gizmogirl256 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hoping someone can give me a couple of pointers for my husband's upcoming birthday. We're finishing our basement and putting in an HT system. He's a Klipsch fan and currently has 2 R-5800-W for the fronts and 2 CDT-5800-C for the rears. I could use some suggestions on the center and sub(s). We've wired for having 2 subs (but I'd like to keep the cost down as much as possible). Any help is greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Would be nice if you could provide the following: Budgeted amount? What exact pieces are required? I assume you seek the entire system? What a lucky Hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmogirl256 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 We'll need the center and subwoofers. I'm holding off on the receiver until he really figures out what he wants. So looking for the right match for the 5800s. I've seen RC-52 mentioned for the center but have no idea on the sub. I wish I could say an unlimited budget, but reality want to get the most bang for the buck. Trying to be somewhat practical for his rather large man-cave project. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 RC62, and 2 RW12ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 RC62, and 2 RW12ds. Good suggestions but if the cost is a driving factor the RC 35 and sub 12 are the best bang for the buck. Check vanns.com the RC 35 is on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 15, 2008 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'm impressed! You know model numbers and HT abbreviations. My wife has no clue (and doesn't care to) about audio. Best wishes on your HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmogirl256 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Give me some credit! I did read through a bunch of threads first...... Thanks for the recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 15, 2008 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2008 Give me some credit! I did read through a bunch of threads first...... I did. It was a compliment for sure. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmogirl256 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 ok, one more question. Why the RC62 and not the RC52? I still haven't quite figured out the numbering scheme here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 15, 2008 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2008 Feel free to ask all the questions you need. Maybe this will help with the numbering scheme: R = Reference C = Center B = Bookshelf F = Floorstanding S = Surround 52 = Two 5" woofers 62 = Two 6 1/2" woofers 83 = Three 8" woofers Thus RC-62 = Reference Center with two 6.5" woofers. I'm not sure that Klipsch makes a non-inwall center that is timbre matched to the R-5800-W's. With that in mind...if you are using the R-5800-W in wall speakers for your mains, they have an 8" woofer in them. Usually a matching center speaker has a slightly smaller speaker than the main speakers. So the next step down from 8" would be 6.5" which the RC-62 has. The RC-52 has two 5" woofers. I have heard the RC-52 with the RF-82 main speakers and it sounded very weak with the RF-82's in my opinion. I think you would experience a much more pleasant sound from the RC-62 than the RC-52. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 or an RC35 which can be had for under $300. The RC35 is last years model of the RC62. same thing in my opinion. My dad just got one and it sounds great. sounddistributors.com and ask for eric. he is the one that hooked me up with a package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmogirl256 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Cool. This really helps with figuring this all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddy Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Nezff, Eric hooked you up with a package? That's awful personal. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nezff Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 thats awful gay thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudnClear Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I wouldn't wan't someone guessing at what I wanted from the audio realm. Just tell him he's free to use $X toward getting whatever he needs for the project. He gets to choose what he wants. There's nothing worse than getting that perfect piece of equipment that you don't want. Best bet is to always let the man choose the toys on his own for maximum enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmogirl256 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 LOL. That's kind of the conclusion that I came to. Don't mess with the cars and the stereo equipment! I ended up printing out the thread, packaging it up and presenting it to him. I just couldn't commit and he was amused. I'm thinking we'll end up going with the RC-35 and a couple of the RW12s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 A wise decision...i'd say you're a keeper.[H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU73 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 an RC35 which can be had for under $300 You have no idea how lucky you are in America in regards to Klipsch prices. The RC35 cost me just over a $1000 over a year ago. I get stuck with al the duty, insurance and transsport costs. For the price I paid for my system I recon I could get a 5.1 system full of Heritage Cornwall's. Well maybe not, but close to it anyway [:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 You're a very, very good wife. [] Those are excellent choices. The 35 rates somewhere between the 52 and 62. do you have a sister? hey, I had to ask Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 My wife has bought virtually all of my gear for me. She fishes around for ideas on the exact thing i am looking for, model, etc. Then she gets it all set up. She does the same for me. Told me the exact Louis Vuitton purse she wanted, so I just had to go get it. That way I don't buy the wrong thing... It works for us anyway. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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