phillmartin Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Current have r28f, r25c, r12sw as a system powered by a Marantz 5010. I am looking to upgrade my surrounds which are currently old satellites from an hd300 HTIB. I see that newegg has the RS-10http://www.klipsch.com/products/rs-10-surround-speaker surrounds for 79.99 each. Which would save me a cool $100+. I've read that some people suggest staying with the same series for speakers which would be the r14shttp://www.klipsch.com/products/reference-surround-sound-speakers which are currently 279 for the pair. My question is this; does anyone forsee difficulties I may have with surrounds out of a different generation that the rest of the system? Maybe I am over thinking it, but hopefully not wasting anyone's time; Thank you in advance for any guidance. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yippiechicken Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, phillmartin said: Current have r28f, r25c, r12sw as a system powered by a Marantz 5010. I am looking to upgrade my surrounds which are currently old satellites from an hd300 HTIB. I see that newegg has the RS-10http://www.klipsch.com/products/rs-10-surround-speaker surrounds for 79.99 each. Which would save me a cool $100+. I've read that some people suggest staying with the same series for speakers which would be the r14shttp://www.klipsch.com/products/reference-surround-sound-speakers which are currently 279 for the pair. My question is this; does anyone forsee difficulties I may have with surrounds out of a different generation that the rest of the system? Maybe I am over thinking it, but hopefully not wasting anyone's time; Thank you in advance for any guidance. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk I recently upgraded to RP280's and RP450C from some older Icons (KF-28's an KC-25). I've been using in-ceiling rbh-A815L's for my surrounds and rear surrounds with both lines of the Klipsch and have had no issues or problems at all. There may be a reason to stay in the same line (and brand) for the surrounds but in my real word experience, I'm not sure if it matters too much. Especially with the types of sounds coming from the surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 It is more important for the front 3 to matches. Surround are not quite as important for matching. Also, some avr's will calibrate the other speakers based on the mains. None of my surrounds exactly matched the front 3. Wait, I even have the wrong center. I guess I'll have to start over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillmartin Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks guys! Looks like I'm going to be placing an order! I should have mentioned that I'm not the biggest audiophile; but within my small circle I am. Anything other than tv speakers are fancy for my family. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yippiechicken Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 22 minutes ago, phillmartin said: Thanks guys! Looks like I'm going to be placing an order! I should have mentioned that I'm not the biggest audiophile; but within my small circle I am. Anything other than tv speakers are fancy for my family. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk LOL! That's pretty much my exact situation too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 My Pioneer avr will match the FR to the mains so, I've never concentrated on get exact matches. Rule of thumb, know your equipment. Keep of posted once the speakers arrive and are setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 An upgrade is an upgrade! Dont overthink if you like the price give them a try. Bipolar surrounds are a lot of fun. I highly recommend used from craigslist or ebay then u can have either for much less. Used speakers work or they dont its a nice savings that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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