nd4topspd Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 HI This is my first time posting and yes I am a newbie on this site. I am fixin to drop a bunch of cash for a new system long time wanted for my home. I would like to here from everyone on whether I am going with the right setup or if a different combo would be better. Here is what I am planning to buy in the next week unless my mind changes. starting with a Denon model AVR1910 receiver, Klipsch KLIRF62BLK floor standing speakers, KLIICONXL23B Klipsch 5.1 Channel Flat Panel Theater Speaker Pack for the center, 2 KLIRSX5BLK Klipsch 2-way Flat Panel TheaterSM Satellite Speakers, and the KLIRW12DBLK Klipsch 12" Powered Subwoofer This is going to be making my new Sony tv Rock!!! As much money as I am dropping I am just wanting to make sure I have a killer setup and not something that won't work good together. Also how much difference in sound am I giving up going with the 62 floor standing speakers vs stepping up to like the 82 floor standing speakers? Thanks in advance and I am enjoying reading all your posts John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Welcome to the Klipsch forums! One suggestion I'd make is to replace the Icon series center speaker with an RC-62. You want your front 3 speakers to match as closely as possible. Side surrounds aren't as crucial to match as the fronts are. Either that or instead of RF-62s, getting something from the Icon series as your front main speakers. You'd really have to do an A/B comparision between the RF-62s and RF-82s to see if the difference in sound is worth it to your ears and pocketbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Thanks for your reply wuzzzer :-) It is funny you say that because I just got off the phone with my sales guy and he offered a set of ICONXF48B for just a little more than what I was looking at for the rf-62s. I will take a look at the RC-62 as well but I am defintely leaning toward the icons now. I wish I could hear both combonations side by side but oh well. If anyone can give me a thumbs up either way on which you think would Rock harder I would be very grateful Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I've never heard any of the Icon series, so take this with a grain of salt. The particular model you refer to is a self-powered speaker. You'll have to plug each speaker into the wall and are limited by the internal amplifiers of the speaker itself. In other words, you could upgrade to the most kick-butt receiver/amp in the world but it wouldn't really make any difference because you'd be using the amplifiers within the speaker itself and not from the receiver/amp. I think most on here would give the nod to the Reference series over the Icon series. If you want to rock it properly, that's what the Reference speakers were designed for. The Icon series were designed to be a more modern looking speaker that aren't as large and take up less floor space than the Reference speakers do. From what you've described, if you're able to get a good deal on the RF-82/RC-62 combo I think it'll be what you're looking for in sound. I'm not sure what your budget is, but it looks like on eBay RF-82 pairs are going for around $850 new-in-box, RC-62s are going for around $350 new-in-box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ok I am getting dizzy bouncing my ideas back and forth lol but I want to Rock it so the Reference series sounds like my better choice. My guy priced me the RF 62s at 747.98 for the pair and the icon 23b at 424.99 so readjusting back to the RF-82/RC-62 combo should get me in the same ball park for my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 From my experience. I agree with Wuzzer. Look at either a total RF 62 Package, or the RF 82 setup. The Icon series is nice, but they are A WAF speaker. You will get more bang for your Bucks with either the 62 or 82 packages................ Your "Salesman" was trying to unload the 48's because they are not selling as well as the RF series is..............JMHO. Also with the reference series you will get better sound, and I think a smoother sound. I have the Denon 1910 and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks Bill I will be going with the Rf 82s and the RC62. I am checking now to make sure they have all this in the black finish so it all matches. I had the same feeling about him trying to unload the icons on me but he has been very helpful up to this point so I was considering it for a while. I can't wait until I have it Rockin in my living room. My wife is going to crap lol :-) I will let everyone know how it turns out for sure. I was un easy about the Denon just because I hadn't heard about it before but everything I am reading so far is awesome so I am pretty set on that choice. Also they are trying to sell me a Monster power supply for like 230.00 Is this that important or can I save a little with a normal power strip? I definetely want the protection if needed but am trying to watch my dollars as well. Thanks the the replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 NO MOSTER PRODUCTS- Needed ! Go to Radio Shack or any electrical supply house and buy a Decent Surge Protector .............. Good luck with 1. The Wife 2. The Salesman.............(Trust your feelings, and your Wallet !). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelA Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yes this especially is true for ALL your wires(speaker,HDMI whatever) Save yourself 300.00 and go with an online retailer for cables and wires. Bluejeans cable or monoprice.com comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 ok thanks for the heads up on Monster products. is it just price or is the quallity not as good as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelA Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 For me it is just the ungodly markup of Monster products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 cool I will for sure check out those sites. My guy is giving me a 15% knock off on all my cables and products since I am purchasing his tv but I will do some price comparing before I dive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 The "Accessories" is where they make there money. Quality wise as others have said- you can do Much better, for lots less Money ! I myself don't like Any thing doing with Monster, or extended warranties. (unless it is a Huge ticket Item ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 ok so I check out monoprice.com at work today and holy cow I totally am getting chapped at my store I was planning on buying from. I totaly have to rethink this and price everything again cause monoprice.com blows them out of the water big time. My problem is they are discounting my sony 55in xr8 to 3500.00 cause of the total package I was picking out. I am guessing they are going to run when I tell them I don't want all the accessories but it may be worth it. Back to my paper and pencil and the www Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uts Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 if you havent bought your speakers yet, i highly recommend checking out 6ave.com. they have a name your price promo going right now, and you can get a pretty sweet deal w/ free shipping. as for cables, the sites the other guys mentioned are great. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 8, 2009 Moderators Share Posted September 8, 2009 ok so I check out monoprice.com at work today and holy cow I totally am getting chapped at my store I was planning on buying from. When I first heard about monoprice.com, I was very skeptical. I was always the guy that had Monster everything. I figure this company was a fly by night deal and their cables were probably inferior. I was wrong. My first cable was a 40' HDMI cable. All I can say is I'm not skeptical any longer. It's crazy when Best Buy wants $60 - $140 for an HDMI cable that you can get for $20 - $30 at Monoprice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 thanks going there now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 I am totally with ya. The store I am dealing with wants 203.97 for a 6 ft hdmi 700hd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4topspd Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 a little update on my progress I've been shopping online till my head is spun clear off hehe but so far my sales guy has done pretty good. I used Sound Distributers prices for the Klipsch rf-82 home theatre system,HDTV Dreams for the Denon avr1910 and the Samsung P3600, and then monoprice for cables,speaker wire, subwoofer cable, and wall mount, then Walmart for a stand to stack my receiver and the like on. Not talking the TV everything else comes to right at 100.00 cheeper shopping on line but that doesnt include the shipping at a couple of them.I guess he is giving me a pretty sweet discount on the klipsch products cause everything else he priced is way higher. And I haven't found anywhere that touches his price of the TV. Well anyways I will be finalizing my decision by Friday and looking forward to getting it all in my house and setting up. Thanks again for all your help guys. You have given me some great sites and ideas. Rock on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 10, 2009 Moderators Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm totally for supporting the local dealers. If you find something online lower than what your dealer is quoting you, see if they will beat their price. I just wouldn't buy cables from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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