FerrariF1 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I have SB-3's as fronts and SB-1's for the rears and I have a chance to buy an RC-3 or RC-3II center channel. Do you think they will blend well together? Right now I'm using a JBL Northridge center and it's very flat (Tin canny). I know I would be mixing two differant families (Synergy and Reference) but I plan on over time upgrading to the reference series for all of my speakers. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 The general "Timbre" rule is this... Use the same speaker if possible for the three up front. Now we hit the variations... 1) If not the same speaker, use one in the same series...kg, ref, synergy etc.... 2) If not in the same series.. A better one or larger one for the center to your liking. Like the reference. In your case, your going to upgrade eventually. Since so much is dependent on the center channel, make it a good purchase now. It might not blend perfectly now... but you will not regret it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 BTW, The JBL is not bad center. But glad your looking at Klipsch too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerrariF1 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 What should I expect when I combine the RC-3 with my Sb3 and 1's. Will there be a stark difference between the claritiy of the high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathometheatre Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I think you'll be happy with either the RC-3 or RC-3II, as both are good centers. As one reply already said, it's best to have the same series (driver materials) in your front three speakers. I've had them all, including the JBL Northridge series many moons ago, and I thought they sounded good. At least until I upgraded to the Reference 7 series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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