swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 anything else should i look out for? and also a woofer necessary? rp 260f is for around 1800 dollars, is it same in US the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Subwoofers in a home theater configuration are an almost must. Here's the USD price breakdown: R-26F: $698 a pair R-28F: $898 a pair RP-260F: $798 a pair RP-280F: $958 a pair IF you are keen on doing a subwoofer, explore the idea of the RP-160M with an R-110SW, R-112SW, or R-115SW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 nice man!! its bit cheaper at your place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Also, the R-110SW:115SW range from $439-$719 USD. My recommendation for the RP-160M was only to keep your cost down. You might opt to build the system piece by piece. Start with the AVR and the main speakers. If you can, swing for the RP line (the real Reference gear), and that Denon. You will enjoy those for sure. It should entertain you enough for the time being until you've saved enough for the subwoofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 yeah this sounds nice, should start with avr and the main speakers . i will be able to save a bit at a time..nice advice also makes a lot of sense going this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 RP160M are bookshelf speakers, which i am not much keen on buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 could you suggest if possible any other brand of speakers like yamaha or pioneer?are they any better to be considered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 That's how I had to do it. I started with a shoddy Kenwood HTIB back in 2001. It took me a while to swap out the pieces of that for the gear that I wanted. To a certain extent, I'm still doing it. That's what we call the upgrade bug - and it's a pain in the wallet. All for the purpose of seeking good sound though. Like I said, the RP-160M was only suggested to keep cost down. They're respectable bookshelf speakers that don't know they're bookshelf speakers. Members here have placed them on a pedestal almost as high as the P-17B Palladium bookshelf speakers, and categorize them as one of Klipsch's top three reference bookshelf speaker outside of the RB-5 and 75. Floor standing speakers will have better bass extension. Hands down, thus...my primary suggestion again goes to the RP-260F or 280F, or their cost effective little brothers. As for other brands - the only other in the price bracket I might consider is Polk. I had a pair of the TSi-100's and a pair of RTi-4's at one time, they sounded "okay" for some music, but just didn't cut it for me. I did have a series of Polk Subs before switching to Klipsch subs as well. Their subs were the highlight of my experience with them. For the money though, I think you're best off with Klipsch or Energy (by Klipsch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 thanks alot ibiza you have been superbly patient and answered all my queries, now am certainly sorted out with priorities to buy, being 1)denon avr x1200w 7.2 ch 2) standing speakers and then 3)a sub. please correct me if i am wrong. in India there is also alot of hype about yamaha speakers. any take on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 thats how the sequence needs to be for me right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 ibiza you on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 please check YAMAHA RX-V581. how is it as compared to denon AVR-X1200W? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 He may be off to work or class... it's 7:30 a.m. where he is. I only do two channel music with low power tube amplifiers, so I can't recommend anything for you. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 no problem Marvel thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 4 hours ago, swapnil said: thanks alot ibiza you have been superbly patient and answered all my queries, now am certainly sorted out with priorities to buy, being 1)denon avr x1200w 7.2 ch 2) standing speakers and then 3)a sub. please correct me if i am wrong. in India there is also alot of hype about yamaha speakers. any take on them? If you're going to purchase a sub, save a little more money on the mains and go with the R-26f. There is hardly any difference between R26f and R28f, especially if you have a subwoofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 thnx matt for the help. really appreciate it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Also, I agree with Ibiza, seriously consider the RP-160m. It is truly a superior quality model. One of Klipsch's best. A pair of RP-160m + subwoofer will crush the R28f in every possible way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I would stick with the X1200. The only Yamaha line I would consider is the RX-A Series. Yamaha speakers are imo, mediocre at best. The reason they're big in the Asia market is that they're Asia origin and run larger promotion overseas than they do in the states and Europe. If you're itching for a sub now, do the bookshelf RP-160M. You can always move them to surround duty later. They're a bookshelf speaker that does not know they're a bookshelf speaker. Those paired with a sub would beat the R-28F any day of the week with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapnil Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 thanx ibiza that was of great help, you have really got me thinking of RP-160M, really have to check them out. and yes just placed the order for X1200, thanks to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 The X1200 will do you just fine. You'll be happy with it. I run a pretty decent amount of bookshelf and satellites in various configurations. I have RB-5MA's running as heights in my main system. There's nothing wrong with bookshelf speakers, when paired properly - they can be just as good or better than some floorstanding speakers. I really think you'd be more happy with them and a subwoofer, than the R-28F or R-26F's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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