Craig6519 Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 I currently have the KSP-S6 as side surrounds and love the way they sound, I wanted to get another pair for the rear center or centers for 6.1 or 7.1 setup. The only problem is the price that people want to get for these used, i've seen between $450-$700 and i don't want to pay that. Has anybody owned both of these surrounds and can they honestly say the RS-7 sound/perform better than the S6's? I'm thinking about selling my KSP-S6 for a outragious price and buying two sets of RS-7, what do you guys think? Any help in the right direction would be much appreciated. Thanks Craig ------------------ Klipsch KLF30 Mains Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Klipsch KSP-S6 Surrounds Klipsch KSB 1.1 Front Effects Dual SVS 20-39CS Sub's Samaon S700 Sub Amp Yamaha DSP-A1 Yamaha MDX-793 Mini disc Yamaha TX-492 Tuner Sony CDP-C701ES 5 disc Player Panasonic A110 DVD Hitachi MX6080EM Muli-system HI-FI VCR Hitachi 29" T.V. Denon DP-37F Turntable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 AVMAN NEEDS ADVICE QUICKLY!! i am in the same situation in that i'm in need of rear surrounds, and must act quickly to spend cash$$'s on rear surrounds! i can get a SWEET deal on new rs-7's (same or LESS than ksps-6's) but i have klf-30 l,r and c-7 center. ALSO i can't mount these on the side, but have to mount them about 5-6 ft. behind my listening area 6 inches-2 ft. from the rear wall on the side wall OR on the rear wall (18.5 ft. wide by about 22 ft. deep. the rear wall itself is about 12 ft. wide) as i write this, i'm thinking that mounting them on the rear wall would be best, especially if i get the rs-7's because of the front-firing mid-bass driver (i wouldn't think it would be a good idea to point them toward each other) any help would be appreciated. i know the ksps-6's sound GREAT, i haven't heard the rs-7's, and i WILL be using a powered subwoofer. thanks! avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center sony strda-777ES receiver NEW! sony playstation 2! dishnetwork model 7200 dishplayer satellite receiver/digital bitstream recorder pioneer dvd player sharp 35"tv panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire surrounds and a 'teens sub coming! KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 I know the main concern here is the compression driver mismatch between the KLF's and the RS-7's, but I have been one of the lucky first one's to experience this combo. I know a another regular poster out west that feels the same way as I do. Just get the RS-7's, and, even with a sub, set the rear setting to "large". You will not be disappointed...it is still a surprisingly seamless transition from fronts to surrounds and the power of that new 1.75" driver mated with the ported bass is truly a step-up from the KSP-S6's. I hope to replace my RS-3's with the RS-7's to go with my KLF-30's (then, when my wife isn't looking, sneak in an RSW-15, he he). PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Workinger Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 Make that three votes for the RS-7/Legends combination. Just recently added a pair for HT listening and they are indeed seemless and sweet. Cheers, Bill W. Klf-20s (mains) C-7 (center) RS-7/white (rear surrounds) Rotel 1095 (200X5) Lexicon DC-2 ONKYO 444 (to power side speakers for Logic 7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 Whoops, brain fart gang, and just to show how much of an honest guy I am(raised eyebrows accepted), I won't try to edit my previous post here. The RS-7 actually is using the same compression driver as the RS-3,not the 1.75" one (like the RF-7/RC-7), the difference in sound comes from the difference in horn size, woofer size and the added ports. I must have been daydreaming about my upcoming Labor Day festivities (re-sealing my driveway-cool)when I did this mornings post... Sorry PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6519 Posted August 30, 2001 Author Share Posted August 30, 2001 Thanks for all the responses so far, but do i add a pair of RS-7 to my exisisting system which has KSP-S6 as side surrounds or should I change up and make them all match? Thanks Craig ------------------ Klipsch KLF30 Mains Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Klipsch KSP-S6 Surrounds Klipsch KSB 1.1 Front Effects Dual SVS 20-39CS Sub's Samaon S700 Sub Amp