Fish Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Size does matter....and I like the size of the 280. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 7, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2015 Size does matter....and I like the size of the 280. New version is slightly larger. RF-82ii Height: 43.9" Width: 9.3" Depth: 16.3 Weight: 61.5 RP-280F Height: 43.06" (Chad, should this be 43.6?) Width: 10.55" Depth: 18.32" Weight: 62.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresso Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm not a fan of any of the new stuff. Even the name bothers me. Reference premier? If it's the Premier, shouldn't it be better quality than the current reference line? They should have named it something completely different. I think its a little offensive to current reference owners. I didn't read the 40 pages before this, so I'm sure a lot of this has been said. A reasonably priced 3 way tower would have been nice. At the RF7II price, they should be able to add a mid. I'm sure they sell a whole lot more lower end best buy model stuff. Business wise it makes more sense to appeal the masses, but I have no interest. i agree with the naming of the speakers - even the best buy models - takes away from the Real Ref. models up till now - i wouldnt call the best buy models Ref. - i am sure they sound good if you hear them but to call them Ref. - ?? have to give it some time to adjust to the new models - i would have liked a Real Ref. 3 way also - which i would have been interested in buying if that was the case - i noticed they dont even show the Ref. II models on the website - just the RF 7II - i guess the new Premier is the new Ref. II ? or maybe they bring back the RF 5 ? we see how it plays out - i am sure they will sell great and glad if they do - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Chad Posted January 7, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 7, 2015 Height: 43.06" (Chad, should this be 43.6?) I will verify but I believe what's on the sheet is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Chad Posted January 7, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 7, 2015 Regarding the 3-way question in relation to the Reference Premiere line... Our official stance that I've been given clearance to post (straight from our technical training doc) 3-WAY VS. HORN LOADED 2-WAY Back in the day, PAUL KLIPSCH firmly believed that a great horn-loaded 2-way speaker system could outperform a standard 3-way design, in performance bandwidth, phase accuracy and dynamics. We today believe a Klipsch designed 2-way speaker has tremendous advantages over a standard direct-radiating 3-way system. This was considered in the development of the all new Reference Premiere line. Sonic accuracy reaches new heights and it outshines other 2-way and 3-way speaker designs, utilizing the laws of physics. Now, I know that doesn't answer the "why no horn-loaded 3-way", but there you go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 7, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2015 Height: 43.06" (Chad, should this be 43.6?) I will verify but I believe what's on the sheet is correct. Ok, just seemed odd to measure in .06 of an inch but after looking at other speakers, there are several that are measured that way as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Size does matter....and I like the size of the 280. New version is slightly larger. RF-82ii Height: 43.9" Width: 9.3" Depth: 16.3 Weight: 61.5 RP-280F Height: 43.06" (Chad, should this be 43.6?) Width: 10.55" Depth: 18.32" Weight: 62.5 That's why I had to do a double take when I saw that photo...could have sworn they were a "new" 7 at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 The extra width and depth is good for a few reasons, looks is the one that's obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Penley Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Any new pics of the new speakers with cane grills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Chad Posted January 7, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 7, 2015 Any new pics of the new speakers with cane grills? Wrong thread ;-) https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/154682-on-display-heritage-inspired-wireless-speakers/?p=1821219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Back... when you do make these speakers... and I KNOW you're going to, make sure to make a large woofer version!!! Edited January 7, 2015 by Schu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Schu Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mQR67e8dfQ&list=UUXM22I-U2so4gK0b0E5o3Jg&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtmeWlky0nw&list=UUXM22I-U2so4gK0b0E5o3Jg Edited January 7, 2015 by Schu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Penley Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Any new pics of the new speakers with cane grills? Wrong thread ;-) https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/154682-on-display-heritage-inspired-wireless-speakers/?p=1821219 Thanks, I've been away from the forum, they look awesome. I too like the walnut with cane grills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I think the 2º canting is very subtle and very attractive... I loved the look of the new reference line in person even though I may not be a direct customer of them in the short term. I WOULD NOT steer anyone away from the purchase... they are quite nice. Also... that new subwoofer was banging and tight for all you Klipsch Subwoofer haters! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Chad Posted January 7, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 7, 2015 Did you get to try on the Reference On-Ear headphones? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 you know... like an idiot, I left before trying them out. I might go back to CES in a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I scanned through the comments and concerns expressed in the last 12 or so pages of this thread and don't see any problem with the new line of speakers. From the beginning, the Reference series has offered outstanding value for the money. My RF-15s are among the best small, floor standing, tower speakers I've ever heard, in spite of being "consumer grade." I've owned Heresys, CWs, and K-horns (and have designed and built amps for countless users of same), all of which were used in moderate or large rooms. And as excellent as they were, I don't miss them. In fact the RFs, as used in my near-field system, are just as musically involving. Further, the number of people I've encountered who are interested in speakers the size of CWs, LSs, and especially K-horns is definitely decreasing. The cost of a new pair certainly is contributing. With that in mind, when I'm asked how much it would cost to have a system similar to mine, it's nice to be able to reply that for less than $1500 complete, they can have it! At that price point, there's definite interest. There would not be any if I had to say that the speakers cost $4000 or more for a new pair, but they might be able to find some used ones for 1/4 that which would require upgrading which will add more expense. My only hope for the new series is that they are less bright than the Reference 2s. Those I've found to be brighter than I and some others prefer. But, that is easily dealt with in the amp design when required. I'm anxious to find a place where I can hear the new ones! I presume they are still made in China, but please correct me if that's not the case.Maynard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) more appropriate might be... "assembled in china". for many, it's the same thing I suppose. Edited January 7, 2015 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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