Underhanded Penguin

If the speakers are rated at 100 watts maximum continuous, does this mean that I cannot use a receiver that has over 100wpc? I asked the dealer this same question, and he said I could use a receiver with over 100 wpc. (not that I have a receiver like that right now, but for upgrading in the future, it's good to know) Any help would be appreciated. -UP ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

I was just curious since the reference mains have 2 sets of binding posts behind them, if anyone has tried biwiring them? Does this sound a lot better? Or just better? Or the same? The dealer told me it would produce more clarity. Somehow I find this hard to believe, as it is already very clear with my single 12 gauge. Any thoughts and recommendations would be apreciated. System Denon 1802 Mains RB-3 awaiting cash flow for rest of system... ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

Installation with the 1802 was a breeze. It doesnt have the bells and whistles of some other receivers, but what it does have is good. No adjustable crossover frequency is bad. However, even if it was adjustable, I would not change it from 80hz. I think 80 hz is perfect for the speakers I'm getting. So on to the RB-3's.... They are so crystal clear! I love them. They don't go as low as my promedia 4.2's, but then again, the RF-7's barely go as low as my 4.2's. You really need a dedicated subwoofer to bring out the lows. But let me stress again that the clarity on these babies are incredible. You can definitely pick up all the nuances of the artist's recording. I listened to a live concert cd and after the song's the gradual increase of the crowd's applause is something you have to behold to fully appreciate. It sounds so "live" And they play loud, really loud, but that's pretty much assumed. I could not distort them at 80 percent volume playing korn. Much louder and fuller sounding than promedias could ever imagine to be. (without the low lows)And if you have a 2802 or higher model receiver, then they'll be even louder. The only thing I've noticed is that when you put the receiver bass gain on maximum (playing a bass heavy track only) with volume around 70 percent, you get some port noise on the back of the speakers. Mated with a good subwoofer (anything less than a 10 inch would not do these speakers justice) the RB-3's would be virtually impossible to distort even under very high volume listening. With that said, keep in mind the RB-3's and RB-5's are bookshelf monitors, and they do that extremely well. Accurate, clear, and powerful. They are not meant to drive rock concerts, but they can make your ears, nose, and eyeballs bleed if you want it to. I promise. I am dying to get my subwoofer and surrounds. -UP ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

denon 1802. hard time deciing against the 2802's but the cheaper price and my low budget convinced me. I told myself I would upgrade in a year if I needed to ) From what I've heard 80wpc is more than enough for klipsch reference speakers because they are so efficient... In fact I'm going out right now to pick my 1802's up. I'll tell you how they sound after I install/configure them! ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

Hi admins. My RB-3 manual says that the power handling is 150 watts maximum continuous and it says "max input pwr: 150 watts" on the back of my speaker. But the specs on your site says 100 watts maximum continuous. Which is it? And if it is 100 watts , then does it mean that I cannot use a a receiver that has 150 watts per channel? Please clarify. THX in advance. ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

Hi Klipsch. I just got my RB-3's today and there were no Hard Rock Cafe surprises in there! Why didn't you include it in the lil baby of the reference series??? That's not fair. I mean I love the speakers (haven't heard them yet..waiting for my Denon receiver to come in tomorrow) but that lil extra would have made me happier. I will update with a review of these puppies tomorrow night for anyone who's interested. -UP ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

I hope the surprise is not something "little" like a Hard Rock Cafe Sticker to put on your speakers (which I wouldn't do anyways.) I hope it's a big surprise like a Hard Rock Cafe Restaurant. ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

Amy, can you clear this up please? I am looking into buying a reference set but am unsure of what to get. This would help a lot. THX in advance. ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

THX Boa. I will look into the 2802. I saw a good price for the 1802 the other day but that extra channel would be good on the 2802. Guess I'll have to save up some more. Anybody else have recommendations for this system??? I see a lot of people are putting together similar Reference series systems but with RB-5's and RF-3's as the mains instead. Using the same RS-3 surrounds and sub, would an RB-3 system have underpowered main speakers, or would an RS-3 and RB-5 system have overpowered mains??? -UP ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!

I was wondering if anybody has listened to the RB-3 speaker before and I would like to ask how it compares to the RB-5. Also, when did these reference speakers come out?? I am confused. The RB-3 was made in 2001? But the other ones came out before that? So did the Reference series speakers that came out last year have the monster cabling inside?? Or does only the new ones that came out this year have them? Any help to clear this confusion would be greatly appreciated! -UP ------------------ I love you Aki Ross! This message has been edited by Underhanded Penguin on 09-03-2001 at 01:55 PM

Hi. I am extremely inexperienced in the HTS field and would like to ask for your opinion on this setup: Klipsch RB-3 fronts Klipsch RC-3 center Klipsch RS-3 surrounds undecided sub (RSW-15)? undecided receiver (hopefully under 500 USD) This is all for a pretty small room (10' by 14') I don't want to spend a fortune. So can somebody recommend a "decent" receiver for me? I would "like" dd, 6.1 channels, dts, minimum 80 wpc, dolby pro logic 2, and adjustable sub speaker crossover frequency (is this standard on all receivers?). I dont care about brands very much. or thx certifications. I just want decent sound for my small room, and although I know the promedia 5.1's would be a very cheap solution that would more than fill my room with sound, I also want to take into considereation moving into a bigger room in the future. Yes this HTS is for my bedroom. Would this system be considered a "mid end" system or what? Also if anybody has heard any of the reference system speakers I would appreciate it if you could let mw know how they sounded! THX in advance. ------------------ I love you Aki Ross!