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Thanks Bill , no its not a dance floor unless we have one of those nights lol[D]. Anyway im still learning here, I love sound quality i know that you should have a stage set persay. Withe 4 Cf3s i dont really have 1 wall to put them against , so thats why there at each end of the room . The room is 12ft x27ft ranch style home. I have thought of putting the 50" plasma on the wall and then i could put 2 Cf3s on each side on the same wall . I know it sounds abit much , but hey i like it. You just cant have to much [*-)] Do you think with all 4 speakers on the same wall seperated of course 2left and 2right the stage will be there and the over all sound will be alot more defined with depth? Thanks Chris

Im in need of (1) k-1030-kn 10" woofer to replace a bad one in my CF-3S. Just thought id ask , never know who may have some old parts around, also need 1 klipsch badge for the same spkr. Thanks

Nice set up , love them hardwood floors. The panels on the walls , what type of material? My systen Still in the works , like it ever ends lol.

Im using 2 sets of CF-3s front and rear in a 13ft x 26ft room speakers are approx 7ft apart each set that is. When at one end of the room or the other that have a lot of depth (bass) , go to the center of the room the depth just isnt there. they sound good still but there is a very noticable difference. Should i run 1 set out of phase to correct this , or is this a speaker placement issue? I havent tried this ,do to im not sure as what it may or may not do to my speakers or amplifier. Currently both sets of speakers are going through a spec1 preamp (pioneer) using the A-B SPEAKER SELECTOR. For the amp im using a Phase linear 400 2 ch. The output of the amplifier feeds the preamp which in turns feeds the speakers. Im only using this configuration until i get my Pioneer spec 2 s (amps) back from service, then each set of speakers will have its own amplifier source. Any help would be greatful ......

Im also building my system , and yes have a lot to learn. Currently im running to sets of CF-3s front and rear through a phase linear 400. My intent is to use a Pioneer spec 2, 250w/ch @8ohm on each set of CF-3s. They are being serviced as we speak. Im open to ideas, if im heading in the wrong direction i would like to know. I do understand everyone has an opinion . How do the Pioneers spec 2s compare to these (pro) amps . Maybe i should put my $ in a different setup. Thanks for any help

Hello , im working on building my system and its just not making my ears happy. Im currently running 2 sets of CF-3s front and rear using Pioneers Spec 2 amplifiers . 1 amp for each set of speakers . Just was reading some forums , what are pcats? Are they tube amps? Im running all devices through a pioneer spec1 preamp. I do use the Pioneer Sg 9800 EQs 1 for the front and 1 for the rear. Nothing is set to far from flat . Just curious if any one can help as to what amplifier does the CF-3s like.

not sure i understand, you seem to have quitye a set up i bet it rocks []

I was hoping someone could help me out , Im running 4 CF-3s .My living room is a long rectangle (ranch style home ) . Im kinda limited to speaker placement . Ive got 2 speakers at each end of the room , approx 7ft between each pair . the room is 25 ft in length .All 4 speakers are running through my Pioneer spec1 preamp and powered with the phase linear 400 amplifier. The spec 1 has the A or B or both A+B speaker selector , its A or B or both A and B speakers . The problem is when set on A the speakers sound great, set it to B the back 2 speakers sound great . When you select both A and B you lose the depth if your in the center of the room , get closer to either set of speakers and they sound( ok ) not great.But the depth comes back ( more bass). I do notice than when all 4 are going i get a cracking sound when the bass is about half way up and the volume is about noon. My freinds dont notice it until i point it out .When on A or B but not both at the same time, you crank up the bass and volume and both sets sound great, until you play them at the same time A+B. Could there be a cancellation problem ? I have double and tripple checked my wiring , all + are + and all - are -. Do i need to reverse my phase on the rear speakers . Im at a lost here, so any imfo i would greatly appreciate. Possibly could it be in the preamp A B selector control ? how about some ideas on a better choice of amplification for these CF3s I like power ( clean power ). Thanks

Thanks everyone for the replys, as far as the CF4s i dont know enough about them to say?. But as far as my system , just bought a second pair if CF3s Cherry finish . They are just as good as the first pair i bought a couple weeks back. Im going to be selling the KG4s , now just have no room for them . They are in great condition and the sound is really good. Im in need of (1) Klipsch badge for the CF3 on the lower part of the grill , its the only flaw out of all 4 CF3s. They sound great together , im running 2 pioneer 12 " amplified subs (150 watts each) which are just ok nothing special at all . What would be a nice sub to take up that low end ? I like to feel the music , The CF3s are great sounding but could use a little help on the low end . Thanks again Keep it Rockn

Right now im pushing a PHASE LINEAR 400 rated at 201 watts @ 8ohms per channel minimum rms with no more than 0.25% THD, damping ratio 1000:1 @20hz. These specs are out of the owners manual. I do intend on using my PIONEER SPEC 2 when i get it back from the shop. Its rated at 250 watts@ 8 ohms per/channel min rms, with no more than 0.1% THD, damping factor 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz @8ohms is 50 according to that manual Thanks again I cant wait to get this system set right , im no audiofile. But im sure working on it lol

Thanks on the complements of my purchase , so do i have to worry about anything in particular.What about the power im feeding these cf-3s . Can they actually hold there own ? I think they rock but i am kinda concerned when im really cranking them . I do try and keep my sounds clean in everyway i know how to. Thanks again Keep it rockin ......... Chris

Im new to the Klipsch world , just bought my first pair of Klipsch CF-3s epic series. I truly no nothing other than the name of Klipsch speakers. I also at the same time bought a pair of Kg4s that to me sound great hooked up to my phase linear 400. Im planning on running my CF-3s on my pioneer spec 2 when it comes back from the shop. For now i have the CF-3s on the phase linear 400 and my Kg4s running off my yamaha RX-V592. Basically using it as a preamp for now to run my Phase. Also im running everything through my pioneer sg 9800 EQ. The sound to me is ok . Im still tweeking things out and somewhat worried of just how hard can i push the CF-3s. I bought them last week off EBAY paid $1100.00 . They are in very prestine condition NO flaws what so ever,(cherry finish). Sweet they are. I Gave $350.00 for the Kg4s which are also pretty nice considering there age 1985. My biggest concern is , ive been looking through some of the forums here and people are talking about differnt series of the CF-3s . I would like to know what the differences are and how do i determine which of the 3 i have? My serial #s are 313596749 and 313596752 epic-cf3-cherry. I did pull a woofer out to look at the magnet, its a very small magnet (black) speaker is very light . For the power rating you would exspect to see a monster size speaker . But these sure seem to be able to handle power, My Phase Linear 400 that is lol. Well i would really appreciate it if someone could inform me a bit on what ive got and maybe even some ideas of a good set up. I love jazz , acoustics, bass , and classic rock . I love to feel the music as well as listening to it . thanks for taking the time to read this and keep on jammin the Klipsch speakers , I Love my investment