ckh15 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Long time lurker, first time poster! To make a long story short I have become the proud new owner of a pair of Cherry RF-7's. My problem is that I am now looking to pair them with a good center channel. My setup is primarily for HT use. If I had to put a percentage on it I would say 90% HT / 10% Music. Currently what I have is a set of F-20's, C-10 and the Synergy surrounds that I can't remember the model number. Needless to say it's a big upgrade for the R/L mains. Back to my question. Due to size constraints I wouldn't be able to fit the RC-64ii in my cabinet. This has lead me to look at the RC-62ii or the newer RP-440c. The 450c just barely doesn't fit. What do you all think about using the 62ii or the 440c with the RF-7's? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Will an RC-7 fit? That's the best match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ckh15, Welcome to the forum. IMO, I would do everything possible to either get an RC-7 or an RC-64II. Also IMO, anything less than those two suggestion will be a compromise. Post a photo of your cabinet if you are able. Even though my RC-64 will fit in my cabinet, it would be too low. I first had it placed on the shelf above the TV and then on a whim, decided to place the TV on the RC-64. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 15, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 15, 2015 Agreed, RC-7 if at all possible. It's an awesome center. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckh15 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions! I will snap a pic when I get home, however I will warn everyone that we are in the middle of a, shall we say, furniture shuffle so the living room is a bit of a mess. And just to make sure I'm not off my rocker, this is the RC-7: http://www.klipsch.com/rc-7-center-speaker/details , correct? If so, then it will fit without a problem. The problem isn't the height of the cabinet but the width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) No contest at all, either an RC-7 or better yet, a modified RF-7 made into a center channel. I own both. Now about those Cherry RF-7s, Post photos or it didn't happen! Yes, that is the RC-7 we are talking about, and it can be had in Cherry as well as Black and Maple. Roger Edited July 15, 2015 by twistedcrankcammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckh15 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Here's a shot of what I am working with. Sorry for the grainy picture, camera phones-n-all. And no, the sectional is not going to stay like this and continue to block the other RF-7. I currently have 2 couches, 2 end tables, a sectional and another leather chair in the living room so things are kind of cramped. Hopefully I can find an RC-7 in one of the local stores around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckh15 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 No contest at all, either an RC-7 or better yet, a modified RF-7 made into a center channel. I own both. Now about those Cherry RF-7s, Post photos or it didn't happen! Yes, that is the RC-7 we are talking about, and it can be had in Cherry as well as Black and Maple. Roger I would like to go with another RF-7 as a center, but alas, check out the post above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 15, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 15, 2015 Don't believe you will find an RC7 in a store unless it's a Pawn Shop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Here's a shot of what I am working with. Sorry for the grainy picture, camera phones-n-all. And no, the sectional is not going to stay like this and continue to block the other RF-7. I currently have 2 couches, 2 end tables, a sectional and another leather chair in the living room so things are kind of cramped. Hopefully I can find an RC-7 in one of the local stores around here. Roll that screen up about 8 inches and you can fit just about anything there, unless there is a TV behind it. What model SVS do you have there? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 15, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 15, 2015 There are a few RC7 on nationwide craigslist. This is a nice deal http://maine.craigslist.org/ele/5108693230.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Don't believe you will find an RC7 in a store unless it's a Pawn Shop Michael is correct here, RC-7, just like your RF-7s are all obsolete speakers and no longer made! Craigslist and eBay are your friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckh15 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Don't believe you will find an RC7 in a store unless it's a Pawn Shop I kind of figured that but thought I still might take a shot at it. Here's a shot of what I am working with. Sorry for the grainy picture, camera phones-n-all. And no, the sectional is not going to stay like this and continue to block the other RF-7. I currently have 2 couches, 2 end tables, a sectional and another leather chair in the living room so things are kind of cramped. Hopefully I can find an RC-7 in one of the local stores around here. Roll that screen up about 8 inches and you can fit just about anything there, unless there is a TV behind it. What model SVS do you have there? Bill Just windows with curtains behind the screen. The height it's at now is perfect when you are sitting on any of the couches in the room. Eventually we are going to redo the living room and when that happens the screen will get recessed into the ceiling. The SVS is a PB-2000. I love it. I sometimes wonder if I am going to shake the mortar between the brick apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 You can always make a DIY stand like some of the guy on the forum have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Here's a shot of what I am working with. Sorry for the grainy picture, camera phones-n-all. And no, the sectional is not going to stay like this and continue to block the other RF-7. I currently have 2 couches, 2 end tables, a sectional and another leather chair in the living room so things are kind of cramped. Hopefully I can find an RC-7 in one of the local stores around here. Roll that screen up about 8 inches and you can fit just about anything there, unless there is a TV behind it. -Bill Yeah, after seeing the pic of his console, there is no way an RC-7 goes in there. I was also wondering if he could raise that screen. If so, just about any MTM horizontally oriented center would fit and be better in terms of being closer to ears height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Ckh15, Welcome to the forum. IMO, I would do everything possible to either get an RC-7 or an RC-64II. Also IMO, anything less than those two suggestion will be a compromise. Post a photo of your cabinet if you are able. Even though my RC-64 will fit in my cabinet, it would be too low. I first had it placed on the shelf above the TV and then on a whim, decided to place the TV on the RC-64. Bill I really like the new curtains Bill. It really adds to the look of your room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckh15 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Here's a shot of what I am working with. Sorry for the grainy picture, camera phones-n-all. And no, the sectional is not going to stay like this and continue to block the other RF-7. I currently have 2 couches, 2 end tables, a sectional and another leather chair in the living room so things are kind of cramped. Hopefully I can find an RC-7 in one of the local stores around here. Roll that screen up about 8 inches and you can fit just about anything there, unless there is a TV behind it. -Bill Yeah, after seeing the pic of his console, there is no way an RC-7 goes in there. I was also wondering if he could raise that screen. If so, just about any MTM horizontally oriented center would fit and be better in terms of being closer to ears height. If the measurements on the Klipsch site are correct, and I would assume they are, then the RC-7 would fit no problem in the cabinet. When I built it I set it up so that I raise or lower shelving. That middle shelf can drop down or just come out. Width wise I'm 30.5" and the RC-7 is only 26. Does it have feet that can angle the speaker up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 16, 2015 For the best sound in your center channel needs to be angled towards your ears so if the speaker is about me level you're going to be missing a lot of the high-frequency since they are very directional . I experience that when I had the RC7 above my TV. I wasn't real impressed with that at first until someone suggested that I angle it downward towards my listening position and it made a huge difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted July 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm sorry I miss read your question I thought you asked if it had to be angled up your question was does it have a feat to angle it up . The RC7 as a single screw with a rubber foot that will allow you to screw into the front or the back to angle it upward or downward if you buy a used one and it does not have that screw you can simply go to Lowe's and get the correct threaded screw Or call Klipsch Parts to see if they have one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 If the measurements on the Klipsch site are correct, and I would assume they are, then the RC-7 would fit no problem in the cabinet. When I built it I set it up so that I raise or lower shelving. That middle shelf can drop down or just come out. Width wise I'm 30.5" and the RC-7 is only 26. Does it have feet that can angle the speaker up? The Klipsch spec sheet says it has "dual down tilt feet." http://www.klipsch.com/rc-7-center-speaker/details Thanks for the clarification on your cab with regards to being able to use the RC-7. I was way off on my perspective, that center space looked tiny, but that was only in comparison to your giant screen! My vote would be for an RC-7 to match those nice RF-7's and then I would think you would have a fantastic L/C/R front soundstage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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