Deang

Your local Klipsch dealer is an idiot. The RF7 is a two-way and as far as two-ways go, the crossover is pretty low -- which actually helps the mid-bass and midrange stay cleaner. Also, the lowest notes are actually being produced by the ports. The RF7 has the best sounding bass from a bass reflex tower I have ever heard. It is tight, tight, tight. No boom, no slop. It is tuneful and well defined. The only way to get the kind of bass you are talking about is to go with two RSW15's or a pair of SVS subs (which would be much more cost effective). Ears is right about your present sub. It will not even REMOTELY be able to keep up with your RF7's. As a matter of fact -- you might even be experiencing some cancellation effects, depending on how you have your sub sitting. Does your sub have a phase switch? If so, have you played with it? The most bang for the buck will come from adding a monster sub or two. At any rate, until you get your monster sub(s) - you might help your cause by moving the speakers closer towards the walls and corners -- no closer than a foot though. Now, if you want real bass -- you're gonna have to get yourself a itty bitty tube amp ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-16-2002 at 07:12 PM

I know Mobile isn't too thrilled with them but I really like them - especially with the several different solid state amps I've had over the last year. I almost bought the AE-3 but ran across a great deal on a Line 1 and couldn't resist the temptation to give it whirl. It's a sharp looking piece with a really nifty remote. What I did last week was hook up my AE-25 through it because I wanted to see how it did with movies -- and I needed the additional switching functions of the preamp. I've been very happy with the performance of the two pieces combined with movies. Later in the week I got around to listening to more music and felt too lazy to unplug the AE-25 from the Line 1, move the CD interconnects and speaker cables -- so I just popped a CD in. I was very suprised at how different it sounded as opposed to just using the AE-25 as a stand alone with the volume control. The midrange withdrew a quite a bit and there was less bite. It sounded noticably warmer and richer. The bass was also a little tighter sounding with some additional 'oomph' -- this could have been a result of having a less pronounced midrange. It sounds very good -- but certainly different. At any rate -- the Line 1 sounds great whether mated to the Bryston or the AE-25. At least in my system with the RF7's -- the 6922 fairs pretty well. I would have no idea how to complain about it. ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-16-2002 at 03:32 PM

if it's one thing i've learned since dealing with this company is that Klipsch has integrity my money is on the drivers being of the same quality or better -- with an almost insignificant price increase ------------------ dean This message has been edited by deang on 03-16-2002 at 06:22 PM

I would start with two channel HT and get some RB5's or RF3 II's. Then over time add speakers to your system. Yes...the Reference Series is that good. I would take two RB5's over a whole room full of Synergy speakers. ------------------ dean

Fabian, My comment regarding the Polk forum was posted on the 9th. At that time Chris was trying to form a posse to have me rounded up and hung. Since then, Micah and Justin have reeled those folks in and the likes of you, Troy, Ron, and others have been very receptive of my presence. I apologize for my comments. ------------------ dean

Hey Zandern check out this review: http://www.audio-ideas.com/reviews/loudspeakers/klipsch-rb5.html ------------------ dean

Justin, Are you asking me or mobile? I never forget what i have I just figured since everything in the Reference line uses similiar drivers and crossover components/points -- I thought the impedance curves might also be similiar. Mike, You should buy a set. They have them at Brandnamez.com for $529. This message has been edited by deang on 03-12-2002 at 02:49 PM

you mind as give up trying to remember who has what on this site i actually use the RF7's ------------------ deanG

I'm pretty sure it's Sony They also just recently released some Pink Floyd Rush Areosmith Journey I scarf them up when I see them. Some are 22 bit, but all of them sound better than the original releases -- and dare I say it...YES...EVEN THE LP's. So the problem wasn't the CD format -- but the process utilized. Records might have sounded better than CD's 20 years ago -- but not anymore. ------------------ deanG This message has been edited by deang on 03-12-2002 at 02:04 PM

In the following RB5 review: http://www.audio-ideas.com/reviews/loudspeakers/klipsch-rb5.html There is this: "The impedance curve shows woofer and port peaks, the latter at 50 ohms, a low point between them of 5 ohms, with a high of 29 ohms in the midrange. Maybe this speaker isn't quite the answer for single-ended fans after all, since frequency response will tend to track the impedance curve with these amps in such circumstances." What does the latter statement mean, and does this statement also apply to a push-pull triode design like my AE-25? ------------------ deanG

nice first post - welcome aboard akshobhyavajra! ------------------ deanG

So what you are saying is that my RF7's are now a special collector's item ------------------ deanG

Nope - there is only one RF7. You are right though. I looked on the back of mine and they also say 150 watts max. Hmmm. What's up with that? Of course pumping 250 watts through those mammas would leave one quite deaf. ------------------ deanG

look at all them knobs!! What in the hell do they all do? It looks worse than a HT Receiver ------------------ deanG

i've been hanging out at the polk site this week interesting, fun people The only thing i see that MIGHT sound as good as the RF3 II or RB5 II is one of the new LSi series speakers. It really is apples and oranges though and you are going to have to decide for yourself. Good Luck! ------------------ deanG

think of all the EMI bouncing off of his head he should grow a tumor in no time ------------------ deanG

They are wired correctly. Your homemade straps are fine. Please answer these questions: What speakers did you used to have? How big is your listening room? How tall is your ceiling? How far away are you from your speakers? ------------------ deanG

Having owned every rendition of the Advent since 1975 (including stacked and powered) I can tell you the RF3's will do a good stomping job on the old classic. No contest. ------------------ deanG

anyone know? ------------------ deanG

are they called that because they wear those things to the beach ------------------ deanG

i thought those were those things girls wore to the beaches ------------------ deanG

I just paid $950 for an SFL-1 off of AudiogoN - I believe it has balanced outputs. A little out of your price range but within your reach if maybe you wait a little while. Dean, This message has been edited by deang on 03-05-2002 at 04:29 PM

I've been over at the Polk site over the last couple of days and those people are generally not very informed, arrogant, and fairly immature. I have no idea why they even have a message board. ------------------ deanG

I'm thinking the only remedy for the problem he is describing is Quad-wiring. ------------------ deanG

I agree - there is a screw loose ------------------ deanG