M_Klipsches

I’ve mounted the RP502S, using their Keyhole mounts and Mollybolts rated for 60#. So far, two days in and they are still up. They probably need a safety backup just in case. I haven’t sorted a way to do that. Possibly use the threaded mount in some way?

Until I got caught up in this thread. I had only heard the term “tuba subwoofer”. I knew nothing about them. It seems like a build I can pull off without a huge investment. I hadn’t considered anything thing beyond the wood, driver & amp. I do not have a DSP of any sort. Apologies to the OP, as my intention wasn’t to hijack the thread. Thanks for the input though. I suppose I should start another thread once I’m underway. I’ll look forward to advice from someone with more skill than myself. I’ll tag you once I get started. Maybe even before I start. would be a better idea.

I just ordered plans for a couple of the tuba subs. I’m ready to be awed. If this works, maybe I’ll upgrade the AVR in the family room with the money I didn’t spend on a subwoofer.

I’m using an RC-62ii with RP280Fs, in the family room. It sounds fantastic, at least to my non expert, aging ears. I was using the the RC-62 with RB-61IIs, it sounded great with those as well. For that price, I don’t see a downside.

Following this, as I’ve just bought a pair of RP-502S, and I’ve been trying to decide how to mount them. They are scheduled to arrive Monday. I’ve used the “videosecu” mounts (the first link in the OP) to wall mount my RB 61IIs. They work well, and hold the speakers in place fairly well. Now I did commit the sacrilege of using a small screw in the bottom of the speakers to secure them to the mounts. It’s out of sight, and better than risking a smashed speaker, or an injured person. The 61s are heavy, at nearly eighteen pounds each, plus the mounts (maybe two or three pounds each?). The problem is finding a wall stud that’s in the right place. I just didn’t trust using wall anchors. I think they’d work well on the R-51Ms

IIRC, when I first hooked a sub to my Yamaha AVR, I had a similar issue. Yes, I did set the sub to “on”. But it was like there was still no output to the sub. It corrected itself after I turned the AVR off then back on. Then it recognized that there was a sub connected. Give it a try, couldn’t hurt. Make sure the Sub has power, and plugged directly into the outlet, at least that’s what I’ve heard from people who know more than I.

I bought three Miyabi kitchen knives a few years back. I tried one and was an instant “true believer”. Buy a steel for maintenance, but you’ll need a couple of water stones when they need sharpened. I’m decent with a whetstone and can bring them close to their factory sharpness, but only “close”. I’m guessing there are folks you can send them to, who’ll bring them back to their factory razor edge.

We tried a tempur-pedic years ago. At the end of the trial period I kind of liked it. My wife HATED everything about it.

We bought a Sleep Number bed about four years ago. (M7 I think?) It was pricey, I’m talking La Scala II money (probably more like Cornwall III retail money). However it was some of the best money we’ve ever spent. Four years and we still love it. There is a store in Charleston and a couple in Columbus. I’d recommend you give them a try. They have lots of options.

No, you just need a separate room, a non public area where she doesn’t have to look at them. Worked for me. Actually if my LS-BRs looked like those new ones my wife might even allow them in a “public” area. Nah probably not.

Oh hell! I’ve been nerding out for the last hour or so. I’ve already been trying to sort out out who I know in England that can hook me up with one from the original company. Still in business! I am surprised that there are still serviceable original ones left. I’d have thought they’d be all faded and discolored after so many years. Very much appreciate the info. It’s always good to learn that there is more to a simple thing than one thought. Thank you.

@Tigerman you were certainly spot on about the “new” and the 20oz seems about right. The photo steered you wrong on the color. It’s a plain aluminum model. Good job on being a Lava Lamp expert. I now realize that my knowledge on them is limited. I’m off too educate myself. Feel free to steer me in the right direction.

