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So do you guys run at 60hz for HT or 80hz, with regards to the RF7ii's? I gotta think they just want 60hz.
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LOL. They are actually fine, it's just the flying toys and slobber that irks me LOL
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I wish I could leave em naked all the time, but... We have two bulldogs and a boston terrier...
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Thanks, and yeah I did edit to reflect all speakers are "II's". Surprised how the weight varies between the 82II's and 7II's.
Here is the before pic:
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Super excited. 4 years ago when I bought my Ref II stuff I really wanted them but had to settle for RF82's, not that they are bad by any means. With some help today I found a great deal, and after mulling other upgrades I pulled the trigger.
Setup now:
4520ci
XPA-3
RF82II's
RC62II
VTF15's
Will be:
4520ci
XPA-5 (trading in XPA-3 next week)
RF7II's
RC62II
RF82
VTF15's
Will buy RC64II in 5-6 months. Man this is gonna be fun.
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Alabama.
I measured some good action scenes, and with the two subs, I hit around 116db's on crazy scenes during stuff like bayformers, but the high's never feel like volume is too high. Audyssey dials my 82's back about -5 and the 62 back about -8. About 11 feet away from the speakers.
Room is over 5500cuft in volume which is why I added a second VTF15.
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Yeah, since moving into this home, we have always been around +2.0 to -1.0 for blu-rays.
My plan once we build an HT room is to run the RF82II's as rears, and then have RF7's and the RC64 as the front 3, powered by the 7500. Been planning this out for awhile. I've pretty much bought all I can fit in the current house for now. I would move the RC62II and new/cheaper towers to the new living room and use them there, with the better setup for HT.
That is kinda why I think currently, just selling the XPA-3 and getting the 7500 moves my plan along. I can always grab the RC64 this summer, plus if a new model does come out there could be some discounts. I do not intend on buying the RF7's until the house is being built.
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No, tower is out.
I'm actually in a dilemma right now, becuase my 3.2 will becoming a 5.2 soon enough. I may hold fast on the center upgrade and get the 5 channel amp I want now(Outlaw Model 7500), sell the XPA-3, and then get a new center in the summer. Also curious as to whether the RF7 and RC64 see new models late this year.
To be honest, I love the sound now, and have an extra $1500 or so, so I figured 5 channel amp or larger center. I did find I liked the X4000 + outlaw 7125 vs the X4000 by itself, so it may be best for me to stick with seperates and get the large center when it does not mean sacrificing the amp.
I generally watch movies about 0.0 reference on the denon (with XT32 calibration), so we are pretty loud. I felt overall that at high volume levels, the 7125 added more dynamics and clarity to the sound. But I know that is a whole other discussion.
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I initially had an outlaw 7125 amp and denon x4000 (preamp) running my system of
2 RF82II's and a RC62II
When the 4520ci's dropped to $1000, I did a swap which consisted of 4520/preamp and Emotiva XPA-3 and that is what I currently run.
My issue is that I am tempted to upgrade to the RC-64II and replace the RC-62II, just not sure the amp will still fit. I have not tried it but I imagine the 4520ci is more than enough juice for two RF82's and a RC-64, but kinda looking for some advice here on thoughts.
Long story short, I think the RC-64II would be a worthy upgrade, but some things need to change in my setup. I guess the main question is, if I do that, hows a 4520 sound with an RC-64II?
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Watched a DD 5.1 show off the tivo. First reaction is, instead of maybe feeling a little off balanced, I feel like Im in the center of the room, even though Im not. Its like when I put my Klipsch head phones on, sounds like whats coming in both ears is "equal". Definitely made a difference, no doubt about it. Doesnt feel weighted to one side.
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Love it. To the right of the tv it opens into a dining area and kitchen, makes a T shape. All that measured is like 5300cuft and it was a real upgrade from a 12" Hsu I had. That 12" pounds in my buddys man cave.
Im going to add one more VTF15H to even out the room and help pressurize it a little more.
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Thanks. Gonna get everything put away now and run Audyssey before the wife gets home. She has a thing Thu night so I intend on throwing in a blu-ray movie and cranking it up.
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OK, I was able to get the speakers about 8 feet apart, and they are about 9.5 feet from the MLP. Best I can do keeping in mind I have one big sub and have to add another. I also found the center was slightly off center, so I fixed that. From the MLP, the angle to each front is about 23.5 degrees, and from what I read most recommend 22-30 degrees. After a lot of messing around, I toed them in a little more than planned, more aiming for my inside shoulder in each of the two seats my wife and I use.
Here are some pics:
Setup
Shot of my recliner, the MLP (table) and where my wife would sit on the couch
Shot of laser from right speaker across my armrest. Kinda tough to see, but this is kinda where the right front is aiming
Left front aiming
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On my side, the right, I have my recliner.
On her side, the left, is the couch she sits on.
In between us is a small round end table, which I always measure as the MLP with Audyssey XT32. We are always in there together for movies and tv, so the middle is "fair" and is the end table.
I think toeing in for my right side at my right shoulder, and the left side at her left shoulder is smart and should be an improvement over what we have now, and Ill try that tonight once I get them arranged out in a triangle.
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Thanks.
My thinking is they are spread out and fire straight, and both are on the outside of us so its not ideal. Since there is no MLP, Im adjusting for two, I have to make some concessions. At the end of the day, i think some toe in should add to the enjoyment vs none, but I could see where going to far too the middle ( aiming in between both of us) could cause an issue too.
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Thanks. I think Ill use the triangle for placement of them with regards to distance. As far as toeing in, I think going all the way to aiming at the MLP since noone actually sits there, could be a mistake. I sit on the right side, and my wife on the left. I may just want to angle them in where they aim out our outer shoulder, maybe a little more. I think the sound could be improved over them firing forward as they do now. Obviously I hear the right speaker a lot because its on my side, and not as much the left. I'd like to correct this if possible.
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Yes, I plan on one more VTF15H (room opens to huge area so lotta cuft) and RS for surrounds.
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Right now, its a 3.1, with a VTF15H sub. Klipsch are powered by a X4000 Denon (used as a preamp) and a Outlaw 7125 amplifier. Now that Ive got all the new gear I kinda wanted to make sure I placed my speakers as well as possible for running Audyssey XT32.
I read one easy way of setting the toe in is making sure you can see the throat of both horns from the MLP.
Ill make sure my center channel is centered perfectly with the end table, since we sit on each side of it, then measure out from there for front placement.
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Thanks. I printed off a copy of a protractor since I dont have one, and could use a laser to center 90 degrees on the center and tape it down on the table to help with angles for the fronts. Equilateral triangle makes it easier! Im not sure if I can get 10.5 feet apart, but I think I can get 9 maybe a little more so that should be good.
I read the horns are fairly directional so toeing in was a good idea, just wanted to get some input.
I think about about 7" off the wall now, but I can eek some more out of it.
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Front section consists of 2 RF82II's and 1 RC62II. Towers are about 10.5 feet from the center listening position which is actually a round end table. My wife and I sit on each side of it.
At that distance, how far would you recommend they be placed apart?
Toe them in at center list. position or fire straight out?
How far do they need to be off the back wall (no side walls)?
Have carpet over concrete, spike vs no spikes? Or does it even matter?
Thanks for any help.
Just ordered some RF7II's, a 64II, an amp/preamp and a sub!
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Cool. Ill have the 200w/channel, so maybe it can handle 60hz. Ill have to do some testing. I found my 82ii's work great toed in and about 10 feet apart (10.5 feet for MLP). Should I assume these 7ii's would setup about the same. I can only get so far off the wall, but I have some distance.