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Going to local dealer tom to hear the 62's in person, Will update thread soon.
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I think instead of looking on ebay you should call mike at acoustic sound design. I'm pretty sure you can get brand new unopened ones for the same price. But you have to call and ask. If you can buy the mains and center at the same time he will usually knock a bit more off if you bundle.
Thanks!!! I will call him on my lunch break, Maybe get a price on RF62IIs+RC62II
They are actually one of the sellers I see all over ebay.
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1" wider, 4" higher, 1" deeper.....I would go for the RF-82 myself. My wife would never know the difference between the two speakers unless I had them side by side.
Would any of you guys have objection buying from that listing? good price? Looks good to me and Authorized as well. From the sounds of it they will be no diff than
brand new and like $300 cheaper.
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Hey Guys, This week I will start calling Klipsch dealers for pricing. I read on here in maybe this post or one of my post
guys have just called each dealer to get pricing and gone with the best which I will probably do as well.
When scouring Ebay recently for RF62 II's they have been few and far between usually around $950 w/free shipping but what keeps
popping up is RF 82 II's ( claimed open box whether from a show or customer return ) 100% full warranty and from authorized Klipsch
online retailer which is easily verified on Klipsch's site.
Perfect example :
Click Here : RF82 II's ( pair ) $960 Shipped
$960 Shipped RF82 II's ( If I could find 62's for $875 or so id prefer ) Although the 62 is my preferred speaker with 82's showing up almost same price its hard pass up.
Just dont want the 82's to look like overkill in my room and need to stay wife friendly
All comments welcome
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That is a hard choice, the 82's or 62's. Is cherry the color you were after?
The set I linked to was real fast, Either would be purchased in Ash Black. 82's although a great deal maybe look a little huge in
my living room. Going to compare sizes to the 62's might be semi overkill for how much I can crank it up here. I know bigger is
better but have to keep the wife happy as well.
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Hello Quiksr20,
You will notice a huge difference by going with the RC-62 and RF-62. I've been using the RC - 62 for two years and it's a great center, you will hear a lot more detail since the speaker uses larger drivers and tweeter. You will also notice music being a lot better with the RF-62's compared with your current mains.
I have bought from www.sounddistributors.com and they have always given me a good deal. There are other authorized Klipsch dealers that offer great deals.
Good look with your journey.o
Awesome I cant wait!!!, Yes they are who I saw some of the great prices, They even had a pair of RF82 II's for sale for 799+60 shipping says knicked in shipping and cant sell as new but 100% functional and warranty. For giggles I asked for pics of the damage, He just wrote back " Its very minor or I wouldnt be selling them" Call me for details.
$799 for RF82 II's minor dent / scratch or RF62 IIS new for $849 price both + $60 shipping.
Sound Distributors - RF82 II's EBAY
I cant wait to get the new speakers
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I believe you are in for a treat. I haven't heard the RF-62 but have heard the RC-62 (great speaker).
My suggestion would be to consider the RS-42 since your room isn't very large and the rears are close.
Here is a pair in NJ for $250 Link
You could always use them and later sell them for the same amount if you decide they do not meet your needs.
Nice, I plan on getting something like this in the future just cant afford it right now as will be shelling out the cash this week for my new front stage.
I would start by getting that center pointed more at the listening position. Seems as though its pointed at the ceiling? Is it upside down? Could just be the angle of the pic but it appears too steeply angled upward to do its job correctly. I think that those bookshelf speakers would be fine as rears for the time being. Give it a shot and let your ears decide
Yeah its angled, I thought since it was so much lower than the mains it would be better angled ( I was wrong and new center will be flat ).
Upside-down center speaker alert!!
FIXED LOL see above for reasoning, I was wrong.
Hate to be a Debbie Downer but I bought an SC-1 center on eBay for less than $40 (at auction) a couple years ago. Just recently bought a pair of SB-3 bookshelves for $75 on craigslist. I think $50 for the center and $100 for the bookshelves is a reasonable amount to ask.
For the time being I would try your SB-3s as surrounds and see how they work. You already have them and already have stands for them so no extra money invested.
Change of plans, I lowered my price to $200 and I have a guy who wants to pick them up this week ( SWEET ), I would of tried in the rears but I would rather
save a little and get the appropriate reference rears in the future.
