T2K Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 Well,my mother in law is about to upgrade.And at 72 she says she wants somthing that she can HEAR.She's going for the Sony 32" Wega as above along with the(cough!)Bose Lifestyle 25 SeriesII.Of course I immediately suggested the Klipsch Reference Series with a 15" Klipsch sub,a Denon 3300,and a Sony DVD player for roughly the same price($2500)."I DON'T WANT ALL THOSE SPEAKERS IN MY HOUSE" was the reply(boy,women!).So now I'm looking for something similiar to the Blose for less wasted dollars.Do any of you fellas know anything about the Sony DAV-S300 DVD/STR system? Does it have the output to fill a 16' X24'room.Any help is appreciated. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 keith, how bout some of them smaller klipsch & a 10" sub? just don't let her get bose (i know you'll try) glad to see she knows her tubes. those top line wega's have like 15WX2 by themselves. i'm eyeing that top 27" sony wega kv. scratch above on the klf-30 interference. found it's that 25' s-video cable picking up interference after my recent rewiring job. is there a max length for an s-vid cable? maybe should just go w/ a long composite. ------------------ Klipsch KLF 30 (front), KLF C-7, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer Monsterbass 400 sub interconnects & Monster Standard Cable Marantz SR-8000 receiver Sony DVP-C650D cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Technics dual cassette deck Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box Boa's Listenin Lounge: Klipsch RF-3 (front), RC-3, cheap little Technics (rear) Monster MCX Biwires/Bananas Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver Kenwood KR-9600 AM/FM stereo receiver (power amp for RF-3) Teac PD-D1200 5-disk cd player Technics direct drive turntable Sega Genesis game player Sub: None yet rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBklipsch Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 Next on the list is probably an RC-3 to replace my junk sony center channel and go with my RF3's I just bought. After that, probably a new TV Have fun. Chris ------------------ Sony STR-DE935 Reciever Sony S530D DVD Player Kenwood 205 CD Player RF3's Front Energy Surrounds Cheap Sony Center Channel KSW-10(2) Boom badda bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBklipsch Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 Next on the list is probably an RC-3 to replace my junk sony center channel and go with my RF3's I just bought. After that, probably a new TV Have fun. Chris ------------------ Sony STR-DE935 Reciever Sony S530D DVD Player Kenwood 205 CD Player RF3's Front Energy Surrounds Cheap Sony Center Channel KSW-10(2) Boom badda bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 First: Build false coner for my one floating K-horn...then... Second: A good tubed Preamp (I have been trying to find something in the sub $1k range, but without sucess so I will save up and see if there is something in the $2-3k range)....then... Third: a Sony SACD 777ES player Fourth(only if one does not get the Bass up to where I want it): a pair of HSU subs, or something that can keep up wiht the K-horns AND go down to the mid to low 20´s with DBs! Fifth: build out a HT system in my Family room...Klipshc based? not sure yet, I do have the RB-5s as a starting point... regards, tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robB Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 my next addition clean and simple: Klipschorns in rosewood if you please! will look awesome in either corner of the wall that has the fireplace in our new house if they still sound as they did in 82 when i bought my cornwalls. no question ! BTW...i never considered the cornwall to be a compromise,..just something different. each system has it's + & -. and oh yea,..still trying to find a last genration H/K cit 16a..in black...for the horns.. that's it...that's all rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Phare Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 My LaScala's were hijacked to our small non- profit movie theatre. We have another LaScala that we bought used so we have the stage speakers taken care of, but, we need some Heresy's or comprable for surrounds- something like six would be perfect. Right now we have a couple of Mackie srm 450's- one in each rear corner. It would be nice to be able to afford to do it right, with surrounds along the side walls though. So I hope our next upgrade will be surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 Sunnysal, I saw someone selling a used BAT tube preamp for $750. Check the Audio Review classifieds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOOMIS914 Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 Very simple needs: I only want the best. 1. Sony VPL-W10HT Projector...This thing is what I need in my totally finished, totally dark basement. Both of my current Sony and Mitsu 35 inchers only have S-video, no component inputs. Just when I thought I had a decent TV along comes HD and component inputs 2. Ok, so I would settle for a new 16:9 HDTV from Pioneer, Mitsubishi or Toshiba 3. I'm dying to order a couple of SVS subs That oughta cover me for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted May 12, 2001 Author Share Posted May 12, 2001 I plan to make put new drivers in a pair of Altec Lansing spekaers and use them for a second system, possibly for rears someday on a 6 channel set-up, other than that I am looking for low cost significant improvements that can enhance the illusion ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted May 25, 2001 Share Posted May 25, 2001 A Refridgerator - long story - posted elsewhere so dont ask. On the other hand Boa got me thinking about a complete surround system in a separate room which I will have to build. Unless I move the dogs out of the kennel.... Oh yes and about 10 feet from a Sony 32 inch 100 Hz flat Wega TV with a number longer than most serial numbers. Its got