RF-7ii timbre match

[rayok275]

I recently updated my front towers with RF-7iis for a great price. I am currently using a RC-7, two Rs-7s and two rs-35s. I'm concerned about timbre match across the front but don't hear any differences. These front speakers all use similar horns of the same size but are different series. I don't have room or budget for a RC-64ii. Should I put the RB-75s back in main duty? What are the different sonic characteristics between the ref and ref ii? Also, does Audessey multi Xt adjust timbre?

Thanks for your help,

Ray

[Scrappydue]

Audyssey will attempt to make all speakers flat. Won't change any timbre. All we can tell you is try it out for a bit and see if you notice it or can live with it. User wake junkie has the same setup in front. And he has no problem with it at all

[Sancho Panza]

Bet most people don't hear any differ, in timbre.

Edited January 26, 2015 by Sancho Panza

[Youthman]

I agree with the fellas Ray. If you cannot hear anything "wrong" with the way it sounds, you are fine.

[rayok275]

Fellas,

Thanks for the quick reply. I have a hard time believing the the timbre is much different between these speakers anyway. I can't hear a difference and wondered if anyone else has a similar set-up. I think the Rf-7iis are a big step up from the rb-75s that were previously running main duty, especially in the bass department. I just love the sound of big towers.

[Youthman]

As mentioned, my good friend Wakejunkie had the RF7ii with an RC7 and it worked great until he had the opportunity to trade his RC7 for the parts to an RF7ii which he used to build a custom RF7ii as a center channel.

[CECAA850]

Rf-7iis are a big step up from the rb-75

 

What did you do with your RB-75's?

[CECAA850]

For anyone who doesn't think they can hear timbre differences in your front 3 speakers, run white or pink noise through them one at a time and report back.

[Youthman]

I think what we are talking is real world application not pink noise

[CECAA850]

I think what we are talking is real world application not pink noise

 

 

if you can hear the difference with pink noise you can hear the difference in a movie when something pans from side to side.  Once you hear the difference, it's obvious. 

[fuzzydog]

For anyone who doesn't think they can hear timbre differences in your front 3 speakers, run white or pink noise through them one at a time and report back.

Heck...I can hear a difference in the test tones from my receiver calibration through my front 3 which supposedly should match.

[Paducah Home Theater]

if you can hear the difference with pink noise you can hear the difference in a movie when something pans from side to side.  Once you hear the difference, it's obvious.

My room is all over the place with pink noise. RF-7ii's sound different than RC-64ii sound different than RS-62ii. I can confirm that they don't mesh up nearly as well as three identical THX's. Used to be able to hear seamless panning across the front. That's gone now.

Edited January 26, 2015 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters

[CECAA850]

RF-7ii's sound different than RC-64ii sound different than RS-62ii. I can confirm that they don't mesh up nearly as well as three identical THX's. Used to be able to hear seamless panning across the front. That's gone now.

 

Exactly.

[Sancho Panza]

I think what we are talking is real world application not pink noise

if you can hear the difference with pink noise you can hear the difference in a movie when something pans from side to side. Once you hear the difference, it's obvious.

Wouldn't want to do that. Made me laugh, though. Thanks.

[rayok275]

Fellas,

I called Klipsch and spoke with Tech support. I was informed that the speakers have the same timbre and sonic characteristics. The representative told me not to worry about the different series. The bottom line is the sound wise, they are so similar, no worries. My he differences come in looks.

Ps, the RB-75's are some fine bookshelf speakers that are not for sale.

Thanks for all of your help,

Ray

[oldred]

All I have heard is how disappointed people are in the RC64. RC7 much better. As far as the RF7II's keep them. Audssey should do a pretty good job of flattening everything out.

Edited January 26, 2015 by oldred

[Schu]

All I have heard is how disappointed people are in the RC64.

 

then you aren't listening very carefully.

[Paducah Home Theater]

All I have heard is how disappointed people are in the RC64. RC7 much better. As far as the RF7II's keep them. Audssey should do a pretty good job of flattening everything out.

My only disappointment is that I can't fit a third RF-7ii behind my screen. It's just the nature of the beast. It's not going to sound identical.

[derrickdj1]

The RC 64 is a great center.  No problems with dialogue, no upping the center trim, ect.  If I had to say one bad thing about the RC 64 is that it is so large and heavy.  Oh, that was two.   The Reference line uses the same material for the drivers and timber match should not be a major issue for the great majority of people.

Edited January 26, 2015 by derrickdj1

[Schu]

Chunky... that covers both