how important is "matching" Klipsch center or a different brand?
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Your higher end speaker manufacturers match and balance the speaker drivers and sizes for optimized sound between speakers. So, ideally, matching is better. For me, a lover of good sound, with few coins, you get what you can when presented on sale. I have the Klipsch RC-42 II center speaker, Wharfedale Diamond 10.4 side speakers and the 8" Yamaha sub that came with my Yamaha receiver. I've tweaked the crossovers, distance and volume settings and really love what I hear. When working with good quality speakers and a good amp, you can't go too far wrong!
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The sound is outstanding. Not sure it's is essential but I had 2 klipsch bookcase speakers and very happy with purchase
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Hi Major Tom. I am probably the wrong guy to answer. I called Klipch directly as I wanted to match the tone, etc of my mains that I have had for close to 20 years. I was leaning toward the rc's as I thought them to be the better speaker. The direction from Klipsch was the C series. I have the C20 center and matched with surrounds. I am quite happy now the I have them dialed in. If it matters, I am using a Marantz 7008. Good luck, JG
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Sonos is very good, however, the Klipsch is amazing. Better snatch it up. Audiovox is buying Klipsch. Audiovox is pure garbage and if they can't hold up to the high quality that Klipsch is known for, the Klipsch name will plummet. Hopefully there will be no change in quality.
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I also don't know the answer to your question. Sorry I can't help with this question. My suggestion is to look on the klipsch website for an answer.
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If you are talking about the physical size of the speaker, it matters not (though matching speakers - size, model, manufacturer - are probably going to give an overall better sound/listening experience.MCACC does not consider anything except the placement of the speakers, which should at least approximate the standards of 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 etc. Please check out this web page on the subject (actually, the entire website is incredibly helpful!):http://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/home-theater-speaker-layout-an-essential-guide
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They are designed to be surrounds. If you are looking for something from klipsch around the same price point look at the b-10. They are also synergy series
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That is a great price but you have to compare apples to apples. There are different series that have different components like "glass aramid fiber" compared to "kevlar" for the subwoofer cones. Also, the amps are different and (believe it or not) the higher end speakers are HEAVIER so that they do not transfer sound waves through their bases or surrounding materials. I highly recommend that you also consider http://www.amazon.com/IsoAcoustics-ISO-L8R200-Large/dp/B009NWX2WO/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1378099542&sr=1-2&keywords=isoacoustics Isopacoustic monitor stands. I had "MoPads" and thought that they were good. It is downright amazing how well all of these components work. If you have the room, buy the 8's. I have the attenuators only up "3 detents" for normal use as nearfield monitors. Only if you have a very large studio and want serious thump, go for the 10's. In any amplifier, you always want to have more power than you need to use. The amps are cleaner, run cooler and last longer. Also, invest in good acoustics for your studio as well otherwise you will never get an accurate representation of your music. You may even want to visit one of my webpages at: http://aperfectdj.com/dj-corner. I am a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, engineer, live sound engineer and DJ. (My studio uses the KRK Rokit 8 G2's) BTW: The G2's mean "generation 2." Hope this helps.
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The Z623 get my vote. As mentioned in my review, every time I adjusted the Klipsch speakers I tested they gave me static feedback every time I went to tweak them. Even my 12 year old heavily used and abused $50 Logitech X220 speakers don't do that.
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Similar in sound but I think the build of the Klipsch's are a bit better. Can't beat the price and warranty on the BIC's though. If you have no budget go with the Klipsch, if you have a budge the BICS are a great option.
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To experience the full sound of your system, it is highly recommended to add a sub woofer for the low end effects. You do not need to match or purchase a Klipsch brand, any sub woofer will be sufficient.
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You have sony ssf-7000's for left and right, the proper center would be the Sony center. You can experiment if you have lots of money to blow and buy a non matching center like the CV and see if you do or don't mind the unmatched sound. But almost everyone out there agrees your center/left/right should all match and be from the same maker and preferrably the same series. When you get to the surrounds, subs, etc that's where mismatching doesn't really matter a whole lot. But left/right/center should all have the same tone "for best results". There are people who mismatch, and some hate it and some say it's not that bad. Also if you didn't want to buy a center, you could always run a "phantom center". Which is no center and having your receiver pass center sounds(said to be 90% of a movie) through your left and right.
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I have not heard those BIC's, but I have some of their bookshelf versions. I suspect they will compare well against the Klipsch. I do have a pair of these and am pleased with them.
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unfortunately not, but they are definitely worth it if you are looking for quality! I have just recently purchased towers, rc61, rs62 and rb51 with the denon 3313 reciever. it is awesome. sub is sw10. klipsch of course.
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Well, that is my personal opinion but definitely I prefer the Klipsch over the soundmagic because they are more comfortable and they block noise better, also, the control buttons in the soundmagic are not as good as in the klipsch, they are so close together that you press the wrong one a lot of times. I have used soundmagic and the bass is stronger but other than that the sound of the Klipsch is more refined and if durability is an issue, go for the rugged ones, they should last for a long time.
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I cannot compare the two sets, but I can tell you this: the Definitive Technology AW 6500 has a 10" woofer that reflects back off the mounted wall and gives incredible bass presence to the sound, plus a 6.5 mid-speaker as well as the 1" tweeter. The speakers you want to compare with these has a 5.5 inch woofer and a 1" tweeter. I don't see how the Klipsch can possible compare in fidelity.
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I still use the Kef speakers as my surround speakers and they are really good. My front speakers are klipsch. Center channel is also Kef. Never felt the need to change them.
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I don't know either for sure, but if you want to bi-amp and remove the internal x-over would mean that you have an external x-over. This sounds kind of strange to me. I had mine bi-amped and also tried bi-wired, but didn't hear a difference. I'm no audiophile, but got fairly good equipment and with the efficiency of the Klipsch you won' t have a big issue anyway.