That is a nice listening/viewing area for a home theater in a condo. I think over the SB-3 and SC-1s you are in for a huge audible treat. If you plan to stick it out in the condo for a while and or if you would move to another condo in the future id consider a nice pair of Klipsch RB-61 Bookshelves left on those nice looking speaker stands. And id pair them with the RC-62ii Center. Id also put those bookshelf SBs as the rears until future upgrade is available to better match your new speakers. If you do intend to move to a single family home etc. and are able to turn up the theater more than Id take that into consideration and maybe shoot for the RS-42ii towers. You could always use the RB-61s now and later throw them to the back as surrounds.
I owned the RB-81s for a short time and those were fantastic bookshelves sounded and looked great. Good luck on the future upgrades its an exciting move
Sweet glad to hear im in for a suprise in sound! I thought about other book shelfs but I have the room for the floor standers and there less prone to being top heavy with
the little guy running around.
I will keep you guys posted, Still getting prices for many diff Klipsch dealers to get the best price, It seems for the RF62II's the best so far is $799 for a pair.
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Hello All,
I Havent changed my rig in a long time, But now that I finally have a few bucks its time!
Forever I have had ( basic ) Klipsch SB3 front speakers, SC1 center, and little baby Quintetts in the rear.My sub is still a basic KSW12, No need to update as im in a condo and neighbors already knock on my door from time to time ( when I move its getting upgraded ).
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Rear
Now im upgrading my front stage, Next week I should be replacing the fronts and center with the following :-
RF-62 II Fronts
- RC-62 II Center
I would love to get the proper RS-52 II rears but I cannot afford them as of yet, Now my dillema is
originally I was going to sell my current front/center setup, I listed it on Craigslist but just low ball offers.
Is $250 too much money for SB-3's / SC-1 Center / WoodTech Stands all mint?Since I am not getting many hits would they be better re-purposed as my rears replacing my Quintetts?
I wasnt sure if they would be just wasted on rears firing into my couch as they are not as tall, I can push
out my rears from 2ft to 3ft if need be ( I have the space )Heres some measurements to help :
- Quintetts on stands ( top ) - 45"
- Top of couch cushion- 38"
- SB3's on stands ( top ) - 38"
- Stands - 21"
Rears are currently 2ft from couch and can go as far as 3ft.
Would love to hear any input as it would be benificial.
Basic room layout :
- M = Mains
- C = Center
- R = Rears
Thanks guys!!!
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Welcome Back and congratulations on the new arrival.
From your pictures I see alot of nice tall items.
When your baby begins to pull itself up on things like speaker stands and pole lamps, then you will need to watch the toddler more carefully. Voice of experience talking. Toppling over of stuff happens. One of my kids climbed a CD display rack in an audio store as high as he could go until it came crashing down.
So, I would go with speakers with a larger base that cannot be pulled or pushed over easily.
Your HK is close to the floor, always check that volume knob before turning it on. Youngsters seem to love buttons and knobs.
Enjoy.
Thanks Buddy!!!
Yeah I know we have a baby gate thing caging off the audio stuff, I know what you mean hes starting to touch everything. Im sure RF62 II's will be more
stable with him vs the SB3 bookshelves. I have posted these for sale while I wait to find a good priced set of RF62 II's
Kids are a ton of fun but also a learning exp which im sure you know better than me but im seeing it already
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I paid $600 new for 82II's(one time deal), sold them on this forum, even took a little while. I had a chance to buy 62's for $300 a while back, but talked the guy out of selling them.Keep your eyes out and be patient.
Agreed!!! Gonna wait for deal unless I come into some extra cashola
Cant wait to get some new speakers though, Just itching to upgrade its been a while. -
Thanks thats what I needed ( someone to bring me back to reality )
Thanks! It was the " Impulse thought " hahah.
Gotta sell my SB3's SC1 center and stands asap to help fund the RF62 + RC62 purchase
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RF 62's for $550 with few dings to drivers.. Good price?
What do you guys think? Found someone selling these semi local or should I wait for a fresh pair of RF62 II's
Being told it does not affect sound..
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I'm not rich btw, If I were to go the Reference route, it would probably take at least 2 years to save up (just out of high school, minimum wage job). So my question is which one. What are your perspectives, with both music and movies, on each of these series?
Any advice is helpful, thanks!
Welcome to the forum, When I first signed up I was around 22 years old building a theater in my bedroom so I know exactly where your coming from. I just recently started posting again on here and it was like I never left. All the guys on this forum are great and always willing to help.
I see you finally got the WF's Post pics of your rig after you have it all setup.
