csemoses Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 okay so i know im new here, and am probably pissing off some of you by now. However, bear with me please Major purchases require research and opinion gathering. In doing a little reading online about the RF-82s vs the RF-83s (or 63s) it became apparent that the 83s/63s are made in USA where the 82/62 are made in China. Today, at work, i gave the demo pair of cherry RF-82's the good ole' knock test up and down the side of the cabinet. You know the one... Ive got to admit, I was not impressed with how solid it felt, how hollow sounding it was, etc. Shouldnt they sound accoustically inert? or 'dead' might put it simpler... ? Know what I mean? It sounded hollow, like there was a lack of real solid bracing thoughout, almost. I didnt give the WF-35's the same treatment today, but I think I have in the past, when we first got em. I was more impressed with the overall build quality of the WF-35 IIRC. Can any of you make an informed comment on this? ... opened one of these things up and had a look? The last thing I want to do is drop ~$650usd on a pair of speakers and feel like they are poorly made everytime i touch em to get behind the TV. Maybe I just need someone to tell me to "shut up and get the ... you will be happy with them" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuyOtherSoundEquipment Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Shut up and get them, you will be happy with them! [] I own the 82s. They aren't the sleekest, highest quality speakers I have ever touched. The P-39Fs were. But they are in no way "cheap" feeling. I've never torn my speakers open, as that would void their warranty, but I am convinced that they are sufficiently braced inside. I did the classic "Nickel test" when I first got them, by placing a nickel on edge at the very top of the speaker, as far foward as possible. I played a bass heavy song at a VERY generous volume level for several minutes and the coin didn't so much as quiver. I put the nickel on a nearby bookshelf, and it fell in less than 5 seconds. How's that for sturdy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. RF62 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 +1 on the 82's, they also move more air than the 3 - 5.25"woofers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. RF62 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 +1 on the 82's, they move more air than the 3 - 5.25" woofers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csemoses Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Allright, allright... i'll pickup the 82s. Unfortunately, ive no choice in the matter for a center channel speaker right now. I'll get an RC-52. I'm sure I'll be able to hunt down a used RC-62 if i'm not happy with this one, in time. If it turns out the WF series rock the RFs in time, ya'll are gonna hear about it [] ... i'm not holding my breath though. Havent the WF's been out in US for a year or so already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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