GBShade684 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 So here we are weeks later and a lost receiver somewhere between my home in STL, MO and my old home in Jefferson City, MO. After talking to USPS for the fourth time in a week I ran across someone who may actually help me. Supposed to get a return call, but hopefully now I may get my receiver...just hope it isn't broken when I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hey Greg, sorry to hear about your receiver being lost in the U.S.P.S. system. I also hope it shows up soon and in working order. Keep us posted and think positive thoughts. I know it really dosen't help much, but it may keep you from hurting a US Postal Worker! Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pite Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Let's hope that you get your reciver in working condition and not damaged cosmetically. Till then, fingers crossed! I noticed that, you are not having a sub-woofer. In that case, see if you can do a bi-amping (it's different than bi-wiring). In the case of bi-amping, two seperate amp channels are connected to LS and HS, with link between them MUST be removed. For this, your AVR should have a possibility to run in bi-amp configuration. btw., welcome to forum and Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 25, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2011 Keep us posted and remember, we don't believe in Stupid Questions, just stupid people who don't ask questions. So, ask away if you have any! Well now you tell me, [] it's ok I didn't have a problem feeling dumb, I got good advice from all those questions which saved me alot of $ over time. [] Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBShade684 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Got home yesterday and there it was![] Got everything hooked up and running last night. A little tinkering here and there. Set the speakers to large but put the Xover @ 50Hz. Haven't really turned it up yet, my wife isn't big on being rattled. [:-*] Somehow managed to cross my wires and hooked up the LF out of phase. So once I got that fixed things sounded pretty good. Funny thing was my wife was complaining about not being able to hear everyone's voices that well. I explained that if we had a center channel then that would play 60%+ of the dialogue. Her exact words were. "Well I guess we should get one of those then." JACKPOT!!![H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Great News Greg! [<)] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 The only time I've ever had trouble hearing voices(in a movie) was when I had the amp set to think it had a center channel hooked up when in fact I did not. I've also never bothered setting the mains to small unless I had a sub hooked up. -Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBShade684 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Picture 1. Listening to Eagles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBShade684 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Woah...pictures didn't turn out that well on the iPhone, but oh well.... here is picture two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBShade684 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 And number 3. The wife is really coming around. I think deep down she likes them.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBShade684 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Used them for video games and movies so far. Play radio really well. I need to come and listen to some other peoples systems apparently because I think these sound amazing with everything. Guess I haven't ever heard anything great! Anyway, tried to turn them up playing the game...couldn't take it. Don't think I will have any clipping issues![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 27, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 27, 2011 Funny thing was my wife was complaining about not being able to hear everyone's voices that well. I explained that if we had a center channel then that would play 60%+ of the dialogue If you only have the 2 main speakers you should play everything in stereo if not you are not hearing all the voices. For me the choice would be easy, I would get a sub before a center channel, or build one. [Y] Without a sub and set to large I don't think it makes any difference what you have the crossover set at, the mains will get the full signal anyway, which is what you want in your case . About what your wife said, if your receiver is set correctly, play something, use a small towel and cover each driver one at a time while you put your ear up to each speaker to check to make sure you don't have a mid or high freq driver not working. It's free and you will know for sure the speakers are fine. I would think it probably the receiver not set correctly, those speakers should have no problem making the voices clear and at the right volume to match everything else. As far a clipping, in stereo I doubt you ever will clip, unless you try to play at a crazy level at which point your ears will not be happy, and your wife will look like this.........[:@] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Funny thing was my wife was complaining about not being able to hear everyone's voices that well. I explained that if we had a center channel then that would play 60%+ of the dialogue If you only have the 2 main speakers you should play everything in stereo if not you are not hearing all the voices. For me the choice would be easy, I would get a sub before a center channel, or build one. Without a sub and set to large I don't think it makes any difference what you have the crossover set at, the mains will get the full signal anyway, which is what you want in your case . About what your wife said, if your receiver is set correctly, play something, use a small towel and cover each driver one at a time while you put your ear up to each speaker to check to make sure you don't have a mid or high freq driver not working. It's free and you will know for sure the speakers are fine. I would think it probably the receiver not set correctly, those speakers should have no problem making the voices clear and at the right volume to match everything else. As far a clipping, in stereo I doubt you ever will clip, unless you try to play at a crazy level at which point your ears will not be happy, and your wife will look like this......... I agree with Dtel, set it to stereo and your next purchase should be a Sub Woofer. Not a little bass box, but a real sub and you'll be thrilled for a long time. Congratulations Greg, it is fun seeing it come together for you! Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBShade684 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Just want to say yhank you to everyone for the advice and help. I feel like I made a good choice in Klipsch for many reasons and one of the biggest is the support from fellow forum members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txinliner Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 welcome newbie , good choice on the rf82 ive got 62s and lovem. Contrary to popular belief klipsch speakers really benefit from a good power supply.Im running a marantz sr6005 and it sounds great ,dont know what youre budget is but there are some great deals out there. One call is were i got mine also audioadvisor .com is another great source( they can tell you what will work with the 82s) also note that room treatment will also make youre speakers sound better i.e. rugs, shelves with stuff , curtains etc. enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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