#35259 - 09/18/05 10:48 AM
LFM-1 vs Klipsch RW12
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 09/18/05
Posts: 9
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I'm new to the Outlaw community and I am in the process of assembleing a system for a new Home Theatre/Music sytem in a new house I'm building.
The room size is approximately 12x12 so I guess It's really more of a media room than a Home Theatre.
Speakers so far All Klipsch RF 35 fronts RC 35 center RCW 3 In ceiling rears
My dilema is the sub. I had planned to use an RW 12 to match the whole system but I have heard that Klipsch subs are junk compared to their speakers. I'm a long time Klipsch fan but have never had a Klipsch sub and I am wondering how the RW12 compares to the LFM-1?
Any help from someone in the know would be greatly appreciated. I have some other questions on Integrated vs seperates for the receiver but I'll go to the proper forum for that.
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#35260 - 09/18/05 11:10 AM
Re: LFM-1 vs Klipsch RW12
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Desperado
Registered: 07/03/05
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Loc: NJ/Beijing
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I've never heard the Klipsch subs, but my understanding is that they're not too good. The LFM-1 will blow your ears out in a room that small. 8-) You might want to investigate the LFM-2 instead. It's smaller, cheaper, and probably still overkill for 144sqft. 8-)
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#35261 - 09/18/05 11:21 AM
Re: LFM-1 vs Klipsch RW12
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Deputy Gunslinger
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Ritz,
Thanks for the reply. Do you really think It's to much? I know It's a small room and I probably would never be able utilize the sub to It's fullest potential but having the ability to blow the windows out if so inclined would sure be nice. You know the "hey guys listen to this!" factor.
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#35263 - 09/18/05 12:33 PM
Re: LFM-1 vs Klipsch RW12
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Desperado
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Loc: NJ/Beijing
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Heh, the LFM-1 can definitely supply the "hey guys" levels of bass...especially for people downstairs. 8-)
Like Gonk, I haven't heard the LFM-2 either. If the LFM-1 is blowing your doors off, you can always turn down the gain on it. I've got mine set on 2 and my listening room is many times larger than yours...
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#35264 - 09/18/05 01:53 PM
Re: LFM-1 vs Klipsch RW12
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Deputy Gunslinger
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gonk, Ceiling height is 10' and does not connect with any other rooms.
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#35265 - 09/18/05 02:29 PM
Re: LFM-1 vs Klipsch RW12
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Desperado
Registered: 03/20/03
Posts: 668
Loc: Maryland
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Two thoughts for your consideration:
1) While the gain for just about any subwoofer can be set low enough to blend/match well with the rest of a decent system in a small space, the smaller subs cannot always reproduce the lower lows or provide enough SPL when moved to a larger space at some future time.
2) A range of philosophies: From ‘I will likely be upgrading every few years’ to ‘I will likely use what I buy now for the next 10, 15 or 20+ years.’ I tend to buy more potential than I need for the moment and hold on to what I buy for a long time. Others have a hunger for change, for the latest advancement being marketed and would look on gear more than three years old as in need of replacement.
If the budget and the space allow the use of a subwoofer in the LFM-1 class, my personal choice would not be to go smaller. If the budget and space did not allow for such a sub, I wouldn’t sweat it. I’d choose something of quality for now and upgrade if my situation changed. If you are of a mind to buy quality used equipment, you might find a well-treated LFM-1 for a price between a new LFM-1 and a new LFM-2.
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#35266 - 09/18/05 03:15 PM
Re: LFM-1 vs Klipsch RW12
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Deputy Gunslinger
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bestbang,
Thanks, I agree with your opinion on the smaller subs frequency issues and that would be my main concern with going to a smaller unit.
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#35268 - 09/18/05 05:17 PM
Re: LFM-1 vs Klipsch RW12
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Gunslinger
Registered: 06/09/05
Posts: 85
Loc: Lansdowne, Virginia
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pickntrade,
I've got an even smaller media room-- 11' x 12' x 9' high, and I got my LFM-1 before the LFM-2's were available. I suspect that I would have gotten the 2 had it been available. Man, am I glad I didn't, as the 1 is everything I wanted from a sub: it blends beautifully on music and it provides all the LFE I could ever want for movies. My first rental DVD after it was all set up was Master and Commander, and I listened to that first battle 4 times, just marveling at how well the sounds and the feel of the sounds came through.
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