jtubbs6117 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I noticed one day my RF7's just didn't sound right, the low end just was not there anymore. So I started the search amps seem to be ok. Then a couple days later I decided to look into the speaker the source of the problem. As you can see from the pictures I had an amp fail that sent full cap discharge to my left RF7. One thing to be happy about with me running one amp on the HF and one on the LF it only cooked the LF. My friend and repair man said this was the first time he had ever seen a speaker output relay fail in the closed position. But I thought you guys might like the story. I am going to replace all 4 ten inch drives for a complete LF overhaul. Yes this was a sad day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 This also will mean when I am done I will have 2 good 10 inch drivers sitting around. I am thinking about calling Bob crites to see if he would build me a custom center channel using his hf driver and his xover. But that's just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Where are you going to find four RF-7 drivers, and for how much? I saw a couple for sale on Ebay $100 each, but if you look in the used market, you'll be in the same place as before. +++ Edit: Our posts "crossed" while posting. I like your idea of the custom center. The only problem I see there is that the 10" woof would make for a giant center, as the standard RC-7 uses 8" woofs, with each woof using a different XO point. Edited June 28, 2015 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 You can still get them from Klipsch parts department. For about 161.00 each if I remember correctly. It would make a killer center channel. I remember reading older post where a couple members have done this already. Would love to hear about your experience and how you did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 You can still get them from Klipsch parts department. For about 161.00 each if I remember correctly. It would make a killer center channel. I remember reading older post where a couple members have done this already. Would love to hear about your experience and how you did it. Here's forum member Gorm's build and some drivers in Phoenix https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/131360-rf-7-as-a-center-channel-custom-build/ Phoenix: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/ele/5076192755.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Man I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Before you go custom building something you need to come visit me in Paducah KY, which is probably only 3-4 hours away from you. I have a perfectly good and almost new center enclosure for these things that is built like a tank and may be able to get the drivers as well. Doing this has pros and cons. The bass is just silly awesome for a horizontal center, plus panning is way more seamless than a typical horizontal center. However due to the width of the box and the size of the drivers, horizontal lobing while off-axis is an even greater factor than usual. But yeah the box below could be yours. Edited June 28, 2015 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Is you box sealed or ported? I can't tell from the picture. You can reach on the forum or jtubbs6117@gmail.comThanksJeffSent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Edited July 14, 2015 by jtubbs6117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 That box is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) might as well change the xo also.. dean has a set of rf7 custom builds for sale in the garage section. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/157816-rf-7-point-to-point-soldered-crossovers-with-audiocap-ppt-thetas/ Edited June 29, 2015 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 "My friend and repair man said this was the first time he had ever seen a speaker output relay fail in the closed position." Happens frequently. DC into an inductive load will cause the relay to fail (arcs and then welds itself when it tries to open). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Jeff if your interested in that center I have a friend that is just down the road from MetropolisLakeOutfitters my friend lives in fancy farm ky, i see him every two weeks so getting it would not be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Oh and awhile back I bought a set of KLF 20's the guy I bought them from made a center out of one WOW what a phenomenal center that was! Hope you get those 7's fixed before I get up there next Thursday as I've always wanted to hear a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 RF7's are back and sound fantastic!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 RF7's are back and sound fantastic!!!!! Awesome. Movie night at the Tubb's house. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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