JohnWB

In the 5.1 set up i have an RC-3 for the center channel mounted under the TV and 2 RS-3's for the surround channels on speaker stands even with the couch that's used as the center of the set up. I also have a KSW10 subwoofer on the left hand wall. The surround was sounding fine with the RF-3's as fronts and the 2 channel was sounding fine with the RB-5's but i figured why not pair the RB-5's with the sub in the 5.1 surround and use the RF-3's without the sub in the 2 channel. This way i have more lower end on both systems. Maybe its not such a good idea. How far from the wall should rear ported the speakers be?

Hi All, I am in the process of placing my RB-5's into my 5.1 surround sound set up in the bonus room and in turn placing the RF-3's that are currently used as the fronts in that system in the room with my 2 channel set up. The RB-5's will now be on speaker stands, just bought sand to load them up, as the fronts in the surround. The RF-3's will now be part of a 2 channel system in a smaller room downstairs. How far from the wall should I place each pair? And, should I toe them in at all? I'm swapping them because I don't feel as though I'm taking advantage of the speakers in the systems they are in. Should I just leave them where they are? RF-3's with surround and RB-5's with 2 channel? Sorry to ramble but the RF-3's are cumbersome and I would hate to move them from floor to floor for nothing. Thanks,

This worked like a charm. I bought an RCA Y adaptor (Female to 2 Males) and plugged in my sub connection from the receiver to the female side. I then plugged the 2 male connections into both line level/LFE RCA phono jacks on the back of the sub. HUGE difference, like night and day. I actually hear the bass loud and clear.

Jubs??? Huh??

Still a newbie with all this so bear with me. Does a DAC machine really give you that much better sound? Can you hook it up to a CD player that already does the conversion? Will it make a so so CD player that much better? And, are there DACS out there with multiple inputs for different sources? I see the word CD transport out there as well. I'm guessing that this is just equipment to read the disc and not convert the digital to an audio signal. And why soo much money for just a transport? Sorry for all the questions. I'm kind of getting hooked on this audiophile stuff and am trying to learn all i can. Thanks,

I'm trying to find a pciture to see if that's the case. Otherwie I will just check when i get home.

I don't recall terminals on the sub for output, just input. Here's the specs on it. Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE 29Hz-120Hz(+-)3dB POWER HANDLING FTC Rated Power: 55 watts continuous, 22-125Hz @ ≤ 1% THD Dynamic Power*: 225 watts @ ≤ 1% THD *Dynamic power indicates the actual power this amplifier will deliver to the woofer under normal operating conditions. While the FTC power rating indicates power available on a continuous, long-term basis, subwoofers do not rely on that type of power. Instead, the amplifier is called upon to deliver large, short-term peaks of power to be able to support the wide dynamics required by today's digital music and movie formats. In addition to the required FTC power rating, we've provided the dynamic power rating as a better indication of the product's true performance. SENSITIVITY 110dB SPL 1/8 space, 1 meter LOW PASS CROSSOVER Continuously variable from 40-120Hz, 24dB/octave slope above 120Hz WOOFER K-1070-K 10" (25.4cm) down-firing fiber-composite cone AMPLIFIER Class A/B discrete MOSFET outputs PHASE Switchable 0 or 180 degrees ENCLOSURE MATERIAL MDF ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass reflex via rear-mounted port INPUTS 2) Line level/LFE RCA phono jacks and 2) High level speaker terminals AUTO POWER ON 2 Second ON delay, 15 minute OFF delay DIMENSIONS 15.5" (39.37cm) x 13.5" (34.3cm) x 13.5" (34.3cm) WEIGHT 29 lbs. (13.18kg) FINISHES Matte-finish Black vinyl VOLTAGE 110/120 VAC/60Hz EXPORT VOLTAGE 230 VAC 50/60Hz BUILT FROM 1998

Once I run my main speaker wires to the subs terminals then what? Do I make the connection to the main speakers by piggy backing over the top of the wires coming from the receiver?

Xki, I have the sub connectd to Sub 1(LFE) on a NAD T755 receiver, I'm assuming there is no other way to hook up the sub to the receiver. Maybe I am expecting the sub to perform for all my audio inputs when in fact it will only kick on when called to action by a certain signal from the audio source. So to take your example of the analog stereo, if I am listening to my tuner on analog stereo, no sub. But if i change the receiver setting to pro-logic or better while listening to the receiver I should get the sub to fire? Same for the CD player and my digital cable box? I put in the Eagles "Hell Freezes Over" CD last week and the sub was firing, it was actually too overbearing that i had to turn it down.

Thanks. I have it set up and I'm not sure the actual Sub itself is working properly. Is there a place that I can plug the sub directly into to get audio out of it? Maybe the headphone jack? I turned the volume almost all the way up and played soe Bob Marley but it just didn't seem to do alot. The sub was moving and putting out bass but not a whole lot. Maybe I am expecting too much. I can actually put my ear to the sub when turned up pretty high and not feel as though I'm going to lose my hearing.

Ok. Thanks. Now is there any neutral position for me to set the controls to on the sub as a starting point? What does phase do?

