sfatula Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 So, if I buy Klipsch RF-62 ii system, which includes 5 speakers and a sub, what would be the best Klipsch to pair with said system to make it 7.1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 First of all, if I were buying the RF-62 system, I would consider getting everything but upgrading the sub to the SW-115. People who have them rave about them, and in Home Theater, there is never too much sub. As for going to a 7.1, you have a choice of bookshelf speakers for the rear or more surrounds. I think the RB-51 ii's would serve nicely as rears, while the rs-52 ii's would be your side surrounds. That's my 2 cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Dito on the sub upgrade. The RB 51 or RS 52 will work depending on your room and preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 One more vote for Klipsch's biggest sub! Or ditch the Klipsch and go with an Svs, hsu, or psa subwoofer. Much better value. And I'd also save some money and stay with the RB-51's in the surround rear channels. And not sure if you already started to purchase your set but if not give mike at acoustic sound design a call. He will give the best prices anywhere that you will find, but you HAVE TO CALL HIM ON THE PHONE. 99% of the time he will answer the number on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfatula Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Well, the back speakers will be 15 feet behind the listener. They each will be mounted on top of an acoustic panel. So, based on that, RB or RS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Mounting them flush to the wall? If so the go with the RB-61ii instead. Same size horn as the rest of the speakers and front ported so it can be mounted flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Mounting them flush to the wall? If so the go with the RB-61ii instead. Same size horn as the rest of the speakers and front ported so it can be mounted flush. [Y] YEP , [<)] Scrappydue , Is dead on right on his suggestion for backs ! get the RB-61II mounted as close to ear level as you can OR if you need them higher just slightly angle them down aimed at your listening position [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfatula Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Are the sides able to be flush mounted as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 The rs-52ii's on the side will be flush and are side ported. And they already have key holes. RB-61ii's you will either want shelves or brackets or you can simply buy a couple key holes and screw them into the speaker yourself. Measure twice and drill once if you do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Ha, scrappy is always the first to say shop around. He is right tho! I saved a pretty penny by doing just that, DO NOT PAY MSRP, even if they offer a 'free sub'. You can get a way better deal, especially if you are buying 7.1. I also echo the SW-115 sentiments, I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I do because I payed retail once when I was very low ranking over seas in the military working very hard for my money. You can imagine how I felt after joining here and finding out the deals you can get. So yeah lol I always am first to say that. Many chime in to newbies and don't even mention it though. I feel like I have probably saved new members a few thousand dollars since I have been part of this forum. My good deed of you will haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 ^^^I try to mention it to, but you always beat me to it, lol. I kinda figured it out on my own luckily tho. After I got a quote from my local place(which was still less than MSRP), the day before I was going to go buy the stuff I decided to call around. Boy am I glad I did, I was able to upgrade to the RF-82II +115 system in my sig instead of the RF-62II with a 112 and *still* paid less than I would have if I would have just went with their original quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfatula Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 What about SW-310, good upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Depends on the size of the room really but I'd go with the 115 over that in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfatula Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 15x25. Why the 115? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Well, for home theater, bigger is better. The 115 is going to go deeper and have more output than the 310. The biggest plus about the 310 is I believe it includes it's own room correction software, but not really needed if you have a decent AVR. I really like my 115, it blends really nicely with the rest of my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 15x25. Why the 115?lol my room is 12x23.5 with 6'11" ceilings and I have 4 18's!!!! To be able to keep up with your mains in a large room at high volumes you need to be able to move air. Period. I used to have dual svs ultras. And while they are monsters in output and depth they still were only 13" woofers. My 4 18's cost me half as much and I can demo at insane volumes without any strain on my gear. It's good for your gear to not have to run so hard. I would imagine even if you bought 4 on the sw-310 they would not hit reference levels at 30hz or below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Well, for home theater, bigger is better. The 115 is going to go deeper and have more output than the 310. The biggest plus about the 310 is I believe it includes it's own room correction software, but not really needed if you have a decent AVR. I really like my 115, it blends really nicely with the rest of my system.thats the sw-311 hence it's ridiculous price bump. I'd go for at least dual sw-115. That or steer away from klipsch. You can always try to build your own. It's very easy. http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/176347.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 ^^^Your system has changed quite a bit since I was last around here =^o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Yeah I'm slightly ridiculous. But I'm pretty happy where I'm at. Although I am wanting a new processor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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