Dave R. Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Has anyone made a comparison between the RC3-II and the RC-35? I'm looking for a center channel speaker to use with my KLF-20 mains. I don't have enough space for an RF-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 You really do not want a RC-3II or a RC-35. What you really need is a KLF-C7; it was made to match your KLF speakers. Anything else won't sonically match and therefore will take away from your HT experience. If you are patient you should be able to find a used C7 on eBay or maybe even locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 If he doesn't have room for a RC-7 he won't have room for a KLF-C7, I don't believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Dougdrake, you are correct. I own a KLF-C7, and it is virtually the same size as the RC7 (ok . . . 4 lbs. lighter, 1 inch longer, and 1 inch less in width). Whoa Nelly, it is big and heavy. However, it is the supposed match for your mains. Perhaps you could place it under your TV or entertainment center somehow? As for the other centers, I found the RC35 slightly smoother than the RC3II at very, very high volumes (when playing music in 6.1). At lower volumes and with movies, not much difference between the two. Maybe a tish more bass for dialogue with the RC35 because of the front ports. You would expect both centers to be fairly close in sound since Klipsch calls the RC35 a "refined version" of the RC3II. I am very pleased with my RC35. A great Klipsch center for those who desire a smaller speaker in both size and weight (compared to the monoliths). You could always purchase a RC3II or a RC35 and return it immediately if the difference with your mains was too glaring. Downstairs<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Harmon Kardon AVR 525 Mains: Klipsch RF3II Center: Klipsch RC35 Surrounds: Klipsch RS35 Rear: Klipsch KLF-C7 SVS 20-39PCi SVS PB2-ISD (incredible!) Upstairs Yamaha RX-V1300 Mains, Center: Onkyo SKS-HT500 Surrounds: Axiom QS-8 HSU VTF-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 cjgeraci, No doubt the RC-35 is a fine speaker, and I am sure it sounds great in your setup (with RF-3s as mains) -- but that doesn't change the fact that it won't match up well with a pair of KLF-20 mains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I agree that a RC35 would probably not be a good sonic match for KLF-20s but Dave R. indicated size constraints with respect to a center in a HT setup and he wanted input on the other two centers mentioned. Any KLF-10 to 30 owners out there who have viable, smaller alternatives for a center speaker? Is something custom the only realistic option? Go Rams......... Downstairs<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Harmon Kardon AVR 525 Mains: Klipsch RF3II Center: Klipsch RC35 Surrounds: Klipsch RS35 Rear: Klipsch KLF-C7 SVS 20-39PCi SVS PB2-ISD Upstairs Yamaha RX-V1300 Mains, Center: Onkyo SKS-HT500 Surrounds: Axiom QS-8 HSU VTF-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Just my 2 cents....I very much dislike the RC-3II. Perhaps it's because I have the RC-7. To me the RC-3II is very thin sounding and "tinny". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Dave R.: You might also want to search the archives with "KLF-C7." Under the Trouble Shooting section, there is an interesting thread starting by Jaq, with last posting of 5/25/02. Also, look for a thread entitled "KLF-C7 v. RC-3" in the Home Theater section, last posting of 1/4/02. Unfortunately, there have not been any easy answers to your question. I have also seen threads in this forum and some other forums claiming that some KLF-C7s do not perfectly voice match their intended mains during certain applications, such as listening to movies. That being said, you are still probably best off going with a KLF-C7, if you can swing the size. Downstairs<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Harmon Kardon AVR 525 Mains: Klipsch RF3II Center: Klipsch RC35 Surrounds: Klipsch RS35 Rear: Klipsch KLF-C7 SVS 20-39PCi SVS PB2-ISD Upstairs Yamaha RX-V1300 Mains, Center: Onkyo SKS-HT500 Surrounds: Axiom QS-8 HSU VTF-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R. Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 Thanks for the replys. I guess I Will go with the KLF-C7. Does anyone have one for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Dave... Audiogon and Ebay are great places to look. Look here as well as what you just did, start a thread... E.G. Wanting to buy etc etc. See if someone has one. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 You asked too late for me, I sold mine a couple of weeks ago. Like Indy said, watch ebay and Audiogon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted January 1, 2004 Share Posted January 1, 2004 Try to find the room, the C-7 is awesome. Prices have been running high on used C-7's in the last few months. Try to get one for $300 or so. Probably going to be higher though. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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