RF-52 vs. RF-25/35

[rlr267]

I am new here, so bear with me. I am trying to select speakers

for my family room that will serve double duty. 80% music

(background primarily) and 20% home theater. The room is 20 X 21

with 10 foot ceilings, hardwood on the walls and carpet on floor.

Asthetics allow floorstanding in the front and I may be able to get

away with floorstanding rears, if I can keep them under 32" in height,

however I prefer something less available to our child and my wife is

in a state of confusion, she wants them in the ceiling for appearances,

but she does not want them "attached to the house" in case we move in

the future.

What is the real difference between the RF-25 and the RF-52 series

speakers and should I pony up the difference and just buy the

RF-35s? I have been offered the RF-52's locally for $225 each

plus tax. I can get the RF-25's for $270 each or the RF-35's for

$350 each on the internet (plus shipping). I plan to match the

center channel, which may affect the purchase decision but so far, it

looks like I can get any of these in a matched set.

The RF-52 is the least expensive but I can fit the 35's in the budget

(subject to approval of the wife). My question is, are the 25's

worth the extra cost? If so, are the 35's worth the even more

substantial difference? Finally, I am concerned about the

warranty issues. There are no 25's or 35's available locally,

these are from an out of state dealer who will remove the tags.

52's are readily available. I think the RF-62's are outside my

budget.

Any suggestions on the sub? I am thinking a RW-10 (it will be set in the rear corner under a decorative table).

Finally, has anyone tried out the CDT-2800C ceiling mounted

speakers. I plan to use these as my rear and surround, keeping in

mind, I could go with the RF-10s for the rear. Again, I need

opinions. Would RF-10s in the rear constitute overkill? Do

the CDTs deliver? If I do install the CDTs, the main seating

positions are 8 feet off the back wall, where should I place the

rears? In the corners, about 2 feet out of the corners? And

if I decide to go with 7.1 do I put the surround in the ceiling at the

mid point of the room or closer to the seating position (off-centered

by 10%) and will this affect where I put the rears?

By the way, this is all going to be powered by a Yamaha RX-v750 receiver, (100 watts x 7 channels).

[wdrazek]

With a room that large, I'd go with the beefiest floor standers I could get budget and approval for and match the center to them. That probably means the RF35's up front.

[rlr267]

I was able to audition the RF-62 speakers today along with the R-5860-C

ceiling speakers. I can say it was impressive. So, I have

decided, based on hearing the 5860's and some advice from Klipsch

Technical service to drop the idea of the RF-10s in the rear and go for

a 7.1 set-up utilizing the new CDT-5800-C ceiling speakers for the rear

and sides.

Now my problem is what to put up front. I still like the RF-52's

and there are no RF-35's in my area. So, I am left to buy from

one of those "left over stock liquidators" if I want the 35's or stick

with the 52's. Budget won't allow me to go to the 82's, which I

understand are the direct replacement for the 35's. Has anyone

had any experience with one of the three close out liquidators in New

York?

I know I would be better off with ligitimate 52's than fake 35's.