The History Kid
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I managed to locate a Parasound zDAC - I've enjoyed what I've heard from my Parasound gear to now, so I went that route. It's smaller in size which will help with desk placement. I'm looking at smaller amps, possibly the matching zAmp. This setup won't be doing much movies, I'd prefer it sound good for music than anything else. Are there other recommendations for smaller form-factor amplifiers? (Thom, I saw your rec for NAD gear, but I just don't think the space will work for me right now :).) -
So, what I didn't take account for is that I have two bookshelves that are coming along in this move. So that not only provides space for the speakers to sit on, but a place for a larger amp. That has me looking more at maybe some of the Cambridge CXA stuff, or something similar. Something with an onboard DAC. Suggestions in the sub $800 category?
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For the last 20 or so years, I have had one setup (that's actually mine) - used for everything from movies to music. In September, I'm moving, and the option will be there to have a few spaces set up. I have two routes I can take here, and money is an object in the near term. My first option is to split the RB-5's off this system (since they are really only repeating what the RF-3's are pushing out) and place them in my office and power them using a Yamaha WXA-50 that I can get for around $400. (I'm open to options on this, I just want to be sure it can send/receive bluetooth if no USB and has a sub out for future expansion. Size of the unit is also a factor.) My second option is to run after a pair of The Fives ($400) or The Sixes ($600 - possibly) or just buckle up and try the Heritage Pro Media. My apprehension on these is the woes of firmware issues that seem to come with them. I'm pretty sure the RB-5's can hold their own, I'm just not sure how overperforming they'll be on a desk versus the powered heritage inspired. Thoughts?
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They are significantly better, at least the ones that we are suggesting. However, again...nostalgia is something you really can't quantify. The KG 1.2 are not at all bad speakers, just dated and generally regarded as the lower end of the pole. That means absolutely nothing in the face of what your personal sentimental and/or emotional value assigns them. I have a pair of RF-3 II's that I will never part with because they have sentimental value. There have been numerous new models over the years, but they can't replace the emotional value of the set I have. Nothing wrong there. As for the setup. They do not need much in the way of power. If you want to recreate the vintage feel of the 90s, finding a good 2-channel receiver or integrated amp for them from around the same time should not be super difficult to do. Early 90s, I prefer Yamaha's, Sony ES, and Pioneer myself.
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As mentioned above, if you want them for nostalgia, yes. If you want something from that vintage, I would recommend the 2.5's or 2's. If you want something more modern but still will sound great, RP-160M's come up on sale still often from some vendors, and 600M's are a pretty good bet too.
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Each page has their model year listed in them. I suggest you look at the KG series speakers 1-4.
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RP-600M's, RP-500M's, RP-6000F's - pretty much any of the non-budget Klipsch speakers.
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I can compare the RF-3 II's to the RP-160s, and while the newer bookshelf speakers are impressive, they sound fundamentally different from the older Klipsch speakers. You will probably be happier with the 3's, but finding a matching timbre set in good condition could be what becomes challenging.
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If they're in good shape, $200 is a pretty good buy. Their closest modern relative if the RP-8000F. Age doesn't mean a lot with most Klipsch speakers if they're well cared for, the biggest issues you may run into are caps and rubber.
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Mostly because I am concerned about doggos (and eventual kiddos) knocking them over. The side surrounds will also have to be high to clear the windows on the one side.
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Well, after many many many years, there is finally an opportunity to move the big system out into a larger room of its own. (To be exact, that's 20 years.) But I seem to be facing a problem with logistics. My surrounds consist of two RS-7's and two RS-3's. The RS-7's have been assigned as side surrounds, with the RS-3's being rear. In their current layout, they're on the back wall of this room, with the 7's on the outside, 3's on the inside. That won't fly in the new room. The new room is 19.5' long by 15' wide. At just over the half-way point, the room will be cut in half with a general sitting area. Above where this cut-off is there is a ceiling fan and an in-ceiling vent. Here's where the issue lies. The opposite wall of where the TV is, is a brick fireplace. I'm not interested in trying to fight with mounting speakers into the brick. The RS-7's will go on the side where they belong, but I need to somehow mount the 3's angled just behind where this seating position will be - from the ceiling. Does anyone have experience with ceiling mounts, and have any good recommendations for using them? The A/V shop I have been using for install doesn't deal with them, and while I'm sure they'll install them for me still, they don't sell them.
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This. Sometimes if you can't set something up properly, the best thing to do is not do it at all.
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I can imagine no situations where a rear surround speaker would need anything close to 200 watts in a home or even theater setup.
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The short answer is yes. There's more to a sub than just the driver. I had an RSW-10 outperform a PSW PRO 660i - which is a 12" Polk subwoofer. The Polk wasn't a bad woofer, it just wasn't designed the same as the RSW-10, used a different cabinet acoustic method, better amp - just all around different. Even a move from the R-12SW to the RP-1200SW would be a major difference in sonic experience.
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That one you're showing is in pretty rough shape. The 02-20144 refers to the matching Klipsch part number, they aren't the same diaphragm based on what I've had in hand. These aren't the ones I have, but they're similar: Amazon.com: Dayton Audio OS-2M Outrigger HD Speaker Spike Set Medium with Black Steel Base 2 Pcs : Electronics
