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---------------- On 10/10/2003 11:58:58 AM Frzninvt wrote: The RP-5 was a powered version (similar to the RF-5) but with a built in subwoofer if I am not mistaken. Hence the "P" (Powered) ---------------- I believe that the powered reference series (wasn't there an RP-3 too?) only had 1 midrange driver instead of two. Specs and pictures can still be found on the products page under Classic->Reference

Regarding the RadioShack ANALOG SPL meter: It seems that RS might have stopped selling this. It is no longer listed on their website, and I cannot find one (or even the digital one) in any of my local RS stores. Does anybody know of another source for one of these?!?

I don't know if I could actually pick a 'best' song to hear on my speakers, there are so many different types of music which all bring something else to the table, but one song that comes to mind (and that has not been listed yet), is Dosed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Low lows and high highs, this song really comes to life on Klipsch.

Well, re-routing the cable was going to be a difficult task, so I just decided to get a digital optical cable. This solved the problem. It was a little higher quality cable than the crappy RCA interconnect that was causing hte problem and it also seems to me that the bass is a little more defined and a little tighter, especially for the lower quality source (mp3). So all is well I guess. However, would somebody mind explaining to me how a 'ground loop' occurs. I had not heard the term until I saw it on the board, I had always just figured it was interference, maybe from all the fans etc in the computer or from power cables. Thanks, Adam

The hum is present even with the master volume on the PC muted. The RCA cable looks like it may be running parallel to a power cable for a short distance (maybe 9"). I do not know if I will be able to do much about that, other than routing it way out of the way. Is it a safe assumption (to start with anyways) that this may be the cause of my problem? Thanks, Adam

I have recently hooked up a PC to my HT for music playing purposes. I have been experiencing very loud humming when switched to the input hte PC is on. No other input really hums. The PC as well as the receiver are both plugged into the same surge protector and they are connected via some cheap analog RCA connectors. Would switching to an optical cable help with this hum at all? It is fairly noticable, even at lower volumes, and becomes extreamly obtrusive at higher volumes. Thanks, Adam

The RC3II was the intended match for those speakers. Try and demo them side by side if you can to see which you like better. I did and they definatly sound different (I went with the RC3II for my RF3's) A RC3II may become difficult to come by, however, as it is a discontinued model.

I meant something set up independantly by members of the forum.... not Klipsch. If that is what you mean too, I am surprised there were no other takers.

I have not been able to tell a major difference in my personal blind listening tests. For me it came down to cosmetics. I spent twice as much (per foot) on my center channel cable because it looked better and was more visible than the rest of my speaker cable. It sounds no different than the rest of my cable however.

As the administrator of another fairly high traffic bulletin board, I can most definatly understand the administrators/moderators ignoring a request like this. Boards like this take up a lot of disk space and a lot of bandwidth. Both of which cost a lot of money. It is hard to justify this cost for a 'free for all' type forum. It is also hard to moderate the content on such a forum. It is inevitable that a board like this with such a tight community will want a place to talk about other interests in life besides that of which the board was intented. An alternative that has worked well for many of the members of my forum was creating an IRC (internet relay chat) channel that they could meet in and talk about off topic whatever. Might be something to look into as I will put down money that an 'Off Topic' forum will never be created. Similar to my board, the 'General Discussion' section is the closest the board will ever come to an 'off-topic' section.

I notice this from my RC3II. However, it is extreamly quiet and I can only notice it if no other sound is coming through the speaker and I stick my ear right up next to the tweeter. I don't know if there is much that can be done about it other than moving the speaker farther from the TV.

Hope your havin a good time there Justin. I am 2 semesters away from graduating, and not really looking forward to it. Also, if there is a Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) chapter out there, you should check them out too. Next to buying Klipsch, joining the fraternity was one of the best decisions I made in college. My reference system shakes the house to the ground too I too had a promedia system in the dorms (the v2.400) and it constantly amazed the people on my floor. work hard then play hard, Adam

These woofers are around $60 from Klipsch. Replacing the woofer is as easy as unscrewing it from the tower housing and disconnecting the internal speaker wire. Probably a 5 min job for removal and installation.

Parts Department Phone Number: 317-860-8100 Toll Free: 800-274-5547 Fax Number: 317-860-9195 E-mail: parts@klipsch.com

I was demoing a RC3II the other day, and the salesperson broke off all 4 pegs trying to get the grill off for me (the speaker was up kind of high and I offered to do it, be he insisted he do it... probably scared I would break something ) . As long as your carefull, it should not be a problem. And you can order a grill from that number, but they are really more expensive than they should be. Will you be selling your old grill if you replace it?