You could have alot worse hobbies, cars, strippers...
well you get the idea, at least this hobby is safe unless you listen at crazy levels. Have funHe's right, its expensive but there are other hobbies that cost more.. Ugh I have a project car and a daily driver I started putting in a nice system as well.
All fun hobbies tend to be expensive. If you enjoy it, its worth it!
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The rf-62's will have a fuller sound as they have a lot more cabinet. Also you can contact panacea engineering on here. He is a forum member and a dealer so he can get you the best pricing around probably. So don't think on budget until you really know what you will be paying for. But I would shoot for the rf-62's amd rc-62 to match. That will surely get you buy for 10 years.
Cool Thanks! I will def contact them, I think the 62's will be a huge upgrade from what I have now and would be about as large as I would want to
go in this room. I would also grab a matching RC62 center.
I just picked up rf-62's. had a few sets before but the wife hates them! I have one big theater for myself and the small living room one for her. I keep buying rf-62's and trying to swap out the rf-42's but she always seems to notice! Lol oh well. Still got the man theater. That one is staying.
Thats too funny swapping out the bigger boys for the 42's, They definitely always figure it out thats for sure (ive tried similar in the past).
Also maybe take a look on newegg at the icon w line. The wf-35's are my favorite speaker I own for music! The center isn't on par with the rc-62 but it a
So cost half has much. The wf-35 tower is right there on par with the rf-62's so something else to look at. Plus they are super wife friendly speakers. Gorgeous finish!
I will take a look thanks,
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Size matters...
wuzzzer is right on.
When you buy a receiver, you will be buying one for large speakers. If you buy a receiver now, you better buy one powerful enough for the large speakers you will eventually buy. Watts also matter!
Totally understood, I could always add an amp to my receiver for more power ( has full pre-outs ), My receiver is 80watts per channel RMS and supposedly they are
underated.. I am still in a condo so not trying to get too crazy...
Even with my current setup if I crank it im going to have neighbors bangin down my door, With that being said would you go with RF62 II's
( dual 6.5s ) or RB81 II's ( single 8 book shelf )?
To my under standing dual 6.5s would pretty much emulate an 8" or so and sound better due to the bigger cabinet etc.
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Wow not a bad deal, Probably not looking to buy just yet but very shortly... Trying to sell my SB3's + SC1.
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My advice regarding floorstanding speakers - you've had your current setup for over 10 years so it doesn't sound like you're like a lot of us on here who change every 10 months instead of every 10 years!
Yeah kinda set it and forgot it with the speakers ( changed a few receivers ) Then had a kid bought a house and forgot about my system upgrades.
At heart im one who usually likes to try different setups and tinker.
I'd get something that you will be happy with for the next 10 years. There is a very large difference in 6.5 to 8" woofers. Much more dynamic sound, much more detail, more room-filling sound, greater sensitivity among just a few. Your SB-3 speakers were top of the Synergy bookshelf line at the time they were made. The RF-62s are several steps down from the top floorstanding Reference speaker.
My vote would be for the 82s at a minimum.
Wow 82's? Although the best option they may push my budget my room isnt too too big, well its big enough but I rarely crank it really loud
I dont know if I would be able to take full advantage of them. Personally I would love 82's just cant afford them currently.
I could afford either RF-62 II's or RB-81 II's ( which would sound better 8" bookshelves or dual 6.5 floor standers ? ) From what im reading and hearing
the 62 floors would be the better choice.
Im all ears though and looking for which will sound better, I have a 12" sub to fill in on some of the low end. If I was in a larger house ( a few years ) I would
def wait and splurge for the 82's but thats a few years out.
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First, welcome back to the forum! As others have said, you have a very clean setup my friend.
Thanks! The bug has bitten me again so im sure I will be back posting questions, Helping where I can and enjoying the forums.
I think a more recent AVR would do you well, as HDMI is the standard for HD cables now, and many brands have very useful room calibration features built in. Then following that a new front sound stage.
I will def look into other newer receivers from ( DENON / HK / others ) I know Klipsch is picky and you have to be carefull with whats powering them to avoid harshness.
Many deals can be had on Craigslist if you are patient, just ask Youthman he finds crazy deals all the time. If you are able to save up a bit and want to go down the brand new route, the newer Reference line is excellent at all price points. From the look of your layout its seem your room can accommodate floorstanders, so you will have a wide variety of speakers to choose from, which is nice. I love my RF-7 II's for 2-channel music, and they are equally as impressive in HT with the rest of the system. I guess the best advice I can give is buy the best you can, don't play the upgrade game because it will be more expensive in the end trying to satisfy the "what if" question lingering in the back of your mind. If you already know this than I apologize, but it happens more often then not. If you have questions ask away, this is probably one of the most helpful forums I've ever seen, and good luck!
