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I'm looking for a used cd player less than $200.
I know this is not a CD only player but I have one and it is great with CD's and DVD's. I have not played any SACD's or DVD-A's yet. It works great as a transport and a player using the onboard Wolfson dacs. Built like a tank.
Here is a thread with a couple of photos of mine showing the guts inside.
http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/121839/1228250.aspx#1228250
If you want a cd only player, the Onkyo DX-7555 is excellent also. Same internals/DACS as the SP1000 without the video and SACD and DVD-A capabilities. This was my first choice when I was in the market for a CD player but I bought the universal player instead.
Bill
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I am not sure what Sony receiver you have but be aware that the RF-7's have some serious low impedence dips and need a high current amp to operate properly. Sony's are not known for their high current receivers unless it is the ES line. Even then their mid level ES's might struggle driving the RF-7's. I just don't want you to fry anything unless you are cooking.
Bill
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Welcome to the forum.
I have a pair of RF-63's that are placed in the corners and pulled out about 8" from the rear wall and about 12" from the side wall toed in toward the ideal listening position. My room is 16 ft. wide, 30 ft. long and ceiling is 12 ft. high. Of course the 63's are not the 83's but I think most advice should apply to both.
If I had to give an educated guess, I would say for corner placement, 8 to 15 inches from rear wall and the same for the side wall. For non corner placement, 8 to 15 inches from rear wall will suffice for most applications. If you are running your 83's at full range, you might want the "blow holes" to breath a bit more.
Bill
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Hey Youthman,
I saw that one too. I don't think all of which he is selling adds up to $3900.00 msrp. If he did pay that much, I think it was the Monster gear "markup" where he was taken a ride. Sounds like a Kirby Vacuum Cleaner or Rainsoft Water Softener pitch that he is trying to sell us.
Bill
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I'm really starting to enjoy bartering.
You are the "bartering bandit" or some other cool word that starts with "b". You might as well have "stolen" the Harmony One. Chalk up another great score for the Youthman. I have heard nothing but great things about the Harmony remotes. If only you could be so lucky to barter your services for that multichannel amp you want.
Bill
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Option #1 Add a tube amp, probably a Dynaco ST-70 or a pair of MKIIIs or the like with the budget being around $1000. Continue to use the 2240 as a preamp/phono stage until I can afford a decent preamp/phono stage.
Take a look at this C-list ad. I looks like the gear belongs to Clermont Cop. If it is, you need to pounce on it. I have seen and heard these Heathkits powering my KG4's and the synergy was hard to top. I am sure your Cornscala's will sound much better. They are in great condition inside and out.
http://orlando.craigslist.org/ele/1407956608.html
Bill
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KMV,
Where are you located? Maybe someone on the forum with vintage SS gear that lives in your general area would be willing to let you demo your CIII's with their setup. If you are anywhere near the Orlando, FL area, I have a 70's Marantz 2252b receiver and an early 80's NAD setup(pre,amp,tuner). Both are very warm sounding with my Forte's and Quartet's. If you are near me, drop on by for a test drive.
Bill
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How about mounting the center speaker to the wall directly under the screen or find a 1.5 foot stand to sit it on. I think having the center speaker 2 feet below you listening area is better than 4 plus feet above your listening area. Turn the phase switch on the sub to 0 degrees. I am guessing the other knob you are referring to is the crossover setting. Disengage(turn to max) your crossover on your sub and let your receiver's crossover handle the bass management.
Bill
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What invite are you talking about? You do have the QIII's.
Can you place the center channel on a table /stand under the screen and angle up toward the listening area? As far as the surrounds, the ideal height/placement is about 3-4ft above ear level to the sides slightly behind ears. I have my surrounds at the 6 foot level on my sidewalls.
Bill
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Welcome to the forum.
the room with the klipsch is an abnormal shaped room. it is approx 18X12, but the screen is on an angle in the corner because the corner is on an angle. then I have the L/R front speakers mounted almost at the ceiling pointing down and slightly inward. then of course the center speaker is mounted from the ceiling pointing slightly down tawards the listening area. then the back two speakers are pointed also slightly down and twards the main seating..
Your irregular-shaped room might be part of the problem but I strongly believe the high-mounted speaker placement is the real culprit. No matter how much you angle them down to the listening area and turn the speaker settings up in volume, your front soundstage is not coming from the front level but from the front high. The idea is to have the main sound come from the center of the screen not the top of the screen. The QIII"s do not have enough ooomph to project the sound properly. With a normal shaped, small to medium sized room, the QIII's can sound quite good. They were the speakers that got me on the Klipsch craze.
Bill
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I called Monster to get a quote on cables and i got a quote for $2100!
Great system. You not only will hear the sound, you will feeeel it. Please don't waste your hard earned $$$ on Monster(boutique) speaker wire. Go to HD and get a roll/rolls of 14 gauge copper speaker wire and come out with $2050.00 left in your pocket.
For a custom install(in wall/ceiling) this is a great product but it will cost you a bit more but only 20% of the cost of the Monster cable and I will bet equal to the performance.
With the $2050 or $1700 you still have to spend on your system, go buy a high-current multichannel amp and treat that RF-7 system to the needed juice it deserves.
http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?amps50ch&1260670845
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1261344661&/Ati2505-Great-Theater-5-Channe
http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?amps50ch&1259867786
If you really want your system to sing, look at these.
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1260556199&/ATI-3007-Monster-300w-x-7ch---
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1260078720&/Aragon-3005-Power-Amplifier-30
I you must have new gear, look at this.
