Moderators Youthman Posted August 16, 2010 Moderators Share Posted August 16, 2010 I'm just used to the older style grill covering the whole front. That's probably all it is. We tend to like what we are used to. Change is sometimes difficult for us to get adjusted to. You know how when someone gets a drastic haircut (like your spouse) and you are thinking, "Whoah, that's different". Of course what comes out of your mouth is "That looks great sweetie". LOL. But then after a few days that begins to be the "Norm" and you begin to prefer that over the old haircut. The new RF-7II grills got a new haircut. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitedemo Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 i think "sweetie" got a buzzcut going the wrong direction looks like a cheap speaker that couldnt afford to finish the remaining 1/4 grill maybe it looks better in rl but im not sold on the pictures, but i do wonder how they will stack against the 83 series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 i think "sweetie" got a buzzcut going the wrong direction looks like a cheap speaker that couldnt afford to finish the remaining 1/4 grill maybe it looks better in rl but im not sold on the pictures, but i do wonder how they will stack against the 83 series My guess is with the larger compression driver mated to a larger horn the highs will be crisper compared to the RF-83's warmer sound...Insofar as the grill is concerned, I have no opinion either way but wood veneer is more expensive than grill material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 16, 2010 Moderators Share Posted August 16, 2010 Regardless of how they look, I'm sure they will sound great. I loved the sound of the RF-7's as well as the RF-83's. I'll be curious to hear how the RF-7II's sound as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vital Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 One thing I know for sure, these new RF-7 lls will not lack output in any way lol. The original RF-7s have all the bass and output you could want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 For me, it wasn't as much as the feet being weird as it was the 3/4 grill cover. EXACTLY was I was thinking. I personally don't dig the new look... But everyone has their own taste. I'm just used to the older style grill covering the whole front. To me, those don't look like klipsch because of the 3/4 grill. But I'm sure they sound great.. I agree,they may sound great but I don't dig the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockOn4Klipsch Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I agree that the feet look odd and the 3/4 grill reminds me of the Martin Logan look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I agree that the feet look odd and the 3/4 grill reminds me of the Martin Logan look. Or Canton or JBL or... Let's face it, it's the in-fashion look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I'm not used to the shorter look either buy you have to admit that the shorter grills should eleminate a lot of broken grills. Moving the larger RFs one time will destroy the plastic grill frames and/or pegs. Logo housings seperate, yadda yadda yadda. I think it's a good move though It could have been a little longer imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockOn4Klipsch Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I've moved my RF speakers all over the place and have never broken a grill pegs. The only way i've ever broken grill pegs on my RF 5's is the dogs got a little rambonxious and knocked one over. I however would really liked to have them been magnetic grills, it's nice if you do occassionally like to look at the woofers make music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achugh Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Why do the new Reference series weigh less than the older ones? The RC-64 is like 11lbs lighter, why? Does anyone knows why the new II series speakers are lighter? Is it because the wood has been changed say from MDF to Baltic Birch or something on those lines? The RF-7 Classic do say the Enclosure Type is MDF http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/rf-7-specifications/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Does anyone knows why the new II series speakers are lighter? My guess is a combination of things, partly the different drivers, also notice the speakers dimensions have slightly changed as well and also the RC-64 had an added on plastic grill and baffling which covered the front which was not used on the RC-64 II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmond Barry Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hi all, just to introduce myself, I am a young french klipsch lover. Has anyone noticed there are no visible screws on the horn of the RF7 II ? Is there a way it could be unscrewed (like from the inside) or is it glued ? Because if it is glued, those who want to tar the horn will be...screwed (I know, this one was easy, but try to pun in french, not that simple !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 18, 2010 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2010 Welcome Redmond Barry, I would guess screwed from the back, glued would cause a big problem for even warranty repairs, just a guess ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmond Barry Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Yeah, you're probably right. Otherwise, in terms of aesthetics, I did like the black dust caps and the extra aluminium on the woofers. It gave the three speakers a more or less squared shape, that I think was nice. The new moderate cherry veneer is quite attractive though. Would have been hard to chose between this one and the dark cherry of the Classic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hi all, just to introduce myself, I am a young french klipsch lover. Has anyone noticed there are no visible screws on the horn of the RF7 II ? Is there a way it could be unscrewed (like from the inside) or is it glued ? Because if it is glued, those who want to tar the horn will be...screwed (I know, this one was easy, but try to pun in french, not that simple !) If you zoom in on the high-resolution picture of the RF-7 II it looks like there's a separate plastic trim around the horn. Its possible that this part might just pop off somehow and that it would expose screws underneath for the main part of the horn that houses the diaphragm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmond Barry Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hmmm... Indeed ! I think the mystery is solved. That's a very nice move from Klipsch by the way, it definitely improves their looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Its probably a rubber lining like I have with my custom built subwoofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Does anyone knows why the new II series speakers are lighter? It's not the same size as the RF-7 Classic. I posted a comparison of specs a couple pages back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hi all, just to introduce myself, I am a young french klipsch lover. Boy... I guess it is bedtime... I read something totally different the first time! [A] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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