reynolr Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I am in the negotiation process with someone I found locally on CraigsList. We have settled on trading my 2 RF-52's. 1 RC-52 and Klipsch SUB-12 plus $300.00. For his 2 Klipsch RF-7's, 1 RC-7 and Klipsch SW-15. I assume this is a good deal? But just want to make sure. Thanks for the input. And the reason being for the trade is he just moved and is looking to down grade, while I am moving mid Aug and looking to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 IMO, RF-7"s = $900.00 in great condition, RC-7 = $400.00 in great condition, SW-15 = $300.00 in great condition =================$1600.00 IMO, RF-52's = $375.00 in great condition, RC-52 = $200.00 in great condition, SUB-12 = $225.00 in great condition, plus $300.00=====$1100.00 IMO, yes a good deal. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynolr Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 I would say mine are in great condition. His are in good maybe (judging by the pics sent). Sound wise, will this be a significant improvement for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Sound wise, will this be a significant improvement for me? Oh yeah. More impact for HT, more presence, much bigger sound. The RF-52's might have the edge in the midrange in a smaller space but the RF-7's will energize just about any room from the smallest to the biggest. Better parts, wood cabinet, and just plain bigger usually equates to overrall better sound. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vital Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Sounds too good to be true, I can't imagine him wanting to do that deal. As with all things on CL, be cautious and make sure it's legit. If it is legit, you're getting a screaming deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynolr Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Yes i am kind of nervous about it all. He gave me his address and I am suppose to meet him at his house which makes me think it may be real. After he sent me some more picture last night I noticed that he does not have the SW-15, it has the copper cones so I believe it is the RSW-15. Th more I learn the more I think its to good to be true. We will see on Sunday tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 That's a big difference of sub there man. The RSW-15 is a very sought after sub, if it's relatively good condition I think your swap is going to turn out very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynolr Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 The trade went thru. I am now the proud owner of a pair of RF-7's, an RC-7 and an RSW-15. Can't wait to get it all set up and working. Do you all think it would be beneficial to bridge my Onkyo M282 for the RC-7? Or just use the receiver? I will be using the upa-2 for the RF-7s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 i dont think it would be beneficial. but maybe in your future, an xpa-3 or other 200X3 amp? lol love spending other people's money. and congrats by the way gonna be a big upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Great trade and very nice upgrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vital Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Sweet! Congrats on an awesome trade! I love finding the sweet deals like that. You have just made a heck of an upgrade, that RSW-15 is a highly sought after sub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 The trade went thru. I am now the proud owner of a pair of RF-7's, an RC-7 and an RSW-15. Sweet. Do you all think it would be beneficial to bridge my Onkyo M282 for the RC-7? Or just use the receiver? If the 282 is bridgeable, why not? If any concerns, just use one of the channels of the 282 and use the Onkyo AVR for the surrounds. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynolr Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Here is a pic of the new front stage, until the move when they will be in a nice big theater room in the basement level. I currently live in an apartment and since its Sunday everyone is home so I haven't had a chance to crank it up. However, on first impressions, the biggest upgrade is by far the sub, this thing is a monster and it goes so much deeper than the HSU. When I ran my setup mic it had everything set at 40hz, (fronts, center, surrounds) should I put it all to 80hz? Or can the RF-7s do 40hz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynolr Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 lol and although it no longer looks like it... that is a 65" tv between those monsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I'd start at 80 hz and go up/down from there depending on what you like. How's the imaging on them being setup like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Man, if those speakers all work properly, I'd say "you done good"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 29, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 29, 2013 That is the most impressive $300 upgrade I have seen in a long time. That totally rocks bro! Very nice upgrade and you by far got the better end of the deal. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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