I’m thinking yes. My Denon is rated @95 watts/channel (2channel) and it fills our 13’X20’ room with serious volume. I’ve seen over 100db from my usual listening position (app 10’ away) with no distortion or issues. Good choice on the RP8000s I hear they’ve really upped the finish on the cabinets. I got a good deal and couldn’t pass up the older model.

I’m not going to be able to assist much with your audio issues. It seems that you’ve got it narrowed to a couple of likely possibilities and I hope you get those sorted quickly. However, I do want to tell you that I’m running the exact same LCR set up, in our Family Room, powered by a Denon AVR X2200W. I just added the RP280Fs last week, replacing RF52iis. I’m here to tell you it’s fantastic! Even with the relatively low power of my AVR, the 280s rock! Maybe not enough to “Piss Off” the neighbors (they aren’t that close) but more than enough to annoy my lovely wife. You’ve chosen well, I hope you get to enjoy them to their full potential very soon.

Purple liquid with pink “Lava” tough to get the color right in pic. I love these things. I remember them from when I was a kid in the sixties, they were new, hip, & cool. I was blown away.

I’d only be able to find a Lava Lamp and the bourbon. 😀 Actually, we do have a couple of the salt lamps. I like those too. A pyramid shaped one sits on my liquor cabinet.

I’m thinking LSD and a classic Lava lamp may make a better pairing than the bourbon.

Agree. I ran rb61ii L/R with an RC 62ii Ctr for a while in a somewhat smaller room, it sounded good. Probably not as good as RB81iiS, but good and reasonably priced.

I’ve had them in my office for eight years. I did replace the volume pod a couple of years back. Bought one new from klipsch for around $20. No other issues. They still sound great.

Normally I’m pretty stoic about these things. This one is hitting me kinda hard. He really seemed to “get it”. One of those people unafraid to plunge headlong into a situation. Make the best of it and learn along the way. Intelligent, entertaining and engaging. If this guy couldn’t take it, perhaps the rest of us are doomed.

Just my luck. That would be a better match for the La Scalas. It would be a nice road trip though, I love Colorado. Nice looking “temporary” setup.

I’ve managed to get things rearranged and (against many “sound” opinions) am using that H II (FKA “Old Smokey”) as a center with the Heresy pair moved to the rears. Honestly I think it sounds pretty good, at least to my aging ears. Not that I’d turn my back on an affordable 3rd La Scala or Belle. But for now I’m going to focus on a better AVR, a subwoofer, and the tiniest elephant in the room; that spectacular TV. Thanks to all for the suggestions and thoughts, feel free to continue to offer input.

Nice! I’ve shown my wife pictures of Jubilees. She suddenly found my La Scalas much more appealing 😄. I’m still trying work out placement for the Heresy II Center. The room is still in a state of chaos. The best sound seems to be where the TV is/was located. Second best is low, as you have yours positioned. Third choice is above which is a little worrisome due to stability concerns. The stand which I designed and built around the Heresys, before the La Scalas were in the mix is now causing as many problems as solutions. Here is a pic of the way it was arranged. (I know the TV is tiny). I need to just build something else, and possibly correct the errors I made on the last one. I know others say the Heresy isn’t the best center with the La Scalas, but if you’ve made it work with all those great speakers I think I’m on the right track. At least it’s sounds good to my aging ears. I’ve never heard the Heresy III, but I’m guessing it’s at least close to the I & II. I see both you and JohnA have yours positioned horizontally. I need to try that out as well. Oh well, work in progress. Thanks for the input.

Cool thanks for the offer. I’ve actually just found a single HeresyII to use as a Center. I’ve yet to re-engineer my space to fully accommodate the changes. Also the new used HeresyII - OO, has apparently spent the last thirty years with a two pack a day smoker, so I’m still cleaning it up.

Thanks for all the input. Especially the “Dope From Hope” article, I’d never seen that one. I guess if I move the project along I’ll be on the lookout for that elusive, affordable, 3rd La Scala, or Belle. There are, I suppose far worse problems to have.