stakhanov Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi, I am planning to use 3 Klipsch RC-62II as center, left, right.... all place in a line at the ear level...is it a bad idea? towers are not an option for me... Please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 25, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2014 There is nothing intrinsically wrong with using a center channel speaker as a main speaker. I've heard of people using 3 RC-64 in the same configuration. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. Are the left and right speaker going to be placed vertical and the center horizontal? Only thing to check is dispersion of the horn. By changing the orientation on the speaker, you may change the angle at which the horn disperses sound. Welcome to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I almost did 3 RC-64's across the front in a horizontal fashion. I then found the speakers that I was waiting for at a steal so I jumped. I bet three RC-62's would sound great across the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yeah you shouldn’t have much problem with 3 RC-62s across the front should at least bring a nice uniform sound being they are all the same speaker. Some even put 3 towers as their main LCR. I know a member or two have 3 RF-7iis as their front line up with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48n123w Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 There is nothing intrinsically wrong with using a center channel speaker as a main speaker. I've heard of people using 3 RC-64 in the same configuration. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. Are the left and right speaker going to be placed vertical and the center horizontal? Only thing to check is dispersion of the horn. By changing the orientation on the speaker, you may change the angle at which the horn disperses sound. Welcome to the forums. Sorry to hijack, but I have 3 centers up front as well with the center being horizontal. How do you figure out the orientation of the side vertical centers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 With three centers across the front, might need to have a good sub or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 25, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2014 Sorry to hijack, but I have 3 centers up front as well with the center being horizontal. How do you figure out the orientation of the side vertical centers? I had just looked at the Cut Sheet and it says: 1” (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horn So the horn is designed to offer 90 degree horizontal dispersion and 60 degrees of vertical dispersion when the speaker is in the horizontal position. If you turn the speaker vertical, you then get the opposite....60 degrees of horizontal dispersion and 90 degrees of vertical dispersion. Now how much will 30 degrees of dispersion make a difference, I have no idea. Just something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48n123w Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Sorry to hijack, but I have 3 centers up front as well with the center being horizontal. How do you figure out the orientation of the side vertical centers? I had just looked at the Cut Sheet and it says: 1” (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horn So the horn is designed to offer 90 degree horizontal dispersion and 60 degrees of vertical dispersion when the speaker is in the horizontal position. If you turn the speaker vertical, you then get the opposite....60 degrees of horizontal dispersion and 90 degrees of vertical dispersion. Now how much will 30 degrees of dispersion make a difference, I have no idea. Just something to consider. I have 3 RC-7's, so I'll take a look at those specs and go from there. thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 You would be surprised how much they make a difference lol. That’s why just toeing in speaker such as towers makes a nicer image for the MLP. If possible id try going for a vertical on the center and both LR for wider dispersion especially if they are all going to be at ear level the horizontal will probably be more important than vertical dispersion unless there are seat higher up behind the MLP. Just my 2 cents but I could be wrong as every room is different. Why o why can’t all rooms be the same?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 i say go for it but i would leave all three in the same orientation wether it be on side or standing upright. if you do, welcome to the LCR club. great place to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Sorry to hijack, but I have 3 centers up front as well with the center being horizontal. How do you figure out the orientation of the side vertical centers? I had just looked at the Cut Sheet and it says: 1” (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horn So the horn is designed to offer 90 degree horizontal dispersion and 60 degrees of vertical dispersion when the speaker is in the horizontal position. If you turn the speaker vertical, you then get the opposite....60 degrees of horizontal dispersion and 90 degrees of vertical dispersion. Now how much will 30 degrees of dispersion make a difference, I have no idea. Just something to consider. Could you turn the horn 90 degrees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 26, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 26, 2014 If the horn is a perfect square, yes. Just depends on the design. Not sure if the angles are just the interior of the horn or if the two sides are actually different lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Sorry to hijack, but I have 3 centers up front as well with the center being horizontal. How do you figure out the orientation of the side vertical centers? I had just looked at the Cut Sheet and it says: 1” (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horn So the horn is designed to offer 90 degree horizontal dispersion and 60 degrees of vertical dispersion when the speaker is in the horizontal position. If you turn the speaker vertical, you then get the opposite....60 degrees of horizontal dispersion and 90 degrees of vertical dispersion. Now how much will 30 degrees of dispersion make a difference, I have no idea. Just something to consider. Could you turn the horn 90 degrees? rc-7, maybe. rc-62ii nope. horn is part of the whole baffle. impossible unless you start cutting apart the speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) how many times are we revisiting this subject/topic... everytime someone has the "Bright Idea". Edited April 26, 2014 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 26, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm sure there are a lot of subjects that we continually revisit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbrando Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Good thoughts on the horn at 60 degrees at a vertical.it has me thinking on positioning them at a hortalzontal,but lack of wall space won't allow it.next I will disect the speaker and see what it will Intail to spin the horn. Or How about the 64 horn ? 90/60 also ? Recently I upgraded my center from the 62 to the 64 ii and am loving it,(every thing is more CRISP) sence then I have been churning thoughts of buying them for my L/R's also. My system is as follows L/R 62 C 64ii Height 62 Wides 62 Rear Surrounds S6 Rear RS 3's 2- SVS PB 12 Plus Two Denon 4520 running Audyssey Denon BD 3313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 It's crispier because of the larger compression driver. 1" vs 1.75" driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Good thoughts on the horn at 60 degrees at a vertical.it has me thinking on positioning them at a hortalzontal,but lack of wall space won't allow it.next I will disect the speaker and see what it will Intail to spin the horn. Or How about the 64 horn ? 90/60 also ? Recently I upgraded my center from the 62 to the 64 ii and am loving it,(every thing is more CRISP) sence then I have been churning thoughts of buying them for my L/R's also. My system is as follows L/R 62 C 64ii Height 62 Wides 62 Rear Surrounds S6 Rear RS 3's 2- SVS PB 12 Plus Two Denon 4520 running Audyssey Denon BD 3313 Three 64ii would be awesome I'm sure. One thing to keep in mind is the rf-7ii only costs a little more. I would take a 7 over the 64 for L and R. But I guess if you can't fit the 7s that would be a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbrando Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks for the feedback, i am new to the forum and also new to the AV seen of 8 months or so, please bear with at times. I would agree with it being crispier with the larger tweeter at 1.75". Good stuff I'm loving it. I have demoed the 7's in the past and do agree they sound fantastic, look awsome,and accompany the 64 very well, with the matching 1.75" horn. Not to beating down the 7's but in my case I think the 10" woofers wouldn't do them justice with having 2 SVS PB/Plus 2's as my low effects. My Denon fronts are set to small speakers.The route I have been pursuing is 6.5 woofers throughout my 11. System and letting my .2 SVS's take care of LFE set at 120 for a crossover point. Any thoughts ? Loaded question, I'm sure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Nothing wrong with 6.5 inch woofers. I am a fan of LCR speakers so if you can squeeze three rc-64's go for it. I'm going for a full home theater even subs with 6.5" woofers. Lol it's been fun so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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