Antca Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hi there, Looking get into the 90's!!! Have 2 speaker setup now (RF3 II).... but what's this new fangled thing I'm hearing about "surround sound"...gimmic...hmmmm. Now that I've made fun of myself. The budget I was building recently got a kick in the teeth, but I still have the bug. What is the least I can get away with without crying that I wasted money. The plan was for RS 25 or 35 AND RC25 or 35 (after listening and compare sound to $ difference). *I "think" there are the compare to what I would have gotten to match the RF3 II's but can no longer get the matching gear. Well, I may be able to get EITHER the rears OR center and do "cheap out" on the other (?? RC25 center and a set of used Pardignm atoms or similar for the rear or, or or ???) I know the "save your money and wait" adage but if I can't.... Thoughs? Dealers tend to hold to all or nothing, but lets hear from the "other" experts on the board. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 If a guy doesn't have the money for a complete surround system then go for a great two channel with a sub then add the rest later..... Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Keep your eyes open for sales on the older reference series stuff, as the dealers make room for the new line Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 not to worry I don't own a gun. Your better off saving your $ for a good used deal on matching stuff then impulse buying cheap crap IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 As this post is in the HT forum, I assume that priority is for a HT. Get a good set of the "front three" then add sub and rears as funds allow. The center does 75% of the work in a HT and a good seamless front 3 is really mandatory for a good ht. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antca Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Well, that's the kind of info I was look'in for! So, if I can't find any good used Rx3 (RB3/RS3/RC3) to match what I have then a RC25 or RC35 would be #1 to get! GOT IT! QUESTION....the new RC10, should it be a consideration? next.. I can get a couple good condition, used Paradigm Atoms at a good price right now... would it be reasonable to use them (or any thing lower than Klipsch) for temparary rears along with the RF3II's and RCxx? Then the atoms go to the boy when I get the RS's. Could I look at the synergy line to get by for the rears????? BTW - 80% music / 20% movies Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I agree with those above. Now that there is new reference stuff coming out there will be good deals on the older models be it at dealers looking to make room for the new or used stuff from those that must have the latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Try to match the series of speakers. Matched timbre works best. Forget the Atom's. Better to buy matching speakers on ebay. If you watch movies alone, or as a couple, you could wait on the center speaker for now. The center is essential when people are seated off-axis to lock the dialogue to the screen (but is still a plus when seated in the middle because then the soundtrack isn't mixed with the dialogue). With limited budget, start with a sub if you watch action movies. That will give you the most bang for the buck, except for chick movies with no LFE (Low Frequency Effects) content. You do not need to match a sub in brand name to the speakers. You could get a Hsu or a SVS for under $500 and be prett happy with it. After the sub, get matching surround speakers if you watch alone or as a couple, or get a matching center speaker if you watch as a family. Then finish with the other for 5.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antca Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 I think I'm gettin' it. For series matching, your saying I need to find RC and RS in the 3 II series? Is it possable to timbre match with a different model (Rx-25 ??)? NOW- can you all see where I was going with the "don't shoot me" part of the post subject... I know nothing and ask potencialy anoying questions!!![*-)] The Plan: #1 On the hunt for a center - since for movie's there are 3 of us and were scattered, there is a noticable need for more voice. Question, best I found RC35 - $400 Canadian - Good /bad/ exceptional $? #2 The sub - Mirage Omni S8 $270.00 (CAD) #3 - Surrounds... will keep the eye open for RS or RB 3 II's OR get new when the money is saved up again RS / RB 25 or 35. Sound like a plan? BTW - This forum should open a "sale/wanter/trade" section, those that want to upgrade can sell down to us folks looking to match up some older stuff without ebay hassles. Thanks AGAIN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I think I'm gettin' it. For series matching, your saying I need to find RC and RS in the 3 II series? Is it possable to timbre match with a different model (Rx-25 ??)