FTT Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I have an older set of Synergy F-3 floor standing speakers that still kick some butt, but I need to get a new center speaker. I am looking for some help deciding what will match best with them. I am currently looking at the RC-52 II and RC-62 IIs but am open to suggestions on anything. If I go with the RC line, I have read mix things about moving up to the 62 over the 52 for the price difference. Opinions needed! Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hello, FTT, and welcome to the Forum. FWIW as a non-expert, I had the Synergy F-3s as L&R speakers. Liked them considerably. I had the RC-3 center, and I thought it worked very well (excellent balance, power, sensitivity, and "grace"). I did move on to the KLF-30s for my fronts, and KLF-20s as surrounds and replaced the RC-3 with a KV-4. But that is another story. So, let us know what you decide, and wish you many hours/years of delightful listening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I said it over on AVS but it bears repeating...your best bet would be to try to find a used or NOS Klipsch Synergy C-3. It has dual 6" IMG woofers and its aluminum tweeter horn matches those in your F-3's. It would be the ideal match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I have to agree with Schwa...and I think most would. Sticking with similar speakers is usually preferred as it compliments all aspects of the soundfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I disagree and vote for the RC62II. Once you put that center in between those F-3's and crank it up your gonna want to sell them towers and move onto the RF82II's. The Reference line is that much better. I had the older Synergy SF-1's and SC-1, SS.5's. After buying into the Reference I couldn't believe the difference in sound. Seriously it was literally jaw dropping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTT Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I said it over on AVS but it bears repeating...your best bet would be to try to find a used or NOS Klipsch Synergy C-3. It has dual 6" IMG woofers and its aluminum tweeter horn matches those in your F-3's. It would be the ideal match. The only issue is trying to find a Klipsch Synergy C-3. I have not come across one on ebay or craigslist. I'm moving fast on my basement/HT project so I'd like to get something installed before my walls go up. That's why I was asking about the RC-52 and 62 IIs. If I could find a C-3 I would probably buy it. Also, I don't think I'll be selling my F-3s anytime soon. They still kick enough *** for me that I don't feel the need for upgrading yet. The only thing I don't like about them is the curved top so I can't completely box them into my custom cabinetry like I want. Oh well, still love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTT Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) The closest thing I've found is a used C-2 for $115 on CL. Is this a better option than going with a RC-52/62 II? Assuming I'm staying with my F-3s. There's a 52 II on Ebay for 259 for comparison. Edited September 25, 2014 by FTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Here is what was offered, the C-20: http://www.klipsch.com/f-30-home-theater-system http://www.klipsch.com/c-20-center-speaker craigslist: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ele/4644171975.html Edited September 25, 2014 by billybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiey60 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 The closest thing I've found is a used C-2 for $115 on CL. Is this a better option than going with a RC-52/62 II? Assuming I'm staying with my F-3s. There's a 52 II on Ebay for 259 for comparison.I would get the best center you can afford, and none of the synergy centers will keep up/soud as good as your F3s. I used to run an rc62ii between f30s and it sounded a whole lot better than a tinny synergy center ever would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiey60 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I said it over on AVS but it bears repeating...your best bet would be to try to find a used or NOS Klipsch Synergy C-3. It has dual 6" IMG woofers and its aluminum tweeter horn matches those in your F-3's. It would be the ideal match.How can it be the ideal match when it is so small? RC62II all the way. And if you are going to mention timbre matching...something tinny cannot match something the size and sound of an F30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I said it over on AVS but it bears repeating...your best bet would be to try to find a used or NOS Klipsch Synergy C-3. It has dual 6" IMG woofers and its aluminum tweeter horn matches those in your F-3's. It would be the ideal match.How can it be the ideal match when it is so small? RC62II all the way. And if you are going to mention timbre matching...something tinny cannot match something the size and sound of an F30. If the op has no intentions of updating the rest of his setup, buying the RC-62 II is a bad idea. If he intends to upgrade all of his speakers in the near future it would be a wise investment. Every speaker has a place. It's also worth noting the C-3 was designed to go with the F-3 - it makes sense to keep things uniform if it's your target setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiey60 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I said it over on AVS but it bears repeating...your best bet would be to try to find a used or NOS Klipsch Synergy C-3. It has dual 6" IMG woofers and its aluminum tweeter horn matches those in your F-3's. It would be the ideal match.How can it be the ideal match when it is so small? RC62II all the way. And if you are going to mention timbre matching...something tinny cannot match something the size and sound of an F30.If the op has no intentions of updating the rest of his setup, buying the RC-62 II is a bad idea. If he intends to upgrade all of his speakers in the near future it would be a wise investment. Every speaker has a place. It's also worth noting the C-3 was designed to go with the F-3 - it makes sense to keep things uniform if it's your target setup.I once again humbly disagree. I had the rc62ii between f30s and it sounded very uniform. A synergy center will not sound better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 LOL yea someone said my RC64II wasn't timber matched to my RF62II's. Well it isn't but ya know what it was still better then the RC62II I had before it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) The center and the sub are the two most important speakers in your HT. If you are mainly using the system for movies, I say go with a RC-62, It's a wonderful speaker. Go up and listen to the amount of sound/dialogue that comes out of the center during a movie, get the best center you can afford. If your receiver has auto calibration, timber matching becomes much less important than it used to be. I loved my RC-62 and my RC-64's, both are incredible speakers. Edited September 26, 2014 by K5SS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTT Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Okay okay...where can I get a black RC-62 II at a good price?!?!?! lol Seriously though, how can most places be selling this at 100% the msrp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Yes, may as well. You will find one Good decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiey60 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 LOL yea someone said my RC64II wasn't timber matched to my RF62II's. Well it isn't but ya know what it was still better then the RC62II I had before it.Exactly my thoughts. The bigger and better sound far outweighs any apparent timbre mis-match. My rc62ii between f30s was great and I guarantee it sounded better than the best synergy center. My rc64ii between rf82iis is the next level and similarly it bests the rc62ii which is 'the perfect match'. Center channel is so important and imho if it is the better sounding speaker in the system that is not a bad thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hello, FTT, and welcome to the Forum. FWIW as a non-expert, I had the Synergy F-3s as L&R speakers. Liked them considerably. I had the RC-3 center, and I thought it worked very well (excellent balance, power, sensitivity, and "grace"). I did move on to the KLF-30s for my fronts, and KLF-20s as surrounds and replaced the RC-3 with a KV-4. But that is another story. So, let us know what you decide, and wish you many hours/years of delightful listening. Thanks, Billybob, for the "like". Not sure the OP is any closer to receiving an answer/understanding to his original question, but at least others have opined, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 For sure! I just read and think about the future and what is bought going forward. OP looking to do good so, I will bow out. Far greater is he that has heard than me. Good Fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Agreed, and time to say "g'night". What in the heck are we doing going on about such stuff at this hour? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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