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Center for RF 5 : RC 64ii or RC 3


Psean

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For 25 years I have loved my KG 4.5's.  But, married, kids & wife was never a fan - changes happen.  We purchased a new entertainment center and the speakers were just too wide. We have a new 7 channel receiver but had not hooked it up yet.  It is this weekends project. I will eventually have 5.1 in living room, and a 2 channel zone for patio.  I was about to get a KG2.2v center as a temporary solution ( and may still get to pair with the KF 4.5's and wherever they land ); but pulled trigger on RF 5's. They just fit on each side of entertainment center.  

 

Do I still use the KG 2.2v ( $40.00 ) until I can find a RC 7 which seems to be recommended, or I can pick up a used RC 64ii for $250 ( ask ) or RC 3 for $165 ( ask ).  Any help is appreciated.

 

If curious, I like the RF 5's, but would still prefer my old KG 4.5's.  However, they were unused and I unpacked out of box, so they could need some breaking in, and I may not have the power drive to maximize them.  That, combined with I am used to that 70's / 80's concert sound.  But..I am very pleased with the speakers, purchase and Klipsch.  They look great, wife will be happier!!

 

I will pick up some rears or surround soon, I need to figure out wiring.  With the RF 5's I acquired an RSW 12, but that is both more than I need and going to be hard to fit in the room.  Will see if I can find a 8" or 10" sub that works, but it may not even be needed.

 

I really appreciate any help.

 

Thanks, Sean

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You are both correct, I fat fingered that.  The RS 62ii is asking price $250, not the rs 64ii.  I am thinking I will try on older rc 3 before investing in the rc 62, since it is not best match, then pick up an rc 7 if and when avail.

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Thanks Michael, that seems to be consensus, but not currently avail in my budget, but the risk of the rc 64ii not matching may keep me away.  I think I can get an rc 3, or rc 3ii for $100 or less; or an rbh 661-se for $75.00. But if you want to sell an RC 7, and in cherry is great, I'm your buyer!

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The RC-3 would timbre match better for the time being, just be aware you're probably going to have to turn it up to a certain degree in your AVR's setup.  I had an RC-52 and HATED it with my RF-3's...then I tried a 35...I hated that one too.  Then a buddy let me try a 62...and that sounded god aweful between them too.  The only thing that hasn't driven me insane was my 3, and that's only after I had to turn the level on it up.  I'm probably going to be in the market for a 7 imminently as well.

 

Just be patient.

 

How big is your room?  You may want to opt for a phantom center for the time being as it'd save you money, and you could just get the center that's right for you.

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