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Hey all, I have seen some posts of people who have refinished there vintage Klipsch speakers to look very nice. I was wondering if anyone has seen, or has actually done themselves a refinishing of the Klipsch black rf-62 speakers, or any speakers in the the reference series line that are black.
If so, what did they use to "sand them down" and get off the black lauqer and etc.... Thanks all!
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can't really do a seperate amp because of the WAF. wish I could.
Well what should I do, marantz? denon? pioneer? yamaha? hard to say.
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I currently have 2 RF-62's, RC-52 center, RW-12d subwoofer, and some bipolar definitive technology rears.
I am powering this with a Yamaha rx-v 663. I am looking to possibly upgrade the receiver. I have a chance to get a Yamaha rx-v 1900 for a good price, and I am wondering if I would notice any better sound quality. I work at a home theater shop, and we always listen to music on receivers at or around this quality. My vocals at home (for 2 channel) seem muffled and unclear. It is never like this in the show rooms at work, but how much of this has to do with the receiver, as opposed to the properly set up room? I would say I do 80% movies, 20% music, however music is what I am really displeased with on the 663.
BOTTOM LINE - If I upgrade from the Yamaha rx-v 663 to the rx-1900 would there big a noticable difference for music and movies?
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I am considering bi amping my rf-62's what would the pros be and what would the cons be? are there any cons? thanks -
Marantz 6003, holds its own for power with more than 2 channels.
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/receivers/3143/marantz-sr6003-av-receiver.html
wonder what the difference between this and the 6001 is, those are going real cheap.
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Hey all,
I have the rf-62's w/ rc-52 center and rw-12d subwoofer. I am currently powering them with the yamaha 663 receiver (and by the way i finally found a sound i really enjoy).
I am now looking to set up a bedroom system and am considering using the 663 for my bedroom, and upgrading my living room receiver.
Has anyone used the pioneer elite sc- 05 or 03? what else is recommended?
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As many of you know I have 2 klipsch rf-62's, rc-52 center, rw-12 sub, all powered by yamaha 663.
Well now I am looking into a system for my bedroom, and will probably upgrade my 663 in my living room, and put it in my bedroom.
I am looking to spend max $500. I do not mind buying used. I would like uncompressed audio, any brands will be considered.
Right now I am looking at the pioneer sc-03, and sc-05, and also the yamaha 863.
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I am looking at the entry level speakercraft mtone's in wall speakers. I was wondering if there is a Klipsch in wall speaker in that same price range ($300 - $400).
Not looking for in ceilings! thanks!
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setting it to sub out only cuts off the frequencies? doesn't this contradict with what the others said that setting them to large makes them full range
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The manuals seem 'dumbed down' to me.
Why don't they call it 'full range' and 'crossed over'? That would confuse most people.
Yes, LARGE means that speaker gets full range signals, everything on the DVD for that channel goes to that speaker with no frequencies filtered out.
Your sub will be playing the LFE (.1) soundtrack (what I call the 'blowing stuff up' channel), PLUS any of the LF content filtered from any speaker labeled SMALL. No sound is lost, merely rerouted.
I think you're getting the hang of the lingo. Just read about a bazillion Forum threads. That's how I learned.
yea I am getting there. So if that's the way small and large works, how does setting the bass output to sub only, or both come in to effect?
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Yes, I bought the SPL meter specifically for this. I started all speakers at 0 db's, and had the volume set to 0. Adjusted everything to 75, and the end result was a less than enjoyable sound.
Well I am playing Jason Mraz now, and I hear alot more coming from the fronts when they're set to large.
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I was having issues with my left speaker sounding "louder", so I used an spl meter and it made it worse, so apparently my right speaker comes out louder, but it sounds better to me. May be because my left speaker is more in a corner, right speaker is more open.
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If you don't mind me asking how'd you come to this? This is well known? I didn't see it in the manual. Didn't realize this, definately something to consider.
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Regardless of what my frequency is set at, if the speakers are set to large, they will not be cut off at any such frequency?
