crouse Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I did a search in the forums and didn't really find the info I'm looking for. What are your opinions of the new Reference Premiere towers for 2 channel listening? They would never be used as part of a HT set up. Crutchfield has them on sale right now and I am tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 If I was going to do a 2 channel set up I would do the rf -7iis, but that's my personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouse Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hey, personal opinions are what I'm looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I did a search in the forums and didn't really find the info I'm looking for. What are your opinions of the new Reference Premiere towers for 2 channel listening? They would never be used as part of a HT set up. Crutchfield has them on sale right now and I am tempted. Though I have never heard the RP-280F's myself, I have heard/read that they sound wonderful with stereo music. One review here, take it with a grain of salt. http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/2012897-klipsch-rp-280f-tower-speakers-official-avs-forum-review.html Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) I did a search in the forums and didn't really find the info I'm looking for. What are your opinions of the new Reference Premiere towers for 2 channel listening? They would never be used as part of a HT set up. Crutchfield has them on sale right now and I am tempted.What's your alternative speaker?I've listen to these at high volume in a open and expansive space... they were very powerful and sapce filling if that is your concern. Edited November 23, 2015 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouse Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 I did a search in the forums and didn't really find the info I'm looking for. What are your opinions of the new Reference Premiere towers for 2 channel listening? They would never be used as part of a HT set up. Crutchfield has them on sale right now and I am tempted.What's your alternative speaker?I've listen to these at high volume in a open and expansive space... they were very powerful and sapce filling if that is your concern. I have a pair of Spendor SP/1's that I will be keeping to rotate with the new speakers. I had a pair of La Scalas and sold them because I was sensitive to the upper midrange/lower treble harshness. However, I really miss the dynamics of the LS -- they could sound more like live music than anything else I've heard. I may try to find another pair of LS, or maybe Cornwalls, but really would like something smaller. I am also considering Tekton speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD1957 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I have the RP 280F's and really love 'em. I've had them for a month, so I'm still breaking them in, but they sounded great right out of the box. I have a sub available, but I ended up moving it to the bedroom system. These do not require a sub unless you have to have chuffing, knock the pictures off the wall bass. For stereo listening, these give a LOT of bang for the buck. Crisp highs, clear mids, and bass, while I wouldn't call it massive, is quite abundant and clear. I listen to jazz, classical, and mostly, 60's and 70's rock. Best speaker choice I've ever made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) I did a search in the forums and didn't really find the info I'm looking for. What are your opinions of the new Reference Premiere towers for 2 channel listening? They would never be used as part of a HT set up. Crutchfield has them on sale right now and I am tempted.What's your alternative speaker?I've listen to these at high volume in a open and expansive space... they were very powerful and sapce filling if that is your concern. I have a pair of Spendor SP/1's that I will be keeping to rotate with the new speakers. I had a pair of La Scalas and sold them because I was sensitive to the upper midrange/lower treble harshness. However, I really miss the dynamics of the LS -- they could sound more like live music than anything else I've heard. I may try to find another pair of LS, or maybe Cornwalls, but really would like something smaller. I am also considering Tekton speakers. Rp's are no la scala... it's really that simple. The beaming of the LS can be tamed, but it takes a bit of work... same with the cornwall. I find the heritage really great for highly nuanced and acoustical music and slightly less so for the wall of sound of heavy loud rock. There are better speakers for rock than the heritage because of the on axis performance imho Edited November 23, 2015 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 i think the RP are great for 2 channel listening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Klipsch has the rp-280f's on sale right now for $419 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samac Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 The RP280 is an outstanding speaker. The new horn material that Klipsch is using has really refined highs. At full retail I believe they are a good value. At what Klipsch has them for right now ($419 as mentioned above) makes them a great buy. Even though I just bought speakers, if I had the cash I'd buy a pair for $838. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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