Premsaggar Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Hi everyone, I've heard the RF-7 II and I think they are the best speakers currently available. However, it seems from Klipsch's release cycles that a new RF-7 III will be coming soon. Has anyone heard anything about this? I can wait for the new speakers to release. Thanks, Prem Edited September 9, 2015 by Premsaggar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I asked that question here: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/158820-reminder-klipsch-reference-premiere-with-dolby-atmos-is-available-online-now/ You can see the response from Chad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I was told by a regional rep within the past month that it ain't happening any time soon and any talk otherwise is only rumors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I will say however that there was strong implication over the past year that there would be a new reference flagship introduced...I just don't know if the new RP-280FA is supposed to be the reference flagship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay L Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That is the $64,000 question. The answer is yes, there will be a successor to the RF-7. I don't know when that time will be. or do I? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hi everyone, I've heard the RF-7 II and I think they are the best speakers currently available. However, it seems from Klipsch's release cycles that a new RF-7 III will be coming soon. Has anyone heard anything about this? I can wait for the new speakers to release. Thanks, Prem You need to get out and listen to more systems. While the RF-7's are no slouch there are many better offerings made by Klipsch & others as well if you have the money and/or space that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 One thing about the RF-7ii... everybody's got an opinion about them. They're bright. They're dull. They're awesome. They suck. Perfectly smooth mids. Nonexistent mids. They're only for rock. They're only for opera and orchestra. Mostly music oriented, mostly movie oriented. Weak bass, bloated bass... seems like I've heard it all. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 One thing about the RF-7ii... everybody's got an opinion about them. They're bright. They're dull. They're awesome. They suck. Perfectly smooth mids. Nonexistent mids. They're only for rock. They're only for opera and orchestra. Mostly music oriented, mostly movie oriented. Weak bass, bloated bass... seems like I've heard it all. Sounds more like room or positioning issues than the speaker itself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That is the $64,000 question. The answer is yes, there will be a successor to the RF-7. I don't know when that time will be. or do I? Let's hope that's not the price. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premsaggar Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hi everyone, Thanks for your feedback. I hope Klipsch does release an update. While I like the rf-7 ii I do think the tweeter can use an update. It's a little harsh even for my taste. That being said it's still the best speaker I've heard and I auditioned lots of speakers. Thanks everyone, Prem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) I do think the tweeter can use an update. It's a little harsh even for my taste. I forgot about harsh and smooth tweeters. Supposedly DeanG can do some magic on them. I haven't felt like this is necessary on movies and low volume music. The only thing about the tweeter that is both blessing and a curse is when I'm listening to flamenco music. I use Pandora, and Marantz likes to use M-DAX with that, and it brightens things up. So at that point you've got bright music and a bright amp and bright speakers. It sounds really good at first but can get annoying with any volume after awhile, every pluck of the string just gets in your head like Chinese water torture. I suppose disabling M-DAX would fix it though. Edited September 10, 2015 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmb12679 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I'm interested in what may be in the works, but until then, I'll just enjoy the ones I've got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 so it's Hi everyone, I've heard the RF-7 II and I think they are the best speakers currently available. However, it seems from Klipsch's release cycles that a new RF-7 III will be coming soon. Has anyone heard anything about this? I can wait for the new speakers to release. Thanks, Prem so it's going to be the Reference 7ii but with three woofers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi everyone, I've heard the RF-7 II and I think they are the best speakers currently available. However, it seems from Klipsch's release cycles that a new RF-7 III will be coming soon. Has anyone heard anything about this? I can wait for the new speakers to release. Thanks, Prem You need to get out and listen to more systems. While the RF-7's are no slouch there are many better offerings made by Klipsch & others as well if you have the money and/or space that is. That would be according to you. Others including the poster would think otherwise. You need to get out more and listen to to the rf7 11 s Just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cradeldorf Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 One thing about the RF-7ii... everybody's got an opinion about them. They're bright. They're dull. They're awesome. They suck. Perfectly smooth mids. Nonexistent mids. They're only for rock. They're only for opera and orchestra. Mostly music oriented, mostly movie oriented. Weak bass, bloated bass... seems like I've heard it all. Sounds more like room or positioning issues than the speaker itself. Or amplifier choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Let me throw this thread way off topic. I own the RF-63's and musically, they are the smoothest, most dynamic, punchiest, detailed, accurate, and refined speakers I have ever owned. And that is compared to HI's, HII's, forte's, Quartets, RB-35's, RB-75's. Not saying the best out there but they best represent all the qualities described above. Especially for 2-way floorstanders. With that said, RF-63v2's are on "my" wishlist. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I own the RF-63's and musically, they are the smoothest, most dynamic, punchiest, detailed, accurate, and refined speakers I have ever owned I've heard me some 63's and I would say they are all that you have described. However Bill, you should really try getting some La Scalas and do a side by side with the 63's, I think you would find some interesting result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) I own the RF-63's and musically, they are the smoothest, most dynamic, punchiest, detailed, accurate, and refined speakers I have ever owned I've heard me some 63's and I would say they are all that you have described. However Bill, you should really try getting some La Scalas and do a side by side with the 63's, I think you would find some interesting result No need to convince me of the La Scalas musical prowess. They are incredible and the best sounding speakers I have ever heard, period. Of course Belles and Khorns are right with them. Did I mention Cornscala? I am just touting the 63's top to bottom performance which is about as 3-way sounding as any 2-way speaker can sound, at least what I have heard. I may be a bit biased but I think they are that good. A version 2 of the 63's would be awesome but hard to improve on IMO. Bill Edited October 3, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 They are incredible and the best sounding speakers I have ever heard, period They are indeed. They have become my favorite speaker I've ever owned. And I do remember you saying in the past that the 63's are the most three way, two way speaker you've ever heard. If the chance presents itself I'd like to get some critical listening in with the 63's, but they don't pop up very often, especially in my neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) And I do remember you saying in the past that the 63's are the most three way, two way speaker you've ever heard. Yeah, an overused description on my part but one that I truly believe. If the chance presents itself I'd like to get some critical listening in with the 63's, but they don't pop up very often, especially in my neck of the woods. I have seen maybe four pair pop in my area in the last 8 years and one pair I bought. Bill Edited October 3, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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