superedge88 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 So I am pretty new to the whole Home Theater thing, so be kind please[] I am wondering if it can be optimal to use the same speaker as center channel and right/left speakers? I already have an RC3 center channel and can get two more that are in great shape for my right and left speakers, could this kick butt? Thanks for your opinions guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Welcome to the forum. I think it would work fine. If you've got a really good deal on the additional RC3's that nice. I would not recommend spending more money than it would cost to get a pair of, say, RB3's or RB5's. Both of these have a little more bass extension than the RC3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 The problem with doing this is that the frequency response on the center channel speaker does not go as low, an RC-3's frequency response is 62Hz-20kHz ±3dB while an RF-3's is 37Hz-20kHz ±3dB. You will get much better sound using the front mains than you would using the centers as mains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest srobak Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 You would actually do better to use a regular L or R speaker as a center. You will notice a lot of guys with heritage speakers do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 I am using a SUB-10 to fill all bass below ~90 hertz, so the lacking lower bass response of the RC-3s may not be an issue. I think that I'll go with the RC-3 as my mains, if it doesn't work out very well then I'll just sell them and upgrade. I'll let you guys know how it sounds, I am excited to see how the efficiency of the RC-3 as mains will improve over all midbass response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 one thing you will notice is a sweet front three that all sound the same...good luck...there is a pair of RF-5s for sale on this forum for a nice price if you are close...not me but...something to add to the mix... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelA Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Just keep in mind, if you are going to use the RC3 as mains and have them upright-vertical, you will need to rotate the horn to get proper dispersion. Good luck, and let us know the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 silversport- The perfect matching is what I am really excited about, The bass response issue is actually not a big worry of mine since the L/R speakers that the RC-3 speakers would be replacing have a low pass cut off of 92 Hertz, so I know it will be an upgrade from there. As far asThe RF-5 speakers you mentioned, they are just out of my price range right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Very good point that I had NOT thought of, so I assume I would Just have to unscrew the horn and rotate it? Or is the tweeter aimable in the horn? Thanks for the detail keIA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelA Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yes unscrew and rotate the horn 90 degrees. They are torx screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 So I was cruising craigslist and saw a set of RF-3 tower speakers for sale, went and checked them out, asked what he wanted for them, the guy said "$100 for the pair" I almost fell over myself giving him the money. I am so excited, it made my year to get a deal like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU73 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Hope it all works out for you, I have never heard 3 centre speakers upfront. Sounds very interesting. I cant wait for the feedback. $100 for a pair, that sounds like a GREAT deal. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 timbre matters... congrats!! All three the same up front.= HOME RUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 So I was cruising craigslist and saw a set of RF-3 tower speakers for sale, went and checked them out, asked what he wanted for them, the guy said "$100 for the pair" I almost fell over myself giving him the money. I am so excited, it made my year to get a deal like this! Congrats......Good for you []What kind of condition are they in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Other than a couple of broken speaker grill pegs (go figure) that were still embeded in the peg holes, the speakers are in perfect condition. Just got the chance to really let them sing last night when we rented an action movie, they were simply awesome! I glued the pegs back onto the speaker grill covers with plastic epoxy and they are good as new. I am VERY happy with the RF-3 towers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Here is a pic after I mounted the center channel under the mantel, and with the RF-3 towers looking hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU73 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 thats fantastic - Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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