Possible new center channel

[dtr20]

My father keeps suggesting that I get a reference center channel that is meant for TVs to sit on. I know next to nothing on the reference series stuff. I have a 60" tv currently. For my fronts, I am running KLF 30s and a kv-3 center. The center channel sits on the floor pointed up to the main listening position. I don't have room for the center channel in or on my tv stand, that's why it rests on the floor. I know that the KLF c7 it's the center channel that would match in timbre, but that is way too big. I bought an academy argue back, but the wife vetoed the size of it very quickly, so I ended up getting the kv3. I know that the reference series don't really match the KLF series, but is it really bad? The center channel can't be too big, so we aren't looking up too much at the tv. Thanks for any help you can offer.

[derrickdj1]

_{Post some pic's of the system for suggestion.}

[Mike M]

I have the rp-450c and I have my 65 in curved tv on top of it. The 450-c's are rated for 100lbs. Not sure how it would match up with your klf -30s though. You probably would be better getting the rc-64ii imo.

[mustang guy]

Please provide pics. <- per Derrick.

 

Each is worth a thousand words. 

Edited March 2, 2016 by mustang guy

[robbiey60]

I have my 55" on an rc64ii and have had a 50" on an rc62ii.

[K5SS]

70" ontop of RP-450C with no issues besides the TV sitting too high.

[dtr20]

Please ignore the cat toys, especially the boxes around the room for the cat.

 

The smaller speakers are KLF20s, but they are not staying there for too much longer.  I kept them there after I put the KLF30s in place so I could A+B compare them for other people.

Edited March 3, 2016 by dtr20

[jjptkd]

  Looks like you have some very spoiled cats! I'd go with a RC-64 II and sit the TV right on top of it. It looks as though you could possibly remove the feet off of your TV cabinet to make up for some of the added height. Good luck!

Edited March 3, 2016 by jjptkd

[Jim]

I'd get that C-7 and put it there right in the middle and not say anything to the wife.Put the screen right on top of it.

[derrickdj1]

Tasdom made a small stand to put the speaker in and had it sitting on the stand.  It looks really great.  Put what ever center you get in the small stand.

Edited March 3, 2016 by derrickdj1

[Ceptorman]

I know it's a lot of work but you could wall mount the tv and use any center you want.

[dtr20]

I can't wall mount the tv, there are two windows directly behind the tv

[Mike M]

After looking at your pictures I'd go with the rc -64ii

Edited March 3, 2016 by Mike M

[TasDom]

I can't wall mount the tv, there are two windows directly behind the tv

 

My issue also with 3 big windows. Google TV risers to use over the center if you don't want to rest the tv directly on the speaker. Would be easy to build with minimal skills. I just modified a matching bench out of the same collection as my media console. I wanted my tv up higher anyways so it worked out fine.

 

Here's the ones I was thinking about on Amazon and their direct website. I believe they will make any size you need.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Syracuse-TV-Risers-LARGE-BLACK/dp/B00AQ8IQ70

 

http://www.syracusetvrisers.com/

 

Edited March 3, 2016 by Tasdom

[dtr20]

I am in the process of building a shelf to put my TV on.  I am making different size legs to gradually get the TV higher.  I will start with putting my KV-3 in there, and I just picked up a KLF-C7 yesterday, so that will be after we adjust.  I may be taking the feet off of the TV stand.  Thanks guys.

[AaronB123]

I would definitely agree with the RC-64ii I recently got the RP-450C and it's nice but I do wish I held out and got the RC-64. The RP-450C does not seem to be quite as high in sound quality as my mains but it's also only been about 2 days so it could be that it still needs to break in. 

[agile1966]

I used a stand like Tasdom in a previous Reference setup. Worked out perfect. had a buddy that was a woodworker and he had it done in a half hour. Took longer to paint.

Good luck.

[dtr20]

I made a shelf for my tv to sit on, and the klf-c7 to sit underneath. Thanks for the suggestions.

Edited June 26, 2016 by dtr20

[JiminSTL]

^ Bravo Zulu!  You "did the right thing".

[wvu80]

I made a shelf for my tv to sit on, and the klf-c7 to sit underneath.

 

My wife hates having the TV "up" like that for aesthetic reasons, but I am just the opposite in that practicality is most important. 

 

When I sit back in my recliner with my head back, slightly "up" is the most natural position where my eyes point.  Since I wear glasses I have to look out the exact center or the image is not clear.

 

Your setup would be just right for me, and your KLF C7 is on my "want to buy" list. 

Edited June 26, 2016 by wvu80