GennadiyKorol

Good time of the day everyone, I've recently purchased Pioneer AX5Ai which allows for a USB connection to my computer (my main music source). I essentially strive to get the best possible sound out of the PC in a digital way, to not let it "spoil" the sound of other expensive equipment. I was wondering if the USB connection provides the best sound quality, or I am better off investing into serious sound card (beeing looking into Julie or E-MU) and connecting it via the caoxial connection to the reciever? Thanks beforehand, Gennadiy

15 would probably be an overkill for my small room (about 3 on 4 meters). The salesman agreed to replace the sub with something more powerful. Right now I am deciding between RW-10 and RW-12, could anyone please share experience with them, is RW-12 that much better? I'll be using RF-52 for fronts so I guess they will cover most of the bass for music. What I am looking for is more punch for the movies. Thanks!

Thanks a lot for your reply Gil, I have already ordered RF-52, as RSX-4 with a sub were a mistake for music listening (right?). Going to use RSX-4's as surround speakers in the same small room. I plan on pretty much putting each RF in the corner of the room and be sitting near the opposite side of it, this is the only way to create some space for the speakers. So if carpets aren't a good solution is there any special acoustic garment one could take into account? I've heard it's important to use some acoustic treatment in small room with Klipsch speakers, because of precise (and therefore sometimes harsh) treble. But I myself have close to no experience with acoustic treatment and its effect on the sound.. Thanks again, Gennadiy

Hello everyone, I have bought a pair of RSX-4 together with Tannoy TS8 sub for music some weeks ago. After having time for serious listening I've noticed that TS8 gets easily distorted even at below medium volume levels with tracks that have enough of deep bass. Running some test signals have shown that it starts rattling with anything below 40 - 45hz even at really moderate volume levels (at -50 db with Pioneer VSX-517). Is this normal? From a sub that costs twice my reciever I would expect the ability to filter the frequencies it cannot reproduce properly. But then it can't produce anywhere near the stated 32hz in the specs. I bought this as a demo set, may it be the case of unit being damaged, or is this sub just very weak? Right now I am thinking about upgrading it to RSW10/12 or so, any advice here is helpful. Thanks beforehand, Gennadiy

Good time of the day everyone, Right now I am having a pair of RSX-4's as fronts and a Tannoy TS8 subwoofer. I will be moving into a new flat soon and the only room which could be used for music listening/theater is going to be about 3 x 4 meters (roughly measured with my long steps, it might be less). I plan to put a computer table, some chairs and maybe a little sofa in one edge of the room, the speakers would be placed near the opposite wall to allow at least 2 - 3 meters of space before them. Is it possible to get a decent sound in such a small room? I am not sure I will find money or time to do serious acoustic treatment but I am looking into hanging a couple of carpets on the walls of that room. Will this help to tame the sound reflections? If so, could you please tell me which way to hang the carpets is preferable and what material to use for the carpets. Any other suggestions are also welcome. Also I've been looking into upgrading my fronts to something floorstanding like RF-15 / RF-52 or RF-62 but now I'm not sure. Wouldn't this be an overkill for such a small room, considering I have a sub (given I want to upgrade it to something more powerful, TS8 gets distorted even at medium volume right now)? Thanks for all help, Gennadiy