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Bob G, Maybe you can help me on this as we both agree that the rb-5 is one of the best speakers in their line. Will the ultra2 do 2 channel stereo as well as the rb5's. Also, I see the rb-35 that is replacing the rb-5's is priced lower. How do these two compare in sound? Also, I cannnot find a price on the ultra2 fronts. Do you know what the approximate price will be? Thanks in advance.

I own the Outlaw and have heard the HK receivers and it isn't close. The Outlaw is much more transparent and musical. It sounds glorious with the RB-5's. Utterly huge soundstage and dynamics.

Bob, This was good information but I was actually referring to the physical construction and bracing used to deal with cabinet resonances. Is the internal cabinet construction on the RF-5 more rigid and superior to that of the RF-3. The reason I ask this is I'm very sensitive to cabinet resonances that mask the sound. I've brought the RB-5's home and they sound fabulous with no cabinet sound at all. Will the cabinet also be a non-factor with the RF-5's or does the sheer size prevent it from being as well-behaved in this area. Also, if you had your druthers, would you choose the RB-3's with a sub or the RF-5's with no sub. And for what reasons. Thanks in advance. This is a non-related issue but for anyone on this forum considering the Axiom line I'm audioning the M60ti tower and am not very impressed. The RB-5 stomped all over it in clarity, imaging and overall musicality. Either they need massive break-in or they just aren't very good. Perhaps just too many drivers for their own good. Jeff D.

Bob, Thanks for the clarification on the crossover and cabinet volume. The only thing that hasn't been addressed is the cabinet bracing. Do they differ and if so, in what way? Jeff D.

Bob, As for your answer: "The RF-5 uses very similar drivers as the RF-3 but due to revoicing and larger enclosure volume, they go deeper and have smoother sound." Can you exlain this statement when actually the cabinet dimensions is bigger on the RF-3's? 5613 cubic inches to 5415 for the RF-5's. Jeff D

Klipsch, can you please provide adequate comments to above questions. Jeff D.

While I have not heard the CF-4 I did hear the CF-2 a few years ago. I thought at that time the CF-2 was the best speaker I heard from Klipsch. Although my equipment has completely changed since then I would be hard pressed to say that speaker outperforms the RB-5's which I'm presently auditioning. These have the most natural presentation with the least amount of midrange coloration of any Klipsch speaker I've heard. Right now I'm deciding between the RB-3's, RB-5's and the RF-5's. Actually, I'm leaning towards the RB-3's because they only have a 6 1/2 inch mid/bass driver and it seems that most 8" 2 ways are never quite as inherently good in the upper midrange. I'd rather sacrafice some bass for midrange purity but it's always a matter of compromises. When I hear the RB-3's I will report back. Jeff D.

Hi Phil, You really didn't anwer my question but that's partly my fault, I should have been more specific. I realize the crossover point is different but what about the actual components in the crossover, are they of higher quality? Also, since the cabinet dimensions are not identical, is the cabinet construction and bracing also different? The model number of the RF-3II tweeter is K-105-K1 with 6" horn and the RF5 is K-119-KB and 8" horn. Is this actually a different tweeter and why the diffence is size? I've have listened to the RF-5 in store but not the 3's and am just trying to justify the price diffence for myself before lugging them home for audition. Thanks in advance. Jeff D.

I've been auditioning the RB-5's and RC-3II for the past week and think they sound very good but was wondering if it would be beneficial to use 3 RC-3II speakers across the front instead? Also, with any of these models what height should the speaker be at?

Other than having a wood veneer finsh what are the differences between these speakers in cabinet construction, HF driver, and crossover components. This message has been edited by jad5 on 12-18-2001 at 01:00 PM

I've noticed your C7 center employs a 2 1/2 way crossover but am somewhat dissapointed to find the RF5 and RF7 towers are only 2 ways. Was this ever an option in the design and is this something we might see in the future?