shane_0_mac Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hi Guys, I am think of upgrading my front channel to a pair of F-3's. I was at best buy tonight and they were around $850.00 for a pair. Besides E-bay do you guys have any good places for to look for these and what should I give? What do you think of my idea of the F-3's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 There's a dealer locator on the main klipsch site...I would start there and find a dedicated home audio store in your area. It'll probably be cheaper (options for discounts) and you'll get better service (most likely). I would say $800 is a bit steep for a pair considering you could get a pair of chorus II's or forte II's or even cornwalls for that price or less. I've never heard the F-3's, but I would imagine they would be outperformed by the oldschool speakers (provided size wasn't a concern). Nevertheless, you'll certainly be very satisfied if you go with the F-3's, as they're a big step up from the KSB's you're currently using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meuge Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 There is no reason to be getting F-3s for $850 a pair, when you can get a pair of RF-35s for less than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikendad Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Yep, you can find RF-35's for that price or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickoegle Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 i got quoted from a pro audio store by home: RF-35's RC-35 and a yamaha rx-v1500 for like 2100$... he said he was giving me 10% off, but i bet i can get 20-25% off from him if i try... what is a good price for Rf-35's, rc-35 and rs-35's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane_0_mac Posted April 15, 2005 Author Share Posted April 15, 2005 After more research I think I will scrap the F-3 idea. I want to go reference series. I think I will just buy over time as my budget allows it. I listened to a reference series set up at a local store and man was it sweet. I am thinking a set up of, RF-35/RC-35 and RS-35 with a RSW 12 sub. Do you guys think my HK AVR 235 is strong enough to power that system or will I need to upgrade to a stronger HK. Now we are probably talking six months before I get everything so I will still get good use out of my current HK Plus the wife is out of town this weekend so I really get to test it out now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane_0_mac Posted April 18, 2005 Author Share Posted April 18, 2005 Do you guys have any on line dealers I can go to for Reference series speakers. I think on line I can get much cheaper than the local dealers here in town. I am going with the reference series for sure, either 25 or 35 depending on prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 You can't buy new Reference (or any Klipsch except the BB stuff) off the internet...count on 20% as a GOOD deal...better percentage if you know your dealer but you should be able to get 20% if you show them the color of your money... Good luck, Synergy on sale or Reference are nice...I am partial to Heritage but YMMV. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Do you guys think my HK AVR 235 is strong enough to power that system or will I need to upgrade to a stronger HK. I use an h/k avr-325 with La Scala's as main and Heresy as center (set to +7 dB gain) and watch movies at -25 dB or so. You shouldn't have a problem considering RF-35 is only 6 dB less efficient than La Scala's. I crank it up to -10 dB on Hell Freezes Over on occasion, but higher than that is loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIbor Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 HI I have a similiar setup. Same speakers running 6.1 with a svs sub a have a denon 2803. wich is rated at 90w a channel. I usually watch movies between -25 to -12max. Plently of power for me. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane_0_mac Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 thanks for the replies guys. I found a complete set of reference 35's on e-bay with the R 12 Sub. These are not new in the box, but the pictures look like they are in great shape. What do you guys think would be a good offer for me to make on the whole set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane_0_mac Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 I went to 2 local dealers today and checked out the refernce series, All I can say is wow. I am going to go with RC-35 center, RB-35 for fronts. the sub and surrounds is where I am still wavering on, both stores gave me different opinions. One store said go with the RS-35 for rears and RSW10 for sub, he says the the RSW 10 outpeerforms the RW12. The other store said go with RB 35 for rears and the RW 12 for sub. Here are the prices ther have offered me so far, please let me know waht you guys think about the prices. The system with RSW10 and RS-35's was $2300.00 The System with the RW12 and RB-35's for surrounds was $2400.00 and that included 4 nice speaker stands. I am going to counter offer on both, which set up do you think I should go with and what should I offer realisticly thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Well, somehow I have a hard time believing that the 10" model will outperform the 12".... Me thinks that your salesman had one too many left hand cigarettes before he told you that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I've heard that the RSW line is so much better than the RW that you are better off with a RSW-10 than a RW-12. However, as far as subs, you might get more value with other brands. Some have three letters in the name and some are discussed here: http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=64457 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane_0_mac Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 The RSW series has 2 woofers from what I have been told, that is why he says the RSW 10 will out perform the RW 12. But when they were demo'ed for me they both sounded great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane_0_mac Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 I have researched the SVS subs, But I do think I want to stick with all Klipsch stuff. Maybe not a smart move (value wise) but I think that is what I will do. Now if I can just decide which set up to go with and what bottom dollar to offer them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 ---------------- On 4/20/2005 2:14:53 PM shane_0_mac wrote: The RSW series has 2 woofers from what I have been told, that is why he says the RSW 10 will out perform the RW 12. But when they were demo'ed for me they both sounded great. ---------------- Two woofers, but one is passive. The RW-12 is a ported design and I think the RSW-10 is sealed (less output, but faster and more accurate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 My bad: I thought that he was saying that the 10" rw will outperform the 12" rw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 No harm done. As for RS versus RB, it might depend on your room and whether you might listen to multi-channel audio (SACD, DVD-A). I think dipoles (RS) are better if you are stuck placing them close to the listenning position, but that regular speakers (RB) are better for music if you are able to distance them nearly as much as your front array. That's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 If you can afford the RSW-12, BUY IT! It's a huge step up from the other 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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