secretplayer Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I am wanting to upgrade my center channel but continue to use my existing KG 5.5 s. 5.5s have not yet be checked for cabinet leaks, etc. Existing center channel is a KV3. Current 5.1 receiver is a Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi with the advanced MCACC room equalization that also checks the channel delay and channel level. My taget is improved dialog rendition which now varies widely from channel to channel (DirecTv). When the source is real good (like BluRay) - center is still not great. Which Klipsch center would be my best bet for use with the 5.5s? This is for home theatre only - two channel audio system is in another room. Rears are are RS3 s and sub is a Sunfire MK IV. Thanks - SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Center not great with good source? Have you determined that your KV3 is working 100 percent properly with no damaged drivers or out of phase wiring? The KV3 should sound really good with the 5.5 (I should know). Where is your KV3 located? Is it in a cabinet or too low/high? You really can't compare/judge an audio system or speakers with TV broadcasts. They suck and have no standard whatsoever. BluRay and DVD are another animal, and should sound good if your receiver is set up correctly and your levels are set correctly. Do you have an SPL meter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretplayer Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 t-man: I think all is ok with the KV3. I can recheck the phasing to be certain. Test tones during MCACC can be heard and sound the same level to mains. Center is directly beneath the big screen and tilted up slightly. What do you suggest? SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbott Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 If you have the space, I would recomend finding another KG 5.5. I have three across the front and they blend perfectly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I also used to run with 3 KG 5.5s. It was great, but when I put the KV3 in to replace the center KG 5.5, I didn't notice that major of a difference. It still sounded very good, and considering the size difference, it was a compromise I could certainly live with to make my wife happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 The KV3 should sound really good with the 5.5 (I should know). +1! (Although they were KG 5.2s; The KV3 was GREAT with them). If you are sure the center is fine; is it possible the center channel on your receiver has an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCliff Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Here is one if you are in the Chicago area http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ele/2375671485.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Here is one if you are in the Chicago area http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ele/2375671485.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ele/2375671485.html +1...... That is a bigger center that will match pretty decently. (KLF C7 is made for the KLF 10s/20s/30s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretplayer Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Any more input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretplayer Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks, all! SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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