KlipsDude

I hope the new Heritage line is sucessful for Klipsch too!

Klipsch never makes a bad sounding speaker, no matter what model it is. I'm very happy with my RF-7's and Klipsch makes good quality products so I do hope the RF-83 are sucessful for Klipsch, hope the whole new line is sucessful for them because they deserve it to be with the quality they put into each product for the money!

I thought Kathy did too, besides who wouldn't want to be called "sweetie" by Kathy Mason! Well, maybe not JPM. JPM - His store is called "The Sound Broker" just like his handle on here.

Wow, you don't have to be rude to her. I'm not having any problems with my RF-7's and there are many folks running the RF-7's successfully but no need to start getting ugly to her. I'm surprised cuz your usually a pretty easy goin guy here.

Jay481985 said "most people find rotels not great with klipsch, try a different amp" This is totally untrue. There are so many people running the RF-7's with the Rotel RB-1080 and RB-1090 amps that I've read over and over in reviews that all say how great they are together. This is also a review a guy did on the Klipschorn's that talk about how well it went with his Rotel RB-1090 so I just think Jay doesn't realize that they do go well together. I'm running McIntosh with my RF-7's but I have heard a RF-7 setup with a Rotel RB-1090 and it sounded as good as my McIntosh setup!

Very good questions to very technical answers! Really need someone with a technical background in this area to answer those. Wish I could help but would like to know the answers myself.

Wow, surprised someone didn't answer your question by now.

The Audio Flynn had this not so very wise judgement to say: ***SS amps do not allow RF-7 to reach their full potential*** Now-Now, this is simply NOT TRUE. I'm running all SS and I'm getting beyond full potential bliss. The right SS can do wonders, you would be too surprised, don't be too close minded in this area to apply one for all and you will live and learn. [*]

If your that worried about shipping damage, than do like my Uncle did when he bought his RF-7's, rent a small U-Haul truck, pick up and bring'em home, he had to get his from a dealer out of state because no local dealer had them in stock. If you do ship, put insurance on it so if it does get damage, you won't have to pay for it. There are other really good shipping companies that take much better care than UPS (United Punching Service).

Wow, that's really sinful to give those babies up!

Hi, I'm running McIntosh Amp and Pre, the MC500 and C100. The CD Player is Marantz SA-11S1 Reference, and the IC are Ultra Reference, and the speaker cable is Ultra-Fat Reference III bi-wire. I've been under the impression I over paid for the speaker cable but the hifi guy talked me into it, saying it makes a difference. I like how well the cables are made and the easy connect with the banana plug and lock, but thought it was probably just a gimmick. Now that I have a 2nd pair of Klipsch RF-7 speakers, I switched between both speakers while playing, the 2nd pair has just regular 10g. copper ox.free wire and the 1st pair the Ultra-Fat Reference III bi-wire cable. I'm hearing a difference, the regular wire sounds more narrow and much more forward, the reference cable sounds more wide sound, more over-all silk smooth, more well rounded bass and tighter with more grip, overall music has a tad more detail, easier to hear, with more pleasing vocal clarity. I'm really shocked, I actually here a difference. Now I'm going to have to buy another expensive reference cable for the 2nd pair RF-7 when I get my second amp for it, now I'm gonna have to spend more $$$ again because I've gotten used to the nice cable sound and I don't care for the more narrow and forward sound of the regular wire. I guess some cables do make a difference in sound! It helps me get more silky smooth sound from the RF-7's. Who would have thought, guess I just learned something new cause I thought it was just a gimmick but maybe some cables really do what it says.

Sorry to hear jpm, that you never got the RF-7 right for you. Shame because they are truely a great speaker when you get every thing right for it! Glad to hear you found what works for you now. []

No matter how you feel about it, Klipsch ads do say the RF-7 are their flagship speaker, now the RF-83 is. The RF-7 are the flagship for Reference line and the Klipschorn is the flagship for the Heritage line. I still prefer the RF-7 over the Klipschorn's and it's just all a matter of preference to ones own ears. Neither is better or worse, just a different sound but very much both Klipsch sound.

I have the RF-7's and I don't have the problem you are having, my RF-7's sound so stunning and real that people that hear them want a pair and my friend and uncle did buy a pair and are very happy with the RF-7. All Klipsch speakers will reveal any weak point you have in your system, try and figure out if any thing you have in your system may be causing the bright/harsh sound, such as a DVD player, CD player, pre-amp. Some people don't feel Denon is the best choice for running with Klipsch but some say they are fine but I wouldn't know as I am running mine with McIntosh and I don't get any bright or harsh sound, and my RF-7's are all original stock, no DeanG mod needed here!!! My RF-7's do, and still do give me a tremendous WOW FACTOR every time I hear them and all I hear is WOW, I want a pair any time some one hears my system. They love it, and so do I. I just bought a 2nd pair a few weeks ago since I'm so happy with RF-7. The key to Klipsch speakers is find equip with a warmer sound so it will not produce the bright / harsh sound from the components.

When it doesn't fit, you can ship!