GatorBrad

I got my Onkyo from Accessories 4 Less the first time around and it was great. Would likely purchase there again as I had no complaints!

Hi there, I have a pair of Klipsch RP-280F floors that I had set up with an Onkyo TX-RZ800 (purchased 2016 ish) and an R-115SW sub (2018). Lots of varied music listening, but also used for TV, movies, other media. The process of evacuating from my home the evening before Hurricane Ian hit was incredibly busy and nerve-wracking, and while I had the presence of mind to get my 280Fs moved to a safer location in my home, I did not get my sub off the floor, or move the receiver. Storm surge wrecked both of them, not covered by flood insurance, and I am looking to replace them soon once my financial situation has stabilized. I'm inclined to find another R-115SW or perhaps two 12s this time around, but I'm somewhat at a loss as to what to get for a receiver. I believe Onkyo went belly up and was bought by Sharp (?), and I'm interested in perhaps moving on to another brand like Denon or Marantz, but I haven't really kept up on the latest and greatest. I would greatly appreciate any input from the boards on suggested replacement options to pair with the RP-280s to help me put my life back together (and to help me introduce myself to my new neighbors)! Thanks in advance, Brad

I really hope that RP-450CA isn't an extra 200 dollars just because it says the word Atmos on it. Didn't look at the detailed specs, but at first glance I think the difference is real wood in the CA vs. polymer in the regular RPs.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

You pretty much nailed it Roger. I bought the LaScalas on a whim just to hear them in my own home and had no idea what I was about to hear. I realize not everyone has the ability to have very large floorstanding speakers but if you ever get the chance to demo some heritage speakers...they are great...for both music and for HT. What's a reasonable price for a pair of used La Scalas in good to excellent condition? I considered Heritage speakers to be sort of the endgame, whereas I'm just kind of getting started in all this, but I'm listening... You guys are freakin' dangerous!

I joined this forum and now can no longer recall what my original budget was

I'm planning to keep my listening at comfortable levels for the most part. I do enjoy turning it up on occasion but not to the point that I'm hurting myself. Having played and listened to music in uncomfortably loud live settings more than a few times, I know my limits! Would a 100wpc receiver such as the Pioneer Elite VSX90 (heavily discounted from $700 to $430 this week at Best Buy...) do the RP280s justice, or should i try to definitely stay in the 120+wpc range? I'm trying to avoid having to upgrade the receiver as I incrementally add speakers over the next year or two.

One thing I am wondering about and haven't seen a consistent response is matching wattage between the speakers and receiver. The RP280 is rated at 150 continuous, but I haven't seen a receiver at 150wpc that is within my price range. I had a little chat with support the other day and after mentioning a few different amps the rep essentially pointed me towards the one that was a perfect match on wattage.The Onkyo RZ800 is listed at 135wpc, albeit that measurement is only 2 channels driven. So I acknowledge I am slightly underpowering the speakers... Is it by an acceptable margin?

Likely within a few months of buying my first home about a year from now. I've got a plan! And priorities...speakers before house Usage will be about 60-40 favored towards music.

Hello all, I am deciding on my first system and would love some input from those who have gone before me! Yes, another "hi, I'm new, please help me pair my speakers with a receiver" thread I have drooled over klipsch speakers since high school and am incredibly excited to be joining the Klipsch family very soon! I have already decided to get a pair of RP280s and have been shopping around for receivers. My goal, for now, is to have just a 2.0 system and try that out for a few months before I decide if I want to add a sub and potentially a center channel. I'd like to get to 7.2 eventually, but that is a ways down the road. Re: adding a sub, I am an average bass guitarist and do enjoy the low end (my bass rig is an 800 watt hybrid SS/tube amp through a 410 cabinet \m/ ), but I am fairly confident that the 280s will do the trick for me - I have always been satisfied with my dad's 2 channel system without needing more bass and his speakers aren't anything extraordinary. Please let me know if I'm wrong and you think I will be left wishing I got the sub right away...Basically, my attitude is, if I want my chest rattled, I will play some bass and rattle it myself! I would like to stay under $800 for the receiver, and after reading a lot of reviews of various receivers in the 500-1000 range, I have my eye on the Onkyo TX-RZ800, which I would likely buy from accessories4less with an extended warranty (thanks to reading this forum for the recommendation!). http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onktxrz800/onkyo-tx-rz800-7.2-atmos-thx-certified-a/v-receiver-wi-fi/bluetooth/airplay/1.html#!more Please let me know your thoughts, or if there are any other specific receivers in this price range, either new or refurb, that I should be considering. And any wire/plug recommendations are welcome too, I am still pretty new at this. Thanks in advance! Brad