Help me complete 5.1 setup

[Riff Magnum]

Recently bought a pair of Klipsch RF-25's on ebay. I have about $1000 to complete the speaker setup and was wondering what models i should be looking at in the Klipsch line that would match up sonically and cosmetically. I know this is an older model so i just wanted to make sure everything would compliment eachother and work properly. Want the bulk of the cash to go to a center and a sub. Not too worried about the surrounds; I guess i could use my Bose (gasp!) bookshelves for the time being.

[MPDIEHL]

These ar basicly the same as the Current RF-62
My Best suggestion
RC-62 Center or RC-52 Center
RS-52 or RS-42 Surrounds

The 52 center and 42 surrounds are a bit smaller and thus less expensive but would work fine with you main speakers

As much as I love Klipsch Im not a fan of their subs...
My choice for an entry lever sub would but you over budget,
Martin Logan Dynamo $600.00 US
Perhaps some other posters may have some suggestions regarding this area

[MPDIEHL]

Damn I just read my post and cant believe that my typing (spelling) is so bad today.... so sorry Im at work and typing too fast

[bkbluray]

Klipsch speakers sound amazing, but I have also heard that their subs are not quite up to par compared to other manufacturers.

I have the 8" Infinity Sub, which shakes the walls with ease. This thing has been called more powerful and punchy than any other 8" sub, and even some 10". I got it for $299.99. They also make a 10" version of that sub (not sure on price). So if you're not looking to spend $600 on a sub, you might want to think about an Infinity.

[Riff Magnum]

Thanks for the great suggestions so far. I'm definitely going to look into the RC-62 and RS-52's. As for the sub, I've heard great things about SVS, but they're pretty pricey aren't they? I will check out the infiniti's, but i could probably convince myself to increse my budget if i thought i was getting a good deal on a mid to high level sub.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by MPDIEHL

These ar basicly the same as the Current RF-62
My Best suggestion
RC-62 Center or RC-52 Center
RS-52 or RS-42 Surrounds

The 52 center and 42 surrounds are a bit smaller and thus less expensive but would work fine with you main speakers

As much as I love Klipsch Im not a fan of their subs...
My choice for an entry lever sub would but you over budget,
Martin Logan Dynamo $600.00 US
Perhaps some other posters may have some suggestions regarding this area

I'm thinking about replacing my Def. Tech 14" reference for one or two Dynamos..... great sub for the price from what I've listened to. I've listened to them, and a friend added one to his set-up, and I'm envious.

[Riff Magnum]

At 160 bucks right now on ebay. If it stays at this price is it a good deal and will it be compatible with my RF-25 fronts? This might allow me to fork out for a SVS or Dynamo sub.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by bkbluray

Klipsch speakers sound amazing, but I have also heard that their subs are not quite up to par compared to other manufacturers.

They're not bad, but you can get much better performance per dollar by looking at AV123, SVS and Hsu.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

At 160 bucks right now on ebay. If it stays at this price is it a good deal and will it be compatible with my RF-25 fronts? This might allow me to fork out for a SVS or Dynamo sub.

If you can budget $599 by July for your sub....go with the AV123 MFW-15.

http://av123.com/index.php?page=shop...mart&Itemid=37

Check out where it ranks in craigsub's tests:

