Thread: New Speakers!

I was able, after a lot of reading, to hit most of the recommendations for front speaker placement. I have them 7.5 feet apart, toed in at close to 22 degrees from center, and close to forming the perfect triangle with the center.

The distance setting for the speakers is supposed to resolve that by delaying signals to the closer speakers appropriately.

Of course in a perfect world you have all 3 speakers equidistant but how many of us have that type of room.

Nice look though

Exactly.

I ended up with the Center at 10.1, and the two fronts at 10.8 feet, not bad.

Man, spreading these puppies out really worked nicely, and I have them about 5" off the wall, must be helping the bass too. Instead of being able to pick out the sub with the Def Tech's, it's like bass is coming from all around both sides of the tv man, I love it. Like a freaking bass wall.

Originally Posted by elwaylite

Ok, here are the new additions to the family. I was able to listen to some Klipsch Reference, and got some friendly advice from teachsac. I started figuring, why not enjoy them now, why wait for the house build

Will get the surrounds at a later date.

My two fronts:

Klipsch RB-81 II


SPECIFICATIONS

• BUILT FROM: 2010
• DEPTH: 12.3" (31.2cm) with grille
• ENCLOSURE TYPE: Bass-reflex via front-firing port
• FINISHES: Black Ash & Cherry woodgrain vinyl
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 44Hz-24KHz ± 3dB
• HEIGHT: 19" (48.4cm)
• HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 1400Hz
• HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER: 1" (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horn
• INPUTS: Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp
• LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER: 8" (20.3cm) Cerametallic cone woofer
• MOUNTING: Dual bottom mount 1/4"-20 threaded inserts
• NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms compatible
• POWER HANDLING: 150W RMS / 600W Peak
• SENSITIVITY: 97dB @ 2.83V / 1m
• WEIGHT: 27.5lbs (12.5kg)
• WIDTH: 9.3" (23.5cm)

My center:

Klipsch RC-62 II


SPECIFICATIONS

• BUILT FROM: 2010
• DEPTH: 12.8" (32.4cm) with grille
• ENCLOSURE TYPE: Bass-reflex via dual front-firing ports
• FINISHES: Black Ash & Cherry woodgrain vinyl
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 57Hz-24KHz ± 3dB
• HEIGHT: 8" (20.3cm)
• HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 1500Hz
• HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER: 1" (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horn
• INPUTS: Single binding posts
• LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER: Dual 6.5" (16.5cm) Cerametallic cone woofers
• MOUNTING: Uptilt and Downtilt feet
• NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms compatible
• POWER HANDLING: 150W RMS / 600W Peak
• SENSITIVITY: 98dB @ 2.83V / 1m
• WEIGHT: 30.4lbs (13.8kg)
• WIDTH: 23.5" (59.7cm)

My rears (to be ordered when the room is constructed):

Klipsch RC-62 II


SPECIFICATIONS

• BUILT FROM: 2010
• DEPTH: 9.2" (23.4cm)
• ENCLOSURE TYPE: Bass-reflex via quad side-firing ports
• FINISH: Matte Black vinyl
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 50Hz-24KHz ± 3dB
• HEIGHT: 15" (38.1cm)
• HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 1300Hz
• HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER: Dual 1" (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression drivers mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horns
• INPUTS: Single binding posts
• LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER: Dual 6.5" (16.5cm) Cerametallic cone woofers
• MOUNTING: Keyhole bracket and quad 1/4"-20 threaded inserts
• NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohms compatible
• POWER HANDLING: 150W RMS / 600W Peak
• SENSITIVITY: 97dB @ 2.83V / 1m
• WEIGHT: 22.7lbs (10.3kg)
• WIDTH: 16.3" (41.5cm)

I stuck with bookshelfs, but they do have 8" woofers

i love the sound of vintage klipschs. i have a klipsch center speaker which is only a few years old. but i'm thinking about upgrading to b&w's and using my jbl studio speakers as rears!

Originally Posted by iceturkee

i love the sound of vintage klipschs. i have a klipsch center speaker which is only a few years old. but i'm thinking about upgrading to b&w's and using my jbl studio speakers as rears!

Or you can watch craigslist for vintage Klipsch. If you are patient, it will turn up. I have seen everything from KG series up to Klipschorns in the Milwaukee craigslist.

Originally Posted by elwaylite

Man, spreading these puppies out really worked nicely, and I have them about 5" off the wall, must be helping the bass too. Instead of being able to pick out the sub with the Def Tech's, it's like bass is coming from all around both sides of the tv man, I love it. Like a freaking bass wall.

Well, to follow up one more time, I love these things. I don't find myself wishing something more was there anymore when watching movies, pretty awesome.