sektor

Thanks guys for your input. After reading up on some stuff, asking friends and even calling Klipsch, the recommendation was to just go with in-ceilings all the way around. The biggest reason for this was the layout of the room and where people would be sitting. It would have made more senese for me to put in-wall speakers in the back if the seating was farther away from the back; but in my situation, the speakers would almost be right on top of the listener and the in-ceilings should be fine. From my research, the biggest thing i've come across is that the front 3 speakers should be the most important; i figure with the CDT-5650-C, the ability to "aim" the speakers in a direction should be a significant upgrade over what i have; factor that in with a RC-52 center channel, and I should be good to go. I appreciate it. Oh, powering everything; a Marantz 5600 AVR.

EDIT: Note, the subject should be "in-wall" not in-ceiling. My fault. I have a rather unique setup and to be honest, not even sure if it will work. But right now, I have (4) in-ceiling speakers that came with my house. The contracter who installed the speakers is giving me a few options to go with that are at a very nice price. First option: Replace all the in-ceiling speakers with the new CDT-5650-C series; replace the RC-10 with a RC-52. Everything including installation is under $800 (includes trade up price for the speakers). Not too shabby and i'm strongly considering it. Another option that a friend of mine suggested was to see if it was possible, to put in-wall speakers for the rear back speakers. First, is this even possible? This would mean I would have in-ceiling in the front (can't do in-wall's...no room) and in-wall's in the back. Is it a good option? Or will I have *weirdness*?(Not sure of a better word to use) If in-walls are a good viable option that will give better sound, what is a good speaker set to go with? I appreciate it.

Ok, I just got off the phone with Klipsch. I was telling them my room layout and what speakers they would recommend. Funny, they were surprised at the speakers that were installed, so I am going back to the place that put them in to confirm exactly what speakers they are. Anyway, the gentleman recommended I go with (4) CDT-5650-C speakers. Two-way system using one 1" titanium dome compression tweeter with a swiveling 100° Asymetrical Tractrix Horn and one 6.5" pivoting aluminum cone woofer will give a MUCH better peformance increase. Since it is the same size, I don't have to cut bigger holes in the ceiling. Ideally, they said I would want to have (2) RB-51 or RB-61 speakers in the front and two of the CDT-5650-C in the back. Combined with a RC-52 and a bigger sub (12"), that should power my room very nicely. Anyone care to comment on that? Give feedback and anything else I should know. Thank you. Sek-tor

what does the tractrix horn down and the 100 degree swiveling stuff mean? Im just trying to gauge what speakers will give me better sound and fill my room up nicely.

I thought I would provide some more information here. I contacted the dealer who installed the speakers for my house (Part of a upgrade). I enquired if I could trade up some of my speakers. It appears that they will do so. I just have to pay the difference, which is fine as long as I get something better. Now, I was searching the in ceiling speakers (I know bookshelf are better, but not sure if I can install them, due to location). Here is my current speaker: http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=853&s=specs Here is one I was thinking of upgrading to: http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=940&s=specs On this speaker, can someone explain this part to me: Two-way system using one 1"(2.5cm) titanium dome compression tweeter with a swiveling 100° Asymetrical Tractrix Horn and one 6.5" (16.5cm) pivoting aluminum cone woofer. Not sure here. There is one that is a bit larger, but it would require them to cut bigger holes ni the ceiling, roughly 1.5" bigger. Of course,if they are better and since I have a pretty large room, it might be the better way to go. Feedback is appreciated. That's where im at. Just trying to finalize things and im all set. I can't thank everyone enough for their feedback. Thanks, Sektor

Yes, they are mounted in the ceiling. When I upgrade, it will either be to a better in ceiling speaker (are there any better ones? If so, which ones...?) or somehow mounting bookshelf speakers close to the ceiling, if that is at all possible. I also think my back in ceiling speakers are R2650 as well. What can I do to upgrade these to get better overall sound? Thanks sektor

Right now I have these: R-2650 CSM However, one thing I might want to do is upgrade down the road (6 months or 12 months). I'd like to keep that option open.

Hello. I currently have a RC-10 reference series center channel. I soon came to realize that due to the size of my room, I need to upgrade both my center and sub (already done the sub). I'm looking at the following center's and was hoping to get some feedback, both good and bad on these speakers and any other info as well: RC-52 RC-62 RC-64 I've heard there might be some problems with the RC-64 due to "lobing". I guess, the issue lies in that Klipsch uses "Tapered Array" technology which doesn't use one of the drivers (two in case of the RC-64) in the mid-range. Can someone expand on that, as well as comment on the above centers? Thx Sektor