aaronram Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have been working for the past year to piece together a 7.2 Ultra2 system. I am currently using 3x KL-525s as my fronts and KS-525s as me surrounds. I recently purchased a B&K 4430 from another forum member to match my 7250 and found a killer deal on 2x KL-650s. Until I find the 3rd KL-650 (it could be a while until I find one at a good price), would you guys recommend I use the 2x KL-650 as my L and R with one KL-525 as my center? Or would that produce too much of a missed matched sound? The other option would be to use the 650s as my side speakers until the 3rd is purchased and keep the 3x 525 up front. When I do finally get the 3rd 650, what should I do with the extra 525? Selling it is not something I would like to do, but I also do not want to store it. Would it make sense to do a 8.1? I appreciate your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Use the kl650 for l and r and 525 as ur center for now should be ok. I'd sell te last one to fund your last kl650. Some pre amps allow for a second center channel like my Anthem D2v where you could add the KL525 in that regard but if you have 3 KL650s eventually id just keep it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronram Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks for the input, unfortunately my Pioneer VSX-23 does not have dual center channel outputs. I might try a rca splitter and see what happens. Another thought is to modify the extra KL-525 as an ipod dock for the patio. It may not be the best music speaker, but it would still sound better than 90% of the docks on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Where in az are ya? I live in peoria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Having two center channels is not necessarily a good thing. There can be comb filter, lobbing problems. If you have a good center channel in a HT, it should do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronram Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Ian, I am south of you in Tucson, Bear Down! Regarding two center channels, I can play with it, as it will not hurt the speakers. If anything else, it would be an afternoon of drinking beer, doing what I love to do most, and scratching a curiosity I have had for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 sounds like a great start to a HT system... post pictures when you get it near where you feel satisfied. KL system with separate amps would be heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Having two center channels is not necessarily a good thing. There can be comb filter, lobbing problems. If you have a good center channel in a HT, it should do the job. Yeah I wouldn’t use two centers myself even with my Anthem D2v and ARC im happy with just my KL-650 front and center providing some o the finest center channel home theater sound I’ve heard. I was just suggesting something out of the blue since he doesn’t want to part with it but me myself id sell it to fund the last KL-650. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 sounds like a great start to a HT system... post pictures when you get it near where you feel satisfied. KL system with separate amps would be heaven! I use Separates with Kl’s 3 KL-650s, Anthem A2 and A5 with D2v and I agree Schu it’s heaven. The hard part is walking downstairs leaving the theater and going back to reality. Youth talked me into using the THX Ultra 2 for my theater and it probably is the best decision I made in 2013. Well and getting married but the THX Ultra 2 was still the best decision lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Another thought is to modify the extra KL-525 as an ipod dock for the patio. It may not be the best music speaker, but it would still sound better than 90% of the docks on the market. Definitely not the best suited for music but for Movies/theater unprecedented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronram Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 ... post pictures when you get it near where you feel satisfied. I dont think I will get to the satisfied point, but I will definitely post pictures once I have all the speakers set up. Scrappy's thread on his DIY Stereo Integrity subs had be thinking of ditching my SVS subs and putting in a pair of 18's DIY subs. That is something that may wait until 2015, when I have an actual dedicated HT. In the mean time, I want to try my hand in room eq'ing. Thinking of purchasing a calibration mic from MiniDSP and see what shows up on REW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hate to rush you but si is done making 15 and 18 subs so of this is still a thought better buy the drivers now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 They are? I didn't see any close out info on their site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronram Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I have also heard that they were going to discontinue some of their woofers. Unfortunately, I will have to let these ones go. Hopefully, in a year, I will find something comparable. I did eyeball their 24" woofer. Does any one know if it would be suitable for home theater in a sealed box? Or would 2x $400 18" woofers be a better option? That would be a very viable option, once I get around to the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 A 24 in. will work but, the box size is getting so large that it would not appeal to most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 24 si woofer calls for a 10 cubic ft box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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