New CDT speakers

[satchmo2go]

Are the new CDT models available yet? Where would one be able to purchase those?

There is very little info online and I do not have a local Klipsch dealer.

THks.

[rlr267]

Yes, they are available. I have two CDT-5800-Cs that are enroute

right now, ETA tomorrow. One of my local dealers (I have 9 within

30 minutes drive) told me she has the 3800's in stock but I opted for

the larger 5800's anyway.

If you can't get them locally through the nearest dealer, let me know, I will put you in contact with my dealer.

[satchmo2go]

Thank you VERY much. I was beginning to wonder if anyone would respond. Please let me know how you like them and how they sound, etc.

I am considering them for side surrounds on my soon to be 7.1 set up. I have restrictions on wall space, due to room lay out. These new adjustable in ceiling's sound like a potenial solution.

How are you useing them? If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay? MSRP (from the klipsch web site)?

[rlr267]

The ones that arrived today are going in as my rear speakers. The

walls in my family room are made in Pecan wood picture frame paneling

(read, wife will not allow holes in the wall). I have the room

for rear speakers, but I just can't get them to work with the layout

and decor (wife won't approve of anything other than ceiling for rears

and surrounds). I intend to put in another set later as my 6th

& 7th channels similar to what you are doing. The reason I

decided to do this one pair at a time is so that if I don't like them

in the ceiling, I only have one pair which I can relocate to another

room.

I did get to audition the R-5650-C before making a purchase and they

sounded great, so I don't think I will be unhappy. I will, of

course, give a report when I have these installed.

Am I allowed to post actual prices? Klipsch MSRP on the CDT

series is as follows: $375/$325/$225 each respecively for the

5800/3800/2800. I am sure you are aware all three have 8-inch

woofers, (the 5800 and 3800 have Cerametallic and the 2800 has poly)

and the real difference is in the tweeter. Titanium for the 5800,

Aluminum for the 3800, and Silk for the 2800.

I bought the 5800's for $230 each. I

don't remember the price quotes on the 2800's and the 3800's but IF my

memory serves me correctly, they were $140 and $210 respectively. Keep

in mind that I did buy my CDTs as part of a larger speaker package.

<>Front = RF-82s

Center = RC-62

Sub = RW-10

Rear = CDT-5800-C

Surround =

Reciever = Yamaha RX-v757