Maestro1 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I have recently acquired a pair of RVX-54's for my main front speakers to replace a bigger pair of Altecs I sold (regrettably) due to moving to a smaller place. My Klipsch RVX-54 speakers are detailed and fine for movies (will probably make great surround speakers), but for music they lack the punch and dynamics of my old Altec Model 14's (no surprise.) My question is would the Klipsch RF-62's be a big enough step up from my 54's or would it be necessary to step up to some Klipsch RF-35's/RF-82's to get back the punch and dynamics my old Altec Model 14's had? I'm driving my speakers with a Pioneer Elite VSX-56txi receiver. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 If you are looking for something similar in performance to your old Altec's you may want to try a pair of Heresy III's or one of the bigger RF series. Cornwall's would be better if you have the room. Quartet or Forte is another option if you don't mind used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro1 Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Funny I have had the same thoughts today Jason. I was thinking of either a good used Heresy 1 or 2 as I can't really go for a new 3 right now. A Quartet or Forte offers a bigger cabinet design and maybe a bigger soundstage and more bass than the Heresy. It seems there is no way I can get away from a bigger cabinet to achieve the bigger sound. The Heresy or Quartet would seem to be a fairly close match to my KLF-C-7 center channel as well. I'm thing about either the Heresy or Quartet now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icon fan Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 HEY MAESTRO1 LOOK THESE PUPPY'S ON THE INTERNET UNDER KIPSCH THEN GIVE THEM A CALL SEE IF YOU CAN ORDER THEM CF-4 Floorstanding Speaker CHRIS HERE'S THE SPECS ON THEM FREQUENCY RESPONSE 34Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB POWER HANDLING 300 watts maximum continuous (1200 watts peak) SENSITIVITY 102dB @ 1watt/1meter NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms TWEETER K-63-KN 2" (5.08cm) Aluminum diaphragm compression driver HIGH FREQUENCY HORN 90(o) x 60(o) Tractrix® Horn WOOFER Two K-30-KN 12" (30.48cm) Poly carbon graphite cones ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF) ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass reflex via dual front-mounted ports DIMENSIONS 44" (111.76cm) x 17" (43.18cm) x 19" (48.26cm) WEIGHT 108 lbs. (48.99kg) FINISHES Whitewash, Lt. Oak, Med. Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Black Satin BUILT FROM 1994 BUILT UNTIL 1996 FREQUENCY RESPONSE 34Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB POWER HANDLING 300 watts maximum continuous (1200 watts peak) SENSITIVITY 102dB @ 1watt/1meter NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms TWEETER K-63-KN 2" (5.08cm) Aluminum diaphragm compression driver HIGH FREQUENCY HORN 90(o) x 60(o) Tractrix® Horn WOOFER Two K-30-KN 12" (30.48cm) Poly carbon graphite cones ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF) ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass reflex via dual front-mounted ports DIMENSIONS 44" (111.76cm) x 17" (43.18cm) x 19" (48.26cm) WEIGHT 108 lbs. (48.99kg) FINISHES Whitewash, Lt. Oak, Med. Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Black Satin BUILT FROM 1994 BUILT UNTIL 1996 FREQUENCY RESPONSE 34Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB POWER HANDLING 300 watts maximum continuous (1200 watts peak) SENSITIVITY 102dB @ 1watt/1meter NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms TWEETER K-63-KN 2" (5.08cm) Aluminum diaphragm compression driver HIGH FREQUENCY HORN 90(o) x 60(o) Tractrix® Horn WOOFER Two K-30-KN 12" (30.48cm) Poly carbon graphite cones ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF) ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass reflex via dual front-mounted ports DIMENSIONS 44" (111.76cm) x 17" (43.18cm) x 19" (48.26cm) WEIGHT 108 lbs. (48.99kg) FINISHES Whitewash, Lt. Oak, Med. Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Black Satin BUILT FROM 1994 BUILT UNTIL 1996 FREQUENCY RESPONSE 34Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB POWER HANDLING 300 watts maximum continuous (1200 watts peak) SENSITIVITY 102dB @ 1watt/1meter NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms TWEETER K-63-KN 2" (5.08cm) Aluminum diaphragm compression driver HIGH FREQUENCY HORN 90(o) x 60(o) Tractrix® Horn WOOFER Two K-30-KN 12" (30.48cm) Poly carbon graphite cones ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF) ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass reflex via dual front-mounted ports DIMENSIONS 44" (111.76cm) x 17" (43.18cm) x 19" (48.26cm) WEIGHT 108 lbs. (48.99kg) FINISHES Whitewash, Lt. Oak, Med. Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Black Satin BUILT FROM 1994 BUILT UNTIL 1996 Rollover to Zoom Download Hi-Res CF-4 Floorstanding Speaker Customer Reviews Find An Authorized Dealer X Our Dealers Loading Overview Specifications Similar Products Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE 34Hz-20kHz(+-)3dB POWER HANDLING 300 watts maximum continuous (1200 watts peak) SENSITIVITY 102dB @ 1watt/1meter NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms TWEETER K-63-KN 2" (5.08cm) Aluminum diaphragm compression driver HIGH FREQUENCY HORN 90(o) x 60(o) Tractrix® Horn WOOFER Two K-30-KN 12" (30.48cm) Poly carbon graphite cones ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF) ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass reflex via dual front-mounted ports DIMENSIONS 44" (111.76cm) x 17" (43.18cm) x 19" (48.26cm) WEIGHT 108 lbs. (48.99kg) FINISHES Whitewash, Lt. Oak, Med. Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Black Satin BUILT FROM 1994 BUILT UNTIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro1 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yea maybe I could drain our savings account and replace my wife with the C-4's!!! Yikes.. They are damn near perfect aren't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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