NuttyNutworks Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 @Dave1290 Thanks, but I'm all the way over the great pond in the Netherlands, so the Garage sale section has nothing for me. @Tarheel SInce I'm new to this world, I can't begin to phantom what a " bright" sound would actually sound like. Could I interpret it as to much on the high tones? @omar4 I don't think they would ship to the Netherlands, the shipping costs would be insane considering the weight of Klipsch speakers. Thanks anyway. @Ceptorman Thanks for clearing that up. In my view I would expect the 8000 series would be the upgrade from the 7000 series, not the 200 series. Klipsch is very confusing.. @wvu80 Thanks for the explanation on the series. You say the RP-600M is the newer version, but the triple "000" series was the newer version right? And I wasn't asking about the exact difference in sound between the 280 and the 8000, I was trying to figure out what the difference between the models were in general, as in, what's the difference between those models? If there aren't any differences, then why create two models? @angelluisgGood to hear you're very happy with your RP-280F, but I don't have that luxury of space to be able to put down a 7.2.4 system. I'm just looking for a 2.0 set and I don't want to buy two expensive speakers only to find out they have to be supplemented with different speakers before they're any good or because they're lacking in some area like bass or mid range. Sorry guys, but all the different models are very confusing. Maybe I have been asking the wrong question seeing how inexperienced I am. So here's another go at it; "What model speakers should I buy for a 2.0 system that's good in all ranges for movies. I'm not looking for high volume, but I do want to feel like I'm part of the movie I'm watching.?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyNutworks Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, dtel said: OK, for one you picked a good wife. And two, find room for a sub, they are not as position dependent as the other speakers and make a HUGE difference especially for movies. I know nothing about the differences you asked about, sorry And Welcome Thanks, I do have an amazing wife Apart from the space, the receiver I'm buying doesn't have a connection for a seperate bass speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, NuttyNutworks said: I'm all the way over the great pond in the Netherlands Welkom, Leuke forum met goede mensen en veel informatie. Cheers, Emile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelluisg Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 @NuttyNutworks...when I want to used for music ..pure direct (AVR Marantz 7012) is amazing.. RP-280 and movies good bass ..in movies Rp-280f subwoofer is not needed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyNutworks Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, angelluisg said: @NuttyNutworks...when I want to used for music ..pure direct (AVR Marantz 7012) is amazing.. RP-280 and movies good bass ..in movies Rp-280f subwoofer is not needed.. Good to know, so the RP-280F is on my list then. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 15 minutes ago, NuttyNutworks said: What model speakers should I buy for a 2.0 system that's good in all ranges for movies For movies, a subwoofer is essential. Most have a L/R line in/out so you can add main speakers to it. Type of mains really depends on your budget. Klipshorns are great but probably "pricey" in Holland. Or ... you can try the "PRO" route, such as KPT-904's. Again, probably hard to find there My personal favorite (non-pro) speakers are the Epic series - CF-3's or CF-4's. But ... to make it easier, don't think you can go wrong with Heresy's and a sub. Cheers, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyNutworks Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Emile said: For movies, a subwoofer is essential. Most have a L/R line in/out so you can add main speakers to it. Type of mains really depends on your budget. Klipshorns are great but probably "pricey" in Holland. Or ... you can try the "PRO" route, such as KPT-904's. Again, probably hard to find there My personal (non-pro) speakers are the Epic series - CF-3's or CF-4's. But ... to make it easier, don't think you can go wrong with Heresy's and a sub. Cheers, Emile Thanks. Sad to hear it's kinda essential. Would you still consider it essential if you knew my current " setup" consists of nothing more than a 200 dollar soundbar? 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, NuttyNutworks said: Would you still consider it essential if you knew my current " setup" consists of nothing more than a 200 dollar soundbar? Haha ANYTHING will be better than those crappy soundbars FYI; have L/R/C Heresy's on my AVR ... and they do sound pretty good on movies even without the sub. (Haha; hardly use the sub ... if I need more bass I usually turn the KPT-904's on ... only seldom do I use my 15" sub.) FYI; used Heresy's are about $500 in the US. Saw someone mentioned RP-280's ... not too familiar with them (do not own any). But suggest you look at RF-82's also ... on special for $389 on Amazon USA ... sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 15, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 15, 2019 29 minutes ago, NuttyNutworks said: Thanks, I do have an amazing wife Apart from the space, the receiver I'm buying doesn't have a connection for a seperate bass speaker. I have never seen a HT receiver without a sub connection, it would be a pre-out which means not amplified by the receiver, the sub would have it's own amp. It's something you could always add later, and if the receiver does not have a sub out there are other ways to connect one. Either way have fun, that's the main thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 31 minutes ago, NuttyNutworks said: Good to know, so the RP-280F is on my list then. 🙂 Those are a solid choice, great speakers. I know all this info can be overpowering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyNutworks Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: Those are a solid choice, great speakers. I know all this info can be overpowering. It certainly is, this is like travelling to another world and trying to learn the inhabitants language and customs. I consider myself quite knowledgeable in life in general, but I feel quite retarded in the world of hifi. 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 the 280f is almost identical to the 8000f, as far as I am aware most of the parts are identical, the woofers are for sure. about the only real difference acoustically speaking is that the tweeter is vented on the 8000f which is supposed to smooth out the overlap area where the crossover point is. otherwise it's mostly cosmetic. Any significant and noticeable differences when a/b'ing them would probably be due to break-in time, room layout, equipment, or whatever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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