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I am strictly a multichannel guy with my main Home Theater listed below. I realize this is a 2-channel question, but I listened repeatedly to a 5.1 ML setup at several different stores and couldn't fathom trading my system for an equal exchange, much less 3-4 times the cost of the ML set up. I realize this is a Klipsch forum, but if I would have preferred the Martin Logans--I wouldn't be here. Insofar as the K-Horns, I don't have a room that would support them.
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What would you consider a worthy upgrade from RF7/RC7/RS7 setup?
Zen Traveler replied to elgrillo's topic in Home Theater
I haven't heard them yet []. -
Also check out this thread: http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/625357/ShowPost.aspx It may be of some help.[]
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Welcome to the forum DSP, The easy answer is 2 more Forte's [] If you listen to mostly multichannel music that by far would be the best choice. IMO, If you are going to be using your surrounds mostly for movies, some RS-7's would be something to consider. Just make sure you can take them back if you don't like the timbre match. I hope you get some real world advice from people that own your front 3 speakers. Good luck []
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edit: You are correct--My bad.[]
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What would you consider a worthy upgrade from RF7/RC7/RS7 setup?
Zen Traveler replied to elgrillo's topic in Home Theater
It depends on how much you want to spend.[] As others have mentioned, I would upgrade your receiver. I would also purchase some Klipsch RF-7's or RF-5's to use along with the RS-7 as surrounds and then decided how to configure a "9.1" system. If you have the room, go Towers all of the way around, along with your RC-7 and RS-7's. If not, consider the RB-75 bookshelves for rears and/or side surrounds. Being able to add both A & B side surrounds is one of the features on the Denon that I REALLY like. IMHO, this setup sounds better than the Klipsch THX line for both movies and music. I am not a Yamaha basher and in fact couldn't be persuaded to spend the extra money on the Denon initially--after hearing the CONSIDERABLE difference between the Denon AVR-3803 which replaced My Yamaha RXV -800 I realize that was a mistake. I have 2 other Denon's (AVR 4802R &3805) that I traded for Yammies and I haven't been convinced that the extra money for separates, justified. My profile is listed below and the only "upgrade" I would consider in a larger room would be 5-7 LaScalas and adding two THX subs. [] -
center channel frustration - experiment results DTS / DD
Zen Traveler replied to t-man's topic in Home Theater
Hmmmm. Last year I did tests on Dolby Digital verses DTS concert video's as well. What I noticed was that of the 11 disks I tested, the Dolby digital registered a louder dB level and sounded better to my ears on several disks, which surprised me. The Don Henley disk was one of the disks I tested (if I am remembering this right) whose DTS version I preferred. Unfortunately my written test results are in one of the mass of piles in the guest bedroom. [:$] Now you have me wondering if the difference in SPL was because of the center channel information.[:^)] FWIW, I set all of my channels as per the Avia disk--then I go and change certain speakers to MY preference. My hearing isn't as exact as the results for the meter, and the meter doesn't appreciate (especially for movies) that I want more sound coming out of my rear surround channels. For music I usually play with the center's dB level, depending on the disk. I will post back if I find my notes or think I have something to add to the discussion.[] -
How many Klipsch forum members does it take
Zen Traveler replied to Daddy Dee's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Into what??[:$]...[:|]...[] -
Home theater full of pride for only being 18
Zen Traveler replied to 33klfan's topic in Home Theater
Good Job 33klfan--Don't let ANYONE tell you about how to decorate your Bedroom![:|] I agree with putting the surrounds on the side walls though. I mentioned my situation on the thread "Bedroom HT." The "stereo" (that's what we called it back in the day) system I had when I was 18 kicked butt--unfortunately the credit card company came back when I was 19 and wanted it all back. Don't make that mistake.It's alot more fun actually OWNING your stuff. [] -
My dog is ALOT better looking than Moon's! She would still be embarrassed if I showed this picture to her friends.[]
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That is a GREAT deal![] {edit: I own the 3805 and I would trade it for a NIB 5803 in a heartbeat!}
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That brings you almost to the Dallas market--$1250 seems like a heck of a price and they aren't easy to find here anymore. Good Luck.
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Welcome to the forum pathighgate. In my Bedroom theater I have had several pairs of WDST speakers (SS-1's and now RS-3's). They work great for watching movies in bed and listening to multichannel music when I am at the opposite end of the room doing housework (ironing). For two completely different listening positions, I prefer them over bookshelf speakers to use as surrounds. {edit: BTW I have them mounted near the corners of my side walls }
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Nope. Not yet. I wonder if they will re-release it in Superbit along with the others around the holiday season. Then again, after the $9.99 sale at bestbuy I wonder if there are going to be ANY more Superbits released.
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Welcome to the forum bookman, The Reference system he is considering will sound AWESOME. BTW: They are also hand crafted in Hope Arkansas and aren't mass marketed, unfortunately . Why is it unfortunate that they are made in Arkansas and are not mass marketed.??? To clarify: I am proud they are made in Arkansas but disappointed the upper end Reference isn't readily available to the market.[]
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That does suck! I have been holding out buying the first one because I have a 16 X 9 TV. [:|]
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My point exactly! Surely he received some offers.Some of us with disposable income WOULD have jumped on that deal! (if he lived closer to me I would have called [])
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That's why I put the satellite remote in bold. I don't think the Mitsubishi remote does anything when pressed on an upconverted 1080i signal from satellite.[] At least not on my TV.
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As I see it there are 2 possibilities for your reversal in thinking: 1) Never really was a consideration--just a fun topic.[] 2) No one wanted to buy your speakers.[]
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Appropriate surrounds to get for my system?
Zen Traveler replied to lancestorm's topic in Home Theater
I have my RF-3's in the picture on foot stools with granite floor tiles positioned around them--cost less than $25 a stand. -
"So when I am watching a non HD channel I should go to "zoom" mode? " No. On my DirectTV remote there is a "format" button. On HD signals nothing happens when I push it. On non HD channels when pushed it cycles through "Full" (stretches the 4:3 to fit the screen, and is probably where you want it); "Zoom" (Zooms in so you don't have News crawlers to burn into your screen) and "Pillar Box" (don't want to watch more than 15% of the time or you can have burn in on RP TV's). What I am thinking is that you may have it on "Zoom" mode already, and need to change it to "Full," for non HD.
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If you aren't concerned with video switching in the AVR, and trust the source where you are buying the 5803--I would go for it. If it's NIB, I would definitely go for it. From my understanding of any HD format, the standard must have Dolby Digital 5.1.
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Appropriate surrounds to get for my system?
Zen Traveler replied to lancestorm's topic in Home Theater
I have a pair of RF-3's (A-surrounds) raised 10 inches off the floor, with RS-7's (B Surrounds) sitting on top of them. I play both for action movies and they sound great! BTW, I don't hear a mismatched timbre situation. I -
Have you tried pushing the "format" button on the remote? It sounds like you may be watching it in "Zoom" mode. {edit: BTW, "zoom mode" only works on non HD channels, at least on my Mitz}
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Welcome to the forum bookman, The Reference system he is considering will sound AWESOME. BTW: They are also hand crafted in Hope Arkansas and aren't mass marketed, unfortunately .