VGA input, dolby surround, and loads of other goodies I never use. It also has the ugliest remote I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6 Driver Posted May 25, 2001 Share Posted May 25, 2001 Well it all depends on the new reference's it the 7's do the trick then I'll unload the 30's (Horned they are NOT for sale!) if the 7's don't do it then I'll dispatch the 8.5's and hope that my local Sound Advice has one of those buy on get one free of half off sales to get rid of KLF line! then another set of 30's and I'll be in business now once the house is built the media room is complete but what in earth will I do to with that bonus room above the garage? ------------------ Thanks J KLF 30 Mains C7 Center 8.5 rears Yamaha RX-V995 Toshiba SD-1600 DVD Pioneer CLD-S201 LD Pioneer PD-M53 CD Sony 32 inch TV no subs till house built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOOMIS914 Posted May 26, 2001 Share Posted May 26, 2001 Scratch my previous request for the Sony VP-WL10HT projector........ I'll take the new VP-WL11HT coming out this summer. ------------------ My main Klipsch system: KLF-30's Bi-wired KLF-C7 KSP-S6's KSW-15 Front Sub KSW-100 Rear Sub Monster cable 14 gauge in-wall cable Niles wall plates Marantz SR-8000 Toshiba SD-4205 5 DVD changer Pioneer PDF-1007 301-CD changer Mitsubishi 35" Mitsubishi VCR Pioneer VSX-608 Multi-room amp for Outdoor deck Polk All-weather AW2's deck speakers Niles in-wall volume controls Fridge full of beer and plenty of Don Julio, Jagermeister and Jim Beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 sorry double whammy there. This message has been edited by boomer9911 on 05-27-2001 at 01:17 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 I'm in the "heavy" decision mode right now, just spent over 10K on my audio\video gear. Also, in the process of deliberating whether to get my Hersey's now for 6.1(was going to get them in 02 and stay 5.1 till then), but am now at a crossroad. I recently obtained two K-77-M tweeters out of a pair of old Khorns at a flea market for $20 and they work fine(don't think the vendor knew what they had). My local Dealer offered me his last KLFC7 at $250(CDN)as he know's I have one already and that I want to go 6.1. I am only a novice, but was thinking of modifying the C7's for 3 way instead of 2 way. I would have my Khorns (large horn), La Scala's(medium horn) and if I rig up the C7's I would have a "small" horn set up. Has anyone ever done this type of modification with a C7? Any of you think I'm nuts to try this? Also, what type of crossover would be a good recommendation? I tried to find parts on the site but came up empty. Last but least will be a killer sub. I'm seriously looking at the bagend Infra 18(found a dealer here to my surprise) or just wait and see what the new RSW15 will be like, kind of on the poor farm for now! Khorns(93) La Scala's(August ) KLFC7(01) Adcom ACE-515 Enhancer Marantz SR18EX A\V Receiver 2-Marantz MA700 mono blocks(Khorns) Marantz DV3100 DVD Marantz MV5100 S-VHS hifi Marantz CD4050 dual casette Marantz DR4160 3 disk carousel with single tray CDR Toshiba 50HX70 HDTV DVDO Iscan V2 all Monster speaker\component cables This message has been edited by boomer9911 on 05-27-2001 at 02:35 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bey Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 definitely a sub. Either an HSU tube with the HSU 500 watt sub amp, --or-- the Edgarhorn horn loaded subwoofer with the HSU amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColaBear Posted June 1, 2001 Share Posted June 1, 2001 I am planning on adding two more KLF30s and a sub. the 30s will replace my rear surrounds (currently KG 3.5s). Other than that I am pretty much set. I am subscribing to the six identical mains speaker theory for 6.1/7.1. I felt I just couldn't let HornEd be the only guy with a KLF30 six-pak. ------------------ KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-30 surrounds KG -3.5 rear effects KSW200 subwoofer Denon AVR5800 Pioneer Elite DV-09 Pioneer Elite PD-F19 RCA DTC1000 Sony Playstation 2 Denon MD1000 Vidikron Epoch D-600 Vutec 100" 4:3 1.5 gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted June 1, 2001 Share Posted June 1, 2001 Go for it ColaBear! Personally, I have tried 6.1 and 7.1 and prefer 6.1 in my size HT. Using six identical speakers (particularly KLF 30's) brings rewards beyond expectations. Next, I expect to revamp the sub-woofers to better support the KLF 30 sixpack. Oh, well, it is something to do while waiting the debut of the next set of Klipsch "necessities of life." HornEd ------------------ "30 Something 6.1 Herd" KLF 30 Mains KLF 30 Mod Center KLF 30 Mod Surrounds KLF 30 Rear Effects SB-2 Front Effects Subs: KSW-15 + 3 KSW-12's Speaker Support Systems: Mitsubishi RPHD1080i 65" Yamaha RX-V3000 Receiver and more... ... UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Blorry Posted June 1, 2001 Share Posted June 1, 2001 I've got tube fever! I am in the process of modifying a Dynaco St-70, and my next thing is gonna be another ST-70! Somewhere out on the web is a way to convert the Stereo 70 into a mono 70 watt amp, and once both amps are sufficiently rebuilt, I'll slap that mod onto both of them, and have 140 watts of tube heaven! Then I gotta decide what's the best compliment to my KLF 30s for surrounds. I have a Denon AV amp for HT and for parties, and it has the "5 Channel Stereo" feature, which sends mono to my C7, and then the same signal goes to the surrounds as goes in the fronts. Right now, I'm using P.O.S. Model Ones for my surrounds! They're little JVC full range boxes salvaged from a dead mini stereo system. They work fine, but they're still junk. Perhaps a pair of used Heresy's would do the trick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyranny Posted June 4, 2001 Share Posted June 4, 2001 a bigger place to put my stuff in please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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