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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.
brooks1856
shiva
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I am not sure of your speakers, but they each have a built in powered sub, do they not. I am assuming they each have a connection for the sub out of a receiver. I think if you were to connect the sub out of your receiver to the speakers you would get a considerable jump in bass response. I would think they each have a seperate bass volume control in the back as well, but I could be wrong as I have never seen them up close.
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srwooten
694 posts
 
"No, I don't have them crossed over or anything. I'm just an intermediate audio guy so I don't mess with that kind of stuff much"

Check the settings in your AVR to make sure you are running your front 3 speakers as "Large", with NO crossover point so that you are running your front 3 speakers full range. Also make sure you have set the AVR sub setting to "No Sub" I had an all Def Tech HT set-up before and it was totaly smokin'.

BTW- what AVR are you using?
brooks1856 OP
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Thanks everyone for their input. This helps me tremendously. By the way my AVR is a pretty old Denon 2800. Probably 8-9 years old.
aolmrd1241
1,039 posts
 
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


I own the Super Cube Reference by Definitive Tech running in line with my mains,this sub is very precise and musical if set up properly,like any piece of equipment. Me thinks your sound range that you speak of leans more towards a boom boom type of response. If so ,you will never appreciate any type of musical sub.

Go with the Boom Boom. Happy Listening...
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dinasty
13 posts
 
The number one suggested position for running 2 subs is in stereo next to your mains or more accurately under your mains....  Not sure what all the talk is about placement problems with subs built into the speaker that puts them in the best place automatically. I agree with last post about your liking the boom.  Have you done any listening to these klipsch speakers you talk of buying to match this new sub?   I have never heard a klipsch speaker that wasn't xtremely fatiguing, and btw that harshness is greatly exaggerated even more in a mostly closed rectangular room if speakers are on narrow wall

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