Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Hi All, Recently got some CF-3's (v.2) and really, really impressed by these. Driving them with a Kenwood Basic M2 (220wpc). Use them in a 2 channel setup in a small (12x11x8ft) room. And "bass" is sensational But, was doing some CraigsList shopping and found a R-115SW sub ("like new") for only $250. Guess I can use a speaker-to-line converter to hook it up to my vintage amp. However, is this OVERKILL (as I expect) or would it help the overall sound? (Due to room size, minor problem is that I would have to put it in a closet ... just keep the door open when I use it ) Listening genre is classical and old rock. Many thanks, Emile PS; Just saw @Youthman's video of these on Youtube ... below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Add-on ... also found a 10" R-10SW sub for $140. Think it would be "too small" to compliment my CF-3's Specs say 32Hz ... jeez; my CF-3's can do that. But the R-115SW shows 18-125Hz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 HiIf you still have them in that small room, I would say yes it’s over killThose speakers have tons of bass for two Channel audio. My god man, do you want to rattle your brain lose. LolIt’s a great deal anyway, maybe get it for your living room Dollar for dollar Klipsch has no equals Name one other speaker company that can build a speaker and keep working like new after 45 plus years of service. Answer NO ONE !!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, carlthess40 said: yes it’s over kill Hi Carl, Yes; probably a bit much But might be fun to try to see if ot rattles my brain If YOU are interested, here is the link ... https://offerup.com/item/detail/716297397/ ... seller had it listed for $350, then $300 and now $250. And, have not figured out "how to" hook it up. The R-115SW has a SINGLE line in All the speaker to line converters I have seen, have L/R connectors ... and do not think I can "Y" those together Cheers, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Emile said: Add-on ... also found a 10" R-10SW sub for $140. Think it would be "too small" to compliment my CF-3's Specs say 32Hz ... jeez; my CF-3's can do that. But the R-115SW shows 18-125Hz Yes why not try the 10...? If you want to know if missing something...If what just read from another is the situation with your room size, would think a bit overkill also...dang, my Heressies mostly satisfy and the are not spec'd at 32 😍Hz... having some concerns here... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, billybob said: Yes why not try the 10...? Haha ... bigger is better? But ... haven't figured out yet how to hook up a single input sub to a vintage amp ... maybe it's a moot point Add-on ... the 10 is at a pawn shop ... do not like buying from those places ... no specific reason ... link https://us.letgo.com/en/i/klipsch-r-10sw-subwoofer_f0af36a3-533e-4e5a-9cd3-df34a517fe51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Emile said: Haha ... bigger is better? But ... haven't figured out yet how to hook up a single input sub to a vintage amp ... maybe it's a moot point Just saw the price of the 15... cool deal. What vintage amp are using now... that's right a Kenwood. What are you using to drive the amp? Also is that a passive 15 or active... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, billybob said: What are you using to drive the amp? Also is that a passive 15 or active... Oppo DVD 980H (and some other stuff) to Kenwood Basic C2 preamp, to Kenwood Basic M2 power amp. Yes, the R-115SW is an active 400W, peak 800W sub Thanks, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Forgot or did not know of the C2 preamp... Guess you are using dual pre-out to 2 channel M2... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Go buy the15"er although the CF3 bass is great. I for one love that lower octave stuff and every Klipsch speaker I have owned has benefited from a sub. heck I have some heresy decorators in that same size room WITH a THTLP. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, billybob said: Guess you are using dual pre-out to 2 channel M2... Yes; L/R to M2 power amp. Has A/B speaker outputs, so could use one of those with a speaker-to-line converter. But ... the converter still gives me L/R. Confused since the sub only has ONE input and do not think I can "Y" (i.e. combine) the converter's line outs ... would think it will screw up my other speakers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, rockhound said: Go buy the15"er Haha ... already emailed seller ... no responce yet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Looking like OfferUp bears watching... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Just think Jimmy Choo shoes Emile or whatever that guy's name was! billybob, Emile will be selling them soon sooooo... 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Dave1290 said: Just think Jimmy Choo shoes Emile Haha; wife is in Costa Rica for 3 more days ... sub will go into a closet ... she will never see it so don't have to buy her shoes or purses 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Wow, you could get blackmailed if that info becomes public... could cost you a new wardrobe... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Why not just come out of the C2 from a channel out to the sub...was looking for a pic of the rear of the C2... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Just ins/outs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Haha; offered the seller an extra $25 if they want to drop it off at my place ... guess there must be "some way" to hook it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Does the 15 have a line out... Would be nice to run everything through the Oppo but , do not know their capability besides main function... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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