Noob, need help please
Hi there,
I have a pair of Klipsch RP-8000F floorstanding speakers.
I am a little unclear about what I need to complete my setup.
I want to use these as home theatre speakers when watching off Netflix or Satellite TV, and also as music speakers when playing off Spotify through the TV.
Do I need a pre-amp and an amp, or just an amp? What does a receiver do?
Do I need a separate DAC too or an amp with built in DAC?
I am a newbie to all of this so willing to learn, please forgive my lack of knowledge.
My budget is max 1k but then I don’t really know what I need to bring out the best in these speakers. When watching movies I like a little warmth but also like some detail. When listening to music I like a lot of bass.
I need channels to add in a sub (I have Klipsch R-12SW) and a center speaker (yet to buy but probably will get the Klipsch RP-504C) at a later stage.
If you need more information please let me know.
Many thanks in advance!
I have a pair of Klipsch RP-8000F floorstanding speakers.
I am a little unclear about what I need to complete my setup.
I want to use these as home theatre speakers when watching off Netflix or Satellite TV, and also as music speakers when playing off Spotify through the TV.
Do I need a pre-amp and an amp, or just an amp? What does a receiver do?
Do I need a separate DAC too or an amp with built in DAC?
I am a newbie to all of this so willing to learn, please forgive my lack of knowledge.
My budget is max 1k but then I don’t really know what I need to bring out the best in these speakers. When watching movies I like a little warmth but also like some detail. When listening to music I like a lot of bass.
I need channels to add in a sub (I have Klipsch R-12SW) and a center speaker (yet to buy but probably will get the Klipsch RP-504C) at a later stage.
If you need more information please let me know.
Many thanks in advance!
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Thanks. Having just an AV receiver is enough to power these speakers and the sub? I’ve heard Denon, Marantz, Onkyo are good brands. Can you suggest a few models as I wouldn’t know what to look for? Center speaker doesn’t add much then, is that the general opinion here? If so then I’d rather take that money and spend it on the AV receiver to get a better one. Are there any drawbacks of having a setup using AV receiver over preamp/DAC and amp? |
One person's opinion that a center channel doesn't add much is not a consensus. A center channel is not a must to get the system up and going, but if you want to maximize what you have, you should at some point get one that matches your mains. The Klipsch model you mention should work well with your mains. By all means, get as good of a receiver as you can at this point, even if it means delaying center channel purchase. Do not rule out a center channel speaker as a purchase because one person said it is not worthwhile. I have set up with and without (using phantom center), and it was definitely better WITH the center channel. Just MHO. I have been out of home theater for a while, so I am not up on the capabilities of the newer receivers and what is good for that price. |
For maximum enjoyment for HT, I think a center channel speaker is a must but not to get you up and running as mentioned. Any of the midlevel AVRs from the major brands will be a good start and will the brains/engine in your system. My suggestion would be to join https://community.klipsch.com/ and ask this same question in the "Home Theater" section. Bill |
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