Styx
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Hi there Klipsch Family. NewB here. I know this is an old thread, but wanted to add my experience. I have RF 3s and just picked up the Harmon 3490 to replace an old Sony receiver. I was really hoping the Harmon would "wake up" the RF 3s, but for some reason it sounds like the RF 3s are missing something. I have played with the treble and bass and it sounds good, but nothing what I expected. I was hoping for a fuller soundstage. Being a drummer, I love the high hat sounds and cymbal rides...so with this set up I basically have the treble all the way up and the bass about 3/4 way to get a sound I like....just don't love.
Any suggestions?
I listed to mostly rock, classic / heavy, along with some jazz / blues.
How big is the room? Placement may be playing a role here with the room size. I ran RF-3's with 3490 for a while and found it to be a great combo, but the room was a 17'X18'. Had to play around with location a bit but it was well worth it.
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Thanks.
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Well, it's been awhile since taking possession of these speakers. The t-5000's are getting play time in the main system and I'm enjoying them immensely. The KG 2.2's have been sitting in the basement til a week ago. I had some free time, so I decided to refinish them......beatup black lacquer. These aren't the best pics but they look soooo much better.
Before:
After:
I used a Minwax stain called Picked Oak. It's a white wash really but looks great....@ least to me.
I've rotated my bedroom system so these beauties are getting some playing time now and being driven by a very modest Pioneer SX-550.....what a match.
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Gear.....
Awesome setup!
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I love my RF-3's, great speakers.....I'd try to get the price down though.
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Hey all,
First of hopefully many posts.
I'm going for my first (and very entry level) audiophile set up. I listen to a wide range of musical styles from Opera (I'm an opera singer, seriously) to Hip Hop. It's going to be purely for listening to music. No video. Dimensions of the space is approx. 12ft X 30ft
In my research this past few weeks I've come up with this as what seems to me a really solid choice for a 2 Channel set up that costs around a grand.
RF-62 II's with an
Outlaw RR2150
Any one think I'm headed in the right directon? If not, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I'll toss out another receiver option, the Harman Kardon 3490.
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i got a pair of rf-3 II's for 250
but thats how i roll.That's a good score for sure. I traded a yardsale pair of 901 VI's ($35) for RF-3's a few years back.
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Is that a customized Expedit shelf?
Yes they are. It was going to be a temporary fix til I found something better but I've grown to like them.
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My humble system.
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I'm on my own for a few days while the better half is on travel, so I brought the T-5000's up from the basement to give them a good listening to. I have them running in the living room off the HK-3490 and they sound wonderful. Like night and day from the Heresy II's I had last year. I have Diana Krall's Steppin' Out playing on CD playing....sweeet. It looks like the Tangents will be seeing some play time after all.
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A few pics.
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True...
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Thanks for the info guys. I tested the T-5000 and kg 2.2. last night and both pair sounds really good. The T-5000 are a little shy on bass @ low volume but when power is supplied, they really do sing. The more power the better. I found a mint pair of Heresy II"s last year but didn't really like them.....sounded flat but these I like, better detail. The KG 2.2 aren't bad either...nice little pair of bookshelves. All in all, I think it was $50 well spent.
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I just picked up a HT setup a fellow was using. Pair of T-5000 (Tangent), pair of KG 2.2 and a Tangent Theater (center channel) for a hopping $50. Everything looks to be in good condition so far. I couldn't audition them because he was packed up ready to move but did tell me to call back if there were any issues...I should know more when I get home this evening.
Can anyone share opinions/experiences with the T-5000? They're the main reason I got the package.
Thanks,
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The check's already in the mail.[
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Great thread! I've been trying to figure out how to setup the CD as coaxial and thanks to this thread it's a done deal. Thanks guys.
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I run a pair of RF-3's in a 17'x18' room with no complaints for a lack of bass. This wasn't always so.....when I first got the RF-3's I was using a low wattage amp that didn't do the 3's justice and was force to add a sub to supplement the bottom end. I recently purchase a HK 3490 receiver and hello bass. The HK 3490 is good solid receiver with some decent power and nice features that definitely fit the bill in my situation (2.1 setup). I still have the sub hooked up but mainly use it for movies. The 3's are bright for sure but I think with the right/more powerful amp and placing them closer to the wall, your RF-3's can still "Git-ur-done".
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Well I hope someone jumps on these,if not they are fools.
No fool here! Now if I can just convince my fiance` to not KILL ME for buying them and let me insert them into the system (she's very fussy about aesthetics)....
What woman isn't?
Saw the 2-channel setup on MTF.........pool table huh? nice.
but thats how i roll.
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Has anyone had experience with the new hk 3490
in 2-Channel Home Audio
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I had the tone controls flat but did run a sub. A room that size, the 3's needed a little help on occasion. The highs were never an issue for me though. Try moving them around some, in/out, different toe-ins. How did the Sony sound?