nezff Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I currently have: RF62s, RC62, RW10d. I was looking into getting some in ceiling RCR5s at one time. Not sure if these would be near as good as the RS42s or RS52s. For the money, the RS42s are only $100 more than the RCR5s. I see on Klipsch.com under the recommended systems, they have the RS52s going with the RF62 package. But they are almost $200 more than the RS42s. Could I go with the RS42s and be satisfied? Im getting a good deal on them from sounddistributors.com. What you guys think? thanks in advance. Also I was wondering about how far I can go up the wall without them sounding bad. I know the usual height is around 5 feet from the floor, but could i mount them lets say 6.5 feet or 7 feet up the wall, since I have pictures and lamps in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Ok, I crawled into my attic last night and took a look see around. There is no way, I mean no way of getting to the top plate on the two outside walls where the speakers will be placed. So, my only way of running the wires will be into the wall behind the speaker, down to behind the baseboard and then to the receiver. I cant stand those plastic channels from the rear to the front. ahhhh! My question is this, will the RS42s make a big difference? Wanted to know before I tear out the baseboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Still have the RS42's you were interested in a few months ago. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 If nezff is not interested, how much? Also looking for surrounds (RS-42 or RS-52) to go with an RC-62 and a pair of RB-35's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 come on guys, advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 How far from the back wall do you sit? Are you going to mount the speaker flat on the wall or on brackets? You should be able to get away with the RS-42 as the rears with no problem. As far as the speaker wire have you looked at the flat speaker wire. You can run this on the wall then paint right over it and it should blend right in. There was a post on here about it. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 james I have no back wall. lol here is an idea of what my room layout is. If you need measurements, let me know. the room is 31x15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 found a couple links to the very flat speaker wire. Just need to make sure what gauge I need for the RS42s. My onkyo puts out 90 watts per channel. http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=315&sku=43028&cm_mmc=AdWords-_-07-GOOD-_-flat+speaker+wire_873971961-_-flat+speaker+wire_Exact_%7C-%7C100000000000000127657&cm_guid=1-_-100000000000000127657-_-873971961&gclid=CNa0ybKHqZMCFRcfsgodKGn3og http://www.21st-century-goods.com/page/21st/CTGY/FWAUDIO http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/4241/Speaker_Wire.html http://www.tca-inc.net/inspwi.html http://sewelldirect.com/SuperFlat-Flat-Speaker-Wire-14-AWG-50-ft-2-Conductor.asp?source=froogle&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Is it possible to mount the speaker from the ceiling and point them in a downward direction, toward the listening position? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 no, cant do that. just ordered some of this stuff, hope it works. alot better than trying to get wire in the attic or in the baseboard. http://sewelldirect.com/SuperFlat-Flat-Speaker-Wire-14-AWG-50-ft-2-Conductor.asp?source=froogle&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I am just looking for ideals since you will have them high on the walls. You might be able to just mount them up and see how they sound. If you think that changing the angle might help then you might look at OmniMount, I would get these, http://www.omnimountpro.com/pro/Product.aspx?productid=D0ED2F20-FA15-461C-817A-766DB3C9D997. I have the 30.0 for my RS-62 and they haven't moved from the position that I put them in about a year ago. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 5-6 feet from the floor isnt very high. That is what Klipsch recommends anyway right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 5-6 feet from the floor isnt very high. That is what Klipsch recommends anyway right? No that is fine, but you were also talking about 7 ft. You should be able to use the keyhole to mount them directly on the wall, if they sound good to you then they are good. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 no, now that i found that .5mm 14awg speaker wire and I ordered the RS42s today, I can put them around the 5-6 feet mark no problem. I can use the keyhole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 one more question, when I get to my RS42 with this flat speaker wire, can I just put it straight in the speaker posts and tighten it down, or should I terminate it into those blocks that come with the flat speaker wire then put regular wire from that to the speaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Here is the post that I was thinking about in the other post. http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/99020/999837.aspx#999837. You might want to send him a pm, Marshall is a good guy, he should get back to you about that. BTW, post some pictures when you put them up. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Willand> 300 +ship in original boxes. Over 4 years remaining on warranty. Nezff> come on guy - followup/follow-thru is nice, instead of "disappearing" halfway through negotiation and ignoring messages asking what's up. That's just Bad Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 I told you NO. I never told you in the first place I was for sure going to buy them. I hope you werent holding out for me. I was INTERESTED in them. Sorry for the confusion. I didnt have the funds at the time, even though I really wanted them. I got a brand new pair for $300. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 This is the first "no" you have given me. I still have all other communications. I had assumed no after you just stopped communicating mid-stream, and did not reply to my 2x inquiries. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 well im sorry, let me put it this way, I never gave you a YES. You were able to sale to to anyone you wanted to at any time. o well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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