Joe DiClemente Posted September 12, 2001 Share Posted September 12, 2001 Hello, Im going to upgrade my speaker system and looking for advise.Im leaning toward Reference Series RF-3,RC-3,RS-3,and KSW-15.I have heard of a RSW sub coming out soon,and is there a new model coming out to replace the RF Series. I guess I'd like to know if this a good system, and if I should be waiting to purchase a new model if coming out??? Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted September 13, 2001 Share Posted September 13, 2001 The system would be great,in the lower price range.The RF-3's while great budget speakers are a bit edgy.I would spend a bit more and get the RF-5.You will not regret the upgrade.And The KSW15 is ok for a mid sized room,I would even wait and get a RSW12. Now if you get a great deal on the KSW15(like I did)get it,you may one day use this sub for your PC! TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
procheck Posted September 13, 2001 Share Posted September 13, 2001 Joe: I recently purchased the new Klipsch Reference series. I got the RF-7 mains, the RC-7 center and the RS-7 surrounds. I'll buy the new 15in sub when it becomes available. I have the current 15in sub. These speakers just sing. Klipsch has solved the brightness problems the old Legends were plauged with. The imaging capabilities provide a true 3D sound stage that I will put up against anything I have ever heard. I run them off my Denon 3600AVR receiver and use a Sony 57 in XBR Widescreen HDTV for video. A progressive scan DVD player is a must. My biggest problem is my friends babysitters. My friends just won't leave to go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aab3rd Posted September 13, 2001 Share Posted September 13, 2001 Does any else consider the Legend series speakers "bright"? I run mine off of a Marantz MM9000 amp and I do not consider them bright. In contrast the CF-1s I have downstairs run off of an old Poineer 603 Pro Logic reciever(which may cause the brightness-coments concerning Pioneer welcome) sound considerably brighter. The room size is exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted September 13, 2001 Share Posted September 13, 2001 aab, i think u hit on it there. my klf don't sound "too bright" at all w/ my marantz sr8000 receiver. marantz makes some smooth amps. which preamp u using to feed that marantz? ------------------ Klipsch KLF 30 (front) 2-KLF C7 (front center & rear center) Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer Marantz SR-8000 receiver Acurus A200X5 power amp Sony DVP-C650D 5-disk cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2100 digital cable box Monster HTS2500 & HTS1000 powercenters Boa's Listenin Lounge: Klipsch RF-3, RC-3 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 Technics dual cassette deck rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWMIN Posted September 13, 2001 Share Posted September 13, 2001 My Denon/Legend combo is smooth as silk to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aab3rd Posted September 14, 2001 Share Posted September 14, 2001 boa12 I am running a Parasound Pre-amp only because I am cheap and always looking for a good deal which I got on this pre-amp from a dealer. It was about $200 cheaper than the comprable Marantz product - the AV-560 and also because Parasound has that 6.1 processor that will convert any 5.1 system which I bought at the same time. Going to use Marantz monoblocks to push the speakers for rear surround. The Parasound Pre is a pretty good product but I am not exactly overwelmed with its functionality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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