Moderators Youthman Posted July 1, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2013 I purchased these RF-5's from Celso just 2 days ago with the intention of seeing if the RF-5's sounded better in my 2ch setup than my B&W DM 604 S3's. You can read all about my comparison here. I have decided that I prefer the sound of my B&W's over the RF-5's. They are B-Stock. The speakers are in excellent condition overall. Only a few minor scratches and one very tiny dent in one of the drivers. If interested, I can take additional photos showing any cosmetic issues that I see. The speaker grills have no rips or tears and have all grill pegs and badges intact. Local buyers only. Email or PM if intested. Asking $450 $425 FIRM. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botelerc Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I might be interested if you could meet me in ocala or gainesville? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 2, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thank you for your interest. I appreciate the offer but Ocala is a 3.5hr round trip for me and Gainesville is 4.5hr round trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Michael, I have a friend who is interested in those speakers if you are willing to lower the price to compensate for his gas since he will be driving 10 hours round-trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 3, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 3, 2013 Hi Neo, I have another gentleman that has expressed interest in them but they are still currently available. I will send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 5, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 5, 2013 Post 4th of July bump and lower price. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Love the grain on those! Wish I was closer. Should go quick-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 7, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yeah, I have never seen the wood grain that esquisite before. Very beautiful design and definitely unique. The speakers are two numbers apart so their grain pattern is a little different but are both cherry finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 8, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 8, 2013 Monday Bump and final price reduction. $450 and they are yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Michael, PM sent. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 8, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks Bill, PM replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 9, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2013 I have a local interested party asking if the RF-5's are made in USA or China. I'm not sure. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 9, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2013 I just called Klipsch. The original RF-5 are engineered in US, assembled in China. The newer Classic RF-5 are assembled in Hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I just called Klipsch. The original RF-5 are engineered in US, assembled in China. The newer Classic RF-5 are assembled in Hope. I think the person you spoke to may have been mistaken, I have heard many times the original RF-5's were made in Hope. I have always been in the impression that all of Klipsch's real wood veneer speakers were US made, while the vinyl covered speakers came from China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 9, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2013 I thought the same thing. He said the Heritage, RC-7, RC-64, RF-7 were made in Hope. I mentioned the RF-83 too and he said, no, they were assembled in China. That's not what I've been told before. Does the label help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Interesting your label rates the speaker at 150 watts, mine rates it at 250 watts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 9, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2013 I just looked through photos of Klipsch Speakers I have owned and the RB-61, RS-52, RS-62 all say "Made in China" so I can only assume that if they were made in China, Klipsch will state it on the label. If that is the case, that would mean that the RF-83's and the RF-5's were made in Hope. Can anyone verify this for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 9, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2013 Interesting your label rates the speaker at 150 watts, mine rates it at 250 watts Klipsch website shows POWER HANDLING: 150 w max continuous (600 w peak) for both RF-5 and RF-5 Classic. Looks like a typo on your label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Interesting your label rates the speaker at 150 watts, mine rates it at 250 watts Klipsch website shows POWER HANDLING: 150 w max continuous (600 w peak) for both RF-5 and RF-5 Classic. Looks like a typo on your label. Possibly a change in written specs, my RF-5's were first year editions that I purchased new 2001, at any rate mine are getting either 250 or 300 watts input. [] Emotiva also lists two different specs on their XPA-2, some specs say 250 watts others say 300 watts. Anyway I know the RF-5's have no problem handling power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 RF-83 made in china? sounds to me like someone that either needs to be fired or brush up on their klipsch knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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