Scrappydue Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Mess is no big deal. Means you live in your house. Too bad you can not flip your room a 180 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Yeah, the room really doesn't cooperate with HT. Do you think the RC 52 would help boost the mids better than the RC 62? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 23, 2016 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2016 Just now, frankhenrylee said: Do you think the RC 52 would help boost the mids better than the RC 62? Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Dunno, wondering if the larger 8's are having trouble with the mid range? Maybe just avr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 23, 2016 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2016 My "huh" was referring to the thought that the RC-52 possibly having better midrange than the RC-62. The RC-62 is a MUCH better sounding speaker than the RC-52. I've heard the RC-52 with RF-82 and it was underwhelming to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Youthman said: My "huh" was referring to the thought that the RC-52 possibly having better midrange than the RC-62. The RC-62 is a MUCH better sounding speaker than the RC-52. I've heard the RC-52 with RF-82 and it was underwhelming to say the least. Michael, I kind of see where he is coming from. Twin 5.25 woofers handle midrange pretty well but as you mentioned, underwhelming mated up with 82's. Take for instance, a pair of RF-52's and put them in a smallish room and seamlessly integrate a fast punchy sub like an RSW-10d and you would be totally surprised how smooth and "big" it would sound. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vigiano Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 On 9/23/2016 at 2:14 PM, Youthman said: My "huh" was referring to the thought that the RC-52 possibly having better midrange than the RC-62. The RC-62 is a MUCH better sounding speaker than the RC-52. I've heard the RC-52 with RF-82 and it was underwhelming to say the least. I bought rf82, rc62,rs52 With an rw12d sub 7 years ago. I had a demon 1804 90 ampbut wasn't satisfied with higher volume for music upgraded to denon 3311 125 amp and then bought an Emotive xpa3 amp to power the 3 front speakers. Now the speakers kept opening up and revealing sounds I never heard before with each upgrade. The amp matters I now added a Marantz 7007. I love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Ok, so I've got a RC-62II on the way. So just have the surrounds left and then ceiling atmos speakers some time after that. So my question I pose to the Klipsch faithful is do I need to match the surrounds too. I've noticed the RS-62II's don't have the same finish as the towers and they are also fairly hard to find. Would it be a mistake to get the RP-250s? They look nicer and since they will be in very visible location that's kind of important. I'm also considering just getting another set of towers as they seem to be easier to find and cheaper than the RS62's. However the placement of the towers won't be as ideal as the surround speakers that will be on stands. As far as receiver I'm down to either the Yamaha Rx-a2050 or Onkyo Txrz800. I know those are not real comparable, but the deal on the Onkyo is pretty good at $650. Opinions on these are welcome too! Once again thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Well, in my excitement I didn't notice that it's actually a RC-62 and not a RC-62II. Any problems with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 3, 2016 Moderators Share Posted October 3, 2016 I have not heard the RC-62 in a direct A/B with the RC-62ii but I have owned both RS-62 and RS-62ii and A/B them and could not hear a difference between the two. Just a different grill and different colored woofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1HOHDude Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I have been usiing 82s and in my opinion they are a bit bright; curable however with my equalizer. If you have the room I would consider a pair of RC 7s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 So got my tv wall mounted which made room for the RC62 and also installed an Onkyo TXRZ800. Kind of wished I would've done one at a time so I could tell which one made the most difference. It was an upgrade with imaging and dialogue quality though. I have noticed that the treble is a bit much with these speakers and it may have to do with my living room having a ton of reflective surfaces and nothing really to absorb them. A rug is a no-no because my old dog will target it for destruction by urination. Ive read the new RP-280's are a little easier on the high end. Has anyone done a side by side of the new RP's versus the RF-II series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 10, 2016 Moderators Share Posted October 10, 2016 I haven't heard the RP series myself but the RF63 and RF83 have a more laid back, smooth sound if the RF82ii are too bright for your taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 28 minutes ago, Youthman said: I haven't heard the RP series myself Whatever Klipsch designers set out to accomplish in the horn assemblies of the recent RP line, they nailed it. Last I demo'd them, they sounded excellent. Surprisingly so. I gather whatever research they put into the Palladium design had to have spilled over into their value lineup as well. Worth at least checking out in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 10, 2016 Moderators Share Posted October 10, 2016 I felt the same way with the RF-7ii. The RF-7 are on the bright side. RF-83 are very laid back. The RF-7ii is right in the middle which to my ears sounds the best between the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thats some nice furniture there. Unfortunetely, the RF-7II's are bit big for this spot, but I could make room if I ever found a deal that I could afford. I'm going to look at some used RP-280's this weekend, but it looks like his room is acoustically much better than mine so it may be difficult to tell. They are the cherry ones though, so I may grab em just for the upgrade in looks since my wife's not thrilled with the black. I know its just opinion, but as with some things it seems like the newer stuff is just not as good as the old as some companies try to increase profit by decreasing costs. Is there anyone out there that has moved from the RF-II to the RP line? Was it an upgrade or a lateral move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted October 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, frankhenrylee said: Thats some nice furniture there. Craigslist 3 minutes ago, frankhenrylee said: Unfortunetely, the RF-7II's are bit big for this spot, but I could make room if I ever found a deal that I could afford. The deals are out there. I paid $40 for the audio cabinet, I bartered for the RF-83's (developed a website for one of my customers), paid $400 for my son's RF-7's and less than $400 for the RF-7ii's. 7 minutes ago, frankhenrylee said: I know its just opinion, but as with some things it seems like the newer stuff is just not as good as the old as some companies try to increase profit by decreasing costs. Definitely subjective but IMO, the RF-7ii were definitely an improvement over the original RF-7's, both visually and audibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I can't think of anyone on the forum giving up their RF 7 II's for the RP. They are still the Flagship speakers for a good reason. If you own them, you may not ever need to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 I keep finding myself wanting the RF-7II, RC-64II combo. I'll probably stick with what I have for now and wait it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankhenrylee Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 So, new option just came available. I've also decided that since I live in Arkansas and I like Klipsch that it would be cool to have some that are made in Arkansas. I found some RF5's in supposedly like new condition for 750. Not a great deal but maybe not unfair. Still not sure about that. I would almost make the switch just to have the cherry cabinets and because they're made in Hope. They seem to be very similar speakers to the RF82II's I have now. Can anyone out there offer an opinion on that comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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