Oldnavycdr Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Looking for an Icon center channel or perhaps an R-25C. Edited April 13, 2017 by Oldnavycdr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBCODD Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Welcome to the forum. I'm rather new to this action myself, but the site is replete with opinions and expert advice. You will undoubtedly receive lots of both soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 What is your location? Could help with a prospective seller. Any reason you're looking for the KC-25 in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldnavycdr Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) I'm located in North Carolina. Only reason for the KC-25 is a match to my KB-15's. I figure a R-25C would be an upgrade to that. Just recapping a modest HT setup from Polk RM6750 satellite system. I picked up the Icons on sale and am relatively pleased with them. The center channel really needs an upgrade now. Edited April 13, 2017 by Oldnavycdr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Ah. Alright. The R-25C actually is the KC-25 with a different color woofer. They can be had cheap enough. Otherwise have you checked Craigslist and eBay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I have a Ref IV RC52 center in near mint condition that I may part with. Let me know if this interests you. $150 shipped to you. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldnavycdr Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Teaman, I just might be interested. PM me for price? IbizaFlame, I figured the two were pretty close with just a different color of woofer. I'll check the various sites for that as well. Newegg had the Icon just a few weeks back and I failed to pull the trigger thinking they wouldn't sell out...but they did. Thanks to both of you for your responses! I appreciate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Gotcha. Yeah, between Tim and I, we should get you setup with a center. He's got the RC-52, which is 2 generations old Reference, still a solid speaker too - especially coming from Tim - he's a great guy to do business with. I also have an RC-3 II (second generation of Reference) that I'm selling. One of these should work for your set up just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldnavycdr Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 15 hours ago, teaman said: I have a Ref IV RC52 center in near mint condition that I may part with. Let me know if this interests you. $150 shipped to you. Tim Is this the RC52 II? Front ported? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 The 52 is front ported. The 3II is sealed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Oldnavycdr said: Is this the RC52 II? Front ported? I saw Ibiza answered already but yes, front ported. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 If it was me, I wouldn't settle for anything other than the KC-25 (or another KB-15) as voice matching the front 3 speakers is crucial for seamless panning across the front sound stage. Some may be close but I'm too OCD...my opinion of course. Here's one for a very fair price and shipping is included. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-Icon-KC-25-5-25-Inch-Center-Speaker-Black-/262934674431?hash=item3d3820bbff:g:mhUAAOSwmgJY7qJa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldnavycdr Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Both of these appear to be high quality centers with very good reviews. Any ideas as to which (if either) would pair with my KB-15's? Advantages to sealed vs. ported? This will sit on a built in counter below the wall mounted TV (not yet mounted so height is not an issue. Counter depth is 25". Primary use will be HT with some music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldnavycdr Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Thanks, Tasdom. I ran across that one today -- was glad to see an Icon option come back. I am a little goosey about not matching the fronts but wondered if staying in the Klipsch line made that a non issue. Or if, within the Klipsch line to have the same porting design as the KB's. And I don't have comparisons between the crossover specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 You can find a lot of the older stuff here to compare and see specs. https://web.archive.org/web/20120101172638/http://www.klipsch.com/speaker-types? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Don't feel any pressure to buy mine, I wasn't even looking to sell it other than helping a brother out! I have about thirty extra speakers in my basement so I just throw it out there when someone is looking for something. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 The speakers Tim and I are offering are of the higher cal-Reference line, before Klipsch cheapened the name. Sound wise...you'd probably perform better with the C-3, KC-25, or R-25C. If you're going to be upgrading the rest of the soundstage down the road though, you might consider one of ours. That's entirely your call though. Just depends on your own path you're taking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldnavycdr Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Thanks to all for your support! I feel no pressure. I really appreciate your offers and advice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 40 minutes ago, teaman said: I have about thirty extra speakers in my basement so I just throw it out there when someone is looking for something. You know, I just looked at my list of gear, and you and I definitely have too much little stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/KLIPSCH-ICON-KC-25-5-1-4-CENTER-SPEAKER-BLACK-/142349190359?hash=item2124ac44d7:g:-OEAAOSwGy5Y8Smy Another KC-25 listed on Ebay...even cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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