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jhedrick83 · 10-24-2014, 11:45 AM

Chip, I was planning on in-wall/in-ceiling rather than free standing. Between my big dogs and kids running around I figure it might be wise to have as few things as I can that can be knocked over. I'd like to keep the receiver/speakers under $3k if I can. The room will be used mostly for sports and movies.

Bob and Chip, those are some brands I haven't heard of, I'll check them out. Thanks!

Thomas, thanks for the link, I will check it out for sure!

I was going to use a Denon receiver, everywhere I have gone they seem to be big winners and the $ is right too. Some of those speaker brands I have never heard of so I will look into it. I tried going in the local Magnolia, but the two guys working seemed more interested in talking/joking around with each other so I gave up and left.

hammondc · 10-25-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

Chip, I was planning on in-wall/in-ceiling rather than free standing. Between my big dogs and kids running around I figure it might be wise to have as few things as I can that can be knocked over. I'd like to keep the receiver/speakers under $3k if I can. The room will be used mostly for sports and movies.

Bob and Chip, those are some brands I haven't heard of, I'll check them out. Thanks!

Thomas, thanks for the link, I will check it out for sure!

I was going to use a Denon receiver, everywhere I have gone they seem to be big winners and the $ is right too. Some of those speaker brands I have never heard of so I will look into it. I tried going in the local Magnolia, but the two guys working seemed more interested in talking/joking around with each other so I gave up and left.

That is a healthy budget. Axiom makes some super nice on wall stuff. Devon is always solid. Agree on Magnolia. They are a joke.

jhedrick83 · 12-10-2014, 12:57 PM

Anybody have any thoughts on Klipsch Reference Series? The specs look good to me (like I know

I'm talking about).

Ceiling speakers would be:
CDT-5800-C II
1" titanium tweeter with swiveling Tractrix® horn
pivoting 8" Cerametallic™ woofer
power handling: up to 50 watts RMS (200 watts peak)
frequency response 49-23,000 Hz (±3dB)
sensitivity 95 dB
8-ohm impedance
treble and mid-bass attenuation switches

LCR would be:
R-5502-W II
pivoting Tractrix® horn with 1" titanium tweeter
dual 5-1/4" Cerametallic™ woofers
Wide Dispersion Surround Technology™
power handling: up to 75 watts RMS (300 watts peak)
frequency response 46-20,000 Hz (±3dB)
sensitivity 92 dB
8-ohm impedance

They are a bit pricey, but I found what would be a pretty banging deal on amazon when purchased as a package, something like $1,000 off the total if purchased separately

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-5502...A3MHJLSLQR2CVH

Thoughts? Can I get similar performance in a cheaper way?

10-24-2014, 11:45 AM	#1
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: Home Theaters Chip, I was planning on in-wall/in-ceiling rather than free standing. Between my big dogs and kids running around I figure it might be wise to have as few things as I can that can be knocked over. I'd like to keep the receiver/speakers under $3k if I can. The room will be used mostly for sports and movies. Bob and Chip, those are some brands I haven't heard of, I'll check them out. Thanks! Thomas, thanks for the link, I will check it out for sure! I was going to use a Denon receiver, everywhere I have gone they seem to be big winners and the $ is right too. Some of those speaker brands I have never heard of so I will look into it. I tried going in the local Magnolia, but the two guys working seemed more interested in talking/joking around with each other so I gave up and left.

12-10-2014, 12:57 PM	#3
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: Home Theaters Anybody have any thoughts on Klipsch Reference Series? The specs look good to me (like I know I'm talking about). Ceiling speakers would be: CDT-5800-C II 1" titanium tweeter with swiveling Tractrix® horn pivoting 8" Cerametallic™ woofer power handling: up to 50 watts RMS (200 watts peak) frequency response 49-23,000 Hz (±3dB) sensitivity 95 dB 8-ohm impedance treble and mid-bass attenuation switches LCR would be: R-5502-W II pivoting Tractrix® horn with 1" titanium tweeter dual 5-1/4" Cerametallic™ woofers Wide Dispersion Surround Technology™ power handling: up to 75 watts RMS (300 watts peak) frequency response 46-20,000 Hz (±3dB) sensitivity 92 dB 8-ohm impedance They are a bit pricey, but I found what would be a pretty banging deal on amazon when purchased as a package, something like $1,000 off the total if purchased separately http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-R-5502...A3MHJLSLQR2CVH Thoughts? Can I get similar performance in a cheaper way?