Tom_E Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hey guys, this is my first post.I just bought Klipsch RF-82, and i have some questions.1. I have also bought Roksan Kandy MK III stereo amp and cd/dvd player. Is this a good match? (This system is for music only. I listen to rock/heavy metal/pop/techno)2. Cable-question: I have Monster MCX 1.5 mm2 2x3 meters cable. Do i need to go up to 2.5 mm2 or even 4 mm2 cables? I think the system lacks bass as it is now.3. I'v heard that the speakers need about 500 hours of "burn-in". I'v played the system for about 80-100 hours now, is is gonna change alot? If so, what will happen?Thanks!-Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hey Tom from Norway.....welcome to the forum. Don't know the answer to you questions....but hang in there and someone will give you some good advice. Don't be a stranger we need some new ideas. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Ufda........ fellow Norwegian Not familiar with your associated gear. But I would let the speakers break in and then see what you think. Craig Ostby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Anything that's gonna change in a new set of speakers is done in a week or so of normal listening -- you're already there. As for the gear, that Kandy integrated has been favorably reviewed. If it sounds good to you on those 82's then that's all that matters. If you're looking down the upgrade path, then I would say with your musical tastes, and if you like to listen loud -- you might consider working towards a tube set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Mandaville Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 "Anything that's gonna change in a new set of speakers is done in a week or so of normal listening" Not always. Our Lowthers required literally hundreds of hours. I'm not talking about crossover components, which IMO don't require break in, but rather mechanical factors related to the surround material -- butyl, foam, doped fabric accordian, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I guess if you're not listening very loud it could take longer. There was a time when I could've said my speakers were completely broke-in after 15 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_E Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Thanks for the warm welcome and the help! The gear sound very nice on some things(acustics, live performance), but its not the "raw power"-feeling i expected on some things(the bass dosent give much power before i punch up the volume alot). Stupid question: Will the spikes that was in the boxes provide more bass?Any tube-amps you would recomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_E Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 Btw, i'm not listening very loud. Maby i should just buy the 12 inch sub and get it over with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuzu Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Put the spikes in and see if you like it better. Watch out on scratching hardwood floors. My take is the spikes sound better. It has an effect of making the speakers heavier since all the weight is now focused on a very tiny area ie the four points of the spikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_E Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 I'v put them on. The sound is a bit rounder. But i have a new question for you all! I am looking for a Klipsch sub for my RF-82's. And i can't decide whitch one! Either the RSW-10d or the RW-12d. It's only for music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_E Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Anyone have experience with the RSW-10d or the RW-12d? I havent heard them, so i'm a bit green. But the 10" is almost twice the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Before buying a sub I'd suggest you play with placement. If corners are available tuck the speaker back in the corner and see what happens with the bass. If no corners then use the back wall and do the same. Then slowly start moving them inch by inch out until things start to sound right. Also play with toe in as you go. Placement is very important. This problem could very well be your amplifier not being a good mate to your efficient speakers. Which would explain why it seems to sound fine when you crank the volume up but not so well at lower levels. The Volume control on the amplifier could be causing a miller effect at very low levels. How much travel are you getting on the VC at your normal listening levels? The specs of the amp say 470mV to full power which is pretty low for efficient speakers. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_E Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thanks for a intresting response! Sadly, i havent got any corners to spare in my stupid apartment. But placement was something i was going to ask about. My speakers are 144 cm apart and 18 cm from the back of each speaker to the wall(wood panel if that matters...). Tomorrow, i will try to move the speakers around and listen for any changes. Roksan Kandy amp is a good, amp, but i can't find anyone with the Klipsch combo. The best amp for my music taste would be tubes i guess... But i'm satisfied with the sound, it just lack that low bass. Thanks again fellow norwegian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 The gear sound very nice on some things(acustics, live performance), but its not the "raw power"-feeling i expected on some things(the bass dosent give much power before i punch up the volume alot). Generally speaking, you won't get "kicking-hard" bass at low volume, unless you have the bass turned up so loud it will sound terrible at normal volume. That's why some pre-amps and receivers have "loudness" controls. Hard music usually wants high volume, soft music sounds best at lower volume, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_E Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Hi guys. Having a nice summer? We are having a rainfull summer over here unfortunatly... I have some questions about tube-amps. I am looking for a "fat-sound" for rock and techno, and i have been checking out Copland CTA 305, but it seems like this amp is very "non-fatty" sound... Anyone have some recommandations? Some nice tubes around 2000-3000 dollars? Summergreetings from Tom in Norway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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