Seems to me that if you are willing to drop $800 bucks into their store... the least they could do is set up a demo unit.

I've been registered for a while, however my posts do not reflect it. I knew absolutely nothing about HT when I joined this forum. I actually registered when I bought my Promedia v2.400's (I remember Justin's promedia posts from way back then!) I have since then purchased a Reference 3 system (took me a while to build it up as I have been a college student for the last 4 years). It is my first real audio system. I am jealous of those with Reference 7 systems, but this is far and away the best system I have ever owned. I still do not know much about HT/home audio, but I learn more every day. While I do not have very many posts, I visit this forum daily and enjoy looking at pictures of other people's systems and learning of all the different kinds of equipment. Thank you to all the others on this forum for sharing your knowledge and getting me addicted. -Adam Zeimet

I was just wondering if I run any risk of damaging my Rx-3II woofers/tweets using compressed air to clean the dust, etc. off of them. By compressed air, I mean that stuff that comes in a can from Best Buy or whereever. If so, what would you recommend as a method for dusting speakers? Adam

Honestly, I would try and find an RC-3II. If you cannot locate one of these (as they are now discontinued), get the RC-35. Center channel is not one to skimp on. It will probably sound great with yoru system, but the RC-3II will be a better match. When I was getting my center a few weeks ago, I demoed both. They both sound excellent, but a little different. I thought the RC-3II was a little (for lack of a better word) brighter (and not in a bad way) than the RC-35. I don't know how the RC-35 mixes with the RF-3II's, but the RC-3II blends great.

Make sure you let us know what you end up with Oh, pictures are always cool too

Well, going off everything I have always heard about room placement, here is what I would try: Mains. I have heard that mains should be between 6-15ft apart from each other I am not sure of the wall size from your kitchen to foyer opening, but if it is 15ft. or less, I would just put the mains as wide out on that wall as they can practically and conviently go. The wider they go, the more defined the soundstage is... I guess. Tilt the speakers towards the sweet spot. I would say point them both to the middle of the couch, or one to about one arm of the couch and one to the other arm of the couch. You can play around with that and see if it even makes a difference. Center. On top of the TV sounds like it is pretty much the only place you can put your center seeing as how it is another RF. Ideally, a center should be angled down so that the tweeter is shootin right at ear level, if this is not a possibility with the big RF, then I wouldn't worry about it. Couch. I have also heard that the (sweet spot I guess) should be as far from the mains as the mains are from each other (or closer). So, if tweeter to tweeter on the mains are say, 12ft. It should be 12 ft from your head to each of the tweeters, forming an equilateral (? been a while since trig) triangle. Surrounds. In a 5.1 setup, surrounds should be place to the side of the listener and ~5-6ft off the ground. Again, since you have RF's back there, don't worry about the height. I would place them either directly to the side, facing the couch, or just slightly behind the listener, pointed toward the sweet spot (play around). I would say the surrounds should maybe be just a little bit wider out than the mains are. I have always heard about 18" for distance from wall for the speakers. The closer to the wall, the more bass there is, however, the boomier the bass gets. 18" seems pretty far away from the wall to me, that distance is impossible in my room, but do what you can with that. If you move it 18" away and there is absolutely no bass, move it a little closer until it starts to get boomy and muddled. There is somewhere to start anyways, you'll have to tweak here and there probably until it sounds just right to you.

---------------- On 7/24/2003 9:38:04 PM damonrpayne wrote: I accidently bought a pair of RS-7s tonight. ---------------- Ha! I did this with a pair of RS-3's last weekend!

Congratulations on your new speakers. ProMedia's are definatly excellent sounding multimedia speakers. I myself was introduced to klipsch through the v2-400 Promedia's. The system is great and I still use it. I have also since then purchased a reference surround system. It is a farily modest one (especially compared to the systems some people on this board have), but it is the first set of quality speakers I have owned and I love them. The world of Klipsch is a good one. Enjoy!

Congratulations on your new speakers. ProMedia's are definatly excellent sounding multimedia speakers. I myself was introduced to klipsch through the v2-400 Promedia's. The system is great and I still use it. I have also since then purchased a reference surround system. It is a farily modest one (especially compared to the systems some people on this board have), but it is the first set of quality speakers I have owned and I love them. The world of Klipsch is a good one. Enjoy!

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