lovedrummin

Talon, I'm also in the same age range as your Dad. A couple of months ago I bought the RB5s & I love them. Beautiful sound, crisp, clear, great detail. I also have the RC3(center) & RS3s(surrounds) with a KSW12 sub. Get him the RB5s and he can always add on other speakers later if he gets into HT. A sub would go real good with the RB5s but it's surprising how good the bass is on them even without a sub. Good luck & Happy Birthday to your Dad - welcome to the 50 club. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

Halfadeck, I have the Denon 3802 & couldn't be happier. I have RB5 mains, RC3 center, RS3 surrounds & KSW12 hooked up to it & I love the sound. I find it's great for both HT & music. Although the Prologic II is fun I've found myself listening to music in stereo lately. I use the DPL II mostly for TV or video tapes. The 5 channel stereo is also very enjoyable. Mostly it just depends on my mood as to what format I use. But then again that's what I like about the 3802 - the variety. It's a quality receiver as are some of the other receivers you're considering. Have fun with your quest. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

Just call me "Mr. Lucky"! I too got home on 1/29/02 & found a FedEx tube by my front door. Mine contained a pair of Vic Firth drum sticks - Kenny Aronoff model. The really cool part (drum roll here, hehe) one of the sticks was actually autographed by Mr. Aronoff. I couldn't remember if I entered a contest when Klipsch had info on K.A. on the homepage or if it was some type of gift for buying the Reference II series speakers. When my wife got home & saw the sticks on the table she wanted to know why I bought another pair of sticks - as if I didn't have enough in my stick bag already. When I showed her what they were, she was impressed. Of course I also had to explain to her who Kenny Aronoff is & the veritable who's who of singers/musicians to whom he has provided some excellent drumming (besides John Cougar Mellencamp). In any event I would like to thank Klipsch & Mr. Aronoff for the very nice surprise. I'd had a rather long & trying day at work on the 29th & the Kenny Aronoff drum sticks absolutely made my day. Thanks again guys. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

Thanks for the input folks. I think I was on the right track as far as what I perceived to be imaging & soundstage. It also would appear that both can be rather subjective depending upon the listener & the environment. Thanks again. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

I'm interested in getting your definitions of imaging and soundstage. I enjoy participating in the site discussions & fear I may have used these terms interchangeably. I'd hate to give someone misinformation by using the wrong terminology to express myself. Do the definitions of these terms hold the same meaning in regard to home theater as well as stereo (music)? Thanks gang - looking forward to the education. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll - & Not Too Old To Learn This message has been edited by lovedrummin on 01-26-2002 at 12:25 PM

cjk1026, Let me guess - your name is Ward Cleaver & your wife is June. Just kidding. As fini says - enjoy those "magical" times & cherish the moments. My oldest daughter(22) is out the door & her sister(19) is about 2 or 3 steps behind. Enjoy the kids while you can - they grow up too fast. As for my wife - she just doesn't get HT or quality a/v equipment. She's content with a boom box (although she has graduated from cassettes to cds). ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll This message has been edited by lovedrummin on 01-26-2002 at 11:47 AM

I like Bo Derek. Beautiful horns - not those little tweeters. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

Hello & welcome aboard. You'll find a friendly bunch here. Good place to exchange info, learn about those wonderful Klipsch speakers as well as music & HT in general. I've always found the folks on this site to be very helpful. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

I have the RB-5IIs and love them. I use them for music & HT (with RC-3, RS-3s & KSW12 sub). I listen to music mostly. Lately I've been in a stereo mood (rather than DPL II or 5 channel stereo). The bass is surprisingly very good even without a sub. With the sub on the system rocks. There is very good detail in the instruments. Cymbals are very clear & you can also hear very good hi-hat cymbal work on some recordings. As mentioned before, they are very revealing speakers. If the recording was not very good to start with, the RB-5s will show the blemishes. Acoustic guitars sound great. The imaging is very good. I still find myself getting up to make sure my center channel speaker isn't playing when I'm listening in stereo. Last night I was listening to Iron Butterfly - In-A-Godda-Da-Vida (can't help it - I love that drum solo). The drums were panning from right to left & then panning left to right. It was fantastic sound. The cherry finish looks real good too. Even my wife was impressed with them & she's happy with a boom box. I highly recommend the RB-5. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll This message has been edited by lovedrummin on 01-24-2002 at 09:48 PM

What can I say. I like a wide variety of music. Just picked up Billy Cobham's "Spectrum" & The Doobie Bros. "The Captain & Me" on DVD-A. Enjoyed both of them very much, especially The Doobies. I'd forgotten what a good recording that album was start to finish. The acoustic guitars on this one are excellent. The Cobham disc besides great music has a brief bit with Cobham talking about the album & the musicians that was interesting. I'd forgotten that Tommy Bolin was on it. I never really pictured Bolin as a fusion style player, but he fit right in. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

P Ward, Nice system you've got there. I was especially impressed with your security system as I'm sure any intruders would be. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

Hey Mike, Let me know what you thimk of the Bach Organ Works. In spite of my classic rock leanings, every once in a while I get in a "classical" mood. I've been thinking about getting the Bach Organ Works. Is that the one that was recorded in a hall in Germany? Seems like there are a couple Bach organ DVD-As out there. Let me know what you think. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

I got mine at BestBuy. Also have Foreigner & Foreigner 4, ELP - Brain Salad Surgery, Doors - L.A. Woman, Deep Purple - Machine Head(this will give your sub a workout), Carly Simon - No Secrets, Fleetwood Mac - Rumours -- what can I say - I'm hooked. I found all of them at BestBuy in the DVD music section. A buddy of mine just picked up Doobie Bros. - The Captain & Me - says it's awesome. I've seen George Benson's -Breezin' there. The next one on my list to get is Billy Cobham's - Spectrum. Can't wait to hear his drums on DVD-Audio. Happy huntin'. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

