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I would like to again thank everybody for their input on this thread. I took the RF-7s back to Good Guys today. I thought they were very nice speakers and played tons of stuff through them. It came down at the end that I was not willing to give up my Chorus IIs for them and will probably look at other components in my system to consider upgrading at least for now. I have never heard the lascalas or corner horns in a correct set-up so if anybody in Oregon has a good set-up let me know. I would love to hear them...I also travel to eastern WA so that would be a good spot for a demo. Mark

MrMcGoo, Have you compared the KLF-C7 to to the RC-7s you were talking about? Thanks for info.

Do the people have have RF-7 normally bi-wire the speakers? I am currently using a single set of nice montster cables and the jumper set that come with them.

I was sitting here a couple of hours ago and thought "Hmmm, Maybe I should pull my KSP-s6s off of the back walls and hook up my Chorus as rear speakers...I must say I have never heard anything quite like it.....I think both are GREAT speakers.....If I do buy the RF-7s for 1500 out the door I will keep both pairs. FYI for who asked what I was using for power..Marants SR-96 with a Carver TFM45 pushing 375wpc to front mains..and the MArantz 90wpm to the Center and rears.

AudioFlynn, I agree that the RP91 is not very good for playing regular CDs. I use the Carver CD player and it does much better than the Panasonic. I'm not saying that a new one would not be even better though.

SteelsFan..good point...I have been tweaking with them more and more and have them adjusted much better than before. I tried to keep everything as flat as possible, but after adjusting things..they are sounding better...I am undecided now. Mark

Hi All, I will admit that I have continued playing with them and have learned that they definately need to have bass and treble adjusted totally different than the Chorus IIs. After tweaking with the bass and treble I think they do sound much better than before. I tried to do most of my comparing as flat as possible. I am now undecided as to whether they are going back or not. I actually got a local dealer to agree to 750 a piece. That is tempting me possible into keeping them.

I wanted to give you guys my update as well: Hi All, I just spent the last 2 solid hours comparing these side by side, one Chorus on Left and an RF-7 on right, vice a versa, both RF-7s, then back to both Chorus lol. Here is my honest opinion: I will be returning the RF-7s. This was a great reality check as to how great the Chorus IIs are. As far as music goes, there is no comparison in the highs, the tweeter on the Chorus bring out more. I do hear the tinty bright part on the higest part of the spectrum and may try some of the mods I have read about. As for Bass, I think the RF-7 was a little better, but I will have my new SVS PB2+ this Wed by 5pm. I would say that they are closest in classical music. Country, Rock, and old pop like Chicago all sounded better to me and my wife on the Chorus. My wife said she felt the Chorus IIs sounded more alive and that the voices seemed blended into the music more on the RF-7 to a point of almost losing the voices compared to the Chorus (hope that makes sense). The Chorus IIs are also a little louder at same volume (not better in that aspect, just an observation). I was surprised, because I honestly thought I was going to be keeping these as I drove home. I think if anywhere I need to upgrade from the Marantz receiver. I think could help the slight tinty sound on the Choruses. This truly shows that you cannot make wise decisions without comparing the speakers side by side. Thanks you Klipsch for making great speakers and thank you forum for throwing your opinions my way.

Hi All, I just spent the last 2 solid hours comparing these side by side, one Chorus on Left and an RF-7 on right, vice a versa, both RF-7s, then back to both Chorus lol. Here is my honest opinion: I will be returning the RF-7s. This was a great reality check as to how great the Chorus IIs are. As far as music goes, there is no comparison in the highs, the tweeter on the Chorus bring out more. I do hear the tinty bright part on the higest part of the spectrum and may try some of the mods I have read about. As for Bass, I think the RF-7 was a little better, but I will have my new SVS PB2+ this Wed by 5pm. I would say that they are closest in classical music. Country, Rock, and old pop like Chicago all sounded better to me and my wife on the Chorus. My wife said she felt the Chorus IIs sounded more alive and that the voices seemed blended into the music more on the RF-7 to a point of almost losing the voices compared to the Chorus (hope that makes sense). The Chorus IIs are also a little louder at same volume (not better in that aspect, just an observation). I was surprised, because I honestly thought I was going to be keeping these as I drove home. I think if anywhere I need to upgrade from the Marantz receiver. I think could help the slight tinty sound on the Choruses. This truly shows that you cannot make wise decisions without comparing the speakers side by side. Thanks you Klipsch for making great speakers and thank you forum for throwing your opinions my way.

I will respond with the following: It never even entered my mind to try and damage the speakers at all. I do play music and HT loud some times. I feel it is fair to push the speakers that I have very close to their limits on occasion. I think this is one area where Klipsch shines. I listen to all kinds of music from Rush to Sting to classical. I was impressed with the overall sound last night in the store and am now going to bring them home and demo them for a week or 2 to see what I think. I merely asked for opinions and you obviously gave yours. I appreciate all feedback and will keep all of this in mind.

