SOLD -- Cherry RF-5's between Tampa and Orlando, FL -- SOLD

[Youthman]

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

[botelerc]

I might be interested if you could meet me in ocala or gainesville?

[Youthman]

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.

[neo33]

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.

[Youthman]

Hi Neo, I have another gentleman that has expressed interest in them but they are still currently available. I will send you a PM.

[Youthman]

Post 4th of July bump and lower price. []

[jephdood]

Love the grain on those! Wish I was closer. Should go quick-like.

[Youthman]

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.

[Youthman]

Monday Bump and final price reduction. $450 and they are yours.

[willland]

Michael,

PM sent.

Bill

[Youthman]

Thanks Bill,

PM replied.

[Youthman]

I have a local interested party asking if the RF-5's are made in USA or China. I'm not sure. Anyone know?

[Youthman]

I just called Klipsch. The original RF-5 are engineered in US, assembled in China. The newer Classic RF-5 are assembled in Hope.

[Rich_Guy]

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

[Youthman]

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?

[Rich_Guy]

Interesting your label rates the speaker at 150 watts, mine rates it at 250 watts

[Youthman]

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?

[Youthman]

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.

[Rich_Guy]

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.

[Scrappydue]

RF-83 made in china? sounds to me like someone that either needs to be fired or brush up on their klipsch knowledge.