mando Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Hello all, I have a question about a HT speaker setup. I am about to get a system set up an this is what the installer suggested, Fronts: RCW-3's in the wall Center: RB-3 Sub: RSW-10 Rears: RB-3's Receiver: Harman Kardon HK-325 Question, should'nt I use a regular center speaker like RC-25 for my center, and will the wall speakers be as good as the bookshelf speaker in the front. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 mando i am not an expert, but you are correct, it Should be switched. RB in front and RC in the Rear. Good luck, sounds like your going to have a nice set up.... welcome to the form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladi Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I have a R3 setup, look at my signature. My recommendations are: Center: Most suitable for your center will be RC-35, RC-25 will be weak. Fronts: I wouldn't use inwall for the Fronts, rather the RB-3 (put the inwall as rears). If you go with RC-35 for center, then get RF-3 for Fronts, you won't regret it a single minute. Rears: RB-3, RS-3, or inwall I love my setup, although I am thinking of upgrading to RC-7 for the center, it is the most important speaker for HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mando Posted August 25, 2003 Author Share Posted August 25, 2003 Thanks for the advice. The real issue with using in walls as fronts is that I have a 6 month old who I am afraid will knock them over. Do you think the RCW-3 will be really disappointing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinoloco Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 ---------------- On 8/25/2003 5:42:59 PM mando wrote: Thanks for the advice. The real issue with using in walls as fronts is that I have a 6 month old who I am afraid will knock them over. ---------------- If you have carpet and you use Carpet spikes, I doubt the Floor fronts will be knocked over. Most are over 40 pounds in weight. A baby would have to push over its own weight with out any support from its feet to do that. Personally, I would be more worried about a bookshelf on a stand since its 2 pieces. the stand might be heavy, but the speaker may not be firmly on the stand. We have a active 20 month old and we trained her to stay away from the speakers so she does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Vladi, I would not recommend replacing your RC-3 with a RC-7. Both your RF-3 and RC-3 use a 1" compression driver whereas the RC-7 uses a 1.75" one. It is true that center is very importmant, but what is just as important is that all three front speakers MATCH. You could try listening to the new RC-35. It uses a 1" compression driver and a 6" tractrix horn and with the larger enclosure it might sound a little better overall. Do you have the RC-3 set to "large"? If not, try that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladi Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 No, the RC-3 and RC-3II both use 6" horn as well, not 5". Nevertheless, the RC-3 is kind of lacking compared to the RF-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinoloco Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 ---------------- On 8/25/2003 6:36:16 PM Vladi wrote: No, the RC-3 and RC-3II both use 6" horn as well, not 5". Nevertheless, the RC-3 is kind of lacking compared to the RF-3. ---------------- Some other thread had comments that the RC-35 will match better then the RC3II with the RF3. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 ---------------- On 8/25/2003 6:36:16 PM Vladi wrote: No, the RC-3 and RC-3II both use 6" horn as well, not 5". Nevertheless, the RC-3 is kind of lacking compared to the RF-3. ---------------- You are correct! I must have accidently clicked on RB-3 (which does have the 5" horn) instead of RC-3. I'll correct my post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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