Tympany recommends it up to the break-up point, that's pushing it. I'd base the crossover point on the off-axis curves and match directivity, so depends on the tweeter. I was going to waveguide-load a Peerless BC25TG15 and see how low I could take it, shooting for around 2K. The waveguide would have been made from air-dry modeling clay, extending the existing throat of the faceplate out to 7" diameter, if I remember, about 3/4" deep. Project has been dropped due to uncertain driver availability.
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Thinking about using a F6B for a center channel to pair with some hopefully soon to be restocked C6B. Beyond being quite tall is there any other option? Guess I could wait for the F6C though the price looks to be quite up there in comparison.
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Since the F6B and C6B share very similar crossover points and high-frequency characteristics, the F6B can be used as a center channel as long as the height is acceptable. If you typically listen from a single chair or a two-seat sofa, you can also place the speaker horizontally without any issue. Thanks to its excellent vertical directivity, it will still provide great coverage up to about 30 degrees.
Thank you! What about the F6Bs? The isn't quite as good low frequency wise but the little less height is appreciated, I have a very long couch so I need a little more than the vertical directivity can likely supply. Would be paired with a sub as well.
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If you’re planning to use it with a subwoofer, the F6Bs would be an excellent choice.
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Although it can vary depending on individual room conditions and system setup, we generally recommend setting the crossover point between 50–80 Hz for the F6B and C6B, and between 80–100 Hz for the F6Bs.
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To come back to this. The speakers are expected to arrive at my home upcoming Wednesday so even quicker than the initial December 12-19!
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That's what I thought until I bought a pair to try out for myself.
And?
I suspect it isn't trivial to make a 1khz passive crossover work with a 1" dome tweeter, let alone the outstanding directivity achieved with that waveguide etc. Arguably simple? But also arguably not.
My wife is very sensitive to tweeters. The Klipsch Reference Premiere I have give her ringing ears as did the KEF R7 and KLH Model 5.
Is this likely to be an issue with these? They seem an amazing value.
Is there a consensus on what would make the best fronts for a home theater/HiFi set up?
Is this likely to be an issue with these? They seem an amazing value.
Is there a consensus on what would make the best fronts for a home theater/HiFi set up?
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Klipsch is notorious for elevated highs. Just about any speaker will be better in that regard.
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But the KEF R7 and KLH Model 5 do not have particularly elevated highs ... they do both have on-axis dips around 2kHz which I suppose could make the 3-4 kHz range sound more pronounced ...
Anyway, what is needed is EQ (even just a treble control) to tailor the sound to @Chancur's wife's taste ...
Anyway, what is needed is EQ (even just a treble control) to tailor the sound to @Chancur's wife's taste ...
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yeah, ringing ears after listening to klipsch isn't that surprising.
I find myself enjoying lower level listening a lot more with the C6B
I find myself enjoying lower level listening a lot more with the C6B
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Unfortunately i need to come back to this again... Apparently it was only the grills that got delivered. Which make the communication I had with the frenchies weird because they said the grills were expected to be delivered at the end of January...To come back to this. The speakers are expected to arrive at my home upcoming Wednesday so even quicker than the initial December 12-19!
While I keep emailing with audiophonics: @AsciLab Do you have any idea when C6B speakers are getting supplied to Europe?
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Well, I got my C6Bs a few months ago but am still waiting for the grills (I'm in the UK)! Between us we have a complete set, although I think I've got the better outcome.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll think they're worth the wait when you get them.
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