Need Advice on a Klipsch HT/Music system.

[JoSixChip]

Hi, I'm looking for advice and/or glorification on a Klipsch HT system.

I'm a Klipsch fan from way back, I bought the original Heresy speakers for some un-godly price like 30 years ago while I was in the service. I loved that sound and despite the speakers being seriously abused I still have them, they still crank and sound excellent. Now I'm putting together a home theater system and naturally I'm looking at Klipsch. I found a system I like the sound of at Ultimate Electronics:

RF- 62s

RC-52

RS-42s

RW-10D

Deneon 1909

Plus a couple of wall mounted RSX-5 for a pool table area. I was thinking that I could use these to complete a 7.1 system as the back speakers. But I am unsure because they are mounted on a wall 90 degrees to the TV room and 8' behind the back of the viewing area.

My TV room is about 16'x16' and the area behind it is open to a pool table area. The ceiling is low(finished basement) and the floor is carpet. My plan is to pick this stuff up in pieces to save a little money, I'm cheap that way. I got a new RW-10D off E-Bay for $325 and the RSX-5s at Ultimate Electronics for $155 each, I managed to get them to match an Internet price. So I've already saved better then a couple of hundred dollars. I've come to find out that Klipsch won't honor the warranty if you don't buy from an authorized dealer, but my limited experience with Klipsch speakers is that I won't need one anyway. So if I can save a few bucks and still get new I will.

I really liked the sound of this system so I think I am sold on this speaker setup, and I am not too concerned about the complications of setting up the Danon AVR. I just don't want to be disappointed down the road because even this lower end system is expensive for me. So I am soliciting any input from any and all experienced users.

Thanks for your thoughts,

[willland]

JoSixChip,

Welcome to the forum. Now with the setup you are looking at, you can't go wrong. I would use the RC-62 instead of the RC-52 but that is me. I just so happen to have one for sale($325.00 mint condition).

Since you really like the the Heresy's, why not let them be the foundation of your HT. Many on this forum live and die by the Heritage Series. Three Heresy's up from and maybe a couple of KG2's as surrounds would be a nice way to go. Help me Klipshsters guide our new member into Euphoria.

Bill

[trashyrich1157]

I agree with willand. you already have the front speakers. Go with the Heritage line. I am in Denver, and there have been a bunch of great deals on the KG series on Craigs List.

Welcome to the forum. Where are you in CO?

[willland]

Here are some examples.

http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1185786542.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1175758182.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1167243561.html

Option for surrounds.

http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1188037427.html

Same KG1.5's better price.

http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1180054997.html

Bill

[psg]

Yeah, an all-Heresy II HT would be great along with a sub! They are excellent speakers set to small.

Another 2 pairs off ebay will get you a 6.1 system (with a sub of course).

[JoSixChip]

Thanks all for chiming in.

I'm in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Well the 6.1 Heresy system sounds great. The problem is that when I pre-wired my basement I put the outlets for the surround speakers in the ceiling. My intent was to mount Reference RS speakers to the ceiling. Plus my wife is not a fan of the old school look of the Heritage series, but has bought off on the Reference series. Add to that, my Heresy speakers have been beat-up pretty good over the years due to unruly parties and being moved across country several times. While they do still sound great and I will never let go of em, alas they are relegated to my personal space along with my vintage Yamaha R-100 receiver and Bang & Olufsen turn table.

I appreciate the suggestions though as it is something that I had not thought through. But I am still thinking the Reference series suits us best at this point. The system sounded great at the store and these RSX-5s that I picked up sound amassing for their size. I am thinking of upgrading the receiver from the Denon AVR-1909 to the 2809 though. Still researching it, all these features and functions on receivers can be a little overwhelming. Anyway, thanks again for the input and please add anything you think would be helpful or just something I should be considering.

[JoSixChip]

I've got quick question for you. How much deference can you detect between the RW-10D and the RSW-10D? At 2x the price I suspect it must be like night and day.

[willland]

I've got quick question for you. How much deference can you detect between the RW-10D and the RSW-10D? At 2x the price I suspect it must be like night and day.

I am assuming when you said you, you meant me. I own both subs and would say that the difference isn't night and day but substantial. Louder, tighter, cleaner, and no port noise. I think the RSW-10d is excellent for music and HT while I would say that the RW-10d is good for music and HT. I was one of the fortunate ones to get the cherry RSW-10d at Vann's for $599.79. It was a no-brainer purchase. The RSW-10d keeps up with my RF-63's much better.

Here is an even better sub that is more than the RW-10d and less than the RSW-10d.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homesubw&1248321118&/Klipsch-RSW-15-Cherry-veneer-f

Bill

[smcilwaine287]

You could always buy my rf-62's and my rc-52? the 62's are 4 months old, the 52 is less than 1 month old! PM me if you'd like.