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I have a used RC-3 II (black) that is not being used if you are interested in a purchase. Thanks, -Alex-

I am close to you in Louisville and have both the RF7's and RF3 II's setup in my HT. The 7's are the L/R and the 3's are currently DSX wides. If you want to come take a listen, I can easily switch the channels for an A/B comparison. Just give me a heads up. Thanks, -Alex-

Just my two cents... I had a pair of RF-3 II's for L/R surrounds after I upgraded to RF-7/RC-7 upfront. These replaced some small ss-1's. I recently replaced the rf-3's with rs-62's for the surrounds. The RF-3's may go into a Audyssey DSX wide role. Based on the time I spent with the RF-3's as surrounds here are the pro's and cons for me: PRO: For music, with 7 channel stereo or Dolby PL IIX music, they cannot be beat by bipole/dipole surrounds. More cabinet space, more bass, more directionality (word?). They are clear winners in this role For HT they provide a very powerful and full surround which enhances the music in the soundtrack surround channels and increases the role of the surround effects (this is also a con) They are easier to "point" to a specific sweet spot since they are directional. CON: They are huge. There is no getting around the fact that towers are going to be bigger than surround purposed speakers. If you have space issues this could be a big factor. They require elevation to be at or above ear level. Putting towers on stands is a challenge. Besides finding a decent looking stand that can support ~50-75 lbs, you always run the chance of someone or something knocking the speaker over. They are directional, so getting the right sound for the widest area can be a challenge. They are much fuller than traditional surrounds so occassionally they can draw more attention to their sound during a movie then they should. Having a diffuse sound field is an advantage for surrounds. I personally have found that even though I sacraficed the more powerful sound of the RF-3's, I enjoy the more diffuse sound of the RS-62's. I listen to more HT then music, so this weighs heavily for them also. You also may find that a higher end surround such as the RS-52/62 may approach a tower sound more approximately for you thus negating the need for a full size speaker in this role. Hope this helps! -Alex-

Thanks for the info! -Alex-

Falcon20x, Thanks! It is hard to get people to talk about surrounds. I know they only provide incidental, reflected ambiance in movies, but I can't help but feel that they aremore important than most people think. Especially true in 7 channel stereo of Prologic IIx music listening. Thanks, -Alex-

Falcon20x, I didn't see your impressions of the difference between the rs-52's and rs-62's. Did you notice much difference between the two? Thanks, -Alex-

Just an update to answer my own question... Turned out to be the diaphragm needed replacing. Ordered the part (~$100) and replaced it without incident. The nice support folks at Klipsch sent me well illustrated instructions on how to remove the horn, disassemble and replace the diaphragm. There is no soldering involved as the wires into the horn are terminated with pressure clips that hold the bare positive/negative leads (looks much like speaker inputs on the back of the speakers). The hardest part is muscling the protection cap on the back of the horn assembly off of the rest of the horn. -Alex-

Hi! I had diaphragm blow out on my right channel RF-7. I ordered a new one and replaced it with no issues. Now it sounds good as new. However, I was wondering if it would be necessary to replace the mirror diaphragm in th Left RF-7 at the same time. Maybe it is just me, but the replaced diaphragm sounds a little better. Do you need to replace both mirrored parts so they have tonal and age equality? God this hobby drives me crazy. Thanks, -Alex-

Here is my review of the XPA-3: http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/126995.aspx?PageIndex=2 After another month of close listening, I haven't really changed my opinion. Hope this helps! I would like to hear your opinion if you pull the trigger. Thanks, -Alex-

Just an update... I was able to find a local pair of RS-62's new in box for $575. I have purchased those and replaced the RF-3 ii's that had been serving as surrounds. It is very hard to make an accurate assessment of their impact on my HT, as my wife has bought a new (and huge) sectional couch and replaced the old furniture that was in the room. Listening postion, distance to speakers and everything else has changed. I also was forced to sell my Denon 3808 and replace it with a Denon 4310 when my cat threw up into the receiver (true story...tragic...but true) last weekend. So lots of changes. However, after calibration, I can't remember the HT sounding any better. Good clean sound; plenty of controlled, distinct bass; the surrounds are blending much better. Overall I am very pleased with the RS-62's, but then again, I can't tell if it is them or all the other changes. BTW... if anyone is interested and living near Louisville, KY, I have my RF-3 II's up for sale along with a RC-3 II and the Denon 3808. The Denon's network card is blown, but everything else works. Thanks, -Alex- RF-7 (L/R) RC-7 © RS-62 (S L/R) Quintets (SB) SVS-PB 13 Ultra Denon 4310 (Pre Amp + power for surrounds and back) Emotiva XPA-3 (L/R/C Amp) JVC-RS1

Thanks for the help! I hope the fix will be simple and not to much $$$. Thanks, -Alex-

After moving my HT receiver, I heard a loud squelch on my front right speaker, an RF-7. It sounded like the sub cable and a speaker cable crossed live and produced the noise. It appears that was enough to blow the horn on my RF-7. I have switched the cable and signal with its mate with the same conclusion. The woofers appear to be ok but no sound from the horn. My question is, can I replace the horn on the RF-7 myself? I removed the horn from the cabinet and saw that it is connected by solder instead of spade connections. I traced it back to the crossover and see that it is also soldered there. Do I have to replace the crossover and the horn? How much is this going to cost and can I order parts from Klipsch? Thanks for the help! -Alex-

Depends on what kind of calibration/equalization software you have on your receiver/preamp. If you have the audyssey multieqXT or MCACC on your receiver/preamp, AND you only have one sub, then no, it probably won't be worth the $$$. If you don't have either, OR you have two subs (non colocated) then you would likely benefit from a sub eq. -Alex-

I have a very similar setup to you. RF-7's FL/R and RC-7. My PB-13 Ultra has been a very good match with these. Tuned at 15hz, the SVS will provide a very robust low end. However, this sub is very large and very heavy. Little or no chance of hiding it in most rooms and it will take two people to move it. It is capable of literally shaking pictures off the wall and small objects off the shelf at reference levels. I would test for rattles in the HT and plan accordingly. Hope this helps. -Alex-

I am finally upgrading the furniture in my HT from 20 year old couches to a new sectional. Unfortunately, when my wife and I were measuring out the sectional, there is a tight fit between the wall, the couch and my RFIII's sitting on pedestals. This has led me to consider the idea of selling my RF III's and replacing them with either RS-52's or 62's. This would give me more flexibility in placing the couch, but I am concerned about the hit I will take in sound. The rest of my system (RF-7's for FL/R, RC-7 for C, Quintets for Rears and SVS PB-13 for sub, Emotiva XPA-3 powering the L/R/C, Denon 3808 powering the Surrounds and Rears) will not change. I do like the sound of the RF III's as the surrounds, but I am wondering: Will the RS-52/62's match the sound of the RF III's or even improve it. I mainly listen to movies with music being only about 20% of my listening. Which would be a better match for my system, the 52 or 62's. How much can I get for the RF III's should I sell them I really like my RF III 2's. However, with the tightness of the space I am not sure they will easily work with the new furniture. Opinions welcome! Thanks, -Alex-