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    McIntosh Trade Up Program

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    14 minutes ago, avguytx said:

    But I appreciate their way of offering people a way to "move up the ladder" plus make up way more than the trade in allowance of the old stuff for resale.  Sounds like a win-win for Mac. 

    Isn't that the marketing of just about every company?  Their job is to create ads that make you desire to upgrade from what you have.  I don't see anything wrong with that.  It's like a Pawn Shop....you can sell it quick for less, or you can spend the time and energy selling it yourself and patiently wait to get more.  If I had a McIntosh...I likely would not be trading up either.  LOL

    McIntosh Trade Up Program

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    For those with older McIntosh gear looking to upgrade, I just received this email from McIntosh.
     
    TradeUP to a NEW McIntosh
    As a testament to McIntosh's durability and value retention, for a limited time you can trade in select McIntosh products from as far back as the 1960s and receive up to 75%* of their original MSRP to use towards the purchase of new units.
     
    Do you want more power? Or advanced digital music capabilities? Or just something new? But are unsure what to do with your existing McIntosh products?
     
    With our TradeUP Program, there is an easy way for you to upgrade to current models at a significant savings without the hassle of selling your existing products.
     
    Simply trade in your qualified McIntosh mono or stereo amplifier, preamplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver and get up to 75%* of their original MSRP to use towards the purchase of a qualified new mono or stereo amplifier, preamplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver.
     
    Visit http://mcintoshlabs.com/TradeUP/ for complete details.
     
    Then contact your dealer to take advantage of this amazing limited time offer.
     
    *Promotional period: September 4 October 31, 2018. Offer valid only in the US and Canada to US and Canadian customers who make a purchase during the promotional period from a participating US or Canadian Authorized McIntosh Dealer. Visit http://mcintoshlabs.com/TradeUP/ for complete details.
     

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    Optimal speaker positioning and setup

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Congrats on the purchase superkyle!  The best advice I can give is each room is different and has different acoustic properties.  It's best to try different distances from the wall and different amounts of toe in (angling the tweeter towards your listening position).  I toe my RF7 III to where the tweeter is aiming just behind my listening position.  This provides a huge sound stage and a very enveloping sound in my room.  For distance from the wall, Try 12" - 18" and see how that sounds.

    I just Googled Speaker Placement and found a simple graph that shows what I'm talking about.   My wife would not like me placing my RF7 III 2' - 3' from the wall as it would be way too far out into the room.  If I had a dedicated 2ch listening room, it would be different.

    Lastly, as you can see in the photo, try to have the distance between the speakers the same distance from each other as they are from your listening position so that it makes an equilateral triangle.

     

     

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    RF7II vs RF7III vs RP8000F vs RP280F

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Thank you for the kind words.  Not sure about being King of Klipsch Reviews, I'm probably just the guy on Youtube that has owned the most Klipsch speakers.

     

    Budget is almost always a factor (I know it is with me).  As I stated in my review, "Is it worth it" is always relative to the individual.  $1200 to $3200 is a very significant jump.  Do I hear 2x the improvement in the RF7 III over the RF7 II....no.  But that's typically the case with just about every upgrade. 

     

    I honestly believe you can't go wrong with either.  I do feel the RF7 III is a better overall speaker.  How much is better worth....that's up to each individual. 

     

    Good luck in whatever you decide.

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    Cooling fans

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Yes, I have the Denon AVR-X6400H and the Marantz SR8012 (owned by same company) and they both run REALLY hot as well.  MANY of my subscribers recommended the Aircom T9.  They aren't cheap but they all say it keeps their receiver really cool.  I will likely be buying one myself but after I make a few more upgrades.

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    RF7II vs RF7III vs RP8000F vs RP280F

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Welcome superkyle!  You are in the right place.  We all love Klipsch and there are lots of guys willing to help out and share their experience.

     

    I did several comparisons between the RF7, RF7 II and RF7 III.  Check out these three video for my take on them.

     

    In a nutshell, the RF7 II and RF7 III are both fantastic speakers.  I rocked the RF7 II for several years, my son had the RF7 in his bedroom.  I ended up selling the RF7, gave my son the RF7 II and upgraded to the RF7 III.    The RF7 III have a smoother, more refined top end than the RF7 II.  I didn't hear any difference in midrange or bass. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    SOLD - 2 Middle Atlantic Slide Out A/V Racks - SOLD

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    SOLD

     

    Listing two home theater audio racks for a friend that is moving. These are Middle Atlantic Racks. Super heavy racks, very nice build quality. Units slide forward and swivel for easy access to the rear of your equipment.
     

    Selling for $200 each. He paid over $800 each for them.


    Local buyers only. He lives in Apollo Beach, Fl.

    Message me if you are interested and I will get you in touch with him.

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    THX Ultra2 System in Florida for $4000 OBO

    in Alerts!

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    No affiliation.... I might be able to take a look or even store them until you can come pick them up for someone that is interested.  He's not far from me.

     

    Set of Klipsch Ultra 2 Speaker Set for home theater system with original store receipt. Includes the followings:
    3 KL-650 THX Front Speakers
    2 KW-120 THX Subwoofers
    4 KS-525 THX Rears & Mids
    Like new condition. Used for less than 10 times total.
    With original store receipt. All current models still sell in store.
    Paid $12,210.00. First $4000 or Best Offer.

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    My new set-up, and a question on Surrounds

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Jason M said:

    Yes they were angle down & in. I can't really put those RS any lower with the setup of my home. Should I go ahead and send them back and go with the rb61 

    The RB61 II won't sound any different if they are in the same position as they too will be firing well above your head. 
     

    You might want to look at something like a heavy duty OmniMount that will allow you to angle the speaker - https://amzn.to/2Oh4EHz

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