Rocko81

I got back from a 4.5 hour road trip to pick up a pair of Chorus I's. The cosmetics on them are OK, there are a few large chips in the veneer. I had to fire them up last night when I got home at 11 PM. All I can say is WOW!!! They sound great! And I only had them hooked up to my Onkyo TX-930 as my Marantz 2252B is being repaired. Looks like the KG4's I just picked up will be up for sale. I do have a couple questions: A) Is there any way to fix the chipped veneer? What can I use to "shine" them up as they are a bit dusty. Any help, comments, updates suggestions or feedback is welcome. Thanks, Rocko

Ok so I picked up the KG 4's for $125. They look and sound great. Right now I'm only using my old Onkyo TX-930 to push them. I'm guesing the my Maranz will give them a much nicer sound. I think tomorrow if they the 4.2's and the 1.2's are still available they will be mine as well. My Wife will kill me if iI keep all of them but doesn't mean I can't test 'em out for a while.

I have the opportunity to buy some KG4.2's AND KG1.2's or a pair of KG4's in the $150 range. I'd just be using these with my Marantz 2252b for 2 channel listening. Just wondering if any one had any preferences between the 4 and the 4.2? I know I should listen to them both and decide for myself, I'm just looking for opinions. Thanks, Rocko

Thanks Guys! My HT set up now sounds great to me so I don't really want to mess with it. I do agree that the RF-82's sound pretty darn good for 2 channel as well, but I'm looking for more of that vintage sound. So I figured adding the Heresy's for the two channel listening will be the way to go? Maybe I should hold out for some Forte's or Quartet's?? Since the 2 channel set-up will be in a diffrent room (probably the basement) I'm looking to START simple. Who knows where that will take me?? Probably to Khorns and tube amps sooner then later? Rocko

I have an old Onkyo TX-930 receiver thats in good condition. I wanted to add a pair of Heresy's for my 2 channel enjoyment just wondering if the receiver would cut it for now? I plan on getting a Marantz 2285b when I can find one so the Onkyo would just be temporary. Any feedback is greatly appricated. Thanks, Rocko

Go with the Sub-12. You'll be much happier you did. I've owned the Quintet II's and the Quintet III's. IMO I enjoyed the II's more, much warmer sound to me. I'm guessing the only place you'll find a set of II's now will be on ebay, craigslist or the Garage Sale. -Rocko

The Sub-12. I love mine. You'll like the 665 as well, I think it's a great receiver. Rocko

Another positve vote for for the Sub-12 here.

That's a sweet find at a GREAT price! Congrats and welcome back. Rocko

I see your running an Emotiva, how do you like it? I'm really leaning toward the Emotiva my second choice would be a Rotel.

Wow that's a lot more involved then I am. Then again that's what I'm here for, to learn everything I can. What I can speak to is the difference from the 661 to the Onkyo TR-SX806S to the 665. 665 is a decent upgrade picture wise from the 661. The Onkyo had the best picture quality of the two but IMO they sound pretty similar maybe a slight edge to the Onkyo at twice the price. One of my reasons for purchasing the 665 and not the 663 was the price. They were exactly the same at BB when I was there, and the only 663 they had was an open box. The added HDMI ports were a must for me as well. I wasn't concerned at all with wattage because I plan on picking up a Emotiva XPA-3 (if anyone is selling one please let me know) Of course these are purely my opinions and what my ears, eyes (and wallet) tell me. Rocko

What makes it a step down? Compare the 3 of them on the Yamaha website. All look pretty close in specs except the 665 is 5 less watts and the HDMI pass thru isn't available on the 663 or 765.

I Bought the RX-V665 and love it. Supposedly the 665 is "cheaper" because Yamaha kept many of the same components and foot prints as the 663 thus passing on the savings to the 665.

I just sold my F-3's and bought the RF-82's. When the RF-82's came out I listened to them at BB. I couldn't justify the expense as they didn't sound that much different (so I thought). I finally came across a pair of RF-82's on craigslist, brand new for a great price so I pulled the trigger. Well all I can say is I was missing out for that year that I waited, I wish I had bought them earlier. So IMO go for the 82's you'll be happy you did, I know I am. Rocko

Isn't that what the WF series is? Wife Factor?[]

Well I've had my Onkyo TX-SR806S for a couple weeks now. Today the Wife & I were sitting in our media room watching TV for most of the day. The weather here was a little above 80 and our media room is on the 3rd floor so it was a little hot since we haven't switched on the central A/C yet, but there is plenty of ventilation around it. With that said a few hours in I hear a loud pop from my speakers and the sound goes out on my Onkyo (still had the picture). So I turn it off, fire it back up and 2 minutes later same thing. Needless to say it will be sent back on Monday. I liked the Onkyo, but I love my Klipsch and don't want to risk ANYTHING happening to them. Any suggestions for a receiver in the $600 range (what I paid for the Onkyo new) would be a great help. I plan on picking up a Emotiva XPA-3 pretty soon so it would only be powering my surrounds at that point. Thank you in advance, Rocko

Also not sure what you have for a sub but I certainly would recommend the SUB-12. It's a great sub.

I've only heard the C-2 at BB so it wasn't the ideal audition. I did notice a sizable difference between the two. I'm guessing others will chime in as well and back me up that the center is very important and is worth the wait to have the correct match for your F-3's especially if you are going to go with the S-3's. Rocko

IMO wait it out and buy the C-3. I know they are hard to find but worth the wait. I just sold mine on eBay and know they pop up on there once in a while. As far as the S-3's go they do sound great, $300 is a pretty good price brand new but if you want to save some $$$ you could go with the S-2's or even S-1's. The fronts what really matter. Rocko

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Colter I'm laughing so hard at your comment I just woke my Wife up, man is she pissed! Me on the other hand, Im dying.

I've had the F-3 for a few years, they sound great. About a year ago I listened to the RF-82 at BB and couldn't justify spending the extra money for them, then I found a real good deal on craigslist for some brand new RF-82 in my area. Now that I have them hooked up and pumping at my place WOW what a difference! My Onkyo TX-SR806 should be here on Thursday and I can't to hear how well the 82's sound being pushed by the Onkyo. So now the F-3's are up for sale (already sold the S-3 and C-3) and I'm on the hunt for a RC-62 and at this point some RS-42's. I still think I'm going to stick with the Sub-12 unless anyone can think of a reason for RSW-10d?????

Cool maybe I'll check around for the RS-42's and give them a try. Worst case scenario I can always upgrade with some slight yelling from the Wife. I added my System Profile to to my Signature, so here goes..

Of course I know I have to demo both, and in this economy it's getting harder to find a store that carries both. I was just wondering if I'd notice that much of a difference between the two? I more question that has nothing to do with speakers. How does everyone get their system specs to show up in the replies? I have my filled on on my profile but they never post.

I have a pair of RF-82's and was looking to add some surround speakers. I know the RS-52's are recommended but I'm just wondering if anyone has heard or even uses the RF-42's with the RF-82's? Thank you in advance! Rocko