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What do I buy? Klipsch vs. Definitive Technology

I need some help. I am looking for a sub to complete my 5.1 setup. I listened to the Def Tech super cubes and was not impressed. I liked the higher end Klipsch's better. I thought the sound range was way better.

My problem is, what do I do with the rest of my system which I want to upgrade anyway? I want them to all match. Currently have the following Def Tech (center channel-clr3000, towers-BP7006). My surrounds are just some old basic Klipsch book shelves, nothing fancy. I picked up the clr3000 last year and was a HUGE upgrade from the previous one I had. Sounds great.

I want a clean looking installation and I don't like the fact that the Def Techs have all the extra power cords. Makes it harder to hide them behind the wall.
Am I making too big of a deal about this? If I get Def Tech surrounds, that is two more power cords right?

I would like to get some opinions on a Klipsch system vs. Def Tech. I'm looking into the Klispch RF-63 Home Theater System as replacement. I would be starting from scratch.

It would be cheaper to just upgrade my surrounds and sub, but I like both brands and I know for sure I am not getting a Def Tech Super Cube subwoofer.
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parasound63
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"Am I making too big of a deal about this? If I get Def Tech surrounds, that is two more power cords right?"

Nope. The surrounds are not powered, assuming you're looking at the dipole surrounds.

I have to ask though- what is it about the 7006's that give you reason to need more bass? You have 3 decent subs in your L/C/R. I've heard Deftechs (BP2006- less power than yours) that blow me out of the seat. How big is your room? Do you have the subs facing eachother or away?

Going from Deftech to Klipsch is a bit of a radical switch, IMHO. Bi-poles to horn-loaded is quite a change.

I myself got rid of my Deftech set about 3 months ago, and switched to omni's, which itself was a pretty big change. I was just never happy with the Deftechs for music. Home theater wise, they were fantastic.

-P
parasound63
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I guess I'm looking for is why you need a sub? What you have is formidable. Heck, you can just run speaker level to the 7006's- no crossover matching, placement worries or anything. It's one of the nice things about them.

Unless you have a MONSTER (please don't sue me) room, they should do pretty well.

I could imagine soemthing going a little deeper, below 20 Hz or so. In which case I'd have to suggest something from SVS or HSU (Internet Direct)

-P
parasound63
162 posts
 
Bob-

I'm not sure I can agree with you all the way on this one. the Deftechs present many challenges with placement: avoiding corner-loading, distance from the read wall, toe in etc. But the bass resonse is generally not one of the weaknesses.

In effect, one has 2 prefectly crossed-over subs. Stereo subs at that. This alone deals with many of the problems encountered in dialing-in a sub. Placement wise, they function similarly to having a seperate sub right next to the tower.

In any case, I gotta admit that I'm fascinated at the idea that these speakers aren't satisfying in the bass department. If the OP wants an additionally sub, I say go for it. Get a good one! I'm just curious as to why...
parasound63
162 posts
 
Ahhh! Now I get it.

I think you can relax. You have a dedicated sub for 3 channels with your current set-up.

I'm just an intermediate audio guy myself, but I have experience with a similar set-up. The guy I sold my 2006's to was worried about similar things. He was fixated with running LFE instead of just running speaker-level. I suggested that he give himself time to get used to them.

I watched Dark Knight with him a couple of weeks ago. The bass really did about knock me off the couch. They sound far better for him than they ever did for me.

Enjoy!

-P
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