raz84 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hey guys I just got a great deal on a Klipsch RC-62 version one that is discontinued, they were saying that the first version is a bit better than the second. I have never auditioned these two side by side, and I noticed their high frequency crossover numbers are slightly different. Does anyone have any experience with both versions of this centre channel? Is there quite a noticeable audible difference between version 1 and 2? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 11, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 11, 2012 Welcome to the forum. I have not heard the 2nd version of the RC-62 but the RC-62 is a very capable center. If you got a sweet deal and you really like it, I wouldn't worry about the II version. Sadly, if you are already asking the "what if" question, this forum will not be of much help. These guys love helping spend other people's money. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 depending on how sweet of a deal you got you could maybe make a little money on it. lots of guys out there looking for that speaker. then if you have the newer gen towers then you can buy the matching center. food for thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Welcome to the forum. I have not heard the 2nd version of the RC-62 but the RC-62 is a very capable center. If you got a sweet deal and you really like it, I wouldn't worry about the II version. Sadly, if you are already asking the "what if" question, this forum will not be of much help. These guys love helping spend other people's money. lol never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I've heard the opposite. The IIs are supposedly a bit less fatiguing than the Is. He may be either expressing his opinion or telling you this to get the older speaker off of his shelf. Either way, I'm sure you'll be happy with it. What kind of fronts do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz84 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 I appreciate all your input guys. Thank you for the advice. To my surprise and not a good one, there is definitely something awkward with this centre speaker (hence the low price). I tried the RC-62 then shortly after auditioned a RC-52 (since they didn't have the RC-62 to demo) in an authorized retailer store which actually sounded far clearer at all volumes especially low volume. I tried the RC-62 on my NAD 757 amp on its own (with other speakers off), the same with the in store one as well but the higher clarity struck me in store. The RC-62 (the good deal one) sounds like a blanket had been placed on top of it, everything sounds muffled including the horn. Compared to the horns of my RF-82's there is a gigantic difference in crispness and clarity compared to the centre channel. The one in store sounded much closer in clarity to the RF-82's. Another alarming bit I noticed is the tag on the back of the speaker where it should have the CE, barcode and such a small plain white sticker rather then what I've seen on most of the klipsch speakers. The in store amp was an Onkyo a bit less powerful than my 757. I wasn't looking much for the volume but rather the clarity rendition which was quite different to my surprise. They were both auditioned on the same music as well to get as close as possible. Was hoping to get away with a good deal but I don't think this is the case . I currently have the RF-82ii's as floor standing speakers paired with the NAD 757 so a nice centre like the RC-62 would be a perfect addition! First or second version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 12, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 12, 2012 Is the tweeter blown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 If you have the 82IIs, then you will want to go with the 62II as well because the crossover points will match up better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz84 Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Not sure if the tweeter is blown as sound is coming from the tweeter as well as the woofers but not even half as clear as one rf-82 speaker and at much less volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 13, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2012 Yeah, something doesn't sound right. I heard the RC-62 with a pair of RF-82's and it sounded great. Dialogue should not be muddy at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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