? NOW- can you all see where I was going with the "don't shoot me" part of the post subject... I know nothing and ask potencialy anoying questions!!![*-)] The Plan: #1 On the hunt for a center - since for movie's there are 3 of us and were scattered, there is a noticable need for more voice. Question, best I found RC35 - $400 Canadian - Good /bad/ exceptional $? #2 The sub - Mirage Omni S8 $270.00 (CAD) #3 - Surrounds... will keep the eye open for RS or RB 3 II's OR get new when the money is saved up again RS / RB 25 or 35. Sound like a plan? BTW - This forum should open a "sale/wanter/trade" section, those that want to upgrade can sell down to us folks looking to match up some older stuff without ebay hassles. Thanks AGAIN!!! The RC35 appears to be a pretty good match on paper, but hopefully someone with more direct experience will comment. C$400 seems a good price since the local retailer listed it for C$600 before the new models came in. Concerning the sub, I shouldn't discouarge you from buying canadian, and that is a good price. But how big is the room? I auditionned a few not-very-expensive subs before I bought mine 18 months ago (Paradigm PDR-10, PW-1200, a 12 inch Mission, etc) and none were very impressive. I took a chance and ordered a Hsu STF-3 direct from the Canadian distributor without hearing it first, based on recommendations on another forum. It blew away everything else I had heard easily. Try to find a dealer to audition one. A STF-1 would stretch your budget a little, and a STF-2 would have the low frequency response (25 Hz) desired for action movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted March 10, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 10, 2006 6 Heresy's and a sub ? Heresy's are easy to come across. Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spkrdctr Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 The other responses pretty much give you great advice. I also say forget the Atoms. They are useless for a surround system of high quality. Does Best Buy have stores in Canada? If they do, they sell the SUB-12 from Klipsch. Good Luck on your setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 6 Heresy's and a sub ? Heresy's are easy to come across. Just a thought There's a really good idea. They can be had used for $300 if patient. Remember, they were over a $1000US new. Since you're in Ontario, I would imagine places across the border are accessible. Even with the border tax coming back, you're way ahead. Collect them as they become available, and soon you'll have a GREAT 5.1 system (or 7.1). http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-Heresy-II-Speakers-Floor-Stands-Cords_W0QQitemZ5878242551QQcategoryZ61378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-Heresy-HW0-Speakers-Matched-Pair_W0QQitemZ5876752085QQcategoryZ61378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/KLIPSCH-HERESY-LOUD-SPEAKERS-MINT-STILL-IN-BOX-NR_W0QQitemZ5878745731QQcategoryZ94906QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Sometimes a buyer will meet you half-way. You could drive to Massachusetts or Michigan and back in a day. Don't ship these unless they have the original packaging. It's cheaper and safer to go fetch them. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 6 Heresy's and a sub ? Heresy's are easy to come across. Just a thought There's a really good idea. They can be had used for $300 if patient. Remember, they were over a $1000US new. Since you're in Ontario, I would imagine places across the border are accessible. Even with the border tax coming back, you're way ahead. Collect them as they become available, and soon you'll have a GREAT 5.1 system (or 7.1). http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-Heresy-II-Speakers-Floor-Stands-Cords_W0QQitemZ5878242551QQcategoryZ61378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-Heresy-HW0-Speakers-Matched-Pair_W0QQitemZ5876752085QQcategoryZ61378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/KLIPSCH-HERESY-LOUD-SPEAKERS-MINT-STILL-IN-BOX-NR_W0QQitemZ5878745731QQcategoryZ94906QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Sometimes a buyer will meet you half-way. You could drive to Massachusetts or Michigan and back in a day. Don't ship these unless they have the original packaging. It's cheaper and safer to go fetch them. Chris DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING!!!!! More folks should be doing this, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Funny. The EBay ones that are "mint in box" have a lot of scratches on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted March 12, 2006 Klipsch Employees Share Posted March 12, 2006 Frist, Welcome! It looks like the guys are taking good care of you. Check out our Ebay store...we put things up at some good prices. If you need anything let us know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antca Posted March 12, 2006 Author Share Posted March 12, 2006 I've started..... RC-3 used great shape 230 US shipped. So should match nicely with the RF3 It's!!! I likes the idea of hersheys (mmmmm chocolate)on the down side is 8 speakers in the room is too much and I do not want to give up the RF's.Thanks for the advise... and I'm sure to have more to add! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffDurbin Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I just bought three pairs of RB-25 floor models for $212 per pair and an RC-25 for $182 at Nebraska Furniture Mart in Omaha. They still have a pair of the RB-25s on the floor for $222.97 (I negotiated) and a pair of RS-25s for $258 and a RC-25 for $228 (mine was missing a jumper). The website is www.nfm.com but they don't list the floor models on there. Call and ask for Rick Ludin in the audio area. Wed and Thursday are his days off. NFM is authorized retailer so they come with the warranty. All prices quoted are USD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antca Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Well... I got the RC3 and ..... UPS dropped it or something... starting the claim process! I'm GONNA CRY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 So sorry to hear that. Bummer [:'(] Maybe it's a sign. You need that Heresy center afterall. Chin up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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