I have my fronts and center set to small.
Bass set to both (still kind of like sub only too, off and on, sometimes both is too much bass).
Rears set to small
Frequency cut off at 80hz.thanks guys
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well maybe I am not understanding. What is the difference between even setting them to large or small. If they are still receiving and producing frequencies as low as 60 hz than what would be the difference between the small and large setting. I definately hear the difference, just trying to figure out why that difference exists
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Well i "heard" that if you set your speakers to large and sub out that you could run into "cancellation" problems where all the speakers pushing out bass would cancel each other out?
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I have a question about my yamaha 663 receiver. There options to put my Klipsch rf-62's on either "small" or "large". I was understanding that because I have the rw-12d subwoofer I should set them to "small", however a friend of mine told me I should have just purchased bookshelfs.
Also, there is the option to either have the bass going out through the sub, the fronts, or both. I thought I should do sub, but does anybody else suggest otherwise?Can someone please let me know which of these options I should be using, and why. Thank you.
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hi all,
i may be purchasing these speakers today. i hope you resolve your issues. when i heard the 62s at the audio store, i was really impressed. i am new to audio. from reading about your issue, you have problems with blending the left and right speaker noise together and that the left speaker sounds louder? other than that issue, are you happy with the sound?
I got the rc-52 because the rc-62 wouldn't fit.
I am having the issue due to my listening area being so wide, and having the entertainment center in between. If you like what you heard get them, personally I wish I didn't get them as I think there are some better speakers out their for the same price. (based on what i've heard in demo rooms) I have never had the sound right in my home.A few issues are at work here to create this level of dissatisfaction:
The main speakers are too far apart (and distant from the TV) to create a realistic sound field in stereo or home theater modes). Colter's rule of L/R placement is to start at a point 1/2 the screen width away from the screen, that would be about where your extra double CD cabinet is. This is why there are only two 'good' seats.
The center speaker is undersized for the mains speakers and sits too low in the cabinet.Tilting it up is a good move.
The entertainment system, although lovely, seems too large for this setup. Unfortunately, this is what happens when aesthetics are considered primary and acoustics secondary. The cabinet appears to have been purchased without concern for the size and position of the center speaker and without taking into consideration the entire home theater layout. Lessons to be learned here.
With those same speakers located just one-two feet wide of the screen, and with an RC 62 properly place just under or just under the screen, this system would work very well in your room, you'd hear better sound field from more seats, etc.
I challenge you to do just that. It'll only take one evening. Put the center speaker on a box JUST UNDER the screen. Move the L/R mains IN FRONT OF THE CABINET and centered on where the stereo rack (wide) shelves are. Move the sub out from the corner, you can leave it tucked in the left cubbie area for now but get it away from the direct corner.Rerun YPAO. I bet you love this immensely better than where things are now. A cabinet with single rack for components and with maybe a single storage bin would have allowed you a narrower setup, gotten the sub out of the corner, and your main speakers much closer together. NOW how does it sound? Move around the seats- it's pretty good everywhere but the far right, isn't it? Stereo sound good, surround is more believeable when action is panned hard across the sound field.
Different brands of loudspeakers should exhibit the same issues in your current setup. It's not the speakers.The listening rooms at hifi dealers are very well thought out and probably don't suffer from the acoustic issues you're having.
Ok, so say I do this... it will help me how? I mean lets be honest, even if it did (i'm sure it would) sound good. I would like an idiot set up my living room, clearly no one in the right mind would set their speakers up like that... What if I had a projector screen? you're telling me the soundstage for 2 channel would be better if I had a bigger screen makes no sense. Maybe for movies, which isn't the issue here.
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Yea, I am trying to find some tampa members. Well I put it on 2 channel stereo... how could it not be set up properly?
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Heads up to everybody. I toed the speakers in a bit more today (literally as much as possible) I also pushed them out from the wall about another couple inches (they pop out about 1.5 inches from the entertainment center)
So far sounds much better. Not as easy to identify which speaker is playing outside of perfect listening area, but you can still tell. It not longer seems like all of the volume is coming from the left. Here's to hoping the wife doesn't figure out I did this... She didn't notice I changed my center so how could she figure this out? we'll see.
