Jones Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Hi all, I'm looking to buy a center and rear speakers to pair with existing r820f floor towers and r120sw subwoofer. I would like everything to be Klipsch, but I suppose it doesn't HAVE to be. These speakers will all be powered by a Sony str dn 1080. I will have the 5.1 setup in a large room and the receiver will also power a second zone 2 speaker setup on deck attached to the room. I don't mind spending more for higher quality if it is going to make a significant difference, but if most of the sound is coming from the towers then I want something that pairs well with them. I'm new to this and appreciate any advice you can offer. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeh4384 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 What is the budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 Probably should keep it under $1000 for center and rears combined. Prime day and other huge deals are starting I think Monday, and I'm hoping to purchase things on sale. Looking around a bit, I like the look of the rp402s for rears. 400 right now on Amazon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 The rp404c looks like a good center speaker? What do you guys think of ported vs not? front port vs rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 Well, I picked up the r34c today. I have a while to return it if I find something better for the buck. The sales associate recommended that with my existing reference towers and subwoofer I should stay with reference and not add premier series speakers. So far the r34c sounds really nice to me but I really have nothing to compare it with. It has 4 3.5 inch woofers which I thought might sound a bit hollow, but I realize this is good midrange and I'm already getting plenty of base from the rest of the setup. I really wish Klipsch offered bipolar reference series rear speakers similar to the rp250s. I love the look of these and I would appreciate the greater side sound distribution in my room which is wider than it is deep, back from the TV. I could also just save money and go with the r51m. I have a powered version of these in my office and I'm happy with them for that purpose at least. What do you think? Should I splurge and add premier series bipolar rears, or would I notice inconsistent sound between the two levels of speakers? Thanks. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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