NoviDave Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 Hi Folks, I need your help. After much research, I have finally decieded on new Klipsh speakers for my new HT. Based on everything I have listened to, I beleive the Klipsh speakers are best for HT (90%HT/10%Music). My new setup is a 50" Toshiba widescreen and a Onkyo 787 receiver. I now need speakers. I have looked at both the Synergy series (SF-1,SC-1,SS-1and KSW-12) and the Reference Series (RF-3,RC-3,RS-3 and KSW-12). The price is very attractive on both sets but I am afraid the RF series will be both Huge in size (did I mention I was married) and perhaps a little overkill for my needs. I have not been able to listen to the R series other than the RB-3's. I liked those. The problem with bookshelfs is that by the time I buy stands, they cost the same as floor standing. Next issue is surrounds. I cannot find two people with the same answer, so I am asking you. My rear surrounds will be mounted on the side walls approximately 6 feet BEHIND the seating area. The room is very open behind the speakers (kids play area)and to the right of the viewing area (kitchen/wet bar and the stairs going up). The million dollar question - Are the bipole speakers the right way to go or should I look at directs. If directs, please feel free to make suggestions. One last question. If I deceide to go for the Refrence Series, could I skip the subwoofer now and add it later. Will the RF-3 provide enough bass to make due. The budget is not busted but is severely strained. Thanks in advance for your help. All of the forums have been a great help. David ------------------ "Honey....Really, I got a great deal on it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 novidave, I would recommend the reference over the synergy based on what I've heard from other memebers on this board. Your rear speaker position sounds fine, and make sure it is about 6 feet or so higher than listening position as well. Go with the RS-3s here since your use is 90% HT. You get the best of both worlds with that hybrid speaker. Oh yea, get a sub! Those RF-3s don't have much bass by themselves. How big is the room. T-man ------------------ KG 5.5 (mains) KG 2.2v (center) KLF-C7 (center in storage) KG 1 (rears) KSW-12 (sub) Denon AVR 681/1601 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Kenwood LVD700 LD Sony CD changer Sony 27" Trinitron Sony PLX I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 Almost same thing here,go with the R series Klipsch. You get more detail and a better overal sound quality. The impact the RF-3's can provide with the Onkyo 787 should give you nice bass.Not the sub bass but solid and punchy bass.The rest of the setup is fine. I would not get the KSW12 now,I would wait so the scars heal and buy later a RSW10 or 12 sub. The RSW subs hould match much better and provide the Klipsch Reference punch! TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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