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I know, but still better than the even cheaper spring clips found on some receivers!!!

Same here, we can run the RF-7's all day long and not get listening fatigue but this has more to do with what you run the RF-7's with, a more bright and edgy sound from a receiver/amp can cause some listening fatigue. The RF-7's do well with a warmer sounding receiver/amp like HK, Pioneer, Rotel, or any leaning towards the warmer side less edgy. Taming down the horn on the RF-83 helps lessen that issue.

Don't even give it second thoughts, you will be very happy with the RF-7's.

I spent most of Saturday testing the RF-83 listening to music and testing different main stream receivers with it and I have to say the RF-83's are very sweet sounding. I even found myself liking them better than the NHT $4000.pr speakers. Onkyo and HK sound very good, the Yamaha ok but a little bright, the Panasonic SA-XR70S sounds amazingly good on the RF-83! I've heard raves about those Panasonics SA-XR all-digital series and finally had the chance to check it out for myself. I feel the 83's have gotten smoother with break-in and goes well with most of the main stream receivers.

It's good to hear it's cast aluminum! True, the RF-7's need good high-current ampage to get around those issues and it can sound quite remarkable. The RF-83's are more refined and more user friendly. The RF-83's kind of remind me of the refined sound of the RF-3's but just larger sounding and larger better bass with more extension.

Congrats on finding the RF-7's. Luck was on your side! I would assume that they are polymer when not mentioned on Klipsch website specs for the RF-83, if I remember right, I believe Jay who has the RF-83 said he's appears to be the cast-aluminum?? The RF-83's are nice sounding and I like the sound but I prefer the RF-7's more presence and involvement sound to the RF-83's more refined sound, personally, but I do like both.

The RF7's are very good for all types of music.

The RF-7's have cast aluminum frame, The RF-5 have cast polymer frame. The RF-83 doesn't specify what cast frame it uses. Heritage vs. Reference is purely subjective. Heritage has undergone changes of today and is built different than yesteryears and makes use of MDF, some non-USA made drivers, and a little lighter/less heavier than earlier models, less metal horns replaced with plastic ones, and improvements over time. Materials have changed over time. It all just balls down to two great lines put out by Klipsch, enjoy both instead of trying to put them against each other and just enjoy!

Some feel that Yamaha can make the RF-7's a bit on the bright side and tend to turn to slightly warmer sounding equipment such as Rotel, Harman Kardon, etc. to cure the harsh or bright problem. First try different room positons and see if it tames down your problem. Good luck.

LaScala's VS. RF-7, it's all a matter of personal choice for preference, both are fine Klipsch speakers but slightly difference in it's presentation of sound. Some feel the big horns are their best with Jazz and Classical music and some feel the RF-7 is a great all-around for Jazz, Classical, and Rock....etc. Neither choice would be a demotion. It's all in what type of presentation you want. There are differences, yes, but not to a degree of proclaiming a best. I can enjoy both equally, and appreciate both for it's different presentations!

No company can make it unless a major percentage of people are supporting it. People are what keep a company in business. Times are changing and sometimes you wonder if it's really for the better but I guess that must be what the larger percentage of the people want? I've watched many audio places go out of business. BestBuy has bought a few and now they are closed, one being Magnolia HiFi, the competition keeps getting fewer. That should concern us all.

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Yes, the F-3 is another very good choice, very good value, great sound for the money.

Bill, Chris, and Eddie..... all kind of look-a-like to me.

Some believe by using cone/horn, you get the projection close to the compression driver but with the richer/warmer midrange of a cone.

I prefer Cherry over black, dealers should reconsider and let their customers make the choice!

Make sure the wires are snug into place.

The best about Klipsch is that it's very revealing. It can reveal a bright or warm system. The Japanese tend to like theirs toward the bright side, the British slightly to the warm side, and Americans - HK, Marantz, McIntosh, etc. on the warm side.

For New, goto "Find A Dealer" and check out your local Klipsch dealers. For Used, there is local craigslist, Audiogon, ebay, Audioasylum, Audioweb, and AudioReview (classifieds).

Go to BestBuy and have a listen to the F-3, you will be impressed by the sound. They are very good for the money. It's a good way to go if you want to save $$$. The RF-35 has Cerametallic cones and a Titanium tweeter. The F-3 has a IMG cones (Injection Molded [polymer] Graphite) and a Aluminum tweeter. The specs for the F-3 are here: http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=836&s=specs Yes the horn is very good in the F-3. If you can, you could try and find a Klipsch dealer and listen to the RF-35 and determine for yourself which you like better and justify if you want to pay for the upgraded materials used in the RF-35.

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I wouldn't give them up either, at 50, he still has many more years of enjoyment with them.

True!

An old classic indeed!

Heritage has a more mid-range presentation that many appreciate here, some find it a little more aggressive than the Reference Line, as the Reference is a little less aggressive in the mid-range. It's more a personal preference thing, both very good and very close in Klipsch sound, slightly different in presentation of the mid-range. You may want to try a quality sub-woofer with the Heresy's. Some have reported pleasing results. Also, keep in mind that the Klipsch Forte's are very good in bass and a real classic "GEM" if you are thinking in that direction. The RF-3/RF-35 is also another good choice for the sound you seek. Since you do like the horn sound of the Heresy, the more pratical solution maybe to try a quality sub and see if it resolves your situation, since you already own the Heresy's. Good Luck!