Home theater/stereo?

Flexin · 01-26-2010, 08:59 PM

I was testing out the Klipsch RF82's at work the other day.

They are going on my list of things I want. I need a bigger house first but I want those speakers. I also want the rears, center and sub to go with them.

What is everyone else running?

James

Amber Lamps · 01-26-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexin

I was testing out the Klipsch RF82's at work the other day.

They are going on my list of things I want. I need a bigger house first but I want those speakers. I also want the rears, center and sub to go with them.

What is everyone else running?

James

Boston Acoustics VR 40 fronts, VR 12 center, VR 500 powered subwoofer and the VR dipolar rears with a second smaller powered subwoofer.

goof2 · 01-27-2010, 12:28 AM

Older Bose Acoustimass 15 system. It sucks huge. The only saving grace is I bought it used from a friend for a fraction of the normal price.

I would like to do some nice front tower speakers but with the state of current systems I don't really think it is worth it. Towers are good for base, but now that is handled by a sub anyway. You may be better off getting some larger bookshelf speakers for the front and running one or two quality subs. If I were to build a system today it would consist of Polks for the full range speakers, a CS2 for the center channel, Monitor 40s for L/R front, and 2 pair of Monitor 30s for the surrounds. You can be all in on the "7" portion of a 7.1 system for $500 with the deals Newegg is running. Spend whatever is left on a sub or two.

karl_1052 · 01-27-2010, 12:38 AM

HK AVR20
B&W DM302s
B&W ASW500

I do want to upgrade my receiver to something with HDMI inputs though.

RACER X · 01-27-2010, 02:38 AM

gonna get a soundbar of some sort or bose cinemate setup, keep it simple adn clean.

Riceaholic · 01-27-2010, 03:00 AM

I'm old skool I guess...

Cerwin E-76C
DCM KX-12's
Cerwin LS6 surrounds x2
Cerwin 15' downfiring sub that I've had for 15 years. It just won't die and pounds harder than anything I've ever heard in a house.

Avatard · 01-27-2010, 05:33 AM

This:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com...sub?sku=581337

/thread

Rider · 01-27-2010, 10:27 AM

I have a Denon receiver, Cerwin Vega front, center, and rears and I am running a 10" Paradigm sub. All my stuff is recessed into the walls with the rears in the ceiling. I'll get a pic of my setup tonight and post it.

shmike · 01-27-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I have a Denon receiver, Cerwin Vega front, center, and rears and I am running a 10" Paradigm sub. All my stuff is recessed into the walls with the rears in the ceiling. I'll get a pic of my setup tonight and post it.

How do the rears sound?

The true afficionados are against ceiling mounted rears but I'm wondering about how noticeable it is to us mortals...

Rider · 01-27-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

How do the rears sound?

The true afficionados are against ceiling mounted rears but I'm wondering about how noticeable it is to us mortals...

My rears are not the circle kind mounted inside the ceiling. They are the rectangle kind that I have mounted at an angle so they are pointing at the main seating area. I love the sound of them. I'll get a pic tonight.

01-26-2010, 08:59 PM	#1
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	Home theater/stereo? I was testing out the Klipsch RF82's at work the other day. They are going on my list of things I want. I need a bigger house first but I want those speakers. I also want the rears, center and sub to go with them. What is everyone else running? James __________________ "Bust a nut inside your eye, to show you where I come from" "f youre horny, lets do it, Ride it, my pony, My saddles waitin, Come and jump on it, If youre horny, lets do it" "I'm not a playa I just fuck a lot" "Round two, I'm down to Do, what it takes to make you Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands Hard as rock, yes I'm no sucka The boots I knock make me one bad mutha"

01-27-2010, 12:38 AM	#4
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	HK AVR20 B&W DM302s B&W ASW500 I do want to upgrade my receiver to something with HDMI inputs though. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

01-27-2010, 02:38 AM	#5
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	gonna get a soundbar of some sort or bose cinemate setup, keep it simple adn clean. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

01-27-2010, 05:33 AM	#7
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	This: http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com...sub?sku=581337 /thread __________________ Insert free thought here.

01-27-2010, 12:28 AM	#3
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Older Bose Acoustimass 15 system. It sucks huge. The only saving grace is I bought it used from a friend for a fraction of the normal price. I would like to do some nice front tower speakers but with the state of current systems I don't really think it is worth it. Towers are good for base, but now that is handled by a sub anyway. You may be better off getting some larger bookshelf speakers for the front and running one or two quality subs. If I were to build a system today it would consist of Polks for the full range speakers, a CS2 for the center channel, Monitor 40s for L/R front, and 2 pair of Monitor 30s for the surrounds. You can be all in on the "7" portion of a 7.1 system for $500 with the deals Newegg is running. Spend whatever is left on a sub or two.

01-27-2010, 03:00 AM	#6
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	I'm old skool I guess... Cerwin E-76C DCM KX-12's Cerwin LS6 surrounds x2 Cerwin 15' downfiring sub that I've had for 15 years. It just won't die and pounds harder than anything I've ever heard in a house.

01-27-2010, 10:27 AM	#8
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I have a Denon receiver, Cerwin Vega front, center, and rears and I am running a 10" Paradigm sub. All my stuff is recessed into the walls with the rears in the ceiling. I'll get a pic of my setup tonight and post it.