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  1. What addiction? I see no problem.

     

    I may have owned a couple different speakers...

     

    Main
    Altec 100
    Altec 19 - Current
    Altec computer speakers
    Bose acoustimass
    Cambridge audio sx-60
    Cornscala
    JBL 4306
    JBL LSR305
    JBL Studio 590
    JBL S3900 - Current
    KEF R300
    KEF Q100
    Klipsch Heresy II
    Klipsch Heresy III
    Klipsch kg4
    Klipsch forte
    Klipsch Forte III - Current
    Klipsch chorus II
    Klipsch RB-75 - Current
    Klipsch RB-81 II
    Klipsch rp-280f
    Klipsch RF-7 II
    Klipsch RF-7 III
    Klipsch kg2.5
    Klipsch pro media
    Klipsch Quartet
    Klipsch RS-35
    Klipsch The Sixes
    Martin Logan electro motion esl
    Monitor audio b2
    Monitor audio rs6
    Pioneer cs99a
    Presonus sceptre s6
    PSB alpha mini
    Wharfedale Diamond 10.2
    Wharfedale Denton
    Yamaha ns a180

     

    Center
    Klipsch kg2.2
    Klipsch RC-64ii
    Klipsch RC-64 III - Current
    Klipsch RP-450c
    Monitor audio bronze center

    Portable
    Altec imix
    Klipsch The One
    Sony boombox
    Behringer

     

    Subwoofer
    Definitive supercube II
    HSU ULS-15 mk2 - Current
    Klipsch r-115sw
    Klipsch r-112sw
    Klipsch sw-311
    Martin Logan Dynamo 1000
    REL T1
    JTR 118HT - Current

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  2. An 8" subwoofer isn't going to match the bass of the Fortes...the radiating area of an 8" woofer is 50.24, where the fortes are 226.08 with the two speakers and 12" woofers (452.16 with the addition of the passive radiator.) True bass requires massive air movements, and an 8" sub isn't going to do it.

     

    What you'll get is more distortion and the illusion of bass as it makes additional distortions in the 60hz-ish range, making you think there is more bass.

  3. On 5/22/2018 at 6:31 PM, Shakeydeal said:

    If you care at all about imaging and creating a believable soundstage, both speakers must be placed symetrically in the room. This includes distance to the back and side walls and most importantly the amount of toe in. Identical, or as close to it as possible.

     

    Shakey

     

    Depends on the room. If I were to place speakers symmetrically in my room, you'd have a heavy left side tilt to the sound due to a large opening on the right side of the room. It's about balancing the acoustics depending on what your surroundings are.

  4. 3 hours ago, wvu80 said:

    His asking price of $1200 is Ebay fantasy land.  The average price used is $674 and the highest known selling price was some NEW old stock Ch2's sold on Ebay Nov 2016 from Wisconsin for $1221.  $1200 is well into La Scala territory.

     

    He says in the ad " Upgraded with Bob Crites Titanium tweeters ..."  I thought Crites offered diaphragms, not whole tweeters for the Ch2.  Could somebody clarify?

     

    $1200 is a bit high, but it depends where you're located. I sold a pair for $800 and they are routinely selling for around $1,000 in the CT area.

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    R-112SW black

     

    RF-7 III : SOLD

    R-112SW: SOLD

     

    Both in excellent condition with no dings, dents, or scratches.

     

    RF-7 III come with all original packaging.

     

    Local pickup located in Terryville, CT

     

     

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  6. The argument for smaller drivers delivering more punch is just not true. 

     

    A well designed 15" will be better than an equally designed 12". A larger cone area can be lighter, therefore more efficient, having less distortion and the ability to move more air. Smaller drivers must be heavier to have the same amount of punch or low-end reach of a larger driver.

     

    Find yourself a really well designed 18" woofer and you won't ever say a 6,8,12, etc. has more punch.

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  7. On 2/9/2018 at 2:03 PM, Ro60 said:

    I avoided removing the four rubber washers, as suggested by the warning because otherwise it becomes almost impossible to be able to remove the grill again

    What do you mean? The rubber washers are for shipping purposes. The grills are easily removed without them.

  8. JBL is bringing back a couple vintage speakers. ...they will have a tough time coming up with new designs (at least for their synthesis line) since they fired all their top engineers that had been there for 40+ years.


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  9. Good description of efficiency vs sensitivity in that link.

    However...not sure I'd put too much trust in his ability to determine sound quality:

    "There is no connection between the efficiency and the sound quality."

    ...I think there was this guy who said efficiency is inversely proportional to distortion. I wonder if he ever made any speakers we enjoy... :-)


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  10. 5.5ft is a bit close to a speaker of this size with the drivers as far apart as they are. You may be able to tell where the crossover point is sitting that close which may make it sound like it's coming from multiple drivers rather than a single source.


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  11. Thanks everyone. I have been trying to research your comments as we go along. 
     
    Grizzog, what kind of music you play on RF-7 III?  Confused why you have both?
     
    Primaluna Prologue 5 is tube. Bkwa1959, how often do tubes blow?
     
    Pzannucci, given what you said, do you think the 6 recommended so far all do that?
     
    you guys are great.  Thanks



    Why I have both? I love music and like different systems. The fortes and 7s aren't my only speakers...

    I listen to quite literally every genre. The fortes are better for 2-channel. I prefer the 7s for movies. Their height and outright power make them great for that. The 7s also have a matching center.

    The fortes midrange is much more pronounced and I feel better for most music. If you prefer heavy bass music, the 7s may be better due to their enormous slam.


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