skonopa Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 ---------------- On 7/16/2004 7:28:40 PM DA1984 wrote: Here is my current leaning, but I might be pushed if shoved. Prices already quoted. (Ultmate E.) RF-5s - $900 RC-7 - $675 RSX -5 - Free (because I own them now). Upgrade later SVS 20-39 PC Plus - $900 (with cable) Sony Grand Wega 60in. Rear Projection LCD - $3400 (Ultimate wants $400 more for a 5 year warranty, not including the bulb . Is it worth it, hmmmm? = $5875 w/out warranty, $6275 with + tax = a little over budget, but very close so its ok. Comments? Articulate Announcements? ---------------- Very nice. I have a pair of the RF-5s in my setup, and they are a great speaker. The RC-7 is an excellent choice for the center. The RSX-5s, you may be pleasantly surprised at just how good those will work for surrounds. Did not realize you already had those. To be honost, forget the extended warrenty on the TV (unless it includes "free" calibration/tech visits), and put the money towards getting the RF-7s instead of the RF-5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Very nice. I think you will be very very happy with that setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA1984 Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Any Final Thoughts. Anyone else have an opinion on the proposed setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 screw the extended warranty and get the rf7s instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 ---------------- On 7/16/2004 7:28:40 PM DA1984 wrote: Here is my current leaning, but I might be pushed if shoved. Prices already quoted. (Ultmate E.) RF-5s - $900 RC-7 - $675 RSX -5 - Free (because I own them now). Upgrade later SVS 20-39 PC Plus - $900 (with cable) Sony Grand Wega 60in. Rear Projection LCD - $3400 (Ultimate wants $400 more for a 5 year warranty, not including the bulb . Is it worth it, hmmmm? = $5875 w/out warranty, $6275 with + tax = a little over budget, but very close so its ok. Comments? Articulate Announcements? ---------------- 1) Go RC-5, not 7. Match the series, you'll be glad you did. 2) No, it's not worth it if it doesn't cover the bulb. The bulb is the part that will most likely go inside of 2 years, and it's about $900 to replace it. This is why I keep screaming forward projection - at least you can easily replace your own bulb, saving you $3-400 in onsite labor. The bulbs in LCD and DLP projection systems don't last very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA1984 Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 I think the bulbs are a little cheaper than that. As far as matching goes, in the reference portion of the klipsch site it says that the RF-7 is a match to the RF-5s, take a look for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 DA, did you get my PM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 If this is for home theater, you dont need RF's at all, get RB's for the fronts and spend your money on the center channel and sub. But don't cut yourself short of the RC-7. Some say that the rc-35 and 25 are only "mediocre". As far as the TV goes. I really dont like any TV's. I have seen many of the HDTV's and none of them give you the look and feel of a projector as far as movies go. Unless this is for every day TV use, get a projector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 ---------------- On 7/16/2004 7:28:40 PM DA1984 wrote: Here is my current leaning, but I might be pushed if shoved. Prices already quoted. (Ultmate E.) RF-5s - $900 RC-7 - $675 RSX -5 - Free (because I own them now). Upgrade later SVS 20-39 PC Plus - $900 (with cable) Sony Grand Wega 60in. Rear Projection LCD - $3400 (Ultimate wants $400 more for a 5 year warranty, not including the bulb . Is it worth it, hmmmm? = $5875 w/out warranty, $6275 with + tax = a little over budget, but very close so its ok. Comments? Articulate Announcements? ---------------- since when are RF-5's 900 bucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohnsonhp Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 If you have controlled lighting then I like front projection better for a bigger screen...assuming you have the correct seating to screen ratio. Get price options and negotiate the price. Circuit city will under cut them on price....do they carry the same model? I did not like the Heresy on top of a RPTV for center with Cornwalls nor the blend with KLF-C7 as center w/cornwalls. The Cornwalls do have great dynamics for HT and are a great value given the space and ability to use three on the floor. I sometimes find the RF7 demo at ultimate to be a bit too Shrill at high volume for my tastes. I prefer the KEF Ref demo room at Ultimate which is over priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 ---------------- On 7/17/2004 1:39:44 PM Griffinator wrote: 1) Go RC-5, not 7. Match the series, you'll be glad you did. ---------------- There is no RC-5 speaker. Klipsch only offers RC-10, RC-15, RC-25, RC-35 and then RC-7. So, I have to go along with what the guy is proposing to get - the RC-7. I also agree with saying to hell with the "extended warrenty" on the TV, and put the money to get the RF-7s instead of the RF-5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Really? Weird. No matching 5 center. Then yes, spend that silly extended warranty that doesn't cover anything money on upgrading to RF-7's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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