[Need Surround Suggestion]

After searching a bit online, wondering if the Polk OWM3's could work. Don't need the base as the sub takes care of it, and these look like they would disappear in to the Living Room. Also I see that some people use them on top of the fronts as ATMOS heights. Thanks for the replies and I will see how it goes with my search.

[Need Surround Suggestion]

20 minutes ago, Youthman said:

If you have RB-3 and RC-3, the matching surrounds would be the RS-3.  They have a keyhole mount on the back that allows you to easily hang them on the wall.

Thanks for the reply. I thought about those, but they are hard to find and over my budget. $100 to $150 is what I have available. Not much for Klipsch, but with sales at Frys at times and Ebay doable I think.

[Need Surround Suggestion]

So, my ancient Polk surrounds died at the same time with heavy static coming from the woofers. touching them fixes, then back again. They were made for surround and fastened to my side walls as upper surround speakers for more than 25 years.

Since then I have RB3's as front L/R and RC3 center. Along with an SVS sub next to the sofa (yes it works amazing there and that location was selected due to multiple options not sounding as good). 

I'd like to match the surrounds in timbre as much as I can, and considered  replacing the Polk surrounds with the cheaper T15's since I like that they just "hang" on the wall with a single screw.

Is there a Klipsch option that also can "hang" on the wall easily? I see the R14S, but not sure if I want to go that route as I liked the directional sound from the older Polks. 

Suggestions? 

[R-14M or RB-41 match with RB3 close]

5 minutes ago, IbizaFlame said:

RS-3's are the advertised recommended speaker, and depending on where you place them may be a better bet.  I would advise that you consider them - they shouldn't have any trouble keeping up with the RB-3's.

I bet you're right. I want to go with more direct sounding surrounds though for future upgrade to Atmos. I think I'll wait for a deal on the RB-41's used. After the holiday there may be ton on craigslist or ebay I think due to everyone upgrading or receiving gifts. Thanks again for the honest opinions.

[R-14M or RB-41 match with RB3 close]

10 minutes ago, IbizaFlame said:

The R-14M's are absolutely nothing like the RB-3.  If you're going with surrounds, you're best with either another set of RB-3's, RB-41's, 51's, or 61's, or RS-3's.

thanks. I had guessed that, but didn't have the time today to research it further. I was actually tempted to go with RB-81's and replace the RB-3's, move them to the back, but they're just too big to wall-mount for my wife to like it.

I wonder if the RP-15M is much better. Klipsch has a 50% off on their site today I see, and those are on sale in addition to 50% off.

Thanks again,   loving that Klipsch sound since I switched from B&W 2 years ago.

[R-14M or RB-41 match with RB3 close]

I see the amazing deals this holiday season. Need a surround pair to match closely with my RB-3's. I received some advice awhile back on here to go with RB-41's. But the R-14M's are really on sale lately. Thoughts? I'd like to jump on a deal this evening if I can. Going without surrounds for too long now since my old ones died.

[RS-10 a good match tonally with RB-3 RC-3?]

45 minutes ago, IbizaFlame said:

If Atmos is your drive, then you are correct.  Most of the smaller Klipsch speakers will be rear firing.  I believe at the 6" driver level they have front-firing solutions.  Look at the RB-25, 35, 61, and 81.  Of course, if it's surround duties, you might be able to use the RB-15 or 41 too.

Great suggestions... I will keep searching for a pair of used speakers for a good deal. Very helpful to know what will match closely with what I currently have. I was able to get the RB-3 pair and RC-3 for $150 total and absolutely love them. In a way I'm glad my old Polk surrounds have fallen apart, as I can now get a matching system, and maybe add a module in the future for the ATMOS.

thanks again,

[RS-10 a good match tonally with RB-3 RC-3?]

1 hour ago, IbizaFlame said:

The 10 series tended to sound muddy by comparison, sloppy bass and substantially weak in power handling.  The RC-3 - as I said was the weak link - has similar issues when paired with the rest of the speakers in its series.  You would be better off seeking an RS-41 than an RS-10 - if size is your issue.  The 10 series was the first time Klipsch rolled out 4" drivers in its Reference line - as such, I give them the benefit of the doubt that it was a test run.

Thanks again for the input. I've been reading up, and it might be best to go with something directional rather than dispersed for when I upgrade to ATMOS. I'll need to check out the features of smaller RB speakers that can be wall mounted where it won't matter about any potential back port it may have.

 

[RS-10 a good match tonally with RB-3 RC-3?]

17 hours ago, IbizaFlame said:

The proper match would be the RS-3's.  I would encourage you to look at the RS-25 or RS-35 if they are not available.  However, I've seen the RS-3's readily available at about $175 a pair.  The 10 series was a weak one in many ways.  Even the RC-3 (arguably the weakest link in the 3 chain) would stomp on them.

Thank you for your comment. Can you tell me where the 10 series was noticeably weak? I was leaning towards that speaker due to it's small size and ease of installation. If it's bass, I plan on keeping the receiver setting at "small" and have my sub handle it. 

I look forward to hearing further about this item.... thank you again

[RS-10 a good match tonally with RB-3 RC-3?]

Slowly I've changed my system to Klipsch, and the last items are the surrounds. My old Polks are beginning to fall apart, meaning it's time to match up with the Klipsch I've added to the system via garage sales. My neighbor has a RS-10 for sale, and the sizing appears to be pretty good for what I have available. 

How tonally matched are the RS-10 to the RB-3 and RC-3? I've also considered RB-10's instead since they can easily be re-purposed in some other system.

I also have a pair of older B&W 601's but they simply are much too big to hang on my wall and not have my wife kill me.

 

comments are appreciated

[RB3 Crossover for sale?]

Updating the thread: I decided to take apart everything in the speaker enclosure and underneath and hidden in the crossover was a loose wire. I soldered it back and it works! Now I have 2 working RB-3's and LOVE THEM! Stil trying to calibrate as hard rock music a little muddy sounding compared to the old B&W's, but dialogue is crisp. So thank you for the time and help here, it got me thinking to just remove everything, and there it was, hidden. Thanks

[RB3 Crossover for sale?]

The Klipsch parts department would likely sell you one. I don't know the number to call off-hand, but I bet you can find it on their website. You could check eBay to see if you getting lucky and find one cheaper there. That said, I bet it is just a cap that is blown. So if you can solder, it would be pretty easy (and much cheaper) to just fix it.

Thanks for the reply. I've written Klipsch and will also call Monday afternoon about it. If it's just a cap, I would not know how or what to replace to be honest. I'll see what they charge. When I first thought it was the woofer, they had told me it was $35 to replace it plus shipping, but then I realized I could test the woofer by moving it to the other enclosure and that's how I narrowed it down to the crossover.

[RB3 Crossover for sale?]

I'm fairly new to the Klipsch community. I own a RC3 that replaced an old CC by B&W, and now I'm replacing my 601's to the RB-3's. I bought my friend's old RB-3's for $100, but one appears the crossover is blown. The tweeter works, and when I move the woofer to the other enclosure, it works.

Can someone direct me to where I can buy a replacement crossover? If this is the problem (I believe it is since the woofer works in the other enclosure),

Thanks!