clathrop Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I currently have a pair of RF-52s for fronts and RB-51s for rear surround and was planning on getting the RS-42s and RC-52 for the rest of the matched set. However, I have the opportunity to pick up an RC-62 for less than the cost of the RC-52 (new, authorized dealer, etc). I understand that the RC-52 is timbre matched to the RF-52, but how much does this really matter with this set up? I don't plan on upgrading the fronts any time soon. So I'm wondering whether it is better to keep everything matched or get the better center while saving a few bucks. Thanks, Chris Klipsch RF-52 Fronts Polk CS2 Center Polk Monitor 40 Surrounds Klipsch RB-51 Rear Surround Klipsch RW-10D Subwoofer Onkyo HT-RC360 Receiver Epson PowerLite 8350 Projector 120" Elite Screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJCarney Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 No comparison IMO. I've owned both in the same room do it was an easy comparison. 62 blows the 52 away. I currently use rb51's as surrounds and an rc42 as my single rear surround. They all sound great with my rf7's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 No comparison IMO. I've owned both in the same room do it was an easy comparison. 62 blows the 52 away. I currently use rb51's as surrounds and an rc42 as my single rear surround. They all sound great with my rf7's. I'd echo Jason's comments. RC62 is a far better center than the 52 (which is still a fine speaker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themrclean Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 +1 Definitely go with the 62, especially if it is cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liebherr954 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 +3 I've owned both, thought I'd save some money by getting the 52 and had it for a year. No matter how much I tried to level match the 52 it just didn't cut it. I ended up getting the RC-62 and it is a much better speaker in every way. If you can get the 62 for a lower price its a no brainer for sure! Don't make the same mistake as me, it ended up costing much more because I bought a 52 and ended up selling for less then half of what I. Paid for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Get the 62! As far as level matching either should work, but that is a matter of the pre-amp on how well it does it's job. I have mixed and matched different sieries speakers in my system and have never had a problme with hearing dialogue due to level matching or timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I use an RC-62 with RF-35 mains, RF-42 surrounds and Synergy Sub12 on an HK AVR 645. I am completely happy with it - dialogue always sound clear and loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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