Zen Traveler

"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.

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.

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}

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 .

I never would have noticed it until 33klfan mentioned it and I went back to check it out. It's subtle and only coming out of my center channel. MrMcGoo and 33klfan--Do you both have the Superbit version?

The RC-7 is an outstanding speaker. I am sorry I missed the "Authorized dealer aspect," from your previous post. I am EXTREMELY aware of Ultimate Electronics--I lost a bundle on them. I still feel they have attractive stores and am sorry they closed here in Texas. I wish Klipsch would consider going back into TWEETER--It would be beneficial for both companies. Keep your good relationship with Ultimate Electronics and keep us posted on your results. BTW: The reason I asked about the "Authorized dealer" is because no dealer in their right mind would send an RC-7 in the stock Klipsch box, by UPS.

That's not a good idea. If any of these old guys are trying to get in contact with you tell your parents!

Are these RC-7's coming from an Authorized dealer?

C'mon guys--Not EVERY girl can look good without makeup. []

There are quite a few of us here. Do a word search for "LOTR."[]

I have the Superbit version and I hear what you are talking about at 1 hr. 51 min. 06 sec. into the movie. It's not clipping. I think it's a problem with the disk or dblue is on to something. BTW, I saw Spidey 2 on HBO-HD the other night--AWESOME picture. As good as it looks on DVD in 480P (or upconverted to 720p on a DLP), no comparison with how great it looks in 1080i from DirectTV.[]

Welcome to the forum sinnergy [] It depends on how much you want to spend and how big your room is. I am a fan of Denon receivers and own three. I also have yet to hear a bad review of HK receivers with Klipsch. Those are the two brands I would look at first. IMO, If you are looking in the $500 range, you are going to get more bang for your buck in used or refurbished merchandise.

Welcome to the Forum kenjidm, [] I agree with Bill, that you should be fine. I don't understand your dilemma if everything is already purchased, unless you have the option to take back your speakers and exchange them. If that's the case and you are trying to stay within the same budget, I would keep the Mains & Center in the 35 series and use either the RB-25's or RS-25's for surrounds. Although there is nothing wrong with having the RS-35's in your setup--your front 3 speakers are where you want the most bang for your buck. That being said and if you can slightly go out of budget, I would consider the RC-7 with the RF-35's. I am not sure how the price of the RF-35 Floorstanding speakers compare with the RB-75 bookshelf speakers, but that would be another way to go with the RC-7 and would be my choice, if doable. Good Luck. [] BTW, you made a mistake that I have done before by posting this in the wrong forum--this should be in "Home Theater."

I have been fortunate to be invited to 3 Heritage gatherings and I don't think I am missing anything with my Reference Home Theater. I am contemplating having a Heritage Home Theater (not getting rid of the Reference []) when we redo our garage, using LaScala's and THX subs. I heard that Combo in Indy this year and was blown away--That has been the only HT that I've heard that compares to mine. I have to think what you are selling MUST sound every bit as good as that setup. Have you sold it yet?

Ben, Thanks for the Map. [] I should be on your side of the pond to visit Vincent again before next summer and will stop in to visit Frits as well. Maybe they will have the new "Premier" line up and running by then. BTW, Your English is far superior to my Dutch. []

Danku welt on how to make umlauts. [] I have to figure out how to work the "clinker" key. I will ask my wife when she wakes up. The rumor here is that there are alot of the newly designed Heritage line speakers heading overseas. Horn lovers here in the US are having a hard time finding stores that have LaScalas on display. If Dutch folks get a chance to take them home and listen before they buy, you have an advantage that we don't have in Texas. Thanks for the link to that importer. I will visit them on my next trip. Do they have the Klipschorn and Belle Klipsch set up so you can hear them in the store? I also gather they don't carry the Reference line there, but you can order them. How far is that other Almere store from Centraal station, in Amsterdam?[8-|]

I don't know about any of the later groups that you've mentioned but IMHO, Yes and ELO (P?) {edit: I just realized you were talking about Emerson, Lake, & Palmer--My bad} can be considered progressive rock--But although I like Genesis, after Peter Gabriel left, they became more of a Pop Band.

Welcome to the forum, BygByrd [] I have heard that B&K sound excellent with Klipsch speakers. My room is smaller than yours (although I have a high A-Frame ceiling) and I have everything in my signature crammed in my humble HT and it sounds great! I chose the Denon over the B&K because of price. The added benefit with the Denon is that you can use 2 sets of side surrounds. The benefit with the 507 is that you have more REAL power. That's my 2 cents. Good luck

It also depends what else you are buying WITH the Rf-7's, or at the very least what else you have bought at the store where you are considering the purchase. If you are buying them NIB alone, $1800 seems like a fair price. If you have a good relationship with your dealer I can see you getting them several hundred $$$ cheaper. Insofar as used in real good condition I would agree wth the THX sales dude-- between $1100 to $1500, depending on market.

If you like the RF-3's with the exception of their looks--Buy the Rf-7's in Maple or Cherry and be done with upgrading your mains.[]

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Ben, Thanks for the link. I am familiar with the Klipsch speaker lines (although it appears you guys are getting the first look at the Premier line) and like to go into stores and talk Home Theater and audio. I am a big Vincent Van Gogh fan and just wanted one more reason to visit Amsterdam again. [] As I stated earlier, my wife and I went camping there last month (one of my numerous trips to the Netherlands) and had GREAT weather even though the forecast was for rain most of those days. I also enjoy going to the Kroller Museum, in the Hoge Vellue (can't remember the spelling and I haven't figured out how to make umlauts;-) park outside of Arnhem. You live in a very beautiful country and it looks like you have a nice setup. [] How large of following does Klipsch have in the Netherlands? Do people over there really purchase the Heritage line without hearing them?

We have 5 planted Freshwater aquariums with "bait," [](not sure of their size--wife's hobby that I get to enjoy). She also has 3 tanks that she raises guppies in to sell to the local fish store. The "DFW Aquatic Plant Club" has monthly meetings where they get together to trade and talk about plants. From what I understand Houston has a large club as well. BTW, Houston has some extremely impressive Aquarium stores with the most variety of fish I have ever seen! Anyway, congrats on both hobbies success and welcome to the forum. [] {edit: oops--I just saw that you have been here a while}

VERY NICE! Waiting for the Pictures to load was well worth the wait. []The reason I asked about your Avatar is because it looks alot like what I see when I walk my dog along Lake Lewisville (near Dallas) and I was hoping you were a neighbor [] I also noticed you have a planted aquarium. Are those real plants? My wife is on the board of directors for the "Aquatic Gardeners Association" and is an editor for their magazine. We were in Houston 2 years ago for their convention.