Yamaha DSP-A1 Yamaha MDX-793 Mini disc Yamaha TX-492 Tuner Sony CDP-C701ES 5 disc Player Panasonic A110 DVD Hitachi MX6080EM Muli-system HI-FI VCR Hitachi 29" T.V. Denon DP-37F Turntable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 I'm thinking about selling my KSP-S6 for a outragious price and buying two sets of RS-7, what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6519 Posted September 1, 2001 Author Share Posted September 1, 2001 Very Funny ------------------ Klipsch KLF30 Mains Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Klipsch KSP-S6 Surrounds Klipsch KSB 1.1 Front Effects Dual SVS 20-39CS Sub's Samaon S700 Sub Amp Yamaha DSP-A1 Yamaha MDX-793 Mini disc Yamaha TX-492 Tuner Sony CDP-C701ES 5 disc Player Panasonic A110 DVD Hitachi MX6080EM Muli-system HI-FI VCR Hitachi 29" T.V. Denon DP-37F Turntable Pair of KG4's (looking for a good center) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted September 1, 2001 Share Posted September 1, 2001 Well,wasn't meant to be funny Craig.Just thought that an answer for your surround problem could be found in your previous post.Good luck to you. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6519 Posted September 1, 2001 Author Share Posted September 1, 2001 Oh Sorrry T.T.K., I'm starting to think that maybe I should just get a direct radiating speaker for the rear channel like another C7. WDST or direct radiating thats the new question now. Craig ------------------ Klipsch KLF30 Mains Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Klipsch KSP-S6 Surrounds Klipsch KSB 1.1 Front Effects Dual SVS 20-39CS Sub's Samaon S700 Sub Amp Yamaha DSP-A1 Yamaha MDX-793 Mini disc Yamaha TX-492 Tuner Sony CDP-C701ES 5 disc Player Panasonic A110 DVD Hitachi MX6080EM Muli-system HI-FI VCR Hitachi 29" T.V. Denon DP-37F Turntable Pair of KG4's (looking for a good center) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htxpert Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 Oh Shure I tryed to tell you guys ages ago to go with the RS-7 for the rear with the Legend series or Reference But Noooooooo It fell on deaf ears.Now that mr.moderator says its cool Ya'll got dumbo ears But thats ok I am keeping track and writing down all your names so I can tell my Mommy on ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 craig, for my expansion to 6.1, i just picked up another C7 new on ubid for $295. my thinking is that 2 rear surrounds on my shortwall would be overkill, & besides all that's semi-available now as far as all discrete channel material is DTS ES discrete 6.1. will see if i need another C7 on the mantle. now all i need is a 6.1+ receiver or preamp/processor. ------------------ Klipsch KLF 30 (front), KLF C7, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer Monsterbass 400 sub interconnect/Monster MCX-2 biwire & Z cable Marantz SR-8000 receiver Sony DVP-C650D 5-disk cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Technics dual cassette deck Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2100 digital cable box Monster HTS1000 PowerCenter Boa's Listenin Lounge: Klipsch RF-3, RC-3 Monster MCX-1 Biwire Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver Kenwood KR-9600 AM/FM stereo receiver (vintage 1975) Russound AB-2 receiver switch to RF-3 Teac PD-D1200 5-disk cd changer Technics SL-1950 turntable/AT LS500 cartridge rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 no disrespect intended, and thanks for the advice, BUT AVMAN BUCKS THE TIDE!! for MY ht setup, i'm going w/ksps-6's! after much spiritual turmoil and debate, i've decided on the 6's for the following reasons: (comments welcome) my ht room is for purpose of discussion here 22ft. deep by 12ft.wide (if lh side wall was continuous,but it opens up about 4ft.from the rear wall, and 5ft. from the front wall about 6ft.by 12ft.)it is actually 21ft.deep by 18 ft.wide at the widest point. if you're w/me, the rear surrounds are going 5-6ft.behind my listening area,2ft.appx. in front of the rear wall, on the side walls. the 6's design will place the 'sweet spot'of the forward-firing horn/mid-bass drivers right in the middle of the listening area, while the rear firing array will reflect off the rear wall. if, otoh, i got the rs-7's, their mid-bass drivers would be facing each other from across the room (about 11ft.apart)and the front/rear horns would basically do the same directional thing as