RickyClev34 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) I posted a similar post on AVS but wanted to get my favorite forum's opinion My current 5.1 set up includes a RC-52ii, RB- 61ii's up front, klipsch F-20's as my rears, and a BIC- PL-200 as my sub. I know my rears and my sub are my weakness but I've come across a pair of RS-7's within driving distance for $300. The seller also has a RC-7 and said if I purchase both he will sell them for $500! I feel this is a crazy deal and don't think I should pass up the center while I can get it at that price. Eventually I would like to have a pair of RF-7's up front and obviously upgrade my sub to an outlaw , svs, or hsu. I wanted to get some thoughts on the situation... I know the RC-7 will over power my RB-61ii's upfront. I'm open to suggestions ... I financially cannot spend the money to upgrade the towers at this time. Someone did inform me that the Outlaw X12 is currently on sale for $550 shipped Thanks for the input ! Edited October 30, 2015 by RickyClev34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007nco Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I have the RS and RC7's and very pleased with them and yes, that's a great deal. I'd grab them, can always tone down the towers if you must and upgrade when able. Just my .02! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2015 I agree. That's a good price for that set. I picked up my son's RF-7's for $400 and they are in almost new condition. IMO, you figure out what your end goal is going to be and if the right deal comes along, even if you aren't going in order (Mains, then center etc) as mentioned, you can still calibrate the system to have all speakers the same level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2015 Plus you can then sell your F20's and RC-52ii to put some money back in your pocket to help offset the cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyClev34 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Would I simply set the crossover to the same for the RC-7 and RB-61ii's to help them match or would more tweaking need to be done ? I know outlaw will run that deal again. It could be a very long time before I see a deal like this on the rears and center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2015 If your receiver has room correction software, it will determine the crossover settings for you. You could always go with 80Hz as it's a good starting point. Honestly, I'm not sure if my ears could hear the difference from my LaScalas being set to their current 60Hz or if I bumped them up to 80Hz. But then again, I do not have a critical ear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2015 As far as offering advice on speakers or amp....my recommendation would definitely be speakers. An amp wouldn't really help much with your current speakers and even with larger speakers, an amp does provide some benefits but going from an RC-52 to an RC-7 would a much more significant improvement in overall sound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I agree. That's a good price for that set. I picked up my son's RF-7's for $400 and they are in almost new condition. IMO, you figure out what your end goal is going to be and if the right deal comes along, even if you aren't going in order (Mains, then center etc) as mentioned, you can still calibrate the system to have all speakers the same level. Ahhh, that elusive end goal. I'm gonna chase that nirvana whilst eating jumbo shrimp. If I ever figure that one out, I'll send you my original copies. ============ For the OP, definitely grab the RC-7, you'll be happy you did. Grab the RS-7's if you can. If you can't... no worries, lots of available options for surrounds later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyClev34 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) This is why Klipsch Community is my go to! You guys rock, thanks. I think you have helped me make up my mind and I'll be purchasing the RS's and the RC this weekend form a Craigslist seller as long as something isn't wrong with the speakers when I get there on Saturday. All my furniture and speakers are black and the RS-7s are black but the RC is cherry with the grill on it won't be too noticeable. The seller said the speakers will be plugged in for me to demo before purchase. What are some key things to look for to make sure they are in good working order? Edited October 30, 2015 by RickyClev34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted October 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2015 Bring a CD you are familiar with it. Demo the speakers using that CD. Your ears will tell you a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I know you've made up your mind Ricky, I'm just posting to give you an atta-boy, slap you on the back and say go get 'em! I am a fan of purchasing the best center speaker you can find, it's the heart of the system, even more than the L/R. Your AVR room correction will do the magic of matching differing speakers. The RS7's are clearly better than the F20's, but you won't hear a dramatic difference in the sound like you will with that strong center. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyClev34 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 My current AVR is a STR 1040 so no audyssey but it does have a mic for calibration. The seller also has a pair of RF-5's and two RSW-12's. I think I'm going to hold out for the RF-7's and a better sub. I hear the Klipsch subs don't do well under 30hz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Well done! Glad to learn you can swing both, hopefully (in-person) the condition is as described by the seller. I've actually been calibrating this week & (after nearly 15 years) the RC-7 still impresses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 The seller also has a pair of RF-5's and two RSW-12's I hear the Klipsch subs don't do well under 30hz Those twin RSW-12's might be worth considering. If your room is not too large and you have good corners, the RSW-12's will benefit from boundary gain which will help with that extension down much lower than 30Hz. Go get that RC-7 and RS-7's. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2015 Ok here is a thought, how much would he take for the RF5 and RC7? IMO, this would be a killer front sound stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2015 It may take you awhile to find a good deal on RF7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyClev34 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'll ask today about the RF-5 and RC price. The original post was for the RC, RS's , RF-5's and two raw-12 's for 2,000. If I purchase the RS's alone $300. RS's and RC for $500. I feel I will always be wondering what if with the 5's vs the 7's the being said I have never heard the 5's. Are they more on the level of the RF-82ii's ? If I did pick up the LRC moving the RB-61ii's to the rear would be a great fit and I would just need to update the sub so have a really great system. Head spinning lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 30, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 30, 2015 I feel I will always be wondering what if with the 5's vs the 7's the being said I have never heard the 5's. The RF-5's do not have as large of a sound (larger soundstage) than the RF-7's but they sound very nice, just not as "big" sounding. Are they more on the level of the RF-82ii's ? I've never heard them side by side myself. If I did pick up the LRC moving the RB-61ii's to the rear would be a great fit and I would just need to update the sub so have a really great system. For sure. Can't go wrong with that setup. And down the road, if you feel the need to upgrade, you can always look for a pair of RF-7's to upgrade to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 You're getting good advice here. I had a mismatched HT system for a few years. Initially purchased KLF 30's just for audio and later added a center and surrounds on the cheap. Later on I spotted a CL ad for KLF 10's and a C7 center for about half the normal used price and jumped on it. You never know when a good deal will pop up that allows you to complete a well matched system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 You're getting good advice here. I had a mismatched HT system for a few years. Initially purchased KLF 30's just for audio and later added a center and surrounds on the cheap. Later on I spotted a CL ad for KLF 10's and a C7 center for about half the normal used price and jumped on it. You never know when a good deal will pop up that allows you to complete a well matched system. +1 Well said. Bring a good disk and demo the whole system...then make your decision based on what you hear and what you think sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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