Limerock Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Fellow Klipsch'ers! I'm New, being right up front! I have a big Garage-ManCave, L shaped 25' x 50' x 14' ft ceilings with 15' x 25' x 14' leg. The walls are rough cut poplar, pine and sycamore boards on one side and painted OSB on other. Metal ceiling with wood beams and all LED lighting. 73" Mitsubishi TV and a Denon AVR3300 7.2 rcvr. I am thinking about RP-280F for front L + R, RP 450C for center, 2 R-112SW for Subs, 2 RP 250S for L + R Surround Middle and 2 RP 250S for L + R Surround Rear. My Question ... should I replace Middle and Rear Surround Speakers for RP 160M for the height of the ceiling at 14 ft, hanging them from the ceiling at the 10 ft ? This will be my first Klipsch Experience and I want it to be right the first time, I'm very interested in your products and will appreciate any advice!! I'm a US Navy Veteran, Sonar Tech, Love Great Music and American Made!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Maybe Carl (CEC) will put up a shot of garage rig - would fit your bill nicely. Carl --- ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Welcome Limerock, thank you for your service! Lots of Navy guys around here. With a room that large, you should stay with a true surround speaker like the RP250s that you have already chosen. The RP160 is more of a bookshelf speaker. Just curious, are you using your whole room as an HT, or just part of it? You might consider going to the larger R115 for the subs, especially for a room that large. We love pics around here. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 13 hours ago, richieb said: Maybe Carl (CEC) will put up a shot of garage rig - would fit your bill nicely. Carl --- ? It's not a HT rig just a humble 2.1 system. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 What does the boastful system look like?!? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rivernuggets said: What does the boastful system look like?!? I'll let you know when I get one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I I'd go with sumtin' like this Welcome to the forum 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Can't wait to drive down to get my KPT-456s. I could be a contender! Sorry Limerock, to have strayed from your original topic. If you're going to be using that whole space as an HT, I say go bigger than the RP-280Fs. and R-112SWs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limerock Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 The Garage is all open, main listening area will be 25' X 35' with surround speakers , middle and rear at the 10' height. Middle will be mounted on the walls and rear will be hanging from the ceiling. This will be the detailing side of my garage for my cars and partying when I move them outside. I'm glad I seen ceptorman said he likes the RP 250S! This was my original choice, will follow with some Pics after ordering and installing. Thanks a Lot, time to start buying!! I have never seen a Speaker Forum and this says a lot about Klipsch Speakers, Thank you All, Great Site!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 So what is the sub model here? Looks small for a 684. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 When you are ready to order anything make sure you check with @MetropolisLakeOutfitters you will be glad you did. It's so easy that even a black shoe can do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limerock Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thanks, USNRET, I'll check with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkevind Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 13 hours ago, jwc said: So what is the sub model here? Looks small for a 684 That's KPT-684 in the middle. Those KI-396's (15" woofer, 3" titanium tweeter) are pretty big, the picture is deceiving. 34"h x 20" w on the face of it, 16" deep. The 684 is 23.5" wide, and since it's on it's side... Man that system is capable of fairly ridiculous SPL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limerock Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Thanks, I'll take a look at them! What would you use for surround? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limerock Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 I think my AVR-X3300W Denon would be sucked dry by those Monsters @ 600 watts ea!!! Your giving my great ideas for upgrading down the road and bigger budget. Maybe by them I'll just want 2 Channel and LaScala's!! Hell with the TV stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 On 2/23/2018 at 7:03 AM, jwc said: So what is the sub model here? Looks small for a 684. Yes, it's a 684. It's really deep, I think 41 inches or so. The grill and emblem were added by me and don't come on a stock 684. I just wanted the front to look like a 396. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 On 2/23/2018 at 8:21 PM, bkevind said: Man that system is capable of fairly ridiculous SPL. It's crazy really. I have a really looooooong driveway from the garage to the street. You can crank it up, go to the road and hear the highs slapping off the houses across the street and beyond. They eat up the 550 watts I give each of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted March 4, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 3/2/2018 at 9:14 AM, CECAA850 said: Yes, it's a 684. It's really deep, I think 41 inches or so. The grill and emblem were added by me and don't come on a stock 684. I just wanted the front to look like a 396. I was looking through some old Pilgrimage pictures and when I seen this pic it made me think of your garage speakers. This was 2011, the 396 was new and Roy set this up for the bands to play, plus a few subs. You can imagine how this sounded, and they were fired up and filling the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limerock Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Well Guys...I rcvd my shipment of Klipsch Speakers!! Waiting on Banana Plugs and LFE cables to make my installation complete!! Really like the Ebony Black color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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