Puravida Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) I'm want to upgrade my speakers & receivers to a better setup for playing movies and music. Now i have: 1x Receiver: Denon 3803 1x Center: B&W LCR60 4x Front & Back: B&W 602 1x Subwoofer: REL Q200 I'm thinking of buying: 1x Receiver: Marantz SR6010 1x Center: Klipsch RP-250C 2x Front: Klipsch RP-280FA 2x Back: ?????? 1x Subwoofer: REL Q200 I saw the Klipsch RP-280FA in the store and now i think it's to big for my small room (see photos). Also any idea's/tips for rear speakers? Or any other speaker/receiver possibilities? Thanks! Edited January 1, 2016 by Puravida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Looking at the Dennon AVR X4200W, it has the same features as the 6010, but also offers a 3rd zone capability, and 2 triggers. Accessories For Less had the 4200 before Christmas for 999, now 1099. 6010 is now 999. good luck with your eventual decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Puravida, Welcome to the forum. I saw the Klipsch RP-280FA in the store and now i think it's to big for my small room (see photos) Careful with the "too big" comments, you are on the Klipsch forum. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) How big is your room? If your gonna get the big towers get the big center. Center is the most important. So the bigger the better. Where are you located? And welcome to the forum. Edited January 1, 2016 by Scrappydue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Tower will help the system due to being closer to ear height. I think something not to big looking at the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puravida Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks for the welcome and tips! The tv is about 3,5m / 11,5 feet away from the sofa, not too big room i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 The tv is about 3,5m / 11,5 feet away from the sofa, not too big room i guess. Definitely no problem with "too big". Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puravida Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Oh ok! A bigger center is possible like the Klipsch RP-440C. With those big speakers around is a subwoofer still neccesary? (i have to keep my neighbours happy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Oh ok! A bigger center is possible like the Klipsch RP-440C. With those big speakers around is a subwoofer still neccesary? (i have to keep my neighbours happy) For just music I would say no. For HT and the use of the .1 LFE channel, I would say yes. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I would go towers and a center to match them Puravida. The footprint won't be much bigger but again the tweeters will be at ear level as Derrick stated. I would say definitely get a sub, it takes the load off your speakers and adds a lot to the soundstage. I love your floors by the way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Personally if you aren't getting the atmos towers I'd get the 260 over the 280 and spend the saved money and skip the 440c and get the 450c. Get you some surrounds and a nice little sub and you'll be golden! (Or copper ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Personally if you aren't getting the atmos towers I'd get the 260 over the 280 and spend the saved money and skip the 440c and get the 450c. I agree. If no Atmos is in your near future, then the 260's would be just about perfect for your room. Yes, get the better center speaker. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puravida Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the tips, the Klipsch RP260F is a bit smaller (better for my room). Atmos is in the planning because the new receiver also supports it. Edited January 2, 2016 by Puravida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks for the tips, the Klipsch RP260F is a bit smaller (better for my room). I think so. Atmos is in the planning because the new receiver also supports it. You could add the new Atmos modules later on. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puravida Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Ps. This is the size of a RP280F(A) speaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Another vote here for the best center you can find. Then, the sub. I like a sub for both movies and music. Don't think of a bigger center and a sub as "loud." What I found by following that advice was I could actually play softer because the sound, especially dialog is so clear through a high quality center speaker. Because it's so clear, my wife actually turns the sound down and finds it more relaxing because she doesn't have to strain to hear dialog. The sub can add loudness, but what it adds for me is a nice depth for the lowest octaves. I don't have to crank up the sound to get the bass to sound good. Edited January 3, 2016 by wvu80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puravida Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) For Atmos, does the sound (bounced of ceiling) has to come from the front or back speakers (or both?) Klipsch advertises with both sides, see: http://icdn7.digitaltrends.com/image/reference-premiere-dolby-atmos-lifestyle-1-970x647-c.jpg Edited January 3, 2016 by Puravida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I actually owned those B&W speakers and they were quite good.. I agree with Scrappy, get the 450C, the 260 towers and upgrade the sub. You can even "get away" with using your 602's as surrounds for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Bigger is never bad!! Adding a sub is a move you will not regret ... and the deeper it will go, the better. Finally, get the best receiver you can afford, but know what you are paying for. I will always pay for a cleaner signal but not for bells and whistles i don't need or won't use. Sound quality is the deal. Welcome aboard and best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizop Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm no expert but I'd decide on 250's, 260's, or 280's and then use the same all the way around. If there were any way to get speakers in the ceiling, I'd do that for Atmos.. I'm shopping for an Atmos system too and while I really like the Marantz 6010, there are things that are only in the 7010 that I think I'd want while with Yamaha the 2050 seems to have them and it is priced like the 6010. Yamaha is worth a look. You can also get some deals on last year's models. With Marantz that means model numbers that end with 9 rather than 10 and with Yamaha it means models ending with 40 rather than 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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