Oh I hear ya on the get the best you can, My synergy's have lasted me almost 10 years so I will def aim for the best I can afford. I am totally for used gear and I am
great at finding deals so I will keep my eyes open, I said it earlier in my post but ill mention it here too..
My current speakers are setup as ( SMALL ) in the deck so that the sub handles more of the bass Im assuming with larger fronts you can set them to large and offset some of the bass to the speakers and not leave it all to the sub.
Larger front stage and higher quality speakers will most likely bring me a more musical setup as I know HT isnt as picky as 2CH listening.
I was going to ask about the connection methods you were using. If you are using 100% HDMI for video, and toslink for audio, then you are getting as good of a picture as possible, and almost as good sound as possible.
You are using your TV as the receiver, and the receiver as the DAC and amplifier. Connected to a modern receiver and all HDMI's into it, and a single one into the TV, allows you to use the resources of the receiver better. Furthermore, modern receivers from Onkyo, Yamaha, etc, have automatic room correction, better DAC's, inputs for game consoles, blu-rays, computers, etc.
Don't get me wrong. What you have works very well. For better sound, you could spend your money on the LCR, and go with some reference floorstanders, and a large reference center, and definitely get it. You could also update the receiver and get some of the perks listed above, as well as better sound due to the room correction and the slight benefits of HDMI over TOSLINK. Of course that does depend on what receiver you buy.
edit: there is a big difference in the reference bookshelf speakers as compared to the floorstanders. Unless I miss my guess, the reference bookshelf speakers would compare to your current setup like the reference floorstanders would compare to the reference bookshelf speakers. It will all depend on your budget.
Thanks for the reply!!!!
Cool so pretty much the improvement from my current speakers to ref book's would be an improvement as equally big moving from ref books to ref floors..
Looks like I should just shop for floors and do it once!
Is there a huge difference with say 6.5 vs 8" woofers when a sub is present? Will bigger Front Woofersbe more musical? The RF 62 II's looks they would fit the budget pretty good ( although the 82's are nice ).
A new receiver will definitely be in the cards in the future just looking to see where Ill see the biggest improvement first. [ Darn Budgets ] hahah.
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You have one of the cleanest setups I have seen. Very nice to look at.
Thanks man, When I bought the place I tried to make it as clean as I could within reason
On the point of a receiver with HDMI. I would actually advise that as your first upgrade since about everything these days is digital. There are so many different digital source types these days, you almost have to have a late model DAC to properly convert some signals to the appropriate analog channels.
A simple HDMI from each component into the receiver, and a single HDMI into the TV would be a definite improvement in simplicity, picture quality and sound.
I agree it will fix the simplicity 100% but not so much sure it would improve the sound much ( I could be wrong again as im rusty ) but all components ie:
XBOX360 / Cable Box / are plugged into TV with HDMI and the Mac mini DVI ( receiver is not touching the video ) then all 3 have Optical Audio out into the receiver.
The deck is from 2004 and new was $700 ( I know its approaching 9 years old ) but has 7.1 DTS ES / DDEX/ full PRE-Amp outs etc
its 80w x2 RMS in stereo or 65x7 in surround ( I know HK rates there watts low / underated ) and this big hunk weights 39lbs
nothing like there new ones. If a new deck will help a ton I will def look into one in the future, Have to budget this out piece by piece.
Full Specs - http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/elect/htreceivers/avr430.html
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Thanks!!Great looking room.
The speakers you have were my very first Klipsch, SB-3 and SC1 center and they did sound very good. The only reason I changed was later we added on a bigger room and they didn't sound the same in the bigger room.
I think your on the right track going with the front 3 first, would a Heresy fit on your stands ?
I have had the SB3 / SC1 setup since around 2002 and definitely got my moneys worth, They still sound good just looking for something a little better.
Hmm Heresy's maybe a little large I will have to look at the sizes of them.
So far I have only looked at Reference line 6.5 bookshelfs ( RB-81 II & RB-61 II ) & floorstanders ( RF-81 II & RF-61 II )
Not sure how much of a diff in sound a 6.5 vs 8 will make and also from a bookshelf vs floorstand. Continuing to read and pick peoples brains on here.
I am also not opposed to buying used as long as they are in good condition, Dont have to be the latest models either.
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you are a regular old timer joining the forum in 2001.
congrats of the new baby. can't think of a better reason to not be spending time on the forum.
