PHIL O Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 I have a pair of Klipsch rf3's and I wanted to know would it be necessary to put a set of spikes on them, and will I notice a difference in the sound? ------------------ *HT BEGINNER* DENON AVR-3802 KLIPSCH RC-3II KLIPSCH RF3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 phil, did for me. the spikes more isolate the cabinets from floor vibration & really tighten up the bass. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL O Posted September 24, 2002 Author Share Posted September 24, 2002 Would i need to order the spikes from klipsch? or can i get them from circuit city or best buy? or some other ht store? ------------------ *HT BEGINNER* DENON AVR-3802 KLIPSCH RC-3II KLIPSCH RF3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 sure u can order them at 1-800-KLIPSCH & go to parts, but they should have been included w/ your rf-3. i got a set of spikes w/ my rf-3. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Spikes are included in the plastic bag. They are not preinstalled at the factory as many people have floors that would be scratched by the sharp points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 The spikes also keep the cabinets from rocking back and forth when bass notes are played. The rocking distance is very small but when they do rock it detracts from actually pushing the air forward. Think of it as recoil from gun shooting. If your body didn't move back from the recoil the bullet would travel faster and further because less energy is being absorbed into it's base-support. If it were on a stress graph the firmly mounted support would have a definite spike where the non-firmly mounted support would have a smoother rise and fall. ------------------ Tom's Money Pit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Yep, it's all about enclosure stability and minimizing contact area w/the floor. Excellent analogy, Tom. I'll have to remember that one. ------------------ You should of heard just what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandern Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Everything everyone said makes sense, but I did it and I can't tell a difference. ------------------ 27" 3 line digital comb filter JVC TV Denon AVR-2802 Receiver Denon CDM-270 CD Player Aiwa DVD Player (sucks) Klipsch RF3-II's Fronts Klipsch RC3-II Center Infinity HPS-250 Subwoofer Yamaha ??? surrounds 69"X76" Hand made oak entertainment center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Zandern- You may have to play around with the "rear-wall" and "side-wall" distances. Do the RF-3's have the woofers mounted on the side of the cabinet? (really, I don't know). If so it may complicate things (the distances that is). Also, make sure that the spikes are definitley piercing the carpet (and padding) and resting on the floring under it. You may want to put all your body weight on the cab to make sure it does. ------------------ Tom's Money Pit This message has been edited by tblasing on 09-24-2002 at 10:18 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 zan, i'm starting to question your hearing. you also clouldn't even hear a dif w/ biwiring. open your mind & be free. (j/k) ------------------ My Home Systems Page This message has been edited by boa12 on 09-24-2002 at 12:11 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandern Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 I am limited with my movement of the speakers, so yes that could help alot cause I helps tremendously with my sub. But no the RF-3II's have dual 8" woofers facing foward. I did lean on my speakers too, I can here the spikes on the cement. But no I'm not complaining about the bass, I am satisfied with that, the RF-3II's I understand aren't ment for big bass, thats what my sub is for. As for the bi-wiring, I have heard from other owners and dealers(who you would think would recommend it so they can sell banana plugs and wire)that bi-wiring the RF-3II's doesn't do much if anything. Although I don't have the ear of most of you guys too I must admit. Some of you speak a different language than me which I am trying to understand yet. Mostly with the frequencies and such. Like 98 something at 1 meter, or whatever it is. But thats why I'm here, to learn from you guys and to make me better off than my friends. ------------------ 27" 3 line digital comb filter JVC TV Denon AVR-2802 Receiver Denon CDM-270 CD Player Aiwa DVD Player (sucks) Klipsch RF3-II's Fronts Klipsch RC3-II Center Infinity HPS-250 Subwoofer Yamaha ??? surrounds 69"X76" Hand made oak entertainment center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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