Mike Ockhertz

I'm in the market for some new front speakers to replace my ksf 8.5's. I'm looking at either the RF-3's or the RF-5's. Right now, my budget won't allow me to get the RF-7s. My main concern is home theater, not music, so I'm not really considering the older, "better" Klipsch offerings at this time, and I dont think my Denon receiver would do them justice anyway. Anyway, back to the point of this post, The only differences I've found between the RF-3 and the RF-5 is the size of the Tractrix horn (6" vs 8") and the tweeter model; K-105-K 1" for the RF-3 vs K-119-KB 1" for the RF-5. The only other difference is the high frequency cross over: 1975Kz for the RF-3 vs 2500Hz for the RF-5. The midrange drivers are identical, both in model and dimension. Both units are made of medium density fiberboard(with the RF-5 having a wood veneer finish, as opposed to the vinyl veneer finish of the RF-3) So I guess my question is, does the difference in the tweeter really justify a virtual doubling in price? Has anyone had a chance to actually demo both models back to back? Thoughts? PS, Since I already have the RC-3 center, I thought that the RF-3 would be slightly better matched than the RF-5. This message has been edited by Mike Ockhertz on 01-22-2002 at 05:48 PM

Using the reference series for example, would it be better to use the rs-3's on the side wall and the rb-3's on the back wall, or should it be the other way around. OR should I just use the rs-3's all around(or vice versa)?

Using the reference series for example, would it be better to use the rs-3's on the side wall and the rb-3's on the back wall, or should it be the other way around. OR should I just use the rs-3's all around(or vice versa)?

Any unbiased thoughts on the Klipsch vs Paradigm comparison? They speakers fall into the same price range, and just wondering if anyone can share some opinions.

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