I hate waiting the 3 hours till good Guys opens up...It is great people are responding to this thread. Mark

I am going to bring a pair of the 7s home today and will compare. It could have just been the room and different equipment than I am using. I will definately let you guys know. I appreciate the responses. I am also curious as to how my first sub is going to sound. SVS emailed me yesterday and my PB2+ shipped Mark

I am picking up a pair tomorrow from Good Guys to demo side by side in my room. i will then be taking them back, mainly due to Good Guys not wanting to come down from 2 grand a pair. It will give me a good story for other local dealers though: 1 pair needed, no demo....just sell them to me for 1500 and let me walk away. I will post what I think. I am also so stoked my SVS PB2+ shipped today. Mark

I posted this on the Home Theater Forum but it was sugested I post it here: I have owned a set of Chorus IIs for 13 years. It was a great when I put down 15 $100 dollar bills on the counter and took them home. I have loved those speakers since day 1. I went out today looking at upgrading my Marantz Receiver and wound up at Good Guys. I noticed they had a pair of RF-7s and decided to demo them...Loud.... ;)The sales guy had to finish up another sale so his exact words were "Do whatever ya like, and see if you can Blow them up" I laughed and decided to put some serious Rock and Roll through them. My one concern was that the room that they had them in had two large door openings that led out to the rest of the store (without Doors attached, so it opened right into everything). I put in an old Winger CD, that has a great intro and some serious bass. I had 4 different sales guys from different parts of the store run into the room freaking out about how loud I had them. My sales guy just laughed and said don't worry about them, if you are going to spend $2200 ya have to know what they will do. He said that they had never had anyone demo the speakers like I did. My goal was to test them to their limits, but never have them distort or start to "bap" the woofers. I can honestly say I felt they were cleaner and louder than my Chrous IIs. My Wife agreed and both of us are a little shell shocked. Has anyone else here done any serious comparing? The Mgr offered to sell me the pair on the spot for $2k even, but I told him I wanted to wait until my SVS PB2+ arrives. What do you guys think? What advantages do you think the Chorus IIs have over the RF-7? Thanks for info and input. p.s. I am going to go grab a pair and compre them in my home now. Mark

You are right on that price point...I always like to get a good deal and will definately look around for other dealers. I will also most likely bring home a set where I can truly compare the 2 side by side. It is hard to compare at your home vs. the store. Mark

I was wondering if the RF-7 has been around since 2001, when is the next model going to be released....Anyone heard anything? I was very impressed as you can tell by my other post, but am curious as to next model... mark

I have owned a set of Chorus IIs for 13 years. It was a great when I put down 15 $100 dollar bills on the counter and took them home. I have loved those speakers since day 1. I went out today looking at upgrading my Marantz Receiver and wound up at Good Guys. I noticed they had a pair of RF-7s and decided to demo them...Loud.... ;)The sales guy had to finish up another sale so his exact words were "Do whatever ya like, and see if you can Blow them up" I laughed and decided to put some serious Rock and Roll through them. My one concern was that the room that they had them in had two large door openings that led out to the rest of the store (without Doors attached, so it opened right into everything). I put in an old Winger CD, that has a great intro and some serious bass. I had 4 different sales guys from different parts of the store run into the room freaking out about how loud I had them. My sales guy just laughed and said don't worry about them, if you are going to spend $2200 ya have to know what they will do. He said that they had never had anyone demo the speakers like I did. My goal was to test them to their limits, but never have them distort or start to "bap" the woofers. I can honestly say I felt they were cleaner and louder than my Chrous IIs. My Wife agreed and both of us are a little shell shocked. Has anyone else here done any serious comparing? The Mgr offered to sell me the pair on the spot for $2k even, but I told him I wanted to wait until my SVS PB2+ arrives. What do you guys think? What advantages do you think the Chorus IIs have over the RF-7? Thanks for info and input. Mark

I am considering upgrading my Marantz SR-96 Receiver. I used to run an older Carver Pre-amp and still think that is sounded better with the TFM-45 amp than the Marantz + TFM45. I am looking for advice for what you all recommend for home theater and stereo music. I have always loved the Carver stuff and have considered going with a Sunfire reciver since that is where Mr. Carver himself went. What do you guys think? Thanks for info.

I agree with TheEAR. I was going to buy a B4+ but decided a PB2+ should work just fine. $1199 + 99 shipping.

Hi, I've been reading these pages for the last hour and a half and am getting more and more excited about getting my first Sub ever. I am sure this is going to be a great addition to my Chorus IIs. Any advice as to set-up etc is welcome for this combo of speakers. I will post some room pics etc at some point because I want to maximize the placement etc. SVS has been great so far, just wish I didn't have to wait 2 weeks till it ships.

Hi, I am considering a sub and was wondering what you all think. I have the following Chorus II bought new about 11 years ago (Awesome) KLF-C7 Center KSP-S6 Surround Marantz sr-96 Carver TFM-45 running through sr-96 to chorus Yeah I know 375wpc is a little overkill Carver TLM-3600 10 Disc CD Player Panasonic DVD-A320 (built-in DD and DTS Decoder) JVC TD-VD661 Cassette (haven't used in years lol) I love this system but would like to get a good sub and eventually upgrade the receiver to SR14 or something similar. Also, do you think a new top CD player would sound much different than my 10 year old Carver?Thanks for info.