Moderators Youthman Posted October 23, 2013 Moderators Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) I recently had the opportunity to purchase an entire Klipsch RF-7ii System (read about it here). After bringing home the new speakers, I knew I had to bring the RF family together to see how they compared in a 2ch configuration.I brought the RF-83's from the HT into the living room and also the RF-7ii's. As with every purchase, I took several photos before I even hooked them up to listen (strange I know but I really love photographing Klipsch speakers).After getting them setup, I demoed many CD's and Concert DVD's and here is what I concluded.RF-7 - Brightest and most detailed sounding of the three. Very "forward" sound.RF-83 - Most laid back sound of the three. Very soft, silky sound. Very soothing and beautiful.RF-7ii - Not as bright as the RF-7's but not near as laid back as the RF-83's.I loved the sound of all three for 2ch. All three had a great amount of bass, midrange was delightful and the highs were full of clarity and detail.I've never claimed to have a "critical ear" nor have I ever claimed to be anything near an "audiophile". This is just what my simple ears heard.Honestly, I would be VERY happy with any of these three speakers in my living room and if the wife would let me, I would have loved to keep all three pair in the living room. But since I already have the RF-7's in my son's bedroom and the RF-83's in the HT, I decided to sell my newly purchased Cherry RF-7's and keep the newly purchased RF-7ii's for the 2ch living room.The RF-7ii's are absolutely beautiful. I love the copper color of the woofers moreso than the gold color on the RF-83's. The front wood veneer looks very classy and even the 2/3 speaker grill is starting to grow on me. I even like the feet (which I originally did not like from the photos I saw online). Edited February 11, 2014 by Youthman 5 Quote
Sancho Panza Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 So, if you had to choose 1 pair ONLY? Quote
derrickdj1 Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 It is great to be posting again. Thanks for cutting to the quick. I have never had the opportunity to hear two, yet the three side by side but, I am like you, all three are great and slightly different. The extra few inches that the RF 7II have over the RF 7's make them look small,lol. You have one great set of speakers in your collection. Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted October 23, 2013 Author Moderators Posted October 23, 2013 So, if you had to choose 1 pair ONLY? I did choose....the RF-7ii...at least for my 2ch setup. LOL They are a fantastic blend between the sound of the RF-7 and the RF-83 and I already loved the way they both sounded so something in between their sound made perfect sense. Quote
TasDom Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Just curious why Wake took the RC7 instead of the RC64II? Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted October 23, 2013 Author Moderators Posted October 23, 2013 Just curious why Wake took the RC7 instead of the RC64II? Cause I wanted the RC-64ii for myself. I can always find another RC-7 down the road (I've owned two of them). RC-64ii rarely become available and for what I paid for it, it's a no brainer to keep, even if it's not "voice matched" to the original RF-7's. Besides, they are in my 14yr old son's 9' x 9' bedroom and he sits on the floor in a rocker chair that is 3' away from the center channel. Only time he cranks it up is when he is listening to music and mom isn't home. Quote
tmassey Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Incredible find Youthman! What an incredible deal and glad to hear your persistence paid off! Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted October 25, 2013 Author Moderators Posted October 25, 2013 Yeah, I was a borderline pest but indeed it did pay off. Quote
twistedcrankcammer Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Nice photography Youth... Rog Quote
justin_tx_16 Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Wowzah! Never would have thought there'd be such a size difference! Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted December 12, 2013 Author Moderators Posted December 12, 2013 That's exactly why I share a lot of comparison photos. It's one thing to see specs on paper and another to have it sitting in your living room. Quote
justin_tx_16 Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Well I sure do wish I had known you back when I was in Plant City on the regular, I'd have loved to hear those speakers! I do work for the strawberry growers and used to be out there several times a year! What a small world. Quote
vhabaygiurbm Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 Are the RF-7s still up for sale? Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted December 13, 2013 Author Moderators Posted December 13, 2013 Unfortunately, I sold them locally about a month ago. Best wishes with your search. I replied to your PM. Welcome to the forums. Quote
CECAA850 Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 Time to get a DeanG RF-7 to compare. That was my thought as well. Should be the best of all worlds. Quote
Moderators Youthman Posted December 14, 2013 Author Moderators Posted December 14, 2013 No need to DeanG the RF-7's as they are in my son's bedroom. Quote
derrickdj1 Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 Youthman, we just want the comparison, lol. Quote
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