dewthedru Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 So...I am starting to consider possibly upgrading my HT speakers. I have the full compliment of -35's...fronts, center, and surrounds. If I wanted to move up to something bigger, what should I be looking at. Not looking for top of the line or the very newest technology. Just want a noticeable difference. The ability to keep the surrounds I have would be a plus but not necessary. Ability to drive them isn't a factor because either my receiver (Denon X4000) could handle it or I'd invest in an amp. I'd probably try to buy used but would look for good deals on new in the usual places. Any thoughts? Oh...please keep this quiet. If my wife saw this thread I'd be...well, it wouldn't be good. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschsonian Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I would have to say RF-7, RS-7, RB-75, & RC-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I have the full compliment of -35's...fronts, center, and surrounds. If I wanted to move up to something bigger, what should I be looking at. Not looking for top of the line or the very newest technology. Just want a noticeable difference. If you are sticking with Reference, the mentioned, RF-7/RC-7 combo as well as RF-83/RC-64 or RF-63/RC-64 combos will give you a noticeable improvement. The ability to keep the surrounds I have would be a plus but not necessary. I run RS-35's as surrounds with my RF-63/RC-64 combo and I feel they mate up just fine. Where do you reside? Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewthedru Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 I have the full compliment of -35's...fronts, center, and surrounds. If I wanted to move up to something bigger, what should I be looking at. Not looking for top of the line or the very newest technology. Just want a noticeable difference. If you are sticking with Reference, the mentioned, RF-7/RC-7 combo as well as RF-83/RC-64 or RF-63/RC-64 combos will give you a noticeable improvement. The ability to keep the surrounds I have would be a plus but not necessary. I run RS-35's as surrounds with my RF-63/RC-64 combo and I feel they mate up just fine. Where do you reside? Bill I live just outside Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I live just outside Indy First, I would be all over this. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ele/4911580241.html Then maybe these. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ele/4928583569.html Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewthedru Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks for the ideas. I'm probably going to build a couple of the Stonehenge ported subs from diysoundgroup. found this today as well: http://houston.craigslist.org/ele/4935178119.html don't know how to justify the purchase though. wonder how much i could get for my RF-35 setup and HSU STF-3 sub. hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschsonian Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 RF-35's in good condition on the low side around 300.00 - 350.00 on the high side 425.00 - 500.00 in mint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewthedru Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 one more question..would the -35 surrounds work ok with the RF-7 since they're both Reference series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 one more question..would the -35 surrounds work ok with the RF-7 since they're both Reference series? I used them for a while with my front 7's. They didn't have that "big" sound like the rest of the 7's so I had to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) I used them for a while with my front 7's. They didn't have that "big" sound like the rest of the 7's so I had to upgrade. With the 7's, I would agree. With the 63's, pretty good match. I have my RS-35's mounted and sitting on shelves. Besides being decorative, the shelves add a bit of "bigness" with horizontal boundary gain as well as the vertical boundary gain from the walls. Bill Edited March 17, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) I use RS 35's as surrounds and FH speakers with my RC 64/ RF 7's. The RF 7/RC 7, RF 83/ RC 64, or RF 63/ RC 64 combos are all nice upgrades. Edited March 17, 2015 by derrickdj1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewthedru Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 ok...you guys got me thinking now. time to start saving and scouring the internet for deals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 17, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2015 I too would recommend RF7/RC7, RF83/RC64 or the RF63/RC64. Each would be a significant improvement over the RF35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 17, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2015 Searchtempest.com and a Craigslist app will help in your search for deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) I agree with Youthman ..... If you want to stick to reference go to RF 83 or RF 7 for front. If you go with RF 83 use RC 64 center. If you go RF 7 in my opinion you are better off going with RC 7 center. You could always get larger surrounds RS 62 or move the RF 35's to the rear. My main system is a mix. I love my Chorus II's for music...... So I bought an Academy for center...... Just didn't want to put them in storage Edited March 18, 2015 by oldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I just came in here to say that RF-35s are my favorite "standard-sized" Reference model. Those things are sweeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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