ToHellWithUGA Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I purchased a pair of RF-82 II's and RS-52 II's from Fry's on clearance recently, but haven't been able to find a center. I finally found someone on Craigslist who has an RC-62 II (supposedly), but the photo he sent of the serial number doesn't look legit to me. Is it possible that this is a counterfeit / white van speaker? Does anyone else have a speaker with a tag like this? He says he "purchased from a shop that had it on a demo and was selling it for it wasn't being used anymore". Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayok275 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It sure looks legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorm Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Its probably legit...however sold online and therefore no Klipsch Warranty...Stickers were probably removed so that Klipsch couldn't trace who sold them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToHellWithUGA Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 It sure looks legit. Thanks for the response. The speaker itself looks legit, but all of the other speakers I've seen have a different tag on the back (Klipsch logo, barcode, etc.), more like this: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 ^^ That is what my RC-62 II label looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I purchased a pair of RF-82 II's and RS-52 II's from Fry's on clearance recently, but haven't been able to find a center. I finally found someone on Craigslist who has an RC-62 II (supposedly), but the photo he sent of the serial number doesn't look legit to me. Is it possible that this is a counterfeit / white van speaker? Does anyone else have a speaker with a tag like this? He says he "purchased from a shop that had it on a demo and was selling it for it wasn't being used anymore". Thanks! the only way ro really be sure is to unscrew the bezel and remove the speakers - these should be tagged by klipsch to be original - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japosey Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It does look to have been re-labeled with a different speaker. Klipsch was very proactive a few years ago protecting their dealers by cracking down on those who sold at deep discounts on Ebay which was against their Dealer agreements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToHellWithUGA Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) the only way ro really be sure is to unscrew the bezel and remove the speakers - these should be tagged by klipsch to be original - Awesome, thanks! Any more info on what exactly this might look like? Where should I look for the tag/mark/etc.inside exactly? Would it be an official logo, stamped, written, signed, etc.? Would I be looking for a sticker on the back of the woofer, something like this? Or, does it vary? (In my quick searching, I've also seen photos of stamps instead of stickers) TIA! Edited January 29, 2015 by ToHellWithUGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 You would want to see a klipsch parts codification number - once you open the speaker and read the parts numbers -model etc - then you can call klipsch parts 800tel number -the guys there will quickly know if it is a counterfit as these guys are trained and know of all the frauds out there - but imho Klipsch has done wonders in protecting their brand from copies and fakes - your speaker has a serial number at the rear of the tag - that serial number can be verified in seconds by klipsch - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToHellWithUGA Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 You would want to see a klipsch parts codification number - once you open the speaker and read the parts numbers -model etc - then you can call klipsch parts 800tel number -the guys there will quickly know if it is a counterfit as these guys are trained and know of all the frauds out there - but imho Klipsch has done wonders in protecting their brand from copies and fakes - your speaker has a serial number at the rear of the tag - that serial number can be verified in seconds by klipsch - Thanks, I will call them in the morning and see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToHellWithUGA Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) So, I called Klipsch. He said that he hasn't really heard of counterfeit RC-62's, but it was possible. I can't tell from the photo if the number is "96357413" or "96857413". One is a valid serial, and one is not, according to the Klipsch rep. Also, I just realized that this is probably not the "II" line. Is it still going to be a good match for my RF-82 II's? Edit: So, after reading a bit, it seems that the RC-62 and RC-62 II are pretty similar sound-wise, but the cones are a different copper color, and the bezel/grill is different. So, either way (grill on or off), they won't be a perfect match to the RF-82 II's (aesthetically at least). Edited January 29, 2015 by ToHellWithUGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToHellWithUGA Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Darn, the seller just verified the serial number, and it's the one that Klipsch didn't recognize. What to do now?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Perhaps the seller can't read it, either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks like an obvious 8 to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToHellWithUGA Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks like an obvious 8 to me. Yeah, which is the one that is not recognized, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 What to do now?... Make a heavily discounted offer for the "counterfeit" speaker and enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 How does it sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToHellWithUGA Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 How does it sound? I guess I should take a look at it and listen in person. I think I made the seller mad though, he's not responding any more (I just mentioned that the serial number wasn't recognized and asked where and when he bought it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 How does it sound? I guess I should take a look at it and listen in person. I think I made the seller mad though, he's not responding any more (I just mentioned that the serial number wasn't recognized and asked where and when he bought it). Simply state the facts that Klipsch gave you, make an offer YOU can live with and carry on my wayward son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 So, I called Klipsch. He said that he hasn't really heard of counterfeit RC-62's, but it was possible. I can't tell from the photo if the number is "96357413" or "96857413". One is a valid serial, and one is not, according to the Klipsch rep. Also, I just realized that this is probably not the "II" line. Is it still going to be a good match for my RF-82 II's? Edit: So, after reading a bit, it seems that the RC-62 and RC-62 II are pretty similar sound-wise, but the cones are a different copper color, and the bezel/grill is different. So, either way (grill on or off), they won't be a perfect match to the RF-82 II's (aesthetically at least). a serial number must be checked based on the correct model number - the tag says RC62 - The serial number is 96857413- - it is not a RC62 II serial no 96857413- we can read the tag very clearly - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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