I have a KSW-10 sub hooked up to a NAD T755 receiver and I have no idea if it's set up properly. The receiver doesn't have speaker posts for speaker wire but it does have Sub 1 and Sub 2 connections. I have an RCA subwoofer cable to connect the 2 together. Now what? The sub has the following controls: Line In, Low Pass Crossover, Level, Phase 0/180 and Power Off/Auto/On. Is there an ideal setting or starting point for these controls? I have RF-3 Fronts, RS-3 Surrounds and an RC-3 center. Any help would be great.

I do also listen to 2 channel music, i am assuming the seperate Outlaw set up, or any decent seperate set up, would make the music that much better. Is that right?

Thanks for the input, do you think you could've gotten away with the Model 7075 or 7125 instead of the 200 watt 7500? Is there more flexability with having more watts than needed?

I will definately return and give you guys my novice opinion when I get all my gear, it might take a little time but I think I know what i want now which is more than 1/2 the battle.

I think I might go that Outlaw route. I checked into my fronts (RF-3's)and they say the impedence is 8ohms. Does this mean they are efficient and do not need the amount of power as something thats 4 ohms? This is all new to me.

Thanks for all the info. I was actually looking at some Outlaw gear on Audiogon but I would hate to get something froma site like that and have it not work. I don't plan on expanding from 5.1 anytime soon so a 5 channel amp would do the job. I never thought of 5 monoblock amps, I'm guessing that one would need a ton of space to have these. Whats the difference with Tube, Solid State and Multi with the amps and preamps? I notice the tubes are alot more coin. I gues I should focus on getting the amp first, I could then incorporate that into my current system and then grow from there.

OK. So the subs don't need an amp and it looks like a 5 channel would suffice, but the 2 channel and 3 channel would be the best? Are there certain features I should be looking for ina pre/pro?

[D]Hi All, Everyone has been extremely helpful answering other questions I have had and also helped me find a pair of RF-3's, RS-3's and a RC-3. I want to start upgrading my HT from an old HK AVR-85 to seperates (because that's the way to go. i guess) and with all the equipment out there it's downright confusing. My current receiver does it all and I am not getting the surround audio i want from my system, is it asking alot for that receiver to power 5 speakers and a small 10" sub? I think yes. i am assuming I need amplification with any pre-amp/processor? Is that correct? I am also assuming that i will need 5-6 channels of amplification for all the speakers, right? If this is all correct, do you get one 5 channel amp to power the surround speakers and another for the sub? Or do you get three 2 channel amps? I was looking on Audiogon and some of these amps and processors are dang expensive. Does anyone have a recommendation of how to go about this without breaking the bank or what to buy first to get started? All this because my receiver no longer works with the remote and i hate getting up to adjust the volume. OY!!!

Hi, I currently have RF-3's, RS-3's and a RC-3 hooked up to a Harmon Kardon AVR-85 receiver and was wondering if my sound would be greatly improved by addeding an amplifier. I was looking for a 2 channel amp to power some external patio speakers and came upon a Audiosource Amp 100 that everyone thinks would power those patio speakers inexpensively. I also read that I could use 1 or 2 of these amps to add some punch to my surround set up. Is it better to get multiple 2 channel amps or a 5 channel? If I have only one 2 channel for use with the surround set up, which 2 speakers would i hook up to it? And, is anyone selling an amps that would work for me? Thanks,

Fish, Thanks, that's exactly what I want to do. I'm pretty sure my receiver does have the multiroom feature. I guess I should be looking for an external amp of some sort. Any idea where I could find a decent one or are they all the same?

I have a Harmon Kardon AVR-85 receiver that works fine. I ran speaker wire out to my patio as well as to my 5.1 surround speakers. Am i able to have the surround sound on for the TV in the bonus room while having a different audio source (CD, FM, Cassette, etc.) pushed out to the speakers on the patio at the same time? I am assuming I can get a speaker switch box or something similiar to switch the audio between the 2 front speakers in Bonus room with the 2 speakers outside. But can i get different signals to each pair of speaker at the same time. Right now in order to listen outside i have to have the speakers on inside as well. There must be a better way. Thanks,

Noah, What does bump mean? I got the sub to fire, I still need to fine tune it. Shoudl it make a huge difference in the bass?

I tried that prior and got nothing. I used 1 side of a Red and White RCA cable to make the connection, could that be an issue??

I have a Harmon Kardon AVR-85 receiver and I am trying to set up my Klipsch KSW-10 Sub. The receiver has a single Sub output that looks to be an RCA connection as well as L and R Pre-Outs for Front and Surround and 1 Center. The Sub has 2 speaker connections and 2 RCA connections (R / L/LFE). I have tried an RCA cable from the Sub Woofer Pre-Out to both the R and L/LFE on the Sub and haven't gotten any sound out of the sub. I have turned the Sub on within the receiver as well. I also tested the Sub with a direct feed to a CD player and did get the bass to come out of the Sub. Do I need a special RCA connector for the Sub? Is there any way to check the Sub Pre-Out on the receiver? How can I utilize the speaker connections on the back of the Sub? Any help will be much appreciated.