Scrappydue Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 So I have finally acquired another set of mint rf-63's. they are in black. But all is the same behind a false wall with an AT screen. So some extensive listening is coming over the next couple of weeks with a 63 vs the 64 as a center channel. All will be ran using identical channels on my xpa-5. And if I decide to keep them well then I will be selling my xpa-2 to get and xpa-3 so all channels in my room will Be receiving the exact same input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Congrats man! Looking forward to your thoughts on the new configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Congrats sir, here's hoping that they give you the seamless soundstage you're hoping for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapface Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hey Scrappydue, do you mind sharing what kind of price you got on the rf-63's. I just saw a pair of them in cherry on CL in the NW for $1200 and was wondering if that is a good price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Ill send you a pm for what I payed for both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Very nice! I just got me a pair of RB-61's from CL and haven't been able to hook them up because all I have is an XPA-5. I'll be looking forward to hearing your reviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 nice congrats dude. When are you getting your screen and stuff started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Congratz Scrappy! Very nice! I just got me a pair of RB-61's from CL and haven't been able to hook them up because all I have is an XPA-5. I know that feeling and it sucks. (Emo summer sale started....hint hint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 So I have finally acquired another set of mint rf-63's. Congratulation on finding the 63's. The comparison of the RC 64 to the RF 63 should be a nice read.[8-|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 A picture to tide you over to my full thoughts..... i will say so far this is an incredible change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Ah yes... the fun of finishing a basement and building a ht. Its strange I feel really excited and sorry for you at the same time lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 We are only renting this house so its not going to be anything elaborate. I'm just tired of waiting and we haven't found the house we want. So a cheap screen and wall are gonna go up and I will go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 ok well here is my final thoughts on this LCR thing.... i can say that having three identical speakers up front and having them oriented the same is by far the coolest thing i have experienced in all my home theater adventures so far. the cohesiveness of the front soundstage is just perfect. now i wanted to try a tower out is to see if it was a better center speaker than a rc-64. well i without any measuring gear my opinion is very subjective. but i do not think the rf-63 is any more superior than the rc-64. i have read lots of stuff about the rc-64 not being quite as clear as either the owner's 63's or 83's. that obviously changed. but that is the only difference i noticed. other than that the sonic characteristics were the same. I am however splitting up this system as i am still looking for a more movie theater like experience. and to my ears the setup i had did not provide it. Now with all that being said i am COMPLETELY ADDICTED to the wall of sound that an LCR setup provides. So i am moving to the THX ultra 2 line up and hopefully that one will give me what i am looking for. I will miss the music capabilities of this system, but hey, that's what the cornwalls are for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Your thoughts on having a center speaker vs an identical to the L and R is very interesting! Hopefully you find that sound you have been looking for. Are you still sticking with your ultras or are you getting the thx ultra 2 subs as well? Also, that's a rocking deal on those 63's. Should make someone very very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I think the center can be a weaker speaker compared to 3 towers (like the rc-52 or 62 with the rf-82 or larger as example). But imo the rc-64 is no joke and dam near the size of a pretty big tower. So its not surprising to me that it compares well vs 3 rf-63s. Good luck with the thx ultra set up I'm sure it will sound amazing. You might also try heights for a bigger sound too. How come your not doing the jtr if i may ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Ref sent you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 You might also try heights for a bigger sound too. I concur! Good luck with the changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 I might eventually. I still have a the RB-61's just laying around. The rs-62's are already spoken for as is one of my subs. So one sub to sell and also gonna sell the xpa-2 to get a 3 or maybe another 5. Just want all speakers getting the same amount of juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Hey Scrappydue will it be a JTR OS or Cap for the next subs? Those things can pound out over 130 db below 20 Hz. It sounds like their construction is military grade,[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Derrick I think I'm gonna diy some stuff. Thinking of going with 6 sealed 18's. stack of two each for the LCR stands. Lol at least that's what's in my head right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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