Hi guys, I have been doing a ton of research over the last few months and am looking to acquire a new setup. I had my heart set on the RP8000f for now, that would leave room to grow into into the RF7 III later when the next generation comes out and they are more affordable.
But it lately I've been considering going with a used pair of RF7 II instead of the RP8000f if I can get lucky and find a good seller. They work out close enough in price that it would be silly not to make the jump out of the gates.
Main questions, given differing categories and obvious horn and driver size differences, is there enough refinement into the current horns/crossovers to justify latest model over previous gen? RF7 III they toned down slightly and smoothed out the highs some more, is it very noticeable? Will the RF II's induce fatigue above the RP8000's? How abused can they become buying used? Meaning if they were clipped excessively by being either over or under driven, how can one tell any degraded acoustical damage short of a driver being blown all together?
Plan is to use as 2 channel set up,
room is approx 25' X 28',
I'd say 60% movies 40% music,
and I'd certainly incorporate my sub with the RP8000's, maybe with the RF7 II's
Im leaning towards plenty of wattage with a Crown XLS 2502
I want it clean and accurate regardless if it's low or cranked, I want my spine to tingle in awe.
Any advise that I have not already pondered over or personal experience would be much appreciated. Sorry so many questions. Thanks kindly in advance for any insight.