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hi all,
i may be purchasing these speakers today. i hope you resolve your issues. when i heard the 62s at the audio store, i was really impressed. i am new to audio. from reading about your issue, you have problems with blending the left and right speaker noise together and that the left speaker sounds louder? other than that issue, are you happy with the sound?
I got the rc-52 because the rc-62 wouldn't fit.
I am having the issue due to my listening area being so wide, and having the entertainment center in between. If you like what you heard get them, personally I wish I didn't get them as I think there are some better speakers out their for the same price. (based on what i've heard in demo rooms) I have never had the sound right in my home. -
How cheap of a dedicated cd played would be a good one to get? I would like to get on eventually, however the funds are very low at this point. How do I go about figuring out whether or not my room is the problem?
I would say mainly HT use. in HT only one seat sounds good, everywhere else sounds like all of the audio is coming from either the L or R speaker.
Same thing for music, unless you're directly between the two, the audio is way too localized.
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I am going to purchase an SPL meter from radio shack tomorrow.
I have a yamaha 663 receiver and am going to try to improve my audio. I am trying to figure out what exactly to doI know there is a number, I believe DB's that reads out from the meter. What am I looking for that to hit? and should I just put my receiver on test tone, then go to each individual frequency it allows me to adjust.
This is my first time doing this, and I need any help I can get. I can't burn any cd's or dvd's unfortunately, but I do have the test tones on my receiver and I have a few thx rated dvd's w/ audio calibrations built in.
Any help would be great!
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I have the same reciever and fronts as you so here goes. Pull speakers away from wall and toe them in. Mine is a foot away from the wall.When I ran auto set-up it was all wrong except for the distance. Page 85 on manual. Get into manual set-up. #1: Basic Menu. Size: set all speakers to small, bass out sub only , crossover to 60hz. SP level: Set fronts to 0, center to 3, surrounds to 2 or 3 maybe, sub at 0 or1. Your distance is probably fine if you ran auto set-up. Test Tone off. #2: Volume control. Adapive Dynamic range control OFF(very important).Adaptive DSP level OFF. And then #3 is Sound Level and it gets into the equalizer. I strongly recomend getting a SPL meter and running it no matter what speakers you end up with and a test tone like Pink Noise. One other thing, on the back of your sub set your gain to about 11 o'clock and your crossover on your sub all the way up. Listen to music in 2 channel or Straight Enhancer. Pure Direct doesn't sound too good for me. I have my fronts bi-amped but it takes away from the surrounds so I'm going to order a Emotiva XPA 3 and use my 663 for the surround and as a pre-amp. The 663 will make a very low cost pre-amp. Good luck my friend, I hope this helps.
I will try this tomorrow then the wife is at work. But I know she won't let me have these speakers pulled out too far. (I actually just watch forgetting sarah marshal, this subwoofer rocks I love it). Is there a cheap place to get an SPL meter because unfortunately they are too expensive. What is radio shacks return policy? Maybe I will buy it and return it?
Pure direct is decent. I have crossover at 80, but I will try 60 tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
SO with an spl meter, I am basically looking to have all frequencies of all speakers at the same level correct? what's a good level to have it at. Thanks guys
Proper set up of rf-62 and rc-52 home theater.
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I am powering my RF- 62 fronts, RC-52 center, and rb-10 rear speakers with a Yamaha RX-V1800.
I do no have a subwoofer, and my couch is on a backwall in the small bedroom I have this set up in. If I set my bass out through my receiver to go to my front speakers, and I set my frequency cut off to 100hz, will that then send everything lower than that to the front speakers?
Also, what is proper position of RF 62 speakers, as well as rear speakers? Any advice/helped appreciated. I seem to notice the rears sound much better with the tweeter aimed at my ear, but I remember reading they should not be aimed at the listener.