I know you did not ask for all these suggestions but I think on this forum you will be urged to spend your $$$ a little wiser.
Bill
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Even though Onkyo makes fine receivers(I have two), you really need a high current amp to run your system at high spl's for extended periods of time. It seems like your 605 is running out of gas and it kicks into protection mode before clipping(distortion). With all seven channels running simultaneously at high volumes, you are really taxing the amps in your 605. Take a look at these bench results from an S&V review. Pay close attention to the footnote(*) in the DOLBY DIGITAL PERFORMANCE SECTION.
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/receivers/2632/test-bench-onkyo-tx-sr605-av-receiver.html
If you like to crank it up, I would suggest you sell your 605 and buy a receiver with pre-outs so you can hook up an outboard(high current) amp.
Bill
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but also have a Marantz 2252B sitting around I could use
Welcome to the forum.
I think my 2252b and my Forte's came off the same assembly line. Your 2252b and the H2's will sound great together also. Take a look at this thread.
http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/t/125537.aspx
If you can afford to buy both sets, I say get them.
Bill
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Realize this, the Quartets, Forte II's and Chorus II's MUST be placed in the corners at a 45 degree toe in for propper sound
http://www.soundstage.com/greg01.htm
From this review and my own trial and error, I don't think a 45 degree toe in is mandatory for proper sound. My Forte's are located in a 13X13 carpeted room with curtains and a bed with full dress and are 14 inches off rear and side walls toed in about 8 degrees. The imaging is spot on with a huge soundstage. I tried to run my Marantz EQ flat but had to turn the bass knob back to about 30% of max with the loudness button to off. I think room size and features play a more important role than toe in. Just from my experience.
Bill
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Needless to say, im a college student graduating in december from ASU and although money will be tight, acquiring klipsch is definitly in my future.
Welcome to the forum. When you said you are attending ASU, I am assuming you mean Arizona State. If that is the case, you need to buy these now.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ele/1412438811.html
I know they are not new or towers but with the RB-75's you get tower speaker sound in a bookshelf speaker. If you don't like them, you can easily sell them for what you will pay for them and most likely more. Use the money saved to buy a better AV receiver. Just a couple of suggestions. By the way, I have no affiliation with the seller on C-list.
Bill
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Gyrene,
Welcome to the forum. You are definitely infected. Their is no vaccine as of the present time(will never be). As far as language/improper references go, the honorable Amy Unger(Nazi Forum Administrator) will ban you in a flash. LOL. Just joking, please keep things clean. She will kindly warn you first.
Look for a vintage Marantz receiver on the used market to power your KG4's. A match made in heaven. Try a little Stevie Ray through those KG4's.
Bill
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On the back of the sub you should be able to run your speaker wire into the sub then your sub out to the Marantz with speaker wire as well. I think Klipsch has it listed as a "high level in and high level out" on my Sub-12.
Thanks Rocko for the tip. I have an RSW-10d and it does not have any binding posts for that application. As I mentioned before, The Forte's really rock in the low frequencies with the Marantz. As a matter of fact, I have to turn down the bass EQ on the Marantz to 1/3 max because of too much bass.
Bill
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Just wondering why you couldn't add a sub to the 2252B?
Rocko81,
I am not 100% certain of that. I am under the impression you need a receiver/preamp that has a low freq./sub preout to run to the subwoofer. Vintage Marantz receivers did not come equipped with any. I am not in any way an expert. If you know how to do it, fill me in.
Thanks,
Bill
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Vintage setup with Marantz 2252b and Forte's? Couldn't if I wanted to. No need with the two 12 inchers. Onkyo/B&K and RF-63's? Yes, only to give amp relief and utilize all of it's power.
Bill
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This isn't anywhere near Wisconsin but maybe worth contacting seller. Maybe myself or someone else who lives a little closer could go take a look for you. $250.00 seems like a good price.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/ele/1392522521.html
Bill
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I have this one. It keeps my Onkyo receiver 15 to 20 degrees cooler than without one. Inexpensive,adjustable speed,quiet on low. Just plug into your switched outlet on your Marantz. If this one doesn't float your boat, there are many others to choose from for cheap.
http://www.buyextras.com/evavcoblfanf.html
Bill
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jhoak,
I want to eventually get a good 2 channel preamp with a HT pass-thru. I have a good idea what the concept is but this should explain it better.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?bhome&1164256635
Bill
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I personally would love to hear a set of heritage speakers. I have only heard the CF and Reference Series.
Hey Youthman,
My Forte's are not part of the true "Heritage" line, but you are welcome to come over to Kissimmee and take a listen some time. So far, they have been powered by my Onkyo/B&K combo, a Luxman R-115 receiver, and a Marantz 2252b receiver. The Marantz/Forte' marriage clearly sounds the best to my ears.
Bill
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Keep them
I want to sell them not because I don't like them, they sound great. I need the $$$ to by a matching Denon PRA-1000 preamp and a Denon TU-767 or TU-800 tuner to go with my newly aquired POA-1000 amp and CDC-1500 CD player. This will complete my 2 channel system for my family room. I want to get more out of my RF-63's for 2 channel that the Onkyo/B&K combo can't provide. Even though the Onkyo receiver is great for HT, when it comes to stereo music, it seems to hamper the potential of the B&K.
Bill
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I have my RC-64 located on a shelf above my 57" Mitsu. The sounds seems to be coming from the center of the screen.
Bill