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Although the tweeter has been improved in the Reference IV line up, the RC62 will work fine with the RF35's. And for those who care, the drivers in the RF35 tower are 8 inches, not 61/2 inches as described in the attached quote by HardOn4Klipsch. 1.RF-35.pdf

"h00kemh0rns"! You call the 3 "cons" you listed "nitpicking"? We are talking CD playback aren't we. Listening to music is a completely different indulgence than listening to a movie soundtrack. I really do think the OP inquiry was in regards to critical listening. "Purists" would never use a gaming system for critical listening. Maybe casual listening, but not critical listening. Maybe, I'm making to much of this, but I really can't see anyone who is serious about music listening, allowing a PS3 to be it's transport/DAC for music playback. I just can't see it. And I just want you to know that I do think the PS3 is a remarkable product..... for blu ray and gaming and even media center duties!

No doubt, a very educational and informative perspective on speaker wire tolerances! Everything that was said holds water! But, I'm sure there is someone out there just as knowledgeable that can counter this opinion and sound just as credible! I don't know what's worst, the speaker wire debate or the cd player debate[8-)] Regards.

Yo "Tiger"! I'm cool. I just wanted to make it clear that it was only meant to be a basic article on the concept/configuration, not to be confused with Einstein's Theory of Relativity.[8-|] No worries. Regards.

It will at the least, reduce the effect! Your neighbors will notice a difference. It may not eliminate it all but it will surely make a significant difference! If you go to AVSforum.com and do a search for "Subdude"! there will be hundreds of posts regarding this product and how effective it is. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=644330 There will be posters that have wood flooring, who've commented on the positive effect the subdude had in reducing the unwanted resonance and vibration. It's worth a try. I can tell you, it was the best thing I could do for my room outside of installing acoustic panels! Regards.

http://www.stereophile.com/musicintheround/1204mitr/ Attached is an article from "Stereophile Magazine". Surely a respected and highly regarded publication in the audio circles! There's definitely more to it than the pic shows. If that isn't enough for the sceptics out there, just "Google" it and read all the testimonies regarding the effectiveness of the platform. Regards. SubDude_ProductBrief.pdf SubDude_ProductBrief.pdf

First off, I never stated that the article was to be considered "The Gospel!" I do believe I stated that it was one of many opinions on the subject. I attached that particular article because it gave an easy to understand synopsis and explanation for those who may not have been familiar with the concept. I really believe that if you ask 100 people if there is a difference when bi-wiring your speakers... more than likely, 50 will say "yes" and 50 will say "no"! And isn't possible that it could depend on the type of speaker being bi-wired?! I really do believe that a blanket statement like, "It does nothing at all!" could be considered arrogant presumption?! Here's another question for the "it doesn't do anything" hardliners, why is it that most speaker manufacturers reccommend or at least have a diagram of a bi-wire configuration suggesting that it is a viable connection, in the owner's manual?! Klipsch, Paradigm, B&W, Dali, Focal/JM Lab, Monitor Audio, Polk Audio, PSB, Axiom, etc.....I can go on and on. And, if it's so ineffective, why does virtually every speaker cable manufacturer offer a bi-wire configured cable. Could it be that the cable and speaker manufacturers believe that the bi-wire configuration does have merit?! Please understand, I'm not trying to defend bi-wiring. I'm just trying to understand the logic behind the concept, good, bad and/or indifferent. Regards!

h00kemh0rns, Thank you for helping us keep our eye on the ball! Now in regards to CD playback with blu ray players and the PS3. Pretty much all of the blu ray players on the market today, have CD playback capability. Not only playback capable but also do an admirable job at it. The advantage you have going with a standalone bluray player is that it will have an LED window displaying at least the track number and time length of the song you are currently listening to, without the need of a monitor.(tv) That alone would be reason enough for not using the PS3 for CD purposes. Let alone the remote/bluetooth compatibility issues. But that's just me! Regards!

That, my friend, is called the "Subdude" made by a company called "Aurelex"! It is a floatation platform for the subwoofer. It's purpose is to reduce unwanted resonance and boominess. The benefits are many. And depending on what type of sub you have, can actually help refine the subs performance. Some will argue and claim the placebo effect, but if you do any research on the product and read reviews/observations from owners of the "Subdude", they will echo my observations and descriptions regarding the benefits after placing the sub on top of it. Many say, and I concur, that it's the best $50 they've spent. A very inexpensive and effective way to improve your room's acoustics. http://www.auralexelite.com/products/product1.asp?id=26&bundle Regards.

