cyclones22 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I have the opportunity to purchase the RF7ii HT system new, for @$2900 out the door. I have a 9 year old RF15 system and feel it's time for an upgrade and I'm not sure I can pass up this opportunity. Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated. And if I do this, what AVR would you recommend to drive them? Can I get something capable for these speakers under $1k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 18, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 18, 2013 Wow, going from RF-15 to RF-7ii is going to ROCK YOUR WORLD! I'm not familiar with current RF-7ii pricing so I'll let others comment on that. Give W.C at Panacea Engineering. He is an authorized Klipsch dealer and a member of the forums. He will cut you a great deal. His contact info is at www.panaceaengineering.com And if I do this, what AVR would you recommend to drive them? Can I get something capable for these speakers under $1k? Absolutely. I love my HK AVR 3600. I paid less than $400 for it used. It would drive them with no problem. You can always add an amp down the road. If you want networking capabilities, Airplay, 3D, check out the newer HK AVR 3700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I have the opportunity to purchase the RF7ii HT system new, for @$2900 out the door. I have a 9 year old RF15 system and feel it's time for an upgrade and I'm not sure I can pass up this opportunity. Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated. And if I do this, what AVR would you recommend to drive them? Can I get something capable for these speakers under $1k? What all comes in this system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I have the opportunity to purchase the RF7ii HT system new, for @$2900 out the door. I have a 9 year old RF15 system and feel it's time for an upgrade and I'm not sure I can pass up this opportunity. Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated. If it's the entire system, (surrounds and sub included) that's a great deal. Even just the towers and center for that price is still a good deal for new "A" stock. System consists of: (2) RF-7 II Floorstanding Speakers (1) RC-64 II Center Channel Speaker (2) RS-62 II Surround Speakers (1) SW-115 Subwoofer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 It's the entire system which is pictured above. Manufacturer direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 It's the entire system which is pictured above. Manufacturer direct. I'd get it an a heartbeat if I was still shopping [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 It's the entire system which is pictured above. Manufacturer direct. I'd get it an a heartbeat if I was still shopping +1 The sub might be a weak link but thats a great price for those speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I think last time I inquired about that set I was quoted 3600ish. But I don't think that included a sub since I already had a couple subs. So I'd say its a smokin deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 So it seems like the quick consensus is that it is a good deal. Any other AVR recommendations? I'll be using it for HT for the most part, but that's not to say music isn't important at all. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Better grab it before it is gone. There are a ton of good avr's. Onkyo, Marantz, Pioneer, Denon, Sherwood, ect. Just get something that has the rated power with all channels driven and preout if you are thinking of getting an amp. Spend some money for a decent avr since that is a Flagship system, he he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Yeah I'd say top brands are gonna be marantz, denon, pioneer, onkyo. Whatever you get make sure it has pre outs to add an external amp for all speakers. With that flagship system your gonna want to try an amp down the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschht Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 That sounds like an awesome deal to me. I love my RF-7II setup, I got the RF-7II from a forum member and purchased the rest new, and using old subwoofer from old setup. I have more invested than $2,900. If you can do it for that price jump NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCliff Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Yeah I'd say top brands are gonna be marantz, denon, pioneer, onkyo. Whatever you get make sure it has pre outs to add an external amp for all speakers. With that flagship system your gonna want to try an amp down the line I second the Harman Kardon AV 3600 great sound music and movies. My son bought a Pioneer Elite VSX-51 and I would take the H/K over it anyday. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Pict's or this didnt happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I have the opportunity to purchase the RF7ii HT system new, for @$2900 out the door. Great price, go for it.[Y] And if I do this, what AVR would you recommend to drive them? Can I get something capable for these speakers under $1k? If HT is your primary enjoyment, I would get an upper midlevel OnkyoTX-NR818(with Audyssey MultEQ XT32) and a multichannel amp. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXNR818/Onkyo-TX-NR818-7.2-Ch-THX-Certified-Network-A/V-Receiver/1.html or go get this http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ele/4052936492.html If the Pioneer Elite does not have all you want, sell it for $300.00 to $400.00 and get the Onkyo 818 and come in under your $1000.00 target. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thank you all for the responses and recommendations. I have the option to select any Klipsch system for that type of discount before end of year and I was thinking long and hard about just going with the RF82ii. I think the modern day equivalent of the RF15 setup (which I also got a for a great price 9 years ago) is the RF42ii or RF52ii, right? I wanted a massive upgrade and now I'm of the thinking that may as well go flagship Reference if I'm doing my almost once a decade upgrade, right? It's just a matter of just pulling the trigger since I already have the cash on hand for the system and an AVR/amp. If/When I do this, I'll definitely post pics of my setup. I just sprung for a Samsung 64F8500, so the upgrade my HT bug has already bit me once this summer. I've been running the numbers on my budget for days to make sure I'm not overextending myself []. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 You should splurge and get two subs! Cause that's where it's at! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Wow that craigslist listing looks too good to be true. That or I'm completely unaware of pricing in the used market. Probably a bit of both. I have the opportunity to purchase the RF7ii HT system new, for @$2900 out the door. Great price, go for it. And if I do this, what AVR would you recommend to drive them? Can I get something capable for these speakers under $1k? If HT is your primary enjoyment, I would get an upper midlevel OnkyoTX-NR818(with Audyssey MultEQ XT32) and a multichannel amp. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXNR818/Onkyo-TX-NR818-7.2-Ch-THX-Certified-Network-A/V-Receiver/1.html or go get this http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ele/4052936492.html If the Pioneer Elite does not have all you want, sell it for $300.00 to $400.00 and get the Onkyo 818 and come in under your $1000.00 target. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 if you don't get that 7ii set up... if it is indeed available in that configuration... you are insane! the best price I have seen for 7ii's BY THEMSELVES is around $1800 with no shipping for B stock... if you can get that set up with everything for 2900 and it's A stock that is an UNBELIEVABLE deal... emphasis on unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thanks everyone for your responses and advice. I just cut a check for the total, so with any luck on Monday, the order will be complete [Y]. I'm leaning toward powering it with the Onkyo TX-NR818, as I've had positive experiences with Onkyo recently. I still have a pristine Denon 3805 that I bought in 2004, but I don't know anything about their newer products nowadays and if they're a good match with Klipsch now. These are absolutely "A" stock, by the way. It's coming from Klipsch, direct. Working for a commercial partner has its benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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