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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Nov 28, 2024
Nov 28, 2024 5:28 PM
Klipsch Reference Speakers (Black): 2x RP-8000F II + RP-504C II + 2x RP-600M II
& More + Free S&H$1,349
$2,846
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If budget is not an issue this is a great deal provided you desire and understand high quality sounds and other acoustics that makes it worth it.
For simple yet best HT audio, specially if you have never tinkered audio configurations and setup before, other Polk deal on SD is a great option.
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I have KG 5.2's that have served me well for over 35+ years. The only speakers I've considered replacing them with are RF-7's, but they are still out of my reach. This deal from Adorama has really effected my upgradious. I already purchased the Integra DRX 3.4 and the RP 1200 SW. I was going to buy the bundle 3 package for $2299, but the out of stock wait had me change my mind. I'm thinking of calling Adorama and seeing if I can still get that package for the difference I paid from the Integra and RP 1200 SW. It seems a win-win for both of us.
My only hesitance is how much better is the RP 8000F II over my KG5.2's. They are based off the heritage line with a 10" woofer and a 12" passive radiator woofer. They have this amazing mid bass slam that you feel with kick drums on my preference of music which is 80's metal. My taste of music has expanded to jazz, country, and even current pop music. I personally don't like a neutral speaker, I love the dynamic punch of the classic Klipsch sound. I don't know if the upgraded RP Mark 2 line still embody it or not. Who here has upgraded from classic Klipsch to the new RP Mark II line and what is your take a-ways? I know I would gain a perfectly matched surround system, especially with the Integra's Klipsch RP mode, and aesthetic. The price of these packages are hard to pass up.
My current set up:
KG 5.2 fronts
KSP C6 center
RS-3 surrounds
KSW 15 Sub
RP 1200SW
Onkyo TX-NR818 replaced with Integra DRX 3.4
Thanks for any insight
I have KG 5.2's that have served me well for over 35+ years. The only speakers I've considered replacing them with are RF-7's, but they are still out of my reach. This deal from Adorama has really effected my upgradious. I already purchased the Integra DRX 3.4 and the RP 1200 SW. I was going to buy the bundle 3 package for $2299, but the out of stock wait had me change my mind. I'm thinking of calling Adorama and seeing if I can still get that package for the difference I paid from the Integra and RP 1200 SW. It seems a win-win for both of us.
My only hesitance is how much better is the RP 8000F II over my KG5.2's. They are based off the heritage line with a 10" woofer and a 12" passive radiator woofer. They have this amazing mid bass slam that you feel with kick drums on my preference of music which is 80's metal. My taste of music has expanded to jazz, country, and even current pop music. I personally don't like a neutral speaker, I love the dynamic punch of the classic Klipsch sound. I don't know if the upgraded RP Mark 2 line still embody it or not. Who here has upgraded from classic Klipsch to the new RP Mark II line and what is your take a-ways? I know I would gain a perfectly matched surround system, especially with the Integra's Klipsch RP mode, and aesthetic. The price of these packages are hard to pass up.
My current set up:
KG 5.2 fronts
KSP C6 center
RS-3 surrounds
KSW 15 Sub
RP 1200SW
Onkyo TX-NR818 replaced with Integra DRX 3.4
Thanks for any insight
So, I can comment on this as I am running both the heritage line and the rp line. Don't do it. what your using now was designed to be musical. The RP line while it's great for the price point and terrific for HT, they are only "good" for music. are your Kg's great this point since there that old? Yes, they are still very , very good and will still sound more "musical " then the rp line. The rp line just misses the mids that make music sound complete for lack of a better word! If you want the best possible upgrade that will just blow you away go with the Forte 4's, they are as close to perfect in a speaker that I have come across. You can get open box, returned ones usually on ebay or other places for much , much less. Or if your by me, I have an extra pair that I am not using..lol.. The imaging and sound stage of these are in an entire class of there own, they make the rp line look like entry level. while the rf's are monsters they lose the articulation that the Fortes will do. what's more crazy they can also handle HT with no issues with the impressive bass response that blew me away on them and are so much smaller and attractive compared to the monster rp-8000's not to mention the gorilla size Rf's!lol. If you have the $$$ for Rf's at some point then you def have the $$$ for open box Forte 4's. Also, yes, it's rare that klipsch puts out a newer model that is much better then the previous one, but the forte 4 is better then the forte 3. they improved upon all the slight shortfalls of the 3 in the 4.. So, what I am trying to say, is NO, your not going to think at all when you listen to the RP line in your place that you got an upgrade and I am probably the most qualified person on here to answer your question because I have both types of speakers, know what you have now and what it sounds like...
What I may do is pull the plug on this RP deal just for home theater, and everything matching tonality and aesthetics's. I hate looking at my mismatching hodgepodge of Klipsch. Our home theater area is my attempt to pull the whole family together for family time, like we used to do. I recently purchased a LG C4 77" and that has sparked new interest in watching movies and shows again as a family. I can retire the KG's for two channel until I can afford the Forte's. Those Forte's get a lot of love from people and reviewers I respect, even some I don't.😉 I think your right in regards to setting my sights a little higher to the Forte's.
…Side note When ever I hear Forte it reminds me of Joe Dirt pronouncing his name as Deertay.
I use Denon S770H which is similar to X17000H, entry level, what do you mean by 2 channel Atmos by these entry level Denons? Am i not getting all channel Atmos effects using S770H?
I use Denon S770H which is similar to X17000H, entry level, what do you mean by 2 channel Atmos by these entry level Denons? Am i not getting all channel Atmos effects using S770H?
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