Moderators Youthman Posted November 26, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted November 26, 2013 Looks like they are close to willland. Might see if he would be willing to check them out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Scrappy, did you have the Icon towers at one time? Ron just showed me a pair of VF36 Floorstanding that are local for $275. Amazon is showing them for $220 each so it seems like a descent price for them. Might be able to get them for $250 which would put me close to my budget, maybe a little over. I have never heard the Icon series but it says they have (3) 6.5" drivers which "should" provide a descent amount of bass. Anyone ever owned the VF36? I had the VF35 5.1 set up and it was pretty impressive for the price. Then the upgrade bug bit me. I believe Derrick had the VF36's Note: Only the tweeter grill is removable fwiw Edited November 26, 2013 by Tasdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I've never heard those specific models. I have the icon w. Two different series. I have heard the kf series that best buy sells now and I'm not a big fan of them. The thing I love about the icon w's besides the pretty finish is they are really smooth for a Klipsch speaker. Kind if the way you compare the 83's vs your 7's. I really love these icon w's for music. And they do have a very surprising amount of bass for 5.25" woofers. And they are only about half as deep as my 63's. And like two inches shorter. Very nice indeed. I think derrickdj has some of the vf speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackGTS Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Scrappy, did you have the Icon towers at one time? Ron just showed me a pair of VF36 Floorstanding that are local for $275. Amazon is showing them for $220 each so it seems like a descent price for them. Might be able to get them for $250 which would put me close to my budget, maybe a little over. I have never heard the Icon series but it says they have (3) 6.5" drivers which "should" provide a descent amount of bass. Anyone ever owned the VF36? See now I was thinking $200 . That would keep you closer to budget. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 26, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thx for the clarification. I was thinking some of the Icon series had a really nice finish, didn't realize there were different versions (ie WF vs VF). Looks like I'm still back to looking for an RF-3 or equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakeJunkie Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 If you can get Ron's RF-3ii's and pretty much any airplay receiver within budget they will be blown away. If they were going to go with a soundbar then comparatively speaking that system would seriously impress. It would also be a good start to a real HT system. I was very happy with the RF-3ii's for years and would still have them if you hadn't beat up that lady and taken all her speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Look at the Forte. They can probably be had in the price range you're looking at. If they are too much, KG4s can be had for less, likely in the $200 range or so. Compared to what they were thinking, the Forte would be a HUGE improvement, and the KG4 would be just a notch or two below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackGTS Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 If you can get Ron's RF-3ii's and pretty much any airplay receiver within budget they will be blown away. If they were going to go with a soundbar then comparatively speaking that system would seriously impress. It would also be a good start to a real HT system. I was very happy with the RF-3ii's for years and would still have them if you hadn't beat up that lady and taken all her speakers. Ron's wife has decided to keep the 3ii's. She wants something to put back when the 83s move to a different location. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 27, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thx Jmon but the Forte's are too wide for their application plus they have a pretty modern living room. Not sure they would go for the whole vintage look. I have a pair of RF-3's that I'm hoping to pick up next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Make an offer on these and send Ron on an errand.... https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/147018-cl-klipsch-surround-coral-springs/?p=1670203 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 27, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted November 27, 2013 True. Ron should be familiar with the route and I hear it's a really nice drive down there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMiRA Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 There is a marantz nr1402 listed in Orlando for $200. It's not a powerhouse but it has anything you could ask for in a newer hdmi receiver for its price point. I have been emailing the owner and it was a floor model so it's missing the mic but I'm sure one of us could send one over as a loaner to get things set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 28, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted November 28, 2013 From what I can see, I would think the Harman Kardon 1700 that I mentioned previously would be a better unit than the Marantz NR1402 since it has twice the power plus Airplay (which she really wants). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMiRA Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I didn't see that post sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 i still think id take an eq that will calibrate the sub as well over one that won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackGTS Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 True. Ron should be familiar with the route and I hear it's a really nice drive down there too. It is a great ride and I AM familiar with the route, however, been there done that. Backside still numb...... Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 9, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted December 9, 2013 Pretty excited....I've been communicating with a seller this evening. Should be picking up a system for my neighbor tomorrow morning. I'll post pics and details hopefully tomorrow evening. Until then.....I'll keep you guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 10, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2013 Today I brought home what I believe was a very good deal for my neighbor and should WELL exceed their initial desire for a soundbar. I picked up the following for $500: RF-42ii RC-42ii RB-41ii SW-350 Sub KW-100 Sub Harman Kardon AVR2600 The plan is to sell the KW-100 since it's the weaker sub for $100 - $150. That would put us within the original $400 budget. Be sure to check out the Klipsch RF-42ii vs RF-7ii vs RF-83 Comparison thread. Overall the speakers are in excellent shape. The subs have a few marks and nicks on them but not horrible. Here are a few pics of the setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Been following this thread hoping you would find a good deal. Nice work, Youth. Now that's a home theater in a box I can get behind. I've helped quite a few family members and friends in getting their audio stuff. It's crazy fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) great deal youth They will be really really happy with that system coming from tv speakers this will blow their minds Edited December 10, 2013 by reference_head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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