I just got the DVD-Audio of The Eagles "Hotel California" last night & it was like hearing it for the first time again. Hearing Don Felder & Joe Walsh do the lead guitars on the title track was awesome. I was also very impressed with the sound on Wasted Time(Reprise). This whole disc was just like being in the studio. I also have it on a gold CD from the original master tapes & I didn't think it could get any better. It can. It did. It's also one of the few recordings our there that IMHO doesn't have a bad track on it. It's just a graet recording from start to finish. The DVD-Audio certainly does it justice. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

My current DVD player (a KLH) is not DVD-Audio compatible, but it still plays the DVD-Audios in surround sound. Rumours is a great disc & the DVD-Audio is fantastic. It sounds so live - like your right there with the band. The DVD player (with DVD-Audio & DTS)is going to be the next up-grade to my system. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

Speaking of quad sound systems, When Emerson, Lake & Palmer came out "Brain Salad Surgery" back in 1973 (showing my age again) they went out on tour with a quad sound system - awesome, awesome, awesome. I saw the show at the Baltimore Civic Center & can't describe the sound from that show. Music was whipping all over the place, around in circles etc. Definitely a very different concert experience. Anyway, "Brain Salad Surgery" is out on DVD-Audio. I was hoping for that concert atmosphere and got it. The surround sound mix is great. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll This message has been edited by lovedrummin on 01-01-2002 at 02:27 PM

I have RB5s connected to a Denon 3802 & I haven't had any problem with clipping. They produce pretty good bass on their own, but with a subwoofer the system really rocks. The RC3 center is a very good speaker also. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

I second Klegatt's question about speaker stands for the RS3s. Due to the set up in my living room I'm unable to wall-mount mine. I hope within the next year to be able to put my system in another room where this will be possible. Right now mine are sitting on the end tables at each end of our sofa. Needless to say this is not near being optimum placement and I'm not close to reaping the benefits of the RS3s. Any suggestions for stands to get them up higher as a temporary measure would be greatly apprciated. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

I have Reference RB5II mains, RC3II center, RS3II surrounds & KSW12 sub connected to a Denon 3802. This set-up sounds great for home theater & music. You won't be sorry with Klipsch. Good luck in your search. ------------------ Lew Not Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll

I bought RB5IIs about 2 months ago ( along with RC3II center, RS3II surrounds & KSW12 sub). I use the set up about 50/50 for HT/Music. They're hooked up to a Denon 3802. I listen to music alot in the DPLII mode. Occaisionally I listen to music in the 2 channel stereo mode for a change of pace. Those RB5s sing. I can't stop smiling when I listen to them. They're great for all types of music - rock, jazz, blues, country, classical - you name it. The imaging is great. Vocals sound like the singer is right in front of you. I don't know how many times (when listening in stereo) I've put my ear next to the center channel just to be sure the sound wasn't coming from it. I highly recommend the RB5. This message has been edited by lovedrummin on 12-09-2001 at 07:49 PM

I think "Concert For Bangladesh" CD was on track to be re-issued the early part of 2002 (@February). I don't know if there were any plans for a DVD version, but that would be pretty cool. I'd like to see a good comprehensive anthology or box set of Harrison's work get issued. Here's a guy who was highly underrated by the critics, but who's contemporaries always wanted on their recordings. Also, if you have the Traveling Wilburys CDs, hang on to them, because I've been reading that they are out of print at this point. These guys made some really good music together. LEW

Ray Garrison, Ditto! I have Klipsch RB5II mains, RC3II center, RSII surrounds & KSW12 sub hooked up to the Denon 3802. It's some kickin' sound in just about any format. I can get VH1 Classic through my digital cable and it sounds great in DPLII. I may have to check out some of Toddvj's suggestions and broaden my horizons as far as the TV shows go. I also get a bunch of music channels through the cable (only style it's missing is blues). Some nights I don't know where to start. Not trying to brag - just expressing how much fun it is. I've only had my set-up about a month & I'm having a blast exploring all the different avenues. I could very easily become a shut-in (as long as the beer is stocked in).

As to horn loaded speakers not being recommended for home use, I have one word for these naysayers, these nabobs of negativisim - BULL! Run, don't walk, to your nearest Klipsch dealer & check them out for yourself. I listened to alot of different speakers & always came back to Klipsch. Bottom line - let your ears be your guide. LEW This message has been edited by lovedrummin on 11-29-2001 at 09:50 PM

I use the Dolby Pro Logic II- Cinema setting on my Denon 3802. Sounds pretty good. The 5 channel stereo sounds good too. Love the intro music to NYPD Blue in the DPL II mode. Must be those drums. LEW

Just to stir the pot a bit for you Coop fans, dvdplanet.com lists A.C.'s Billion Dollar Babies on DVD-Audio, but currently out of stock. My wife, also a Coop fan, just picked up a copy of the DVD Welcome To My Nightmare (Rhino label), but we haven't had a chance to watch it yet. Special features:New Alternate AC Commentary Track, Memorabilia Quiz & Game, New "Never-Before-Seen" 25 Min. AC Interview, & 5.1 Stereo & and Animated Menus. It clocks in at @109 min. Track Listing: The Awakening, Welcome To My Nightmare, Years Ago, No More Mr. Nice Guy, I'm Eighteen, Some Folks, Cold Ethyl, Only Women Bleed, Billion Dollar Babies, Devil's Food, The Black Widow, Steven, Escape, School's Out, & Department Of Youth. As it says on the box - Pleasant Dreams LEW