• Elemental Designs A7-900 ($2200 ID/SI): 116 points (63-53)
• Epik Conquest ($1599 ID): 112 points (60-52)
• SVS PB13-Ultra ($1499 ID): 109 points (57-52)
• Epik Castle ($999 ID): 109 points (59-50)
• AV123 MFW-15 Duals ($999): 109 points (56-53) (note, duals were tested as duals are offered as a package)
• Creative Sounds Dual SDX-15 driver + Behringer EP-2500 Amp + Behringer DEQ2496 ($1630 ID): 105 points (57-48)
• JL Audio Fathom 113 ($3500 BM): 103 points (53-50)
• AV123 MFW-15 ($599 ID): 103 points (53-50)
• Def Tech Trinity ($3000 BM): 102 points (54-48)
• Velodyne DD-18 ($5000 BM): 100 points (50-50)
• ACI Maestro ($2400 ID): 97 points (47-50)
• eD A5-350 ($715 ID/SI): 96 points (50-46)
• JL Audio Fathom 112 ($2600 BM): 95 points (45-50)
• Hsu VTF-3 HO + Turbo ($999 ID): 94 points (47-47)
• Hsu VTF-3 HO w/o Turbo ($899 ID): 92 points (45-47)
• Hsu VTF-3 Mark III + Turbo ($799 ID): 92 points (45-47)
• VMPS VSS ($1650 BM and ID): 92 points (45-47)
• Epik Valor ($549 ID): 91 points (44-47)
• Hsu VTF-3 Mark III w/o Turbo ($699 ID): 91 points (45-46)
• SVS PB12-Ultra: 90 points (47-43)
• Axiom EP-500 ($1230 ID/SI): 90 points (43-47)
• Hsu VTF-2 Mark III + Turbo ($599 ID): 88 points (42-46)
• SVS PB12-Plus/2 ($1299 ID): 87 points (47-40)
• SVS PB12-NSD ($599 ID): 86 points (43-43)
• Hsu VTF-2 Mark III w/o Turbo ($499 ID): 86 points (40-46)
• Rocket UFW-12 ($999 ID): 85 points (provisional) (35-50)
• Elemental Designs A2-300 ($350 ID/SI): 83 points (44-39)
• SVS PB10-NSD ($429 ID): 83 points (43-40)

[Riff Magnum]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

If you can budget $599 by July for your sub....go with the AV123 MFW-15.

http://av123.com/index.php?page=shop...mart&Itemid=37

Check out where it ranks in craigsub's tests:

• Elemental Designs A7-900 ($2200 ID/SI): 116 points (63-53)
• Epik Conquest ($1599 ID): 112 points (60-52)
• SVS PB13-Ultra ($1499 ID): 109 points (57-52)
• Epik Castle ($999 ID): 109 points (59-50)
• AV123 MFW-15 Duals ($999): 109 points (56-53) (note, duals were tested as duals are offered as a package)
• Creative Sounds Dual SDX-15 driver + Behringer EP-2500 Amp + Behringer DEQ2496 ($1630 ID): 105 points (57-48)
• JL Audio Fathom 113 ($3500 BM): 103 points (53-50)
• AV123 MFW-15 ($599 ID): 103 points (53-50)
• Def Tech Trinity ($3000 BM): 102 points (54-48)
• Velodyne DD-18 ($5000 BM): 100 points (50-50)
• ACI Maestro ($2400 ID): 97 points (47-50)
• eD A5-350 ($715 ID/SI): 96 points (50-46)
• JL Audio Fathom 112 ($2600 BM): 95 points (45-50)
• Hsu VTF-3 HO + Turbo ($999 ID): 94 points (47-47)
• Hsu VTF-3 HO w/o Turbo ($899 ID): 92 points (45-47)
• Hsu VTF-3 Mark III + Turbo ($799 ID): 92 points (45-47)
• VMPS VSS ($1650 BM and ID): 92 points (45-47)
• Epik Valor ($549 ID): 91 points (44-47)
• Hsu VTF-3 Mark III w/o Turbo ($699 ID): 91 points (45-46)
• SVS PB12-Ultra: 90 points (47-43)
• Axiom EP-500 ($1230 ID/SI): 90 points (43-47)
• Hsu VTF-2 Mark III + Turbo ($599 ID): 88 points (42-46)
• SVS PB12-Plus/2 ($1299 ID): 87 points (47-40)
• SVS PB12-NSD ($599 ID): 86 points (43-43)
• Hsu VTF-2 Mark III w/o Turbo ($499 ID): 86 points (40-46)
• Rocket UFW-12 ($999 ID): 85 points (provisional) (35-50)
• Elemental Designs A2-300 ($350 ID/SI): 83 points (44-39)
• SVS PB10-NSD ($429 ID): 83 points (43-40)

Awesome. Thanks DobyBlue. I can definitely wait and that seems to good to be true.