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Just got the DVD Audio of Tubular Bells. It's outstanding. With it's very aggresive surround mix, it is my new standard for demo of my systems.

Does anyone remember this stuff? While rooting through old storage boxes, I found a full bottle of "Tweek" Contact Enhancer that I purchased about 1980 or so. By today's standards, is this stuff snake oil? Or, does it truly work as stated? Any idea about how the elapsed time of almost 25 years may affect its chemical properties?

Thanks for the Parts Department tip. I will call tomorrow.

Can anyone help with locating an original Forte "klipsch" black letters on copper color base 3" X 1/2" logo? I would like to have my Academy logo (raised copper color letters on black plastic 1 5/8" X 1/4") match with the Fortes' logo. Thanks, GHT

I have the RB-3 speakers biwired from my Acurus A150 in the stereo setup. For HT, my RB-5 and RC-3 speakers are biwired to the Yamaha RX-V1200. My opinion? I like it. In both systems my sound is clean, crisp, detailed and open. I am now using Canare StarQuad 4S11 wire for these speakers. I do not know what you mean by "A and B". I run the Canare speaker wires doubled (R+R and W+W)into banana connectors to the amps' main L and R channel outputs and then split into 4 spades at the individual speaker terminals.

There is nothing wrong with Rush in Rio, it was a loud live concert not a studio recording. Same way with Iron Maiden in Rio. Very big crowds of energized people who know and sing all the songs during the concerts. AC/DC Live at Donington is a somewhat similar large crowd concert DVD experience. U2 at Slane Castle is very good, as well as, Peter Gabriel Growing Up Live, Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty at the Olympic, SRV at el Mocambo. All of these have been regulars in the CX1 player. The visual effect of Peter Gabriel's DVD is very powerful projected on a large screen surface (besides having great sound).

I have RCR-3 for rear surrounds and a single RCR-5 for a rear center in my 6.1 HT. The room is large with 10' ceilings and the Klipsch ceiling speakers are outstanding for movies and DVD Audio materials. My system does utilize a SVS 22-31 subwoofer, so I really do not rely on the fullrange of the ceiling speakers (and mains and center). I would not hesitate to try a full ceiling Klipsch system with RCR-5 all around. The Klipsch speakers can also be "aimed".

I use a little angled rubber door stop under the rear of my Academy. Makes any angle adjustment a snap, doesn't leave marks on the speaker or the shelving. Cost $0.75 at Lowe's.

Hello, I have the RCR-3 as left & right rears and a single RCR-5 as a rear center. Mains are RB-5, with RC-3 center and SVS 22-31 sub. These are all spread about in a large family room that opens into a kitchen and other living areas. Seems like not much speaker for so large an area (10 foot ceilings too). All output channels are balanced with the analog RS sound meter. I have to tell you that the sound produced is pure, seamless and all enveloping for DVD/DVD-Audio formats and MNF HD broadcasts through my Yamaha RX-V1200. I would install the Klipsch RCR ceiling speakers again without a doubt.

Acoustic Guitars are either laminated wood construction- cheap to produce or solid wood- expensive to buy. (Ovation with the plasic bodies is an exception.) One company (possibly others too) makes laminate bodied guitars with solid wood tops. This company is Seagull, from Canada. Their guitars are plain looking but great playing and full sounding with low pricing as well. We have owned a Seagull SM6 for over 8 years now and it still plays well. My son took it to Europe and 4 years of college so it's been exposed to a lot of environments without undue affect. We also own a solid wood Taylor 712 that plays beautifully, but at a higher purchase cost. Look for what feels good and sounds good to you. Close your eyes so you are not swayed by fancy looking woods or glossy finishes. Check Harmony Central for owner reviews of many guitar brands and models.

Local RS temporarily out of the analog model. On (national) sale for $24.99 until 7/31/2003.

Ovation in Indianapolis had the same Klipsch deal in June at their stores.

I have a scratch free black KV-3. Replaced it with an Academy. I can send photos, etc. email at hz536n@yahoo.com

I had a KV-3 as a center in my main room HT. It was paired with RB-5 mains and SVS sub. It worked very well. In January I got an open box RC-3 for <$150.00 and It is a much nicer HT experience over the KV-3. I would not go back to the KV-3 vs the RC-3 with the RB-5 mains. I think you will potentially see even more difference compared to the KV-2. I then put the KV-3 back into use as a center with the Fortes in the second room and it was fine... Until I found an Academy ($250.00 shipped) in February. The Academy is a dramatic upgrade over the KV-3 with Fortes. I will not give up this outstanding center speaker. The KV-3 is great in and of itself, I'm not knocking it by any means. It's just that with my other Klipsch main speakers I have found better sonic "fit" with the RC-3 and Academy. If anyone may be seeking a nice KV-3 (black), I have one that is not currently in use. Email me at "hz536n@yahoo.com".

Looking for one RCR-3, or RCR-5, to use as a Rear Center for my Yamaha and Klipsch based HT. I know that Klipsch Dealers sell these ceiling mount speakers in pairs as I already have the RCR-3 in use as my left and right rear speakers, but does anyone have (or have knowledge of) a single unit they can part with? Currently I have the Yamaha RX-V1200 driving Klipsch RB-5 mains, RC-3 center and RCR-3 rears with an SVS 22-31 CS sub. My email is hz536n@yahoo.com for any offline replies. Thanks