Klipsch Center Suggestions - Blu-ray Forum

popcornninja · 05-26-2009, 08:20 PM

So I've been throwing around the idea of upgrading my center. Right now I have the Klipsch SC-1. It gets the job done but definitely has to be adjusted to compliment the fronts, which are RF-3's.

I've been pleased with the RF-3's but would like something to match at the center position....so....my question is I've found some good deals on some RC-35 (which are a little older, but larger than my SC-1).

Should I go with an older style RC-35 for a good price or fork out the money for something like the RC-52 or RC-62?

Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks!

Riff Magnum · 05-26-2009, 08:27 PM

Most of the RC-35's i see are comparably priced to the RC-52, but the 35 has a little more power handling and wider frequency range, i believe. Now most of the 62's i see are at least $200 bucks up the ladder. I've been looking at the 35's myself, since i think the 62 might be a little overkill in comparison to my fronts and my room.

popcornninja · 05-26-2009, 08:32 PM

Yeah even though the RC-35 are discontinued you can still find some in excellent or brand new condition for around $200 (give or take).

I just want to match the best I can to the rest of my setup, but also get a good product for a decent price.

Wilfredo · 05-26-2009, 08:40 PM

My Center Channel is the RC-62. I assure you that the quality is excellent.

jomari · 05-26-2009, 10:40 PM

you'd be better matched with the rc-35's IMO, id also consider that the specs are almost similar to the 62's even if the 62's have 6.5 drivers.

your rf-3's are running 6inch drivers, id stick to them, or you can go bigger.

the rc-35's albeit a discontinued model, can definitely do the job for a tad less on the budget minded.

killerbee · 05-26-2009, 11:20 PM

I bought an open box 52 from 6ave, it looks brand new. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from there open box selection again....which I did and picked up RS52s
as well (brand new appearing as well).

Something to consider.
http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=KLPRC52BK-OPN

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=KLPRC62BK-OPN

Where did you find the 35 online?

popcornninja · 05-27-2009, 02:22 AM

I've seen them on Amazon and eBay at different times. I'll probably go for the RC-35 but may end up going for an open box RC-62, just to keep the size consistency.

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Refere...3390913&sr=8-4

SammyG · 05-27-2009, 02:35 AM

You could go with a RC-3, RC-7, RC-35 any one of these would sound great. I have a RC-3 in my bedroom setup with the RF-3's and it sounds great. I would also see if you could get a pair of RS-3's, they sound great in that setup. I had the RC-35 and I didn't care for it as much as the RC-3. Klipsch sells the 35 with the 3's but I didn't think it matched that well. If you wanna spend some change, the Rc-7 would be a killer. Good luck, if you need help located any of these speakers, PM me I can get you all of them.

05-26-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
popcornninja Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Boise Home Theater Gallery:52 Blu-ray collection:507 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:272	Klipsch Center Suggestions So I've been throwing around the idea of upgrading my center. Right now I have the Klipsch SC-1. It gets the job done but definitely has to be adjusted to compliment the fronts, which are RF-3's. I've been pleased with the RF-3's but would like something to match at the center position....so....my question is I've found some good deals on some RC-35 (which are a little older, but larger than my SC-1). Should I go with an older style RC-35 for a good price or fork out the money for something like the RC-52 or RC-62? Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks!

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05-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#2
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Most of the RC-35's i see are comparably priced to the RC-52, but the 35 has a little more power handling and wider frequency range, i believe. Now most of the 62's i see are at least $200 bucks up the ladder. I've been looking at the 35's myself, since i think the 62 might be a little overkill in comparison to my fronts and my room.

05-26-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
popcornninja Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Boise Home Theater Gallery:52 Blu-ray collection:507 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:272	Yeah even though the RC-35 are discontinued you can still find some in excellent or brand new condition for around $200 (give or take). I just want to match the best I can to the rest of my setup, but also get a good product for a decent price.

05-26-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
Wilfredo Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Gibsonton, Forida USA 4K collection:323 Blu-ray collection:2652 DVD collection:364 Blu-ray reviews:1	My Center Channel is the RC-62. I assure you that the quality is excellent.

05-26-2009, 10:40 PM	#5
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	you'd be better matched with the rc-35's IMO, id also consider that the specs are almost similar to the 62's even if the 62's have 6.5 drivers. your rf-3's are running 6inch drivers, id stick to them, or you can go bigger. the rc-35's albeit a discontinued model, can definitely do the job for a tad less on the budget minded.

05-26-2009, 11:20 PM	#6
killerbee Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Steelers Country Blu-ray collection:76 Blu-ray reviews:1	I bought an open box 52 from 6ave, it looks brand new. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from there open box selection again....which I did and picked up RS52s as well (brand new appearing as well). Something to consider. http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=KLPRC52BK-OPN http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=KLPRC62BK-OPN Where did you find the 35 online?

05-27-2009, 02:22 AM	#7
popcornninja Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Boise Home Theater Gallery:52 Blu-ray collection:507 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:272	I've seen them on Amazon and eBay at different times. I'll probably go for the RC-35 but may end up going for an open box RC-62, just to keep the size consistency. http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Refere...3390913&sr=8-4

05-27-2009, 02:35 AM	#8
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	You could go with a RC-3, RC-7, RC-35 any one of these would sound great. I have a RC-3 in my bedroom setup with the RF-3's and it sounds great. I would also see if you could get a pair of RS-3's, they sound great in that setup. I had the RC-35 and I didn't care for it as much as the RC-3. Klipsch sells the 35 with the 3's but I didn't think it matched that well. If you wanna spend some change, the Rc-7 would be a killer. Good luck, if you need help located any of these speakers, PM me I can get you all of them.

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