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I never thought of using a RF 82 cool idea!

What would be a good center channel match with using RF 82's for my front speakers.. I have heard other people ask what would be a good match when putting together a surround sound system... Does it really matter if i use a Polk or a cheap kilpsch for a center?.. Or would it benefit in some way using a similar type or wattage? I don't know yet what I want to use for my rear surrounds.. I just got Elac b6's that are pretty nice or I may just pick up some cheap Klipsch rear speakers off of CL's. And I'm not going to use a sub because I'm staying in a condo and can't make to much noise.. Right now they sound really good just using the RF 82's for movies.. Without the center channel. Is a center channel important?.. I know thats where most of the dialog is heard but its sounds really good without it..

Where do you learn about this?.. Sounds like this info came from the speaker designer.. I have looked for super detailed info like this... When I type stuff into the search I haven't had luck finding this info.. This is a great site i have learned a lot from you and other people in only 1 month..

I asked this same question if you wanted to see some of the advice I got.. Btw I have the 82's and love them.. But I haven't heard yours so I can't compare..

Just in case you didn't know thats $359 each.. Because thats not a sale.. Thats what they have cost for 5 yrs.. it's only special because they're available again.. I'm glad which means I will buy another used pair in a few yrs.. If I can't get new.

Anyone know if the CF-1's are any good?.. I have seen a cheap pair on CL's for months.. I thought I read they are loud but don't have a lot of bass?

You can get the RF 82's for $750 online... And if you get the RF-7's and don't like them you can give them to me..

They're killer for rock and electronic music!... And movies... But so much different than Cornwalls.. I have the RF 82's and loved once I had to rearrange my living room 4 times to get them to sound good.. If I play something old like the beatles I don't think they sound bad.. But if you're into mostly older music I don't think they're what you would want.. But the RF 82's and RF 7 really come alive and shine with newer or something with a good production.. And of course movies would sound amazing..

Any idea what the difference is between the RF-3 and RF-5 they look like they're both a 150 watts which is great.. I thought the RF-3 would be lower wattage..

Even with out a subwoofer?... I like rock and metal and I want to have it sound like it does at a concert.. It excites me and gives me chills... Even If I listen to the Beatles or music from the 50's I want to hear the bass notes ring out. I understand if someone listens to classical or jazz they don't aim for that powerful sound..

Ya I change my mind I'm not going to use a sub woofer and I will push the RF 82's... But not this much!

I decide that I am going to push them!...

Thanks for all the info Chris!..

I see people on youtube without a subwoofer who are pushing their speakers... So much I'm surprised they aren't blowing them! I love loud music and don't want to damage or short their life span!.. My speakers have made my life better and I love them.. I back off if they're moving back and forth even little.. I'm going home at X-Mas to get my 12 inch Subwoofer.. So I look forward to hooking that up and putting my bass and treble flat and letting the sub do all the work.. I don't know the correct term.. But is it ok to have the speakers moving back and forth???... Aren't you wearing them out or hurting them??? I have include 2 vids below of how much people are pushing them... Check out the 2nd one the Elac speakers!... Thats crazy!

Awesome I didn't want to get the new models!... I saw some RF 35's on CL for around $300.. I will look out for them too!.. Thanks.

Cool good to know!.. Are those 100 watts.. I looked on the site but they didn't say..

Cool thanks for the info!.. Because the 82's are $750 vs 280f's are $1,200.. I will keep a eye out for used RF 35 & RF 3's.. I rather get a used than spending $1,200 for the 280's.. Thanks for your input..

Thanks for the info!... I thought that one was more for theater for some reason.. Whenever I find something I really like they stop making it.. It cost over $500 more than the 82's but if it's the same or better than it's worth it... The 82's got me very excited I got a great deal and they weren't even used or played more than 2 months.. So at some point I would like to try the rp 280f... I see you have the KG 1.5's I just heard those tiny little speakers and thats what made me get the Klipsch... Those are amazing little speakers!.. great bass... Also I heard Forte over 25 yrs ago and I want those too!... Thanks again!

I did see that and thought it was weird it's not even on their front page. You have to hunt for it.. I have a friend who wants the 82's.. but has to save $ first.. I didn't know if the R 28's are the same thing.. I may want another pair if the R 28's aren't the same.

Its looks like they stopped making the RF 82's does anyone know how the R 28's compare?... I have seen some people say these aren't good for music.. I think the 82's sound great with anything that has a good production.. Anyone know why people are saying this?.. Matter of taste?

Wow The chorus II's have a 15" woofer they're massive!.. They look like they are build like a Tank!.. Then they must have as much or more bass than the Forte's???

Oh well still a lot... whats your favorite?..

OMG!.... 9... That's awesome!.. Do they all sound the same?.. because they're around 25 yrs old. God where in the hell do you put them all.. That must look like a warehouse.. Do you have pics of them?

Cool... ya I'm in no rush, i'm going to wait when I have the $ and find some guy who has used them for playing classical or jazz music out of them.. instead of someone who has beaten them or blasted for 20 + yrs.. They sound like you're at a concert!.. i have the RF 82's and I love them but those have the fullest sound I have ever heard..

Whats BB?.. I'm not in a rush but they do have one now.. And Have have seen many... I only will allow myself to own 1 more set of speakers.. So I will wait for the right time.. here is one.. https://providence.craigslist.org/ele/5876434384.html