timdog5000 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hello all, I spoke with my friend today whom owns a stereo store (car stereo) but VERY knowledgeable in HT. He told me that Klipsch RF-7 ii CABINETS ONLY are made in Hope, AR. Can anyone tell me with certainty if the electronics AND cabinets are made in Hope? Dont know that this would change my decision on these beautiful speakers but just curious at this point if electronics are made in China. Thanx for any and all replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) What's an American company? GM or Toyota. I would say both. They both buy parts on the global market, they both employs Americans and build in the states. Bottom line on the RF 7II, it's not as simple as one would think. The lines are so blurred on American made. If you like the speakers, get them. Edited February 1, 2014 by derrickdj1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvanhambelgium Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) There is not much electronics in the RF7-2. No doubt that the crossover design was made in US, but a couple of resistors, caps and coils might be assembled outiside US ... Would this really influence your decision ?? Edited February 1, 2014 by jvanhambelgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 You can find foreign made parts on almost anything. Girl at work a few years ago bragging her 90s Camaro was US made . She had to fix center brake light I took it apart and on it ,,said made in Italy. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdog5000 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 The not being "Made in USA" factor doesn't bother me personally. I own a Honda oddessey and Honda element so im not really stuck on the made in america thing . Even though as stated earlier more than likely all or alot of the vehicles are probably made here. I just was surprised to hear it because Ive always associated the Furniture grade Klipsch speakers with being made in Hope. I put alot of faith in the knowledge of people on this forum whom have had FAR MORE EXPERIENCE with HT and Klipsch than I. If they are happy with their sevens I know my dumb butt will be happy as a lark. My concern( probably unwarranted) was that the electronics inside would be made cheaply overseas and POSSIBLY more prone to failure. Im about to spend what to me is ALOT of money on possibly my LAST SET of speakers and ones that ive pictured in my home for a few years now. I guess my point in even raising the question was to get confirmation that there is nothing to worry about. Which quite honestly by the reviews ive read here I shudnt have worried in the first place. My buddy I spoke of originally has all Altec Lansing VOTT in his room. He has access to these speakers quite frequently and was trying to steer me toward them. Although they DO soumd awesome. They also take up ALOT of room. Not trying to go all Dr. Phil here but this thread i guess was me getting cold feet on a BIG purchase. It was in no way intended to Slam Klipsch, other RF-7 owners or anyone who dosent Buy american. Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 If you like the way they sound, don't worry. Good luck with your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The not being "Made in USA" factor doesn't bother me personally. I own a Honda oddessey and Honda element so im not really stuck on the made in america thing . Even though as stated earlier more than likely all or alot of the vehicles are probably made here. I just was surprised to hear it because Ive always associated the Furniture grade Klipsch speakers with being made in Hope. I put alot of faith in the knowledge of people on this forum whom have had FAR MORE EXPERIENCE with HT and Klipsch than I. If they are happy with their sevens I know my dumb butt will be happy as a lark. My concern( probably unwarranted) was that the electronics inside would be made cheaply overseas and POSSIBLY more prone to failure. Im about to spend what to me is ALOT of money on possibly my LAST SET of speakers and ones that ive pictured in my home for a few years now. I guess my point in even raising the question was to get confirmation that there is nothing to worry about. Which quite honestly by the reviews ive read here I shudnt have worried in the first place. My buddy I spoke of originally has all Altec Lansing VOTT in his room. He has access to these speakers quite frequently and was trying to steer me toward them. Although they DO soumd awesome. They also take up ALOT of room. Not trying to go all Dr. Phil here but this thread i guess was me getting cold feet on a BIG purchase. It was in no way intended to Slam Klipsch, other RF-7 owners or anyone who dosent Buy american. Thanks allThat's what this forum is all about. Nothing wrong with asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 RF-7's are as American as apple pie.....and apple pies ain't so American.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdog5000 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I appreciate everyones comments, Im going with the Sevens. Cant wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NBPK402 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 "Made in USA" markings are only required if the product is being made for markets outside the USA. Which means in general that if there is no markings it is made for the US market or was imported with illegal markings and was not caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Rf7s are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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