chrisinvermont

I believe that if you check my previous post I stated that the subwoofer was not in fact working properly. As for setting up the sub, it isn't rocket science. I do have a limited number of positions in which to place the sub and I tried them all. I also tried a variety of cross over points and setting on the AVR. When I could get the sub to power on, it did work and it did provide extra bass, but I didn't feel that it was as great of an impact as I was expecting. After nearly 20 years with the KG-4's I have learned how critical placement of those units is. When I place them correctly in a room they have an incredible amount of bass on their own. In fairness to Klipsch this was the bottom of the line of subs that they make. I would certainly expect a larger/better model from the Klipsch line to work great, the problem is the amount of room that I have. I need as small of a sub as possible, and thus I am looking at other manufacturers that make high end compact subs. I am still open to suggestions! Chris

Thanks Charles! I am considering going in a slightly different direction. I am thinking that I would rather have a small compact great sounding sub than a larger value priced sub. I am now looking into something like the Velodyne SPL-800R, Minivee, DD-10 or perhaps a Paradigm Ultracube. When I was in Denver last month I stopped into a store that has alot of Velodynes, including factory refurbished DD-10 for almost 1/2 price. Anyone have any thoughts on any of the "compact" sub woofers? I would like to stick with around $1,000 and about a foot square for size. Is this feasible, will a high quality compact sub provide enough umphhhh? The living room is about 1,500 c.f. and there is a 30 s.f opening into the kitchen which has another 1,000 c.f of space so overall volume is about 2,500 c.f. Chris

Thanks for the suggestions. I picked up a RPW-10 last weekend. I got a good deal on it since I was also buying a Sony 40XBR4 and a Denon 3808ci. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be cutting it in my space. I have tried several different positions and it doesn't have the impact that I was hoping for. Part of the problem is that I don't think the unit is working properly, it cuts in and out and sometimes works and sometimes I can't get it to power on. Anyways I loaded it into the trunk today and it goes back on the 10 day return policy! I think I will look into the HSU units, they have one thing that SWMBO will like, they are available in Maple which is the trim and accents for the room. It will fit right in with the decor. Thanks for the responses. I will also look for used available subs but I have had mixed luck so far getting things on line. Charles (frzinvt) Kg.5s were mint just as he said they would be, a pair of Kg-1's on Craigslist were worth what I paid for them, and the Kg-2.2v off Ebay was not anywhere near as pristine as was represented. Luckily I was planning to refinish the cabinet anyways, it does sound great. Chris

Ok, it looks like this weekend I will be getting the TV and new AVR for my new (first) HT setup. Thanks to some people here, mostly Charles..aka Frzinvt who helped a bunch, I have assembled my speakers. I have KG-4's for the fronts, KG .5's for the rear surrounds and a KG 2.2v for the center. The new AVR will be the Denon 3808ci. I will be needing a subwoofer. I ultimately want a DD-10, but the price point is a bit high for me right now. I am looking for something around $300-$400. The place where I am getting the tv and AVR has Klipsch Synergy 10" subs and I think I can get a really good package price for everything. How good are these subs? The room is about 11' wide by 16' long and is open to the kitchen, which adds another 10 feet in length. Will this sub fill the room enough? Right now I am pretty pleased with just the bass from the KG-4's and I have been please since I got them in 89. Other options that I am considering are the HSU line and other internet subs. Thanks! Chris

Thanks Freezin. I sent you an email. Chris

Wow four Klipschorns in one room, I bet that sounds good! I may take you up on the KG-.5s. I have one more week of work on the kitchen and then it is on to the living and dining rooms. Maybe in a couple of weeks I can check out the speakers, don't sell them without checking with me!!! I am getting pretty excited about having a good stereo setup again. I was thinking of getting either and RVX or a Synergy system with all new small sized speakers. If I can reuse speakers that I already have and love so much the better. That leaves more money for the receiver and something to stream the 7,000 mp3's throughout the house! Chris

Thanks for the replies. I think the 4's can fit in the front, but the 1's will not fit for the surrounds. The surrounds will need to be small wall mounted units. Any suggestions for these? I obviously prefer Klipsch, but I am open. I figure if the 4's don't fit in the front, the 1's definitely will. I will still have 2 channel in the bedroom and home office. I am in Burlington. Any suggestions for a good store in the north country? I grew up in Rutland (Rut-vegas) and there was a great store there where I bought the original system but they are long gone! Chris

Ok it is finally time to step into the 21st Century and I am looking for some advice. First a little background on the old school set-up. I have an old Denon pre-amp set up with KG-4's that I bought new in the late 80's, probably 87. This is an awesome setup even if the amp is so old there is no remote. The KG-4's got me through the last couple of years in college, then the swinging bachelor years and now comfortable married life. When I bought the speakers it was with money that I got as a settlement for a car accident. I paid all medical bills, tutition for the year and prepaid my rent. with the remaining money I got the Denon and the KG-4's. My mom asked why I was spending so much money on the stereo and I told her it was because I wanted something that was so good it would never need to be replaced.....it has been with me for 20 years now! The setup now resides in our bedroom because there was no space in the living room for the large speakers. An old roommate (also an audiophile) sent me a pair of KG-1's when they were being closed out. He loved the KG-4's and the KG-1's were so cheap he bought all that were left in the store! The KG-1's were run off a zone in the kitchen using a Sony Reciever that was in the living room. Now for the new school. I am just finishing up renovating the kitchen which opens it up to the living area. It is a small house and opening things up really is helping. At the end of the living room is a fireplace, over which will go a new plasma/LCD TV. As such I think it is time to step up to a 5.1 system. The TV will be visible from the kitchen and the sound will flow nicely into the space. We listent to music much more often than we watch movies. Questions are the following. Can the KG-4's or the KG-1's be utilized in the 5.1 setup? Space is still tight, but the KG-1's could easily fit and I could probably get the KG-4's in place. What is recommended for a Klipsch home theater set up with very small speakers? I can purchase a new set up and leave the KG-4's upstairs and move the KG-1's into the home office. Is 5.1 the way to go given that we like music more than movies or TV? Should I just keep an audio oriented setup and give up the surround sound for the movies? Thanks in advance for the help, I am looking forward to finally updating my set-up. Chris