New Klipsch HT & Components

[DBELL6]

My name is Dustyn! I have been a lurker for a while and found a lot of great information. I am in the process of building a new HT in my living room and pool area. I would like some input on the components I have chosen and any other possible recommended options. The following is what I plan to buy!


Sony STR-DA1000ES 7-Channel 120 Watt HT Receiver
Note “I can’t find this on Sony’s web site??”

Sony ES DVP-NC555ES 5-Disc DVD/CD/SACD

4 Klipsch In Ceiling 8” 5800C

2 Klipsch In Wall 8” 5800W

1 Center Channel ????? Need Help

1 Klipsch Powered Subwoofer RSW 15

2 Klipsch Outdoor AW650

2 Klipsch Outdoor AW800 Subs


What do you think?

Are the Klipsch Outdoor Subs necessary? Will this unit have enough power to runn all of this?

Do I need anything else?

Thanks for your help, sorry so many questions.

 

[jaxvon]

Hmm, I'm not so sure about your receiver choice. I also take it you really like the Klipsch sound.

However, what is your overall budget, and what kind of constraints are there (look, cost, room size, etc)?

 

[DBELL6]

The wife only wants wall mount speakers. I have also thought about the Bose all in one speaker system?

 

[jaxvon]

Unless you're completely in love with the Klipsch sound, I think you owe it to yourself and your wallet to go shopping and listening first. There are MANY options for in-wall and on-wall speakers. Some brands that I've heard good things about:

Definitive Technology
Phase Technology
RBH Sound
Leon Speakers

And others I can't recall at the moment. As for subwoofers, I think you'll find a higher value in subwoofers from other companies like Hsu, SVS, Definitive Tech, and others. I'm not so sure on the outdoor subs though.

 

[bupton]

Here we go...

You might not really want to mention the "B" word in this forum. That can sometimes tend to get people a little passionate when they state their distaste.

 

[DBELL6]

Thanks for the input. Sorry for the "B" word, never happen again.

 

[bupton]

No

worries there. I just couldnt help myself.

The Klipsch system isn't a bad piece of kit, but like jax said, make sure you listen to them before you buy. There are a lot of people out there that find Klipsch speakers a bit too bright for pleasure. I used to own a full set of their reference line for my home theatre set up, but replaced them when I found a good deal on the Cantons that I have now.

At the end of the day the best thing you could really do is figure a max dollar amount that you are willing to spend and then go and have a listen to anything and everything that is close to that amount. Take a bunch of music that you are already familiar with and don't be afraid to listen to some systems that might go a couple hundred over what you first decided on.

Happy hunting...

 

[RLA]

Hello
The Klipsch 5800 In-wall / In-ceiling speakers are very dynamic.
I have installed that system in many homes for numerous picky videophiles and they liked the system when installed in the correct locations.
The RC-35 center channel is the mate for the 5800W/5800C speakers. You can use the RC-25 but don’t recommend it.

Lose the Sony receiver and look at receivers from Yamaha/Denon
They should have Zone 2 capability if you are planning on a second zone for outside.
One more thing Klipsch will shortly introduce a new Reference In-Ceiling speaker
And THX In-Wall’s are due out 1st quarter next year. Cats out of the bag now
Happy Listening
Ray