Thanks! Yeah I've been so busy in last few years but now im becoming more of a homebody I will definitely be on here more again.
Im sure its still a great forum.
My Klipsch's have kept me happy for many years and they were only synergy's, Horns from what ive learned can be picky with the power
you put to them and HK tends to work well. Cant wait for some new speakers.
sounds like you have already identified what would be the best bang for the buck in upgrading your system. conventional wisdom would suggest putting your resources into the best speakers you can get. floorstanders would be among the candidates unless you really prefer your room sans floorstanders.
i'm not an HT person, so i can't offer any helpful advice on your receiver and how a receiver with HDMI would be better.
one question to consider would be how much you use your system for music vs ht. From your list, it looks like you've got a system that already offers excellent sound.
do you listen to music as two channel with your mains? or 2.1 mains and sub? or 5.1?
The Klipsch Ref series mains and center channels are very good choices. My son-in-law has a HT set up like this and it is very nice.
i'm sure your neighbors would thank you (if they knew of your considered courtesy) to not upgrade your sub in the condo!
I would say I do 50/50 HT and 2 Ch music, Alot of times if im working from home or just enjoying some music it will be 2 channel but the rest of the time the system
is providing the sound for cable tv and any movies we watch.
My main choice will be deciding what mains to get ( replace bookshelves on the stands I already own ) or floorstanders.. Is there much diff in sound?
Whatever I choose ill just pick up a matching center channel.
Heres a current look at my setup:
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Hey Guys, Havent been too active lately with a new baby but a member since 2001 or so.
Finally looking for some upgrades and was hoping I could get some ideas / suggestions.I havent really made many changes to my rig in a long time, Was debating on a new receiver
with HDMI and a few more options, but then began thinking this may not be the weakest link in my setup.
All this would do is give me maybe a few more options I dont need and clean up my wiring ( could be wrong ), but
thats what this post is for.My setup consists of :
- Receiver - HK AVR-430 7.1
- Mains - Klipsch SB-3
- Center - Klipsch SC-1
- Rears - Klipsch Quintet ( something new soon )
- Sub - Klipsch KSW-12 ( no point it upgrading as I cant play super deep in Condo )
Eventually when I get a bigger house I will move to a better sub but with my current setup and situation im leaning towards
a new front stage. My receiver I would like to think is still good and has decent power.What do you guys think would give me the best bang for my buck on doing some upgrades ?
Im thinking 2 new front bookshelves or floor standers and a matching center channel. ( Klipsch Ref current or older )
Please feel free to suggest anything as i'm looking for ideas as I continue to do research.
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I have to agree with the others when they suggest the Synergy series. My room is about like yours in the respect that it's "not the ideal" theater room. By that I mean with all the openings like doorways, etc. I was considering a Sub 12 but ended up getting the Sub 10 because I didn't want the bass to be too over powering. Man this has had to be the best Theater/Audio upgrade that I made so far. This thing sounds better every day as it's breaking in. Fills the whole main listening area with rich full lows, as well as shake the floor. Reg. $400.00 @ Best Buy but I got it considerably lower on sale. Two thumbs up.
I can't wait to up grade the rest of my speakers to Klipsch.
Just my two cents worth.
Thanks Again guys,
While the Synergy 12 can be loud its not quite in the class of the HSU & SVS. These compete with subs of RW Class and beyond that but at the same price point. My synergy has been very boomy ( its loud ) but not too fast or responsive. I will definitaly look into Epik and possibly Outlaw as well, I have been hearing good things about there subs..
With a subwoofer the box construction and design is just as important as the woofer in it. The subs I have listed and the ones im looking for suggestions weigh in the 60lb+ range. They are priced from $429 - $499
One day ill upgrade my mains to Klipsch Reference but my Synergy bookshelves have been great.
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Thanks I will defininitly look into epik I have heard good things about them.
Im getting excited as I just sold my SB3/SC1 setup and have the cash to buy the new stuff.
well you get the idea, at least this hobby is safe unless you listen at crazy levels. Have fun
Just picked up my first reciever for the 2nd time ( Realistic STA-85 )
in 2-Channel Home Audio
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Hey Guys,
This may not be the best of vintage gear, but it holds a sweet spot in my history of audio... It was the first receiver I ever received,
Its mint and from 1979 & 35W Per Channel RMS ( under rated ) looking for a new set a HERSEY's Do you think this will be enough power?
I hope so
Thanks guys, If not I will look for another deck.