Klipsch RF62 / RF82 + Marantz SR6006

[rud3dawg]

Thanks for all the help and inputs so far. Some more questions on accessories/setup. Appreciate inputs:

1. Any recommendations / suggestions for cable will help. Any specific brand I should look for? Will 16 gauge speaker cable do or should I be looking 14/12 gauge? I will prefer a flat ribbon type as I will likely get it concealed. I will likely need about 80 feet of cables for 5.1 setup and a cost indication will help, if you can.

2. How much ventilation do I need for AVR. I am getting a wooden unit done but its a largely closed design. I need to provide ventilation grills / holes, particularly for AVR slot. I have read a bit on related threads on the forum. I will likely have about 3-4 gap on all sides of AVR (L, R, Top, Back) and some ventilation grill / slots on back / side slot wall. Will that do or should I have whole back of unit open? Front will be a glass door.

3. I presume Klipsch subwoofer SW350 will be inadequate in a Klipsch rf82 5.1 setup. Recommended and ideal choice is Klipsch SW112, but would love being corrected here if I am wrong.

4. In Mumbai, will you recommend surge protector plug socket or normal commercial power plug socket will do for power plug-in?

Thanks again.

Glad to be of help.. I was on the same path not 6 months ago.. so the agony and the confusion is very familiar ....comming to your doubts... lets see...

1. Yup as suggested by others I m currently using a 14 Guage Pro fx and as per my queries they do the job pretty well.. I am about to test with other cables also..in about 2 weeks or so..

2. Yup yup like mpw suggested.. any rack with 3-4inches gap should do.. also see if you can keep the front open during operation this gives a longer life (I ve learnt it from the pro s here ). But the unit should have cross ventillation just like us

3. Would suggest you lookout for other subwoofers... again.. if your room is big which requires Floorstanders... (Ofcourse in this matter I could totally be wrong...) But another FM had suggested that I go for 2 subwoofers with smaller drivers in my Hall of 30x18

4. Always use surge protectors.. without a doubt and as far as I ve seen if possible then add an online proper sinewave UPS..... there have been couple of issues that i ve read i think in this forum itself..:indifferent14:

 

[singh_mp]

Thanks a ton. Some follow up questions on cable - should one pick a better quality or lower gauge, if there has to be a trade-off? I am down to three choices and all three are in similar price range - Ven Den Hul (VDH) 16 gauge, Audioquest 14 gauge and Monster 14 gauge. I am told that VDH 16 gauge will be a far better choice as opposed to any other 14 gauge wire. Any suggestions / concurrance / contradictions?

Also, Can I use different speaker cables in the same setup (i.e. Use may be a costly one 12/14 gauge for front and center and use a mid-one for 14/16 gauge for surround? Is that advisable / workable? Thanks.

 

[rud3dawg]

Thanks a ton. Some follow up questions on cable - should one pick a better quality or lower gauge, if there has to be a trade-off? I am down to three choices and all three are in similar price range - Ven Den Hul (VDH) 16 gauge, Audioquest 14 gauge and Monster 14 gauge. I am told that VDH 16 gauge will be a far better choice as opposed to any other 14 gauge wire. Any suggestions / concurrance / contradictions?

Also, Can I use different speaker cables in the same setup (i.e. Use may be a costly one 12/14 gauge for front and center and use a mid-one for 14/16 gauge for surround? Is that advisable / workable? Thanks.

I have no clue about the speaker cables..I m an amateur too!! but if people say a VDH 16 gauge = 14gauge Monster or even Audioquest .. I definitely have to read about it a lill atleast... but as far as I ve been advised its very much ok to use cables of different make for fronts+Centre vs Rears/ surrounds!!

P.S Sorry for the delayed reply with very minimal information .. this post was buried deep . :sad:

 

[singh_mp]

Thanks all. So here is the update

- Klipsch Rf82 is ordered. I am a bit delayed in getting those home as have some carpentary work in progress till this weekend.

- HT unit to house AVR / Player etc. should be ready by this weekend as well.

- Speaker Cable - Inclining towards AudioQuest X2 (14 AWG). In the interim, may use Jamo 1.5 mm (16 AWG) cable being offered along with speakers. Welcome more inputs / suggestions on cabling bit please. I want to complete the wiring for entire 5.1 set up at this stage and appreciate ideas around brand / gauge to go with. Bare connection or Banana plugs??

- AVR - Maarntz SR6006 is still high on the list. Yamaha being the next choice. This has to be closed in next 2-3 days for sure. Budget being about Rs 50-55k I guess Marantz SR6006 (110W) is a good choice, not sure if I can get an AVR fro Yamaha stable at higher power (>= 125W) in this budget.

Let me know what you think.