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Howdy Jim:
Congrats on the awesome receiver! I just love my VSX49TXi, which is very similar to yours! I run it with the same DVD player as you. I use the i-Link connection in order to gain full bass management and have discovered that not all SACDs are equal! I have a 'Journey' SACD and it is recorded in only two-channel stereo! It still sounds awesome over my Klipsch's, but what a disappointement compared to my 'Night at the Opera' DVD-Audio by Queen, which is in true 5.1! It's as if Freddie Mercury is in the room next to me! Be very choosy when selecting your discs and you probably will not be disappointed by them. As for the finger smudges on the Elite's ebony surface....yes, I agree they are a pain. After you are done fiddling around with your new toys, you will porbably just use your remotes most of the time and the rigs will remain "smudgless". As for reciever set-up...you could not be more correct! Setting up the Pioneer Elites is a very involved process and I highly reccomend oanyone who buys one of these amazing rigs to PA-LEESE read the instruction book cover-to-cover before you even plug it in. It will save you a lot of grief. But, believe me...the sound you will get out is worth all of the effort! Have fun and live it up!
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Kenratboy:
There are three basic types of front projectors on the market; CRT, LCD, & DLP just to name a few. CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is the oldest of the three and it usually is bulkier than the latter two, and has 3 large lenses sticking out of the front (LCDs and DLPs have one lens). CRTs can be rather pricy and their forte is truer color rendition. Next, the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) type are quite popular because they tend to be more affordable than the other two (CRT & DLP). Although more clear an image than CRT (in my opinion) and brighter than both CRT and DLP, I do not feel they are nearly as sharp as the DLP type projectors - again MY opinion.
I currently have A Sharp XV-Z9000U DLP front projector, which I installed in my HT last January. DLPs seem to be the hottest thing on the market right now. This projector is considered one of the top-rated Digital Light Processor (DLP) models available (the latest model is the XV-10000U). I use it in conjunction with a Stewart Greyhawk filmscreen (78" diagonal) and the results are awesome, especially when viewing material in True-HDTV from my digital high definition cable hookup. Choosing a proper screen is just as important as choosing a good projector. I know the 9000 is over your mentioned budget, but Sharp just introduced a new model that falls within your price range called the XV-Z90U. You may wish to check it out for yourself. It may meet your needs. There are also many good LCD projectors out there that are more affordable. Perhaps they may suit your needs better than a DLP? Just one thing: Many purists out there tend to knock DLP projectors just because they utilize a color wheel to deliver their color. Don't listen to them. I have never been disappointed by my DLP! I think what they are saying is a bunch of bull pucky! Best of luck!
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Thanks, guys!
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First, thanks for all of the replies, gang!
I cut along the bottoms of the boxes, then lifted the boxes up over the top of the speakers, then lifted the speakers off of the silver/gray pads. Found the owner's manuals but no spikes (or feet)! YIKES!!
I have looked through all of the packing material and there is nothing.
Is there any way I can ask Klipsch to send me out two complete sets of these?
Thanks, again.
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Howdy folks!
Well, I am still in the middle of construction on our home theater (since last August). I bought my RF7-based system back in November, and I finally unboxed the speakers for the first time last week. It was my understanding that the RF-7's came with spikes or adjustable feet. Is this true? I did not find any in either box. Anyone got any ideas about this?
The other thing, is that I found a flaw in the Cherry wood finsh on top of the left speaker. It's like a "blob" of varnish. It doesn't bother me much because it'll be back near the wall, but my dealer told me he can't do anything about because I've already had them too long to approach Klipsch about. I guess I can live with it. They are still beautiful.
What I am really excited about is that I just heard these babies for the first time on Monday night. OH, MY GOD! They sound so much better than I ever imagined, and to think I only have them hooked-up in a 5.1 config right now. Just wait'll I get the 7.1's hooked up! JEEZ! That 15" woofer is a regular BASS CANNON! And CLEAN, TOO!
I must say, Klipsch sure did an outstanding job with the 5.1 Promedia rig I have on my PC. But, now, I am ecstatic over my ne Klipsch Reference system. Nice going, guys!!!
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Hey, Moon:
VERY nice set-up in that building of yours!
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Since you said you didn't wish to spend a lot, if you are doing new construction, you could even get away with using standard 2-cond 14 gauge romex (house wire), so long as you mark it at both ends that it is not carrying 110 volts! I have done this and the speakers sound fine. Romex is nothing more than solid copper wire and a lot cheaper than the premo-speaker wire out there. However, if you are doing exiting construction, try using either 14 or 12 gauge lampcord. It's stranded copper and the ribs on the insulation indicate polarity. It works fine too. What am I using on my new construction? Tributaries 12 gauge SP2. Good luck!
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Scott:
I looks like we have similar systems. How's that bass management sound on the Klipsch's when playing SACDs and DVD-As? I haven't pulled my stuff in yet. Waitng's been like getting a root canal! **ACK!**
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Do any of you know if there are to be any significant changes in the new reference line as compared to the current reference line? If so, do you know what these changes entail? Thanks.
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Ken:
I could not have put it better myself! DLPs will suprise you. But, you owe it to yourself to check out the LCDs, too. There are also more variations in the projection format (just to confuse you more). There's a rather pricey hybred by JVC called a D-ILA that does an awesome job, too. You really must go audition several different types of projectors with the same DVD at the same store in order to form an opinion of your own. We have many stores to choose from here in the Detroit area. I used to live out near you in Fallon, Nevada and I was just in Reno this past June. I know the area has rally built up since we left back in 1977. So, I am willing to bet you have a lot of stores there as well by now. Reno is such a growing area. There used to be a place called the Tin Ear Sound Company a few blocks west of S. Virginia Street that I bought a lot of gear from back then, but I'm sure they are long gone by now. Best of luck to you!
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