Here's one of probably hundreds of articles and/or opinions regarding the benefits of bi-wiring and bi-amping. As you can see in the original post, I bi-wire my RF35's. Do I hear a difference between the conventional single wire connection and bi-wire connection?! The difference is very subtle. The highs seemed to be a little more precise when bi-wiring. It is by no means a night and day difference. I'm quite sure if I bi-amped the speakers, of course taking in consideration the crossover configuration, the difference would be huge. Tell me what you think about the article. Regards. BenefitsofBi-wiringandBi-amping.pdf BenefitsofBi-wiringandBi-amping.pdf

Equipment List: Marantz SR9300 A/V Receiver THX Ultra2 140w x 7/ Cambridge Audio Azur 640C v.2 CD Player/ Denon DVD2910 Universal DVD-A SACD Player/ Philips CDR 950 CD Recorder/ Yamaha CDC-685 5 Discs CD Changer/ DLO HomeDock iPod A/V Docking Station/ Motorola-Verizon QIP-6416 HD DVR Cable Box/ Sony DVPNC555ES 5 Disc DVD Changer/ Pioneer Elite DVR-7000 DVD Recorder/ Samsung BD-P1200 Bluray Player/ Microsoft X-BOX Gaming System/ Samsung HP-S5053 50 Plasma HDTV Monitor/ Belkin PureAV 3 in 1 HDMI v1.2 Switcher/ Universal Remote MX850 Aeros/ Panamax M5400-PM Power Center/ Panamax MAX5100 Power Center/ Panamax Max 2 Coax Surge Protector/ Monster Cable SW200 Surge Protector/ Klipsch Reference RF35 (Fronts)/ Klipsch Reference RC35 (Center)/ Klipsch Reference RS35 (Surrounds)/ Klipsch Reference RS25 (Rear Center)/ Klipsch Reference RSW10 Powered Subwoofer/ Sennheiser HD535 Headphones/ Cables: AudioQuest; Acoustic Reseach; Key Digital; Monster M-Series.

I know this question has been asked and answered many times. I tried to find a thread on the subject but, no luck. Maybe I just missed it. Do any of the Klipsch Brethren out there bi-wire your Klipsch speakers? Is there a discernable difference or is it just snake-oil?

Expresso! Is that you?! aka "expresso712"?!!!! Caught cha! Over here at Klipsch, gallivanting! HA! It's surprising that no one has responded to your inquiry..... strange. Any way, As you probably know, you should by now anyway, that I have a Marantz SR9300/Klipsch Reference RF35 combination. Older models indeed, but, same DNA! I can tell you that connecting my RF35 pkg to the Marantz was the best thing I did for those speakers. Why? Because of the horn design, Klipsch's are extremely efficient. The Reference line has often been labeled as "Too Bright". And in some cases, that's probably accurate, depending on what you listen too. The Marantz amplifiers are known to be on the warm side of sound. This in my opinion is the perfect blend! Without all the scientific jargon..... "Expresso", no worries! The combination will be outstanding! An example, I had my RF35's connected to a Yamaha RX-V3000 AV Receiver. Now understand, in it's hey day, the 3000 was a highly regarded AVR. It weighs 51lbs! A strong amp section, and I thought the Yamaha and Klipsch sounded really good. But when I connected the Marantz,.... big difference! There's no comparison. And understand, this Yamaha AVR was built prior to when they started to compromise on the amp's tolerances. For instance, lower damping factor ratings, increased THD ratings, etc... So moral of the story, The Marantz outperformed the old school, built to the nines, Yamaha! IMO of course! And I was a Yamaha man from way back! After I heard the Marantz, I defected immediately! So, if you are wondering if the Marantz is a good match for the Klipsch Reference speakers...... without question! Regards. ldgibson76 (I go by lboogie76 on this site!)

Actually, I would opt for the RS52's instead of the 42's. The RS52's replaced the RS35's in the Klipsch dipole line up. So if your wall has the space....The RS52's would be the way to go! Just an opinion. Regards.