galenc1 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 New to this forum and to Klipsch but not to A/V. Been a fan for years. My dilemma. New house with built in entertainment center in 20x20 open family room. Center channel cabinet above TV (okay so far), Klipsch in ceiling L/R front and surrounds. Enclosures for bookshelfs under TV at floor level. I'm not a fan of in-ceilings. Always had floor standers, but wifey says no way in the new house, so need to know if I stand a chance with bookshelves at floor level. Thinking of RB-61's with RC-62 and using the front in-ceilings for front "high/wides". Want sound stage to go across the front but with different levels of center and bookshelfs, not sure I'll be satisfied. Any suggestions? Besides a new wife? [*-)] Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I would get the RB-81 II's if you can and the RC-62 II. You would be maximizing your small space requirement. I think you will be ok with the different heights. I had my RC-7 above my TV which was about 2 feet higher than the height of my RF-7's and it worked out fine. The ideal is straight across but then again, the world isn't ideal so we have to get as close to it as possible. A posted picture of your wall would help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome to the forum! A 20 x 20 open floor plan room is pretty big for bookshelves. They'll certainly be better than tv speakers but won't give you the big theater sound. If you go with bookshelves on the floor, why not look at Heresy III's? You can use the supplied slanted risers and get a much bigger sound than with bookshelves. Hide a sub somewhere and you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenc1 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thanks and understand what you're saying, but I've only got 17in height inside the cabinet where the bookshelves are housed. I do have a sub, forgot to mention that. Was using KEF Q5's for my floorstanders before moving. Currently have Energy XL-C center. Want to match the front. Have seen some good deals on older Klipsch models like the RC-7 and RC-3ii but not sure of timbre match to RB-61's. Just purchased a Pioneer SC-1222k receiver (great deal at Costco) so plenty of power. Class D amps. Currently using a Sony soundbar until I get all my speakers selected. Actually impressed with the soundbar and clarity. Blows the Samsung and LG away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenc1 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thanks, I'll try to post a pic when I get home. Not enough room in the cabinet for the 81's I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome to the forum! A 20 x 20 open floor plan room is pretty big for bookshelves. They'll certainly be better than tv speakers but won't give you the big theater sound. If you go with bookshelves on the floor, why not look at Heresy III's? You can use the supplied slanted risers and get a much bigger sound than with bookshelves. Hide a sub somewhere and you're good to go. i think he meant he has bookshelf openings built into the entertainment center at floor level. not wanting speakers actually out on the floor. so i am guessing the heresy on slant risers wouldn't work. if you dot mind us asking what you had before? you mentioned new to klipsch. and i have owned many floorstanding towers of other brands that my rb-61's trumped in output and clarity. and i like how you mention being new here but you mentioned us recommending a new spouse....(like we would ever do that []) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Welcome to the forum! A 20 x 20 open floor plan room is pretty big for bookshelves. They'll certainly be better than tv speakers but won't give you the big theater sound. If you go with bookshelves on the floor, why not look at Heresy III's? You can use the supplied slanted risers and get a much bigger sound than with bookshelves. Hide a sub somewhere and you're good to go. i think he meant he has bookshelf openings built into the entertainment center at floor level. not wanting speakers actually out on the floor. so i am guessing the heresy on slant risers wouldn't work. if you dot mind us asking what you had before? you mentioned new to klipsch. and i have owned many floorstanding towers of other brands that my rb-61's trumped in output and clarity. and i like how you mention being new here but you mentioned us recommending a new spouse....(like we would ever do that ) i dunno about that, my woman said the subs were a little too big and she snarled when i told her the 7's were on their way. I just got engaged over the weekend so i may have to do a trade in...of the woman, not the speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 knew you were debating subs but did you ever pick one? i see nothing in your profile. and you have 7's on there but don't even have those yet? come on your slacking on the sig update lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenc1 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 They say "Happy wife, happy life". But I say "run away, run away". Over my 30 years of marriage, I've made concessions to keep peace, but now at 65 years old, I don't think it's too much to ask to have what I want in my home theater, right? (Geesh, I hope my wife isn't reading this. [:|] ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 bahh. I forgot to list the svs pc12-ultras. The RF-7 set i had with me in az before i moved to NJ and when i moved back to AZ they stayed in NJ until i bought a house which i did and they are on a truck with a bunch of my other stuff somewhere in the state. It'll be here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 better post some pics of the dual cylinders when you get a chance. i love the dual cylinder look and would eventually like to have it in my living room with the icon w setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenc1 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 You show having had the RC-3ii and now using the SC-2 for center. A/B, does the RC-3ii blow the SC-2 away or ??? Just curious. Have a chance to pick up an RC-3ii here locally cheap so............. Figuring it might match with the RB-61ii's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Galenc, I see you are in LasVegas. A lot of us here have purchased from Acoustic Sound Design and they are also in Vegas. Mike would cut you a nice deal but you have to physically call him. You'd be able to do local pick up and I'm sure he'd take that into consideration for an even better quote. Best of luck and welcome to the forum! Emailinfo@acousticsounddesign.comToll-free Number1.888.224.3663Our AddressAcousticSoundDesign.com1700 Fairgate Ct.Las Vegas, NV 89117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 i love the RC-3 II, i think its a very smooth center. the SC-2 has done a great job in the stead of the SC-2 but the RC-3 II is definitely worth the $100-$125 but nothing more than that. I have the SC-2 because i have the SF-2's and they all matched perfect. I have been using the SC-2 with the RF-5's and for the most part, they timbre pretty well i think but in the end, the RC-3 II wins the battle. Scoop it up, it will probably match well-really well with the RB-61 II's and heck, if you don't like it, sell it and you'll make your money back. i will take a photo of everything really soon. I have to reset all of my godaddy crap since they changed IP's and i got kicked out of my stuff. Ugg. The setup looks thrown together right now because it was haha. Just making do, temporary style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenc1 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 That's great news. I've been trying to find a Klipsch dealer locally other than Frys (arrggghh). I'll definitely call him. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenc1 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 I think you're right. I'll grab it and this way can spend more on the bookshelves. And if it doesn't work out, I'll get the RC-62ii. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Galenc, I see you are in LasVegas. A lot of us here have purchased from Acoustic Sound Design and they are also in Vegas. Mike would cut you a nice deal but you have to physically call him. You'd be able to do local pick up and I'm sure he'd take that into consideration for an even better quote. Best of luck and welcome to the forum! Email info@acousticsounddesign.com Toll-free Number 1.888.224.3663 Our Address AcousticSoundDesign.com 1700 Fairgate Ct. Las Vegas, NV 89117 mike is awesome and will smoke check prices at frys and Cut you an even better deal than we all get since you live close. Awesome. Your lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I just got engaged over the weekend... Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 http://www.audiblerapture.com/pics/homeaudio/rf5pc12.JPG Once again, another fault of the forum not being compatible with chrome, i can't make the pictures nice and IE won't let me login into the forums. Ugg. Thats what my setup looks like right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenc1 Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 I called Mike and he has no "audition" room but does have open box items at a discount. Picked up an RC-3 ii locally for $125, just like new and will most likely pair it with two RB-61 ii's. Setting up the new Pioneer amp this week with old Radio Shack books just to see the separation for L/R fronts. Once I get that set up, and if it works like I hope it does, will get the 61's. Appreciate the inputs from all. Looking forward to my first Klipsch experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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