Raider Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Just how good are the Klipsch surrounds? I have read that THX specs call for a wide dispersion side and rear speakers such as the dipole RS Klipsches. However, I have also read that more music CD's and DVD's are being mixed to utilize a full range speaker in the rear channels. Since the surrounds would likely be on stands in my application, the footprint is the same as that of a floorstanding speaker, whose bass response I'm sure would be better. I just thought I would get some feedback to see what choices you have made in your system and why. What do you find to be optimal layout of front, sides and rear? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynergySystem Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I have Klipsch Synergy SS.5 the smallest klipsch surround to feature their WDT(Wide Dispersion Technology) and it is an amazing little 4 inch surround speaker. When Watching LOTR fellowship of the ring in the begining where it shows Sauron Holding the ring and flames cross the surrounds...it causes an amazing affect(you'll pat your head scared your hair may be on fire). Outside the prancing pony rain fall is realistic and believable. My only problem is when I originally purchased my surrounds they were for a small bedroom and I am now in great need of an upgrade moving them to my living room. If this little surround behaves with such lifelike clarity and rich detail( I paid barely a 100 dollars for the pair new) I can only imagine what their THX ultra big brothers can do []. I'll never own another speaker besides klipsch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I would hesitate using floor standing speakers for surrounds because the sound really needs to come from above ear level...unless of course you can get the sound from the floorstander above your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I believe Dolby tracks for in-home use assume the side surrounds are two feet above the ears and slightly behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I would hesitate using floor standing speakers for surrounds because the sound really needs to come from above ear level...unless of course you can get the sound from the floorstander above your head. Is this changing stance now from buying 5 timbre matched and similar speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Doc is right, height does matter, many here are going to a RB bookshelf style speaker in the same family as the RF front mains. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Is this changing stance now from buying 5 timbre matched and similar speakers? No, I just don't think he realistically wants to consider the hanging of floorstanders. Both ways will sound nice, but there are reasons the specs call for high surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Just how good are the Klipsch surrounds? I have read that THX specs call for a wide dispersion side and rear speakers such as the dipole RS Klipsches. However, I have also read that more music CD's and DVD's are being mixed to utilize a full range speaker in the rear channels. Since the surrounds would likely be on stands in my application, the footprint is the same as that of a floorstanding speaker, whose bass response I'm sure would be better. I just thought I would get some feedback to see what choices you have made in your system and why. What do you find to be optimal layout of front, sides and rear? Thanks I use the RS7 surrounds with RC7 Center and RF5 towers for mains - the sound is absolutley stunning ! The RS7's are outstanding surrounds and the other models of the reference series also sound great. I have not heard the new versions, but I doubt Klipsch engineering would take a step backwards when it comes to good sound. The sound is VERY well balanced between all cabinets. The RS7's are side mounted - above (at about 6 feet above the floor) and slightly behind the seating position. I do more music listening than movies and the multi channel SACD or DVD-A's that are well recorded are amazing! For movies, I also have an Outlaw LFM2 sub - the sonics are stunning - sounds moving across the 5.1 soundstage often create audio realism that makes one think someone is walking behind you, etc. You get lost in the sound and forget that you are even listening to a recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I have my side surround towers raised 12 inches by putting them on step stools and surrounding it with Granite floor tiles. BTW, I prefer my towers to the RS-7's for both movies and music in my primary HT. I like the WDST speakers for my bedroom HT because of multiple listening areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 How on earth do you move that sub, tower, and surround to get to the closet? Also is that Kenmore fridge the center of the system! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Love the fridge in the room. Now you can get a cold one while you pick your movie. As long as the toilet isn't behind those speakers, you have it made! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 How on earth do you move that sub, tower, and surround to get to the closet? Also is that Kenmore fridge the center of the system! [] I can't lie to you; The Kenmore is an intricate part of the system--It is the Beer Fridge and is stocked with Belhaven Scottish Ale and Amstel Light. [] We also don't need to get in the closet very often and it's not hard to move the few times that we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 btw i own that fridge too and its stocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Not to make this all about the fridge but... I own that one too..keep it in my breezeway. Also stocked.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Just how good are the Klipsch surrounds?... What do you find to be optimal layout of front, sides and rear? Thanks To stay on topic I think raider should definitely consider a fridge somewhere in the setup. --Just as valuable as anything listed below in my signature. Mine just happen to be by my surrounds (which I endorsed earlier in the thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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