rcooper Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Good Morning guys. I have just purchased a Sony 7.2 STR-DH750 and (2) Of The Dual Referance R26F speakers. Starting slow.....I have read about people doing bi-amp wich my sony will do. Is there any advantage to doing this with only 2 speakers. Any other advice would be great. I have them setup as front. Also Great to be a part of this form Now! Thanks, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Robert, Welcome to the forum. I say no but some(very few) on this forum may say yes. With AVR "bi-amping", you are using the same component with the same power supply to "enhance" the sound, which in my experience does not add any more detail, power, punch, than running it the conventional way. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooper Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Great so just hooked up the speakers to the front channels. I guess sounds good lol. Boy i have a lot to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Great so just hooked up the speakers to the front channels. I guess sounds good lol. It will sound good until you hear something better. Boy i have a lot to learn 7.5 years on this forum and I am still learning. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooper Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Well 13yrs as a tank welder and hearing is a little flaky at 44yrs old. But i plan to add the R15m Set for rears and Of course center channel and sub. Any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Cooper welcome. Here is my suggestion. Take your rf-26f's back. I'm sure you payed retail for them plus tax. Once you get your money back google acoustic sound design. Call their phone number. Mike will answer he is the owner. Ask for the Klipsch rf-62ii. You will get them for almost the exact price. Guaranteed. They are higher end models for the same price. You can thank me later. Then down the road you can get the rc-62ii to match. MUCH higher end center than the new reference line. The new reference line replaced the icon series from best buy. But the ref ii line are still higher end models. Just google pics and look at the horn size difference. Then when you get surrounds get either rs-42ii or 52ii. Get them all from mike. The deal you will get when you call will blow your mind. When you get ready for a sub look into Svs, psa, hsu. All internet direct companies but they offer more bang for your buck and much higher quality subwoofers with great customer service and stellar warranties. That's my advice. Get you a higher end setup for the same price. We all have learned from our mistakes and try to share the wealth of knowledge we have with the new comers. Once again welcome! This is a great community 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooper Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 I got the Set for around 600 I thought was high LOL I am cheap....I have 15days to get back to gainesville its like over an hr drive but looking into the other set will be good as well Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I got the Set for around 600 I thought was high LOL I am cheap....I have 15days to get back to gainesville its like over an hr drive but looking into the other set will be good as well Thanks for the advice Which Gainesville? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooper Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Florida Of course... From Plant city Lakeland area but now live in northern florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Funny. I know a guy in Plant City with a pair of Rf5's for sale. As a matter fact he may chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooper Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Yeah i miss being down there Heck I might know him hard to say though been away from there for 13 yrs now Where i am now I have to drive an Hr any direction to see a movie LOL But we have a super walmart LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Welcome to the group. Both of these guys that have chimed in are very knowledgeable, listen to them. Go Gators! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Yeah i miss being down there Heck I might know him hard to say though been away from there for 13 yrs now Where i am now I have to drive an Hr any direction to see a movie LOL But we have a super walmart LMAO Welcome to the forum! If you stick around long enough, you won't be driving anywhere to see a movie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Welcome to the forum rcooper. Stick around and these guys will not only help you select some nice speakers, they will help you optimize your system. Don't bother with Bi-amping or Bi-wiring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 We can also help you spend your money. For now I would stay away form bi-amping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Welcome to the forum! I would do as scrappy says. The RF-62 II's are truly a superior speaker, and if you can get ahold of them for the same price as the Best Buy version, go for it. Man...I'm gonna have to start delegating and holding my tongue saying that stuff soon. Just remember Reference II > Reference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooper Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks guys... Yeah i will look into them Just so much to learn. But will be seeing what i can find One piece at a time. til its built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Welcome rcooper, many knowledgable folks around here giving great advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I agree with trading up to RF-62s. They use nicer materials in the drivers providing a significant step up in sound quality. I've heard the new Reference(icon) line, and they do sound just fine, but with pricing being equal there is no reason to pass up a pair of Reference IIs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 5, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 5, 2014 Welcome to the forums Cooper. I was born & raised in Plant City. Some solid advice given here and a great community as well. Funny. I know a guy in Plant City with a pair of Rf5's for sale. As a matter fact he may chime in. Sorry, a guy bought my RF-5's last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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