mlb585 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 My buddy is getting rid of his RF-7's and I will have first dibs on them if I want them. I currently run RF-3II with RC-3II Center and I wasn't sure if the RF-7 will match properly with my current RC-3. I was figuring that since they are from the same klipsch reference family that they would timbre match, but I wasn't sure if the difference in tweeter/horn size as well as woofer difference would not make them an ideal match. Any thoughts on this setup? Any help is really appreciated! Thanks =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 21, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) If you have a chance to pick up the RF-7 for a good price I would definitely do that but the RC-3 will not be up to keep up with them. I've heard the RC-3 with the RF-82's and it could not keep up with them either and the RF-7's are a much more capable speaker than the RF-82's. Edited January 21, 2014 by Youthman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 21, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 21, 2014 Forgot to say, welcome to the forums! IMO, the RF-7's are some of the best speakers klipsch has made. So definitely get them if you have the opportunity. How much is he asking for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlb585 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks for your welcoming! My friend is asking $1000 - he knows what they're worth otherwise he'd probably just ask me for a couple hundred dollars. Always wanted the RF-7's but wasn't sure if my current center would do the trick. I'd go with the RC-7 or even the RC-64 but it's too big for my center channel location (too heavy too). See my attached pic and you'll know what I mean. What do you think of the RF-7's withe the RC-3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlb585 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 I missed you other post youthman...sorry about that...I understand what you mean about the RC-3...not sure what my options are with my setup in the pic above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 The original rf7s are a beloved speaker grab them if u can. Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 If you already have the RC 3, try it a see what you think. I ran a VC 25 Icon V speaker for a while until I got my RC 64. The only thing about the RC 64 is that it is a very large center. The RC 7 is the matching speaker for the RF 7's. Welcome to the forum and keep us posted on your evolving system, best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 21, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 21, 2014 As mentioned, it doesn't hurt to give the RC-3 a try. I just don't think you will be satisfied with it. My friend had RF-3ii and RC-3ii and IMO, the weak link was the RC-3ii. It just isn't as clear and precise as the RC-7 or the RC-64. Would you be able to put the RC-7 on top of the entertainment center and angle it downwards? Maybe you have enough height to put the RC-64 where the RC-3ii is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 The height of the RC 64 is easier to work with if a TV stand or console is used to house the gear than the RC 7. That is the main reason I have an RC 64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlb585 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone for all the input...i think i'll try to see how it is with the RC-3...but...I think i'm now getting that upgrade bug!...Seeing as how the RC-7 won't work (too tall), I'm trying to think now how I can get the RC-64II to work with my setup. I took a close up of where my RC-3 is residing...I actually looked at my entertainment cabinet and realized that I can actually move the vertical supports (on either side of the RC-3) further out and re-screw them to the top and bottom shelving to accommodate the width of the RC-64. The problem is the weight as i'd be adding 22 pounds to that center section. The center section is already ever so 'slightly' bowing from the RC-3 weight...so, i'd have to figure out a way to support it from the back wall or further brace it to the main sections of the cabinet (right and left side). I just have to figure out the best way of doing this. Does this sound doable or am I crazy? I REALLY want the RC-64 to work now... Edited January 22, 2014 by mlb585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 22, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2014 Don't think you will find anyone here that thinks you are crazy. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 i dont think 1000 is a very good deal on rf-7's anyways. why not maybe try and find a used pair of rf-63's and rc-64? i only payed 1000 for those three speakers and they are just about mint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 22, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2014 $1000 for RF-7's might not be a "good deal" but still worth it IMO. I sold my mint Cherry RF-7 with boxes for $1000 but only paid $400 for my son's near mint RF-7's without boxes. $800 is a pretty average price for RF-7's but if you are patient, you can definitely find them for less. Maybe you can get him to give you the "friend discount". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I agree save the 20% if you can. Also, to much is being made about the timbre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I paid $1,300 for a pair of RF 7s and one RC 7. Not a great deal but fair enough I suppose. If that's the speaker you want don't waste time waiting for a screaming deal that may never come along, provided of course you can afford it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Keep in mind they aren't making the RF-7s/RC-7 anymore and if found in your local market they are worth what you are willing to pay for them--For the record, I wouldn't sell my RF-7s/RC-7 for what is being discussed here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Exactly TKD. I have (2) pair of RF 7s and (3) RC 7s and I wouldn't sell them for what I paid.....and I paid "too much" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlb585 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 I'm pretty sure my bud wants $1000 for them. Just not sure now if I can swing that plus the rc-64 or rc-7 (whichever I can get to brace/fit in my unit). But, I see this purchase as one of my last speaker upgrades for quite a while...at least I have to tell myself that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydrama Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 But, I see this purchase as one of my last speaker upgrades for quite a while...at least I have to tell myself that. Famous last words.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 23, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2014 The RF7 will provide enough to where you won't need to upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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