probillygun Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Looking for opinions here and the reasoning behind your opinion. My vote is for the Klipsch KV4. I've never heard a center channel to date that could reproduce the dynamics, impact, and strong lower male vocal like this sweet beast. I attribute this to using (2) 8" drivers crossed at the same freq in a common acoustic suspension box with the 2" Alum horn handleing everything else.....damn, why doesn't Klipsch make them like this anymore??!! What is your fav and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98_1LE Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 La Scala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor.Ham.Slap Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 ---------------- On 1/30/2004 9:59:17 PM 98_1LE wrote: La Scala ---------------- A single LaScala isn't under a grand new though is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 IMO the RC-7 is a better center than the KV-4. The tapered array in the RC-7 prevents "lobeing" which gives uneven sound off axis. The KV-4 will not give an even response off axis. The dynamics of the 7 can keep up with the best Klipsch. My previous speakers were Klipsch Epics. I like the Reference 7 speakers better. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 It depends on what you're matching it up with. RC-7 is great unless you have heritage all the way around. Then you'd have to vote for the Las. As far as true centers go, academy with heritage, RC-7 with reference, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcuron Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 MrMcGoo, Have you compared the KLF-C7 to to the RC-7s you were talking about? Thanks for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 There is really nothing special about the KV4. Use whatever you are using for your main speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I may be a little biased, but I think it's mine (see the link in my sig)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I like 3 corc's in the front, all timbre matching is perfect The 2 corns in the rear arenot bad either Seriously, the best match will be all the same speakers around, but since some rooms cannot handles that try to find OR make the center with the best timbre match. this really does work best for MUSIC, if it is a dedicated HT, no music, than get the best sounding center you can find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I just "upgraded" my center channel from a pair of KG4's to a pair of Heresy's (to match up better with my Cornwall mains). This decision was based largely on opinions and comments from members of this forum (thanks). I had been condsidering an Academy, but at over $600 on eBay!!?? no thanks. I picked up a pair of Herseys's on eBay for a little over $500, including shipping. They are truely in like-new condition, and sound absolutely great with the Cornwalls. My brother is bringing his Lascalas to visit in a few weeks so we can experiment with a single Lascala center - and other experiments (he lives about 5 hours from me). After that, I may change my opinion, but for now I am quite happy with the Heresy's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 All things being equal... The same three speakers across L,C,R always gets my vote. Find a great sub and listen in heaven. LOL The reason.. All the Timbre is correct. My opinion.. I have heard this done to fantastic results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 There is alot to be said for three identical speakers across the front. THX requires identical speakers across the front for certification. (There are many additional requirements.) If three identical speakers is not an option, then a voice matched center with a tapered array is the next best thing IMO. Without the tapered array, the two woofers in the center that are horizontally mounted will provide very uneven sound off axis. There will be seating positions off axis where the sound cancells out. Dialog will not be as clear. This is refered to as lobeing. I used to own Klipsch Epic speakers. The matching center is the KV-4. Rather than look for one used and save a bundle, I moved to the Reference line. The center handles as much as 75% of the program material. I wanted the better center in the Reference line. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probillygun Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 ---------------- On 1/31/2004 1:39:14 AM MrMcGoo wrote: IMO the RC-7 is a better center than the KV-4. The tapered array in the RC-7 prevents "lobeing" which gives uneven sound off axis. The KV-4 will not give an even response off axis. The dynamics of the 7 can keep up with the best Klipsch. My previous speakers were Klipsch Epics. I like the Reference 7 speakers better. Bill ---------------- Well it's a trade off really. I don't care for the sound of the horn in the RC-7. The KV-4's drivers work simultaneously for a reason. That's what gives it the "Impact" that the RC-7 doesn't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 ---------------- On 2/1/2004 12:22:59 PM smilin wrote: I like 3 corc's in the front, all timbre matching is perfect The 2 corns in the rear arenot bad either Seriously, the best match will be all the same speakers around, but since some rooms cannot handles that try to find OR make the center with the best timbre match. this really does work best for MUSIC, if it is a dedicated HT, no music, than get the best sounding center you can find ---------------- So I should sell my CW's and buy an all LaScala HT? Or maybe I should build a heptagon room and incorporate Khorns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwatkins Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 ---------------- So I should sell my CW's and buy an all LaScala HT? Or maybe I should build a heptagon room and incorporate Khorns? ---------------- Or you could just give them away for all the great advice you get here ... address to follow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwatkins Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 A bit serious here - if you like the CW's for your music, build it around them. I have always enjoyed my HT as a mixed use set up and made sure my music sounded nice first. Seems like the HT fell right into place after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlstrass Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 I'd have to vote for my KLF-10 CC that I built about a year ago to replace a C7. Bought it as a scratch & dent for about $165 delivered and then bought bucking magnets from Klipsch, so total investment is under $300 and it has AMAZING sound and keeps up with the 30's up front no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOTERDOG Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Since I can't fit a La Scala in the center it has to be my custom built Klipsch center. STL you go too! You can view it on my HT web page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFinco Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 sub 1000 bucks--best center. Definitive Technology C/L/R/ 3000. bang for the buck, you can't beat it. check the stats, and go listen to one...amazing. BUT!! you need timbre matched speakers or they all will sound "wrong" when combined with whatever towers you have. http://www.definitivetech.com/loudspeakers/clr/clr.html C/L/R 3000 Specifications: Dimensions: 25"W x 8 5/16"H x 16"D. Response: 19-30 kHz. Nominal Imp.: 4-8 ohms. Rec. amp: 20-400 watts. Built-in sub amp: 150 watts RMS. Drivers: 10" sub, 2 cast-basket 6.5" bass/midranges, 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter. Auto On/Off: Signal sensing. Finish: piano gloss black or golden cherry. Tri-wireable. Retail: $999 ea Audio Video Hi-Fi Grand Prix 2002 Center Channel Speaker-of-the-Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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