Max_Durham

Spectral, I have a pair of Quintets that I'll sell you. I have a pair with original packaging and one pair without (the packaging was accidently thrown out). Both are black and in mint condition. If interested let me know. Max

The usual suspects: Yamaha 2500 and the H/K 7300 are currently the top two I'm considering. I wanted to resolve my question regarding 6.1 in case I learned something to change my opinion. Both of those have 7.1, but I somply don't need the extra channel, but want to upgrade none the less. Max

Bill, My existing setup is 6.1 and I really don't have the ability to add a 2nd rear surround. Given my setup I'm happy with the performance of my setup and just want to make sure a new receiver will work with that setup. Thanks again for everyone's input. Max

I am in the process of upgrading receivers. I currently have a 6.1 setup and would like to maintain that with a new receiver. Most of the new receivers are 7.1. How do I maintain a 6.1 setup when the back panel for the 7.1 receivers has 2 back surrunds (my current 6.1 receiver has a "rear center" channel). If I stay with a 6.1 setup, will the 7.1 receivers be able to send a discrete signal to my one and only one rear center? I'm guessing the receiver manual will indicate that one of the back surround channels is the discrete channel in a 6.1 setup. Can you 7.1 owners clarify this for me. Thanks for your help and I aplogize if this is a dumb question. Max

I bought an RC-35 a week ago and have not finalized my opinion. I would have to agree that thus far it does a better job with 6 channel music than it does with HT. I'm not saying it does a bad job, but the previous poster is correct in saying that it tends to wash deeper voices a little. I'll have some time this weekend to explore it's capabilities with HT, SACD, and 6 channel and can respond more if you'd like. I have no experience with the RC-3II.

James, My advice to you is to grow your new system slowly as your budget will allow (I just saw your previos post. Are you sure you should maxing out another credit card? My best advice is get your cards paid off and then buy a new system). As I said before, the Quintets are very good for HT, but lacking for music. You said that you listened to music and because of this I think you will want more than the Quintets can offer. However, if you are set on a small wall mountable speaker, the Quintets are the best on the market. I suggest that you purchase the best center channel and front mains that you can afford. For example, you could purchase the following: - the SC-3 for $300 - the SB-3's for $350 - the KSW-12 for $500 (I would advise that you upgrade for $100 to the KSW-12. You can buy better subs in the $500 price range, but the KSW-12 is a good sub) - the Yammi for $300 (the lower distortion number means less internal noise created by the amplifier. The Pio distortion seemed a little high. The Pio and Yammi have the same number of S-video inputs) TOTAL of $1450 You can use a pair of your exsisting speakers for back surrounds until your budget allows to purchase the SS-3's. This same approach can be used if you wanted to upgrade to an even larger center and fronts and say wait on your sub until you budget allows. The choice is yours. Once you start upgrading you may never stop. Part of the fun (and agony) is buying equipment and then deciding you want something better. Good luck!

James, The Quintet system is popular becasue of the speaker size and surprising sound quality. They can be mounted in vitrually any room without standing out and are very good for home theater, but only adequate for music as they cannot reporduce the full range of sound like larger speakers can. I have no experience with Pioneer, but own and love my Yamaha. Yamaha's are well built and excel at HT. If you are interested in music and have the room and budget you may want to consider larger speakers. If you can answer these questions we might be able to help you more: What is your main purpose for buying a system? What subwoofer are you considering? What is your budget?

Thanks guys for your input. It sounds as if the RF-5's and RC-7 will be fine together and the RB-5's will be good for surrounds. I am planning to work on the price a little more, but it sounds as if I'm already at a decent or average deal. I will power the speakers with a Yamaha RXV-1200. I would like to upgrade, but that will wait until the next upgrade bug bites. Max

So guys, will the RB-5's work well as surrounds for the RF-5's?

I have the opportunity to upgrade my system to the following: *RF-5 for $1000 for the pair *RB-5 for $300 for the pair (floor model) *RC-7 for $540 Note: This would be an authorized dealer/storefront purchase. The upgrade is going into our new house (thus we have a very limited budget and simply can't afford the RF-7's now) with a 25'X25' bonus room. My wife and I use our current system for 60% music (getting into SACD) and 40% movies. -Is this a good/great price? -Will we be happy with the RB-5's as surround speakers? I'm mostly concerned about movies. I would think they would be awesome for SACD/DVD-A. -Will the RC-7 overwhelm the RF-5's? Thanks for your input. Max

I am considering using a pair ISC 650 in ceiling/in walls out on my deck. The plan is to place them under the eave and in the soffit. They would be covered but "exposed". Would this "exposure" to central North Carolina elements be to extreme for these speakers. The literature states they can be used in bathrooms which is a moist environment, but not really "exposed" to the elements. All thoughts would be appreciated. Max

Steve, I recently purchased a KSW-12 for my brother on this site from another member. I have a friend who is interested in your KSW-12. Questions: 1. Do you have original packaging? 2. Did you register warranty with Klipsch? 3. Are there any blemishes/scratches on the sub? 4. Is the $250 firm? 5. Does the final price include shipping? Max

Augie...I have a 6.1 setup with the Yamaha RXV-1200 and have played 6.1 formatted DVD's (I have also used the 6.1 Matrix feature with great results). I use Gladiator as my test 6.1 DVD. I would strongly suggest that you use another surround sound speaker such as the SS.5 that you are currently using as surrounds. The sixth speaker is an effects speaker that works with the right and left surround. You do not get the same use out of a rear center as you do a front center. Again the rear center is only an effects speaker. Max

Doug...thanks for the reply. I will check the sub volume first and try and adjust it accordingly. I have a Yamaha RXV-1200 receiver and I don't know off hand what the crossover is fixed at. I will check this out and see if it is fixed or can be adjusted?????. I will study on wiring the sub to the speaker level inputs. Thanks again, Max

TheEAR, Due to maintaining harmony with my wife, the sub is in the corner behind the tv and component stand. Altering this configuration may be the best solution, but this is unlikely due to the above. Due to my wife's wish not to overkill our living room with speakers, I had to compromise and go with the Quintet system. In return I will get a bonus room above the garage in the new house and will be able to select accordingly. I viewed this as a reasonable compromise as she takes a lot of pride in the interior appearnce of the house. She has also realized the limits of the Quints when it comes to music. But they are hidden and do very well for HT. The Quints are set to small. I have experimented with a SC-1 as the center and have had good results by tweaking the inputs. I set the center to large when using the SC-1 and small with the Quint center. Still deciding which to use. The room is about 14' X 16'. When you say cut the sub to 80 hz, that would mean on the sub itself, correct? Will this "tighten-up" the sub? What do you mean by the receiver preset? Due to the speaker placement issue, is a down firing sub the best option? TheEAR, thanks for your help. Max