AirborneB Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Need advice to make my system sound better. Bought a Onkyo NR6100 yesterday and thinking of returning it tomorrow for a Sony or Denon. What crossover would you recommend for: Klipsch RB61 II Klipsch RC 62 Klipsch R12SW. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Easy there, tiger. Most Sony's would be a huge downgrade, and depending on the Denon you're looking at, it wouldn't be much better. Start with telling us what you don't like about it. Next, your XO - I'd run Audessey first and see what it's feedback is. I tend to run flat, but the mic setup is a good baseline. Most recommendations are 80 Hz for the mains unless they're full range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneB Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 When I first set it up, I noticed that there was a bar type slide to increase or decrease the Treble, Vocal and Bass. Then I changed the mode from CD to Game. The sound was flat. So I tried to adjust the treble, vocal and bass and the vocal option changed from the blue slide bar to a grey adjustment that only goes from 0 to +5. I checked every setting and it never came back. So I called Onkyo and they seemed very confused. So we reset by holding power for 7 seconds and pulling the power cord. Same thing. He said, maybe that’s the way it’s supposed to be. I lost confidence. I am trying new settings and I have not tried the EQ. My 20yr old Harmon Kardon AVR 630 has a much better adjustment range and seems way louder and cleaner than this Receiver at less watts. I decided to give it one week to find a clean sound that is full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneB Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 This didn’t come with a manual. If I may what is Audyssey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The manual is online: https://assets.onkyo-av.com/product-manuals/SN29403926A_TX-NR6100_En_200616_web_2022-11-02-210645_cjuw.pdf?v=1667423205 You will need to set up the unit and EQ it to some degree. It should have just as many "adjustment features" as your AVR 630. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneB Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Awesome Brother. Thank you for your help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneB Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Now to find a pair of Klipsch Floor Speakers to move the RB 61’s to the rear. I was looking at the to 502s they are on sale at $370 on Crutchfield. But probably should get the floors first. Disabled Vet….money is tight. Trying to get best bang for the buck on a pair of floor stand speakers. I will even consider old models. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The RF-62's are the match to your RC-62 and RB-61's. Your best bet would be those, the RF-25, RP-260F, and RP-600F. Make sure you don't look at the budget line (R-600F, I think they are?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneB Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Got it. Thanks. I know my woofers are 6” but I have read that others went to the 8” for better bass. Example: RP 8000F. Others said to buy the RP 5000. But that’s a 5”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Personally if you go with the 8" drivers, I'd almost exclusively look for RF-35's or RF-82's. The issue has more to do with the horn than the woofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneB Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 I found a pair of used RF82 II for $500. They look to be in like new condition. I asked how old they are and the reply was I have had them for a few years. Not sure when the model was last made. Is $500 fair or would you buy a new RP 5000 F for $600 new? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The History Kid Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 11 hours ago, AirborneB said: I found a pair of used RF82 II for $500. They look to be in like new condition. I asked how old they are and the reply was I have had them for a few years. Not sure when the model was last made. Is $500 fair or would you buy a new RP 5000 F for $600 new? I think you'd have a better value with the 82's versus the 5000's - especially with your setup. Inspect them, make sure they're minty. You could always try $450 and settle on the $500 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneB Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Will do. Thanks for helping me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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