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The cat5/6 extenders works just fine. My set up has it going through the basement and crawl to get from my components to the TV, about 75-90 ft. The first set I had was from a company called binary. Have to check and see what I am currently using. When I upgraded my AVR I needed to update it as well

That all depends if the owner would let you do that to his speakers. How is that bottom cover attached?

I have seen a set of LaScalas with the handles on them. Are they a plus or a minus on value? My thinking is that if they have handles, they were transported, and probably on a regular basis. Meaning they were probably owned by a DJ or music service and probably pushed on a regular basis. If looking at a set that is for sale, what should I look for to indicate they are in good shape beyond the physical appearance? Beyond listening, are there any tell-tale signs one should look for when checking out used, older speakers? Thanks

I like the Oppo myself. My brother in law has the 105, and really feels that is isn't worth the extra money. He has a pretty high end system overall and feels he would have been just as well off with the 103.

In my experience, one uses either a PC or a Mac to configure it. I have never tried to use it to control a PC Media server, but that's not to say that it cannot perform those functions. My hub is connected wirelessly to my network, so it should be able to access it if configured properly. I use JRiver on a PC to rip all of my CD's and then stream them via Sonos to a Marantz 7008, and through a Nuvo system as well. The Marantz has the ability to connect and play from my PC, but Sonos does a much better job of getting my digital media to my system. The Harmony apps for iPhone &iPad seem to work pretty well also. I like that if I get into a situation where I inadvertently let the actual remote battery die, I still have the ability to control my system. I just like the idea of redundant backups. I never had that with my MX series remote. It worked great when I had it, but, the one I had gave little or no warning when the batteries were low, so next thing you know your remote isn't working. Generally one has spare batteries around the house, but more than once I had to chase out of the house to get batteries. Very annoying!! Good luck with your search, both have great features and I am sure the capabilities just continue to improve. One other note, part of my reasoning for the Harmony, is that my system is not in my main listening area. The harmony, with wifi and rf capabilities solves that issue as well.

I use the Harmony Ultimate One remote. It works fine for everything I need. I think the accessing the On Demand features will probably depend if your cable box/provider is a supported device. We have Time Warner and I have no problems accessing the On Demand features. To be honest, about the only thing I can't seem to do with the actual remote itself is the 'A', 'B', & 'C' functions from the cable remote. I am sure it can do it, but I never have taken the time to try and figure it out. Actually, when I use the app on my phone or tablet, I have access to those buttons. I previously had one of the MX Series programmable remotes, it worked great, but it just needed the installer to program it properly. They wouldn't even leave the manual because they had so many calls to go back out and correct what people did when they tried to change things. The Harmony is easy to set up, and I like the touch screen on the Ultimate. You can set 50 channels as 'Favorites' and it will display the icon for that channel. That definitely makes it easy for anyone to find their channel with out having to remember the number

Would love to grab some horns, just don't have the corners to use them in properly. Think the goal will be to find some Lascalas when I do my basement. I plan on making it a HT and dedicated listening room. I always look on CL for them, just a matter of making the right find when I'm ready. Pretty sure I can learn what to look for here; good and bad

Greetings all! New to the forum, been lurking for a little while. Definitely not new to Klipsch though. My first Klipsch moment was when I was 14 years old, late 70's early 80's. My neighbor and I were as into stereo gear as much as one could be at that age. He was 16 and could drive so we would occasionally visit the local stereo shop. One day we were in there just BSing with the guys, and the one salesman takes us into the 'high end' room and tells us to have a seat. He put on the master disc of Styx, Come Sail Away on and played it for us over a set of Khorns. I've been hooked on the Klipsch sound ever since! On a limited budget through HS & College, made things work with buying trade ins to upgrade. Had a pretty decent system, solid Yamaha receiver, Nakamichi Cassette deck, and a B&O Turntable running some Boston Acoustic speakers. Finally got my first set of Klipsch years ago, a basic set of KG 2.5s, space constraints! Added some rear surrounds and a center and was off and running. Just pulled the trigger on a set of RP-280f during this last sale. Great upgrade and not to big for the wife. Still want to get those heritage speakers though.....