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Funny you guys say Heresy's because I actually have a pair and am picking up a set of RF-5's this weekend. I figured the 5's would be better for HT than the Heresy's. Thoughts?

I cant afford the new RF-7II's, nor do I want to lug them all over the world while I am in the NAVY. Is there any chance that Klipsch is in the processs of working up some RF-5's with components similar to the ones in the RF-7II's and RC-64II's?

I actually need to update my profile. I am in California for the time being (NAVY). I already found a set of very good condition RF-5's here in LA and will be picking them up ($380 for the pair). When I lived in the bay area the getting was very good, similar to that in Phoenix. I will keep my eye out and maybe in my travels with the military I will find a pair.

Thanks for the responses. I will be picking up a pair of RF-5's locally next week but was doing research online and saw the classics and man they look good. I really like the finished wood look with the grill off.

I am looking for a set but have not even seen than anyone has ever had them in stock. Did Klipsch actually release these? These are the ones with the smooth grain dark cherry finish. If anyone has them please let me know. Pictures would be great too[].

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0040QW7RY/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1308437460&sr=1-60&condition=new Is this for real? I haven't seen one this cheep used.

God bless Craigslist. Its been about six months since I had to sell my Forte II's, which I loved dearly, and now money isnt so tight. So I have been toying with the idea of getting a pair of La Scalas. There isnt much in the central valley of California when it comes to Klipsch and then an add came up for a pair of Heresys for $150.....ok....so I called the guy up and he says there in ok shape with no damage to the woofer and that they were oak. Since he said they were in good shape I figured I couldnt go wrong with anything that worked for $150. So I go to meet him and he pulls out Heresy II's with risers! I handed him his 150 and was on my way. I dont have them home yet to listen on my HK but they sound very nice on my dad's old Yamaha. I was very impressed with how well they play classical. Also, I was wondering if the x-over is connected to the plate that the terminals are on, on the back of the speaker? One of the terminals is busted and Im wondering if I need to replace the whole plate or if I can just swap in a new terminal.

Just wanted to let everyone know how well these two go together. I know that some people have complained about the base in the Fortes and how certin amps just dont provide enough oomph. Well, the 3480 performs flawlessly, with bass to spare. Just FYI to anyone looking for a great receiver at a great price that pairs excellently with Klipsch. I got mine refurb from HK on ebay for $109.

Thanks DrWho. I just did a search on Craigslist and there is a guy selling a Rotel RSX-972 for $300. Its a little more than I was looking to spend, but with 75wpc and the ability to go surround if I wanted to it might be a better choice. Does anyone have experience with this unit?

DrWho, are you saying to hook the inner speakers to the fronts and the outer ones to the rear surrounds? I have thought of using an AVR but am worried about the power that I can afford at this point. I could get an AVR 135 for about the same price as the 3480, but with something like 40wpc would that be enough for the Forte's to sound good?

How about a strait up trade?....you would have to pay for the shipping though.[]

Thanks for the info tom and Frz, thats exactly what I wanted to know. I only ask because I had an older sony stereo receiver and it wouldnt let me play both the A and B speakers at the same time. Now I just need to save a little green.

I have been looking at the HK3480 because of cost, 120wpc and I think HK sounds really good with Klipsch. For the amp/pro option I have seen a few 4-channel amps for sale reciently. The PA2000 is 45wpc for 4-channels and that would most likley be plenty of power and not break the bank. Then use an AVR135 or for the processor. I dont know if any of these options would work but thats what I am thinking.

So after my recient purchase of four Forte II's I will literally have no money for anything else for a very long time. I do however plan on using the Fortes for two channel studying music and some movies in the bedroom. I dont really want to put one set in storage or leave themthe garage so my question is has anyone done this and is it possible? I know you can hook up two sets of speakers to say the H/K 3480 but I dont think you can have both blaring at the same time. The only thing I can think is using a 4-channel amp and splittilg the signal from a preamp? Thoughts?

...On the reselling note. Id probably get rid of my 7's before the Fortes[]