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Don’t know the sound signature of either amp. Which sounded best to your ears? That’s the best guidance.

Interesting journey, Rick. The RF-7's left here a number of years ago. They sounded great at your place but I never felt like I could get them to sound right here, particularly after the system was "banished" to the man-cave downstairs. I had, within the last couple of years, rotated in some older, smaller Klipsch speakers, and an "econowave" design made popular over at AK. I've also acquired some decent tube gear over the last few years and decided it was time to retry a more modest version of the Reference line. To that end, I'd heard the RF-5's a number of years back and decided that if a pair ever came my way they'd find a home here. So, the "5's" are here, and playing through a EL84 - based amp, they sound just right to my ears.

You want pix? Here's pix (please excuse the photographer's sucky skills). Gotta love the Bi-Black-Belly-Button Klipsch Reference line.

Sounds like a fun job. Hard to believe someone actually gets paid to do that. I’m wondering if that site is an elaborate prank.

Thanks to @kevinmi for letting me stop in today to check out his RF-5's. They came home with me and are now getting warmed up in the man cave. Getting warmed up with Peter Wolf's "A Cure for Loneliness" CD. My listening area isn't great, but they're sounding quite nice right now. Once my little flea-watt tube amp gets warmed up, things should start dialing in nicely. Thanks again Kevin!

Dang...wish I'd have seen them two months ago. 😆

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/ele/d/plymouth-klipsch-rf-83-tower-speakers/6877453984.html

I want the RF-5. Just not sure how I'd get it here to Michigan. 😢

Didn't sell the first time. Relisted for $100 less. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-KLF-30-Main-Stereo-Speakers-Mahogany-Pair/223489073422?hash=item3408fca10e:g:kbwAAOSwQsFcsgLT&frcectupt=true

Yeah, but he's offering free local pickup. 😉

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-KLF-30-Main-Stereo-Speakers-Mahogany-Pair/223481104728?epid=69618490&hash=item3408830958:g:kbwAAOSwQsFcsgLT Would like to seem them with the grills off.

How about a tube amp handling the top end and a SS amp handling the low end? Sounds pretty grand here.

Its tough to practice self- restraint with posts like this.

I always wanted a set too. Then I heard you couldn't bi-wire them.

Looks like they're in custom cabs. https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/ele/d/klipsch-klf-10/6636471813.html Holt is just south of Lansing, MI. No affiliation and all that stuff...

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ele/d/awesome-upgraded-klipsch/6494669706.html $1450. Anyone here on the forum post these?

Liberating? As in, most of my money was liberated by my ex-wife?

Just to be clear - I'm not saying they're not worth $1K. I'm saying that $1K is a lot of money, and about $999 more than I currently have at my disposal to purchase a pair of speakers.

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/ele/d/klipsch-epic-cf-4-version-1/6292933494.html The guy wants $1K for the pair. They look nice and are supposed to be the series 1's, but still that's a lot a dough. I can go have a look if anyone is interested. I'd love a pair, but I've got no $$$.

The seller is dreaming. I wouldn't consider spending even 1/2 that amount for speakers maintained that poorly. To illustrate, here's a pair in FAR better shape and the seller has the same asking price: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-RF-7-Towers-Consecutive-Serials-/252778800438?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 (not mine no affiliation, usual disclaimer.

Are you referring to the speakers or their current owners?

it was my pleasure meeting you and your friend, sir. I hope he enjoys those 4.5's!

How 'about a black pair of KG 4.5’s? Re-glued and internal bracing added, Crites diaphragms in the tweeters. Original crossovers. Not sure if their height puts them in the "huge" category, though.

I bought my wife the Amazon Tap for Mothers Day. She and my daughters really like it. They can play most of what they want on demand, and also get news, sport and weather. Plus some other stuff. I have to admit it's pretty cool. Sound isn't the best, but that's not really the point.

Its MOM!