sektor Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hello. I currently have a RC-10 reference series center channel. I soon came to realize that due to the size of my room, I need to upgrade both my center and sub (already done the sub). I'm looking at the following center's and was hoping to get some feedback, both good and bad on these speakers and any other info as well: RC-52 RC-62 RC-64 I've heard there might be some problems with the RC-64 due to "lobing". I guess, the issue lies in that Klipsch uses "Tapered Array" technology which doesn't use one of the drivers (two in case of the RC-64) in the mid-range. Can someone expand on that, as well as comment on the above centers? Thx Sektor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSoundBroker Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 What main speakers do you have? It is important to try to match the left center and right as closely as possible to get the most seamless sound across the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sektor Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 What main speakers do you have? It is important to try to match the left center and right as closely as possible to get the most seamless sound across the front. Right now I have these: R-2650 CSM However, one thing I might want to do is upgrade down the road (6 months or 12 months). I'd like to keep that option open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSoundBroker Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hmmm...I'm assuming your R2650's are in ceiling, you are using a pair, and you are using the RC-10 as the center. Then I'd wait until you are ready to upgrade the three. You'll have a tonal mismatch no matter what you use since your in-ceilings use a non horn loaded 1" silk dome. They do work pretty well as an inexpensive in-ceiling surround for close rear wall seat placement, but as mains, they are a bit too dispersed with the dual tweeter setup. If you go to new left and rights, are you planning on going free standing/bookshelf or do you plan to stick to in-wall/ceiling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sektor Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hmmm...I'm assuming your R2650's are in ceiling, you are using a pair, and you are using the RC-10 as the center. Then I'd wait until you are ready to upgrade the three. You'll have a tonal mismatch no matter what you use since your in-ceilings use a non horn loaded 1" silk dome. They do work pretty well as an inexpensive in-ceiling surround for close rear wall seat placement, but as mains, they are a bit too dispersed with the dual tweeter setup. If you go to new left and rights, are you planning on going free standing/bookshelf or do you plan to stick to in-wall/ceiling? Yes, they are mounted in the ceiling. When I upgrade, it will either be to a better in ceiling speaker (are there any better ones? If so, which ones...?) or somehow mounting bookshelf speakers close to the ceiling, if that is at all possible. I also think my back in ceiling speakers are R2650 as well. What can I do to upgrade these to get better overall sound? Thanks sektor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sektor Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 I thought I would provide some more information here. I contacted the dealer who installed the speakers for my house (Part of a upgrade). I enquired if I could trade up some of my speakers. It appears that they will do so. I just have to pay the difference, which is fine as long as I get something better. Now, I was searching the in ceiling speakers (I know bookshelf are better, but not sure if I can install them, due to location). Here is my current speaker: http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=853&s=specs Here is one I was thinking of upgrading to: http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=940&s=specs On this speaker, can someone explain this part to me: Two-way system using one 1"(2.5cm) titanium dome compression tweeter with a swiveling 100° Asymetrical Tractrix Horn and one 6.5" (16.5cm) pivoting aluminum cone woofer. Not sure here. There is one that is a bit larger, but it would require them to cut bigger holes ni the ceiling, roughly 1.5" bigger. Of course,if they are better and since I have a pretty large room, it might be the better way to go. Feedback is appreciated. That's where im at. Just trying to finalize things and im all set. I can't thank everyone enough for their feedback. Thanks, Sektor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeeguy Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Just a guess here, but im assuming titanium is better than aluminum for the tweeter? If you have a swiveling tractrix horn, what exactly does that do? Does it make the surround sound better? Direct it differently? I appreciate the feedback and info. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sektor Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Just a guess here, but im assuming titanium is better than aluminum for the tweeter? If you have a swiveling tractrix horn, what exactly does that do? Does it make the surround sound better? Direct it differently? I appreciate the feedback and info. thx what does the tractrix horn down and the 100 degree swiveling stuff mean? Im just trying to gauge what speakers will give me better sound and fill my room up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sektor Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Ok, I just got off the phone with Klipsch. I was telling them my room layout and what speakers they would recommend. Funny, they were surprised at the speakers that were installed, so I am going back to the place that put them in to confirm exactly what speakers they are. Anyway, the gentleman recommended I go with (4) CDT-5650-C speakers. Two-way system using one 1" titanium dome compression tweeter with a swiveling 100° Asymetrical Tractrix Horn and one 6.5" pivoting aluminum cone woofer will give a MUCH better peformance increase. Since it is the same size, I don't have to cut bigger holes in the ceiling. Ideally, they said I would want to have (2) RB-51 or RB-61 speakers in the front and two of the CDT-5650-C in the back. Combined with a RC-52 and a bigger sub (12"), that should power my room very nicely. Anyone care to comment on that? Give feedback and anything else I should know. Thank you. Sek-tor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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