Caddymania

I am debating about which sub to buy for my HT system which consists of the following: Yamaha RX-V1 Receiver Forte II's - Mains KLF-C7 - Center Channel SB-2's - Front effects RB-3's - Rear surrounds I have been thinking about Klipsch RSW-12 or RSW-15, and would be interested in hearing opinions about either of these, or other options. I listen to music about 75% of the time, mostly using the DSP modes, and movies about 25%. The room is about 14 x 20, but opens into a breakfast area and kitchen. The ceiling is 8 feet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

HornEd, What are you going to do with your SB-2's? If you want to part with them, I might be interested in using them for my front effects. I'm still looking for some oak Forte II's for the rears. By the way, thanks for your photos and instructions on the speaker stands. By the way, I know you were curious about the Caddymania thing. I do collect (sort of) Cadillacs, but I only have two, due to space (and money) limitations, a 76 Eldo Convertible, and a new Deville DTS. The DTS has a Home Theater, of sorts, since the Navigation system has a DVD player (usable only when the car is in park!)and it has an 8-speaker Bose system (too bad Klipsch never did auto sound).

HornEd, Very impressive set up! Yes, I would be interested in more detailed photos of the SB-2 stands. And since you have a digital camera...I still haven't gone digital (Just bought a Canon EOS-1V). I'm now convinced after reading the posts you suggested and the responses here, that I should get another pair of Forte II's. I already missed one opportunity (at $850 w/o shipping). I missed a pair of Chorus II's as well on ebay (sold for $1,125 w/o shipping). I have located some Quartet's (for $589). I suppose the ideal would be Forte II's all around. But since I'm dealing with used, would a combination of Chorus II (front) and Forte II's, or a combination of Forte II's (front) and Quartets be adequate? I also have to deal with aesthetics, since my Forte's are the oak finish and I want to match. One other thing. I've reviewed the Yamaha RX-V1 manual again and it shows and says the rear speakers should be mounted high, about 6 feet up. Obviously I would not do that with any of these speakers. Is it important? Thanks for your input!

Thanks to everyone for your insights. I do plan to use this setup as much for listening to music--using the RX-V1's sound fields--as for Home Theater applications. To HornEd, I would be very interested in seeing a photo of your speaker stands for the SB-2's. Thanks again.

I need some advice for speakers to complete my new home theater system. I have a pair of Forte II's which I love and which still amaze me. I just bought a Yamaha RX-V1 Receiver, which could have up to 8 speakers plus two subs for a full configuration. I already have a KLF-C7 for the center channel, and my entertainment center was built specifically to accomodate it. I don't know if this is ideal. Some of the older posts suggest classic speakers for this purpose, but if they are unshielded, they will cause problems with my TV. The Forte's already do if they are too close to the TV, but I digress. I plan to add a pair of rear surrounds, and a pair of front effects speakers. I have visited several audio stores and read a number of opinions, and continue to be confused. For the rears should I use RB-3's or RS-3 's or RS-7's? The RS-3's seemed to be very muted when I heard them at the store, and I liked the RB-3's much better, but will they work as rear channels? Presumably, they need to be on stands. How high? I cannot mount these on the wall since one would be in the back, and the other on the side. Would a smaller (than the Forte II) classic Klipsch be a better choice for rears? Would these require stands? If they must be placed with the rear of the speaker facing the wall (as the Fortes) this would be a problem for the same reasons I couldn't mount the RB-3's on the wall. It would be possible to mount the RS-3's on the walls, on the side walls. For the front effects speakers would the SB-1 or 2 be adequate? Any other ideas? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!!!