it still functions. Whaddya know, it doesn't power up. So now I have to purchase an amplifier and with a $1200 speaker purchase that isn't exactly in the cards. Add to that the fact that the speakers essentially become a huge and heavy paperweight without an amp so I begin to get a little frustrated. Basically the end result is that I called back and tried to explain my situation and got the response of (and I quote) "Klipsch doesn't allow returns." Now this I know is complete bullcrap (but correct me if I'm wrong). So now basically I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Sorry for the long rant but as you can imagine, I'm somewhat steamed right now. Thanks to all of those who took the time to read this.