CF-2 compatibility

[Macho Kiljoy]

I have a set of CF-2s in my living room. My plan is to set up a RP-280 5.1 system. Would the RP-450C work ok with my CF-2s, until I get my 280s? Or should I get the 280s first and then the center channel? I am buying all the speakers slowly over the next few months.

 

 

Thanks!

   David

 

[Youthman]

Hi David, if it were me, I would buy in this order as funds become available

Mains

Center

Sub

Surrounds

[Scrappydue]

You selling the c-2's in the end? If these are your only two speakers I would take a different route.

Sub first. Add that depth

Surrounds second. Enjoy them effects from behind.

Then center since you've not had one till now.

Mains last then sell your cf-2's to recoup what you can.

Make sure you get the r-115 if your going the Klipsch sub route. The rest of them are kind of a joke and in my option won't keep up with that setup.

[BusaDude]

I've always worked from the front to the back, when piecing my systems together over the years. It just seems to work out better that way.

I haven't heard any of the new RP series, but the CF series are great speakers. Will the RP center channel work between the CF's... Of course. It won't be a perfect timbre match. But since you know you'll eventually have a full RP system. I don't think it will make that big of a difference for a short period of time.

One other thing to consider, after getting the RP-280's, you can move the CF-2's to surround duty (if you have the room)... until you get the RP surrounds.

Keep the CF's for a dedicated 2 channel system if you can. If not there are plenty of people willing to buy them.

Edited March 30, 2016 by GPBusa