MRC2011 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 What are RF-83's really worth? RF-63's? Rc-64? Prices seem to be all over the place. Shipping seems to be the biggest prohibitive factor in obtaining the best deal. I have been exploring deals with reasonable travel distance to pick them up. I have just been offered a pair of black RF-83's for $1200.00. The only catch is they are "B-stock" with no boxes or manuals, but in excellent condition. Another drawback is they won't match my cherry RF-63's. I am just not sure this is a good deal, advice from members is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 21, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 21, 2012 I wouldn't have any problem with B-stock. I just searched CL and RF-83's are listed between $1000 and $1500. IMO, the RF-83's are definitely worth $1200. I have listened to a lot of Klipsch speakers so far and I've yet to want to "upgrade" to anything else. I have seen RF-63's go for around $800 and RC-64 are typically around $500. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRC2011 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks, yes it does. I am trying to negeotiate with the seller a little more. Hopefully I can cut a deal on some RF-83's this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanhurd Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 whoops, double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I wouldn't have any problem with B-stock. I just searched CL and RF-83's are listed between $1000 and $1500. IMO, the RF-83's are definitely worth $1200. I have listened to a lot of Klipsch speakers so far and I've yet to want to "upgrade" to anything else. I have seen RF-63's go for around $800 and RC-64 are typically around $500. Hope that helps. Oh come on now, look at your avitar, you have not stopped buying speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 11, 2012 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2012 Oh come on now, look at your avitar, you have not stopped buying speakers. I don't buy because I have a desire to upgrade my RF-83's, I buy for experience. I enjoy hearing, comparing, demoing and experiencing the joy of listening to all Klipsch as well as B&W speakers and share that experience with the Klipsch community. I hope that one day, I will be able to say I have owned at one point most if not all that Klipsch has to offer (doubt I'll ever own ALL of them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I know, I was just looking at your avitar and chuckling. It has grown. Actually most people do not buy to actually upgrade, they buy to buy something different and call it an upgrade. I have not heard the RF83'2 but I am guessing that they are very good speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I enjoy hearing, comparing, demoing and experiencing the joy of listening to all Klipsch as well as B&W speakers and share that experience with the Klipsch community. Hey, is that B&W thing from a recent experience, ha ha.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 11, 2012 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2012 I know, I was just looking at your avitar and chuckling. It has grown. Yeah, I used to poke fun at guys who had large quantities of Klipsch....now I've become "that guy". LOL I have not heard the RF83'2 but I am guessing that they are very good speakers. I absolutely love them. For Home Theater, they are absolutely fantastic. For 2ch, they sound really great when I pull them out from behind my false wall. Something changes acoustically when they are tucked away in their little corners. IMO, for HT, they are hard to beat. My son is watching The Amazing Spiderman now with his friend. To the OP, I'm assuming from your silence that the deal did not go through with the 83's? I hope you are able to aquire a pair because they truly are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 For 2ch, they sound really great when I pull them out from behind my false wall. Something changes acoustically when they are tucked away in their little corners. IMO, for HT, they are hard to beat. My son is watching The Amazing Spiderman now with his friend. Reflections. Get them out into the room or put something on the walls to absorb the reflections. Look up "early reflections" and "comb filtering." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 11, 2012 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2012 Biggest problem is the "pocket" where the RF-83's reside isn't large enough enclosure for me to be able to toe them inwards enough to obtain proper imaging. The "doors" for the false wall are the main problem. Just not sure how to fix it. I have acoustic panels throughout the room and also at the first reflection points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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