[I hate multiple remotes. Control amp through TV?]

Hey everyone, 

 

Seeing as I'm new to the hifi world and have my sights locked on a pair of RP-280F's, I am now looking for an amp to go with it. 

 

Thing is, I hate using multiple remotes. 

I plan to connect all my devices (only 2) directly to the tv so the amp will only use a single connection to my tv. 

 

 

Does anyone know of a compact amp that automatically turns on and off when it receives a signal or even a command from the tv and where I can raise or lower the volume through the TV's remote?

 

Thank you all in advance!

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11 minutes ago, Ceptorman said:

Those are a solid choice, great speakers. I know all this info can be overpowering.

It certainly is, this is like travelling to another world and trying to learn the inhabitants language and customs. I consider myself quite knowledgeable in life in general, but I feel quite retarded in the world of hifi. 😂

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5 minutes ago, Emile said:

For movies, a subwoofer is essential.  Most have a L/R line in/out so you can add main speakers to it.

Type of mains really depends on your budget. Klipshorns are great but probably "pricey" in Holland.  Or ... you can try the "PRO" route, such as KPT-904's.  Again, probably hard to find there   My personal (non-pro) speakers are the Epic series - CF-3's or CF-4's.

But ... to make it easier, don't think you can go wrong with Heresy's and a sub.

Cheers, Emile

 

Thanks. Sad to hear it's kinda essential. Would you  still consider it essential if you knew my current " setup" consists of nothing more than a 200 dollar soundbar? 🤣

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4 minutes ago, angelluisg said:

@NuttyNutworks...when I want to used for music ..pure direct (AVR Marantz 7012)  is amazing.. RP-280 and movies good bass ..in movies Rp-280f subwoofer is not needed.. 

 

Good to know, so the RP-280F is on my list then. 🙂

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6 minutes ago, dtel said:

OK, for one you picked a good wife.

 

And two, find room for a sub, they are not as position dependent as the other speakers and make a HUGE difference especially for movies.

  

I know nothing about the differences you asked about, sorry

 

And Welcome

 

 

 

Thanks, I do have an amazing wife

 

Apart from the space, the receiver I'm buying doesn't have a connection for a seperate bass speaker.

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@Dave1290

Thanks, but I'm all the way over the great pond in the Netherlands, so the Garage sale section has nothing for me. 

 

@Tarheel SInce I'm new to this world, I can't begin to phantom what a " bright" sound would actually sound like. Could I interpret it as to much on the high tones? 

 

@omar4 I don't think they would ship to the Netherlands, the shipping costs would be insane considering the weight of Klipsch speakers. Thanks anyway. 

 

@Ceptorman Thanks for clearing that up. In my view I would expect the 8000 series would be the upgrade from the 7000 series, not the 200 series. Klipsch is very confusing..

 

@wvu80 Thanks for the explanation on the series. You say the RP-600M is the newer version, but the triple "000" series was the newer version right? And I wasn't asking about the exact difference in sound between the 280 and the 8000, I was trying to figure out what the difference between the models were in general, as in, what's the difference between those models? If there aren't any differences, then why create two models? 

 

@angelluisgGood to hear you're very happy with your RP-280F, but I don't have that luxury of space to be able to put down a 7.2.4 system. I'm just looking for a 2.0 set and I don't want to buy two expensive speakers only to find out they have to be supplemented with different speakers before they're any good or because they're lacking in some area like bass or mid range. 

 

Sorry guys, but all the different models are very confusing. 

Maybe I have been asking the wrong question seeing how inexperienced I am.

 

So here's another go at it; "What model speakers should I buy for a 2.0 system that's good in all ranges for movies. I'm not looking for high volume, but I do want to feel like I'm part of the movie I'm watching.?"

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13 minutes ago, Ceptorman said:

I like to think that things are constantly being built better, so I will say go for the RP8000, but the 280 isn't far behind. I haven't heard anyone compare the RP280 to the RP8000, but I'm sure they are fairly even in performance. Are you looking for new, ever consider used? There are some good deals on used equipment. And welcome...btw.

Thank you. I'm comparing those two because I see both around the web a lot. If you have any other models to recommend, please do, I'm really new to thus world of speakers. 

 

As long as they're good in a stereo setup without enough bass so I don't have to buy a seperate bass module. 

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51 minutes ago, CECAA850 said:

Welcome to the forum.  Once you decide on a set of speakers look in your receivers menu for a phantom center channel setting.  If you can sit fairly close to the middle of the speakers you really won't need a center channel.  It'll sound like you have one.  If you sit off to the side, then not so much.

 

Thanks for your answer and I'm glad to hear that missing a center speaker isn't so much of a problem. Any advice on what series in the RP series I should look at? 

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Greetings everyone,

 

My wife and I bought a bigger home and after many years I finally have the space and green light to buy my first set of standing speakers. Yay!

 

The misses and I settled on the Klipsch reference series. I choose them because of their reputation, she choose them because they look good. 

 

Now since this is my first set ever, I started reading into Klipsch since they make a lot of different series. One thing I can't seem to find what, for example, the difference is between the RP-280F and the RP-8000f? Or the difference between the entire series. So I turn to you guys for advice. 

 

What, in your opinion would be a good starter set for a 2.0 setup? The speakers will mostly be used for watching movies. 

 

I don't have room for a center speaker or a separate subwoofer. 

 

Please advice me. 😁