Rotel And Klipsch?

[RACER4551]

Anyone have a rotel setup with klipsch speakers?I have been curious about how the reference line from klipsch,the rf-35series,would match up.I have been waiting on my local dealer to get them in so i can listen to them.I currently have a complete polk audio lsi setup and even though it sounds ok its not the sound i am looking for.The polk setup sounds kinda laid back and not very dynamic.It could be my amp setup too,i am currently using a old carver m4.0t silver seven rated at 300 per channel at 4 ohms and for the surrounds i am using a adcom gfa7000 5 channel rated at 200 per channel at 4 ohms.I have a 7.1 setup with stereo surround backs and side surrounds.I just placed my order for a rsp-1068 to replace my 1066 which is for sale on ebay.Any thoughts..............

[soundhound]

Yes, I have Klipsch RF3's , RC3II, SW10, and moved my SF2's to bring up the rear, and in 2 channel with an RSP-980, RMB-1075, the sound is oooohhhh so satisfying. I had ran a Craver TFM-35X between the 980 and the RF3's, and it was loud, butt, When I hooked up the 1075 even at low volume the soundstage opened up greatly. I can quite easily tell how much effort went into the manufacturing end of various CD's I have and listen to. I play CD's and DVD's thru a Denon DVD-900 which is nothing special, but in my belief the Rotel/ Klipsch Reference is a hard to beat combination :T (I recently purchased a RSX-1055 off of ebay and can't wait until tommorow night to relace the RSP-980, RDA-985, and RDA-980)

[RACER4551]

Sounds like a good setup soundhound,i have never heard any klipsch speakers before,the ones you have are the pre rf-35 speakers right?Everyone has told me klipsch has a bright sound.I am going to get my new 1068 hooked up and broken in on the polks and hopefully my dealer will have a set of rf35's in by then so i can listen to them.I really would like to hear some rotel amps with my setup,i have been trying to get my dealer to let me demo a 1095 but with no success,they have a hard time keeping two in stock.Good luck with your 1055 ,nice piece.

[Locutus2k]

Ok!

I have 1098+1095 and Klipsch Reference series RF-7 (front) RC-7 (Center) and for the surround 2 "old" B&W little speakers (i will chage this with others Klipsch).
I can tell you that the sound is simply amazing: everyone who listen at this setup is literally *stunned* by the sound quality.
I've tried the Klipsch speakers with others ampli (Yamaha, Denon) but the result was not even close to the Rotel.
Don't esitate!

[soundhound]

Correct Racer, The RF3's are pre 35's, They have a pair of 8's and the horn tweeter, I have been able to leave the tone controls on the 980 completely flat, and do not get bright unless I use my Philips DVDR-985 as the source for 2 channel music. I had used a Yamaha RXV-850 as the pre for a while and that was considerably "brighter" than the 980. I am seing that various pieces and or sources will have a great effect to tonal quality in my home. Maybe its just me, but I attribute this to Rotel (in a positive way) as I had never experienced this with the Carver 35X, TFM-22, and the TFM-25 that I ran b-4 being replaced with the RMB-1075.

[jon604]

Klipsch rf-3II vs. RF-35

I've been to a store that had the RF-3II and RF-35 together and when you hear both of them, the old RF-3 had a better soundstage and filled the room compared to the new 35. The 35 sounded a bit dull. Have anyone had this experience???? I've purchased the last 3II that was available. The drivers seems to be different.

[rich0372]

Anyone have a rotel setup with klipsch speakers?I have been curious about how the reference line from klipsch........

klipsch and rotel sound amazing i have the older reference line the klf legends I just got the rmb 1080 to drive my fronts klf30s :T :T I will be replacing my reciever with 1068 or 1098. of couse after another amp. You should consider listening to the rf5 or rf7 I tested them all when considering getting the new line up but they didn't sound better than mine Rich

[DennisR]

I'll add my two cents...

Klipsch and Rotel go together like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! I was ready to throw in the towel on my HT equipment, the Klipsch RF-3, RC-3 and RS-3 speakers and an Onkyo 787 HT receiver. Thankfully I came to my senses and decided to replace the Onkyo first.

I absolutely love the sound of the 1068/1075 with my Klipsch! I've listened to more music in the last few weeks than I have over the last few years.

[JoeCool]

I have Klipsch La Scala (Left/Right), Klipsch Heresy II (Center) and Klipsch Reference RS-3s for Surrounds. My Subwoofer is Acoustice Research AR500 (whose amp is by Bob Carver).

The Mains (La Scalas) are run on Rotel RMB 1070; the Center and surrounds on Rotel RMB 1075; all fed through an RSP-1066.

Works like a charm. Yes the Klipsch are highly efficient speakers and yes they can probably work off a walkman as well - but feed them good clean power (and lot's of it), voila. It's a setup that has presence. The sound is immaculate and controlled - and indeed, very commanding.

[soundhound]

Heya Dennis R. How do you like the 2 channel with (analog - music) the 1068/ RF3 combo. I am using an RMB-1075, RF3's, but my pre is an RSX-1055. The processing is sweet, but the 2 channel doesnt hold a candle to the pre being the RSP-980. Am seriously contemplating the RSP-1068, or even picking up another RSP-980 just for 2 channel use. I would spend the xtra on the 1068 if I knew it would give me what I once had. The 1055 as a pre-amp just doesnt reach and and grab me as the 980 did. Thanx, Bob