darrylp Posted November 14, 2001 Share Posted November 14, 2001 I'm in the process of upgrading from RF-3s and a RC-3 to RF-7s and a RC-7. I'd like to retain my 4 x RS-3s which I'm currently using for surrounds and backs. Any opinions on whether theyll sound OK or other advice will be much appreciated. Thanks very much. Regards Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylp Posted November 16, 2001 Author Share Posted November 16, 2001 Surely somebody has an opinion as to whether Im going to have a total mismatch with RF-7s and a RC-7 used in conjunction with RS-3s for the surrounds and backs? I've noticed somebody in the forum using RS-5s for surrounds with 7s upfront. Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 RS-5s? There are no RS-5s. Only RS-3s and RS-7s. ------------------ Home Theater (getting soon): TV: (Still deciding) DVD player: (Still deciding) VCR: Sony SLV-ED100 (HiFi VCR) Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (230V version of Denon AVR-4802) Speakers - Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7 Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 Subwoofer: SVS CS-Ultra w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 I use RF-7's,RC-7 with RF-5's.Sound great. I think the RS-3's should be A ok.I dont see why you will have to change them.The match will be great. Those RF-7's sure have some punch,slam is real.You should not regret the upgrade. TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylp Posted November 16, 2001 Author Share Posted November 16, 2001 Thanks for the comments and help. I've set the fronts to large and the centre surrounds and backs to small and the system sounds pretty good (Denon 5800). I only use the setup for HT (never for music) and I dont listen to sound for the sake of sound or for gimmickry. I watch movies etc and appreciate having great sound with the correct balances and cinema effects hence I'm a great follower of the THX recommendations. I'm amazed when I hear of people buying and watching junk horror DVDs just because they're recorded in a new or novel sound format. Regards Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimG Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 As I think you now know, you will be fine using 2 pair of RS-3's as rear surrounds with your RF-7's and RC-7. In fact, that is what I have set-up in my main theater at home right now. I actually have a pair of RS-7's down there too, I just haven't had a chance to swap out the rears yet. The advantage of the RS-7's in the rear would be greater output capability to keep up with your LCR's plus the fact that the RS-7's a better and deeper bass response than the RS-3's. In your situation, it would be like going from really good to great. You're OK either way! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylp Posted November 16, 2001 Author Share Posted November 16, 2001 Thanks Jim What Ive done already is to boost the surrounds' and backs' levels to compensate for the difference in output What I'm now thinking of doing too is to set the amplifier to treat the RS-3s as large speakers and hopefully lower frequencies and more bass (I'm using a Velodyne HGS 15 sub). What's your opinion please? Regards Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch-daddy Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 darrylp are you going to sell you rc-3? I am looking for one. ------------------ My HTS: MAINS: RF-3's CENTER: KSC-C1 REAR: SS-1's SUB: KSW-12 TV: TOSHIBA THEATER VIEW 50" RECEIVER:KENWOOD VR-4080B DVD: SONY S-360 DVD PLAYER monster cable interconnects/12 gauge speaker wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylp Posted November 16, 2001 Author Share Posted November 16, 2001 yes I am but I'm in Sydney Australia! Regards Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch-daddy Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 What are you asking for it?? ------------------ My HTS: MAINS: RF-3's CENTER: KSC-C1 REAR: SS-1's SUB: KSW-12 TV: TOSHIBA THEATER VIEW 50" RECEIVER:KENWOOD VR-4080B DVD: SONY S-360 DVD PLAYER monster cable interconnects/12 gauge speaker wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylp Posted November 16, 2001 Author Share Posted November 16, 2001 I've not worked it out yet but, the costs of shipping it from here to you will be prohibitive. Also be aware Australian prices are preposterously high in comparison with USA prices. As an example the RRP on a pair of RF-7 is US$3000 and I was able to get them for the equivalent of US$2,700! Klipsch dont have wide distribution in this country. Regards Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 darrylp: I'd leave your RS-3's as smalls and change your RC-7 to large on your receiver. PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylp Posted November 19, 2001 Author Share Posted November 19, 2001 Even with the big Velodyne sub Phil? Regards Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 the fixed THX standard crossover using big non-thx speakers rears it head again. especially w/ a nice quality sub, if u use the sub preout line level connection, & unless of course u have an adjustable crossover in your preamp, it should sound best (bass qualitywise) setting all to small (even the rf-7 or 3). point is, it's not that those speaks can't do the low bass, it's the way the preamp/receivers are configured (basically for smaller thx style sat speaks). best to try it out using various large vs. small settings. beware though, more bass doesn't always mean better bass ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylp Posted November 20, 2001 Author Share Posted November 20, 2001 I tried the movie SE7EN in DTS ES Discrete in all speaker configurations i.e. varying large and small for fronts and centre, and the dialogue definitely is clearer and sharper with the speakers set to small. My Denon 5800 has the sub preout line level connection crossover fixed and set at 80 Hz (there's an upgrade coming which will allow this to be varied). Ive got the Velodyne crossover switched out of the system. Thanks for the suggestions. Regards Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 darryl, that the way I have my hgs & pre/pro set up too & that seems to sound best for both dvd & stereo music. my pre/pro's adjustable cross is at 50hz so I can get more bass from the speakers & they blend well w/ the velo too. that upgrade should really improve your low bass quantity & quality. rock on! ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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