Edward11 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi Klipschers, I need a decision to make: My room is quite small: 10foot*10foot, and I use my computer to watch movies. The RB41 (RSX4) and RC42(RCX4) will be 2 feet away from me. In this sitting position, which will be better for me? I know the RC42 will be better than te RCX4 because of the size and deep lows. But for my sitting position, will the 2 foot be too short for RC42? I did a lot of reserch but I can not find the answer. Please help me out! If you have ever listened to them, that will be great! Any suggestions are great appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 shouldn't be a problem at all. either way both sound like alot of speaker to sit 2 feet from!! do you have room for towers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward11 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks Scrappydue, but I'm afraid that the horn will be too sharp for me at that short distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshjp Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 You can try these http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-HD-Theater-1000-5-1-channel/dp/B001R70ZMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332261985&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-HD-500-Compact-Theater/dp/B001XURGT4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332261985&sr=8-2 http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-HD-300-Definition-Theater/dp/B001XURGSK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1332261985&sr=8-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Go with the Hd1000!! You can't beat 1000$ set for 400$. I have heard good things too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydrama Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I would recommend the Quintets for this setup, very similar in size and performance to the RSXs however they are easier to come by therefore better deals to be had. I just picked up a like new set for my home office which is 6.5' X 9'. I'm just using 2 of the quintets in a stereo setup because of the size of the room and the way that I have it laid out. In a 10' X 10' room the quintets will perform amazingly trust me. These will also outperform any of the HDT300, 500, or 1000. I picked up my like new 5 speaker set of Quintet IVs on the bay for $180 shipped which sell for $549 at BestBuy. The quintet system doesn't include a sub with the system but the money you'll save can be used to pick one out that will also outperform the ones Klipsch include in the HDT series. Here's a pic of my setup, I'm using another pair in my bedroom for a stereo setup also. It's a great sounding speaker for the package and price. I've also seen several of the Quintet III systems for sale with Klipsch Sub10s or Sub12s from $300-$400 which is an outstanding price/performance ratio. The only difference between the Quintet III and IV I believe is a different style horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I think the Cinema 8 system is a great little setup, far better than the Quintet systems. I have owned both(still own a pair of RSX-4's) and the Reference speakers are built much better and sound better IMO. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydrama Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I haven't heard the cinema 8 so I can't compare the RSX-4 or RSX-5 to the quintets but I have heard the cinema 6 and honestly don't think there is a difference. Even if you look at the specs of both the quintet iv speaker and a RSX-3 they are nearly identical. I wouldn't doubt the cinema 8 sounds better but it's also hard to find and still fairly expensive in the ones you do find. I know I shopped them for a few weeks with no luck so ended up going with quintets. Besides the guys room is 10 x 10, any of these systems are going to more than fill his room nicely, just wanted to try and save him a buck, make a recommendation he wasn't considering, and make a recommendation that is much easier to shop due to how many of the quintets are for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward11 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 I have heard the cinema 6 and honestly don't think there is a difference. Hi Johnny, thank you very much for the detailed help. Someone told me the sound of cinema series is similar to the reference series whereas the quintet has a different sound. Since you have compared the RSX-3 with the quintet, is that true? How much difference do they have? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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