the 6's. so i think there could be some cancellation/augmentation of bass w/the rs-7's firing into one another, and the 6's would be better for this application. thanks sincerely to all who advised, and-worse case senario-if i find the rs-7's are the better choice, i can just sell/move the 6's and buy the 7's, but the reverse isn't as likely due to the 6's no longer being made. so there! avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center sony strda-777ES receiver NEW! sony playstation 2! dishnetwork model 7200 dishplayer satellite receiver/digital bitstream recorder pioneer dvd player sharp 35"tv panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire surrounds and a 'teens sub coming! KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htxpert Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 avman, Is there a way you can post pictures of your room? 5-6 ft back behind the seated position seems like a long way back unless you are using Yamaha They have there own version of prossessing and it is different from the industry standard. Generally WDST surrounds should be placed on the side walls at the "null" or slightly behind 2-3 feet above the seated listening position.If you are using a direct radiator then behind the listening position. In a 7.1 system WDST side surrounds and direct radiators in the rear is the perfered method Cheers Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 yea craig & av, like ht said i meant 2 - rear surrounds should be direct speaks. so put those S6 or rs-7 on the sides & get C7, klf towers or rc-7 for the rear surrounds/effects. then get ready to rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6519 Posted September 5, 2001 Author Share Posted September 5, 2001 So boa12, your going to run 2 KLF-C7's in the rear? Would that sound as crappy as trying to run two front centers? Craig ------------------ Klipsch KLF30 Mains Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Klipsch KSP-S6 Surrounds Klipsch KG4 Surrounds Klipsch KSB 1.1 Front Effects Dual SVS 20-39CS Sub's Samaon S700 Sub Amp Yamaha DSP-A1 Yamaha MDX-793 Mini disc Yamaha TX-492 Tuner Sony CDP-C701ES 5 disc Player Panasonic A110 DVD Hitachi MX6080EM Muli-system HI-FI VCR Hitachi 29" T.V. Denon DP-37F Turntable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 craig, just 1 rear c7. probably would be crappy & overkill using 2 rear C7 in my room. for me i think just 1 will do fine filling in that hole between the LS & RS. a single or two klf towers or cornwalls would be great i think, but no need or room for them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 I don't think you'll be unhappy with the S-6's avman. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted September 6, 2001 Share Posted September 6, 2001 ok guys-what i'm anticipating is: direct-radiated sound from the front facing drivers on the 6's and reflected sound off the back wall generated from the rear facing drivers (i can 'tweak' the absorbtive/reflective qualities of the rear wall by using different materials).this vs.having two 8" drivers (the rs-7's) firing into each other. also, i can experiment w/placing the 6's to my side, but i think they are going to JAM!! i'll let y'all know. avman.ps:if direct-radiating speakers do sound better,i can always sell or move the ksps-6's, and get some! thanks, avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center sony strda-777ES receiver NEW! sony playstation 2! dishnetwork model 7200 dishplayer satellite receiver/digital bitstream recorder pioneer dvd player sharp 35"tv panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire surrounds and a 'teens sub coming! KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6519 Posted September 6, 2001 Author Share Posted September 6, 2001 avman, there are direct-radiating drivers on the S-6's, these aere (WDST). I don't think I understand your latest post. Craig ------------------ Klipsch KLF30 Mains Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Klipsch KSP-S6 Surrounds Klipsch KG4 Surrounds Klipsch KSB 1.1 Front Effects Dual SVS 20-39CS Sub's Samaon S700 Sub Amp Yamaha DSP-A1 Yamaha MDX-793 Mini disc Yamaha TX-492 Tuner Sony CDP-C701ES 5 disc Player Panasonic A110 DVD Hitachi MX6080EM Muli-system HI-FI VCR Hitachi 29" T.V. Denon DP-37F Turntable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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