FNG Looking for amp/receiver advice for 1st time Speaker/Klipsch purchase of RP Dolby Atmos setup.

[Marty M]

Hey all,

I'm about to buy my 1st speakers ever and I'm wanting to to go with something I can build on to that has great sound and will last. I'm aiming to go with the following setup of Klipsch:

2x RP-8060FA

RP-504C

1x SPL-150

 

I was hoping to get some guidance on my receiver and or amp+receiver combo needs for this setup. I do plan to grow the system to 5.1.4, and some very long term goals of 7.2.4 on day. I'm really a fish out of water here any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

[AndreG.]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

i´m only on a 5.1 system myself, but, for others that help You better with opinions:

• What´s Your budget?

• Do You want to buy new/ is pre-owned ok for You?

• Size of Your room?

• Is this mainly for Home Theater or for music listening as well?

 

• What did i not mention guys?

 

Whatever You end up with, enjoy your Klipsch!

[wuzzzer]

I would forgo the 8060A with their built in Atmos modules.  Dedicated Atmos speakers on the ceiling are going to give you much better results than the "ceiling bounce" effect will.  Go with the RP-8000s as your front mains.

[Marty M]

Right now the room is a bit awkward and very open, and the house is rented and temporary as I just moved to a new state for work. This is the new job present. That's why I was planning on just going with a 3.1.2 setup for now with plans to move to a 5.1.2 and then a 7.2.2 once I have the living space to support it. 

 

Budget is very flexible and and I want a system I grow into.
This is more for home theater but will also be used for music offer.

Looking for new. 

Since I'm renting, I don't want to drill anything into the ceiling and thus why I was thinking 2x RP-8060FA as the front speakers to compensate for this.

 

And thank you so much for the input so far! I'm very excited for my 1st Klipsch purchase. Any advice on the receiver is extremely welcomed! 

[wuzzzer]

I would go with a 5.1 or 5.2 setup now, then add ceiling Atmos speakers later when you can.  The top speakers in the 8060FA really don't do Atmos justice. 

[Marty M]

Any guidance on a receiver? I'll have to really consider the 3.1 vs 5.1 for now and the 8060F vs 8000, but the receiver is where I'm really lost at and know nothing about. At least I knew enough to look at Klipsch and reach out on this forums ha. 

[wuzzzer]

Brands that work well with Klipsch are Marantz, Yamaha, Pioneer Elite, Denon, Sony ES.

Just find one in your price range that has the features you need now and what you might expand to in the future. 

[AndreG.]

Maybe, just maybe, You buy your speakers first. Once you got those at home, maybe You could audition several receivers and find the one you like. Excuse the lot of maybes´.