ClintonH Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 What would be the next best Reference model to the RF-7ii's? Out of all the models out there new or used? I want to upgrade my front stage which is currently RF-35's and RC-35, bought those when they were first brought out. 100% HT Can't fit the RF-7ii's in the space I have and $4400 for 2 speakers is a no go with the wife. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Best is a tough one to define. I happen to think the RF-63's are about the most musical of the bunch but some may think otherwise. RF-83's trump the 63's for HT but when it comes to accuracy with music, I think the 63's have the edge. Some prefer the original RF-7's for HT over all Reference speakers produced. Some think the RF-7II's are best of all worlds. See what I mean, "best" is hard to define. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I have the rp-280f's and also the rf82iis and they both are great speakers, they new rp-280f's aren't as bright as the rf82iis imo. I picked up the 280f's on black Friday when they had the 30% off Sale for $838 for the pair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Honestly, you can't go up much higher than your current RF-35s. I personally think your only significant moves would be to some new RP-280f's or RF-83s. The RF-82 is hardly an upgrade at all. I'd actually consider it a slight downgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonH Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Best is a tough one to define. I happen to think the RF-63's are about the most musical of the bunch but some may think otherwise. RF-83's trump the 63's for HT but when it comes to accuracy with music, I think the 63's have the edge. Some prefer the original RF-7's for HT over all Reference speakers produced. Some think the RF-7II's are best of all worlds. See what I mean, "best" is hard to define. Bill Sorry, yes bad term to use I guess. I guess I mean what is your opinion (whoever answers) the next best for Home theater after the RF-7ii's. I reely liked them and I am sure they would be fantastic, just too large for my space and the $4400 for 2 fronts and $1750 for a center to match would be never pass the wifes OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonH Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Honestly, you can't go up much higher than your current RF-35s. I personally think your only significant moves would be to some new RP-280f's or RF-83s. The RF-82 is hardly an upgrade at all. I'd actually consider it a slight downgrade. So the RF-35's are on pare with the 82's and 82 II's ? Any better center channel to match with the 35's? The RC-35 is to me very limited. I talked to you about this, RC-7 right. Are the new RP-280f's good for HT, big soundstage? I can't even listen to those without ordering them in $1800 for the pair, 20% restocking fee if I don't like them. :/ Sucks to be in Canada. Edited December 19, 2015 by ClintonH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 ??? Where are you at? You should be able to get RF-7ii's for less than $3k. Anyway, second best Reference models would be the Original RF-7s and the RF-83s. If you want new speakers, it would be the RP-280f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonH Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 ??? Where are you at? You should be able to get RF-7ii's for less than $3k. Anyway, second best Reference models would be the Original RF-7s and the RF-83s. If you want new speakers, it would be the RP-280f. Canada. Best price in town is $4400 plus tax for 2 RF-7ii and $1750 plus tax for a RC-64. pair of RP-280F are $1800 plus tax. RP-450C $900 plus tax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Oh, Canada. I see. Yes, the RF-35 is on the same level as the RF-82s. You may just consider upgrading the center. I've heard from others that the RC-35 is less than stellar. I'm a 2-channel guy, so I don't have much experience with centers. You could try for an RC-7! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I'm a 2-channel guy, off topic but how do you like the 160's with music? they are sweet aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 How much is $1,800 in Canadian currency compared to the US dollar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonH Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 How much is $1,800 in Canadian currency compared to the US dollar? Currently about $1360 ish, it's not a bad price. About $2150 USD for the front 3 RF series after taxes. Would be nice to be able to at least hear them. How much different are they form the RP-260F? Those are a stocing item. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I'm a 2-channel guy,off topic but how do you like the 160's with music? they are sweet aren't they? I'm finishing up my second full week with them and I was about to start a new topic about them. Because they're more than sweet! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I haven't heard the rp-260fs, I have the 280f's and I think they're great, so the 260fs wouldn't sound much different I would think. I have the rp-450c as a center and i use my rf-82iis as side surrounds and I'm very happy with my set up.I feel the new reference premier line is great for home theater and music both. I like the veneer better on the older rf series but acoustically the new line is better imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 If the RF 7 II's are to large, a lot of the suggested speakers are also large and may not pass the WAF. Ever consider some bookshelf Palladium? There are other kick butt bookshelf systems that can be put together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonH Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) If the RF 7 II's are to large, a lot of the suggested speakers are also large and may not pass the WAF. Ever consider some bookshelf Palladium? There are other kick butt bookshelf systems that can be put together. Hmm good call on the size of the RP-280F, didn't realise it was that deep. Width isn't a issue with that one it's only 1" wider than the RF-35's I currently have, but 4" deeper might be a issue. I'll have to check. Not looking at going bookshelf already have RF-35's, we can't get the Palladiums here anyway. Edited December 19, 2015 by ClintonH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Sounds like RF-63s may be your only option if you can't go bigger and don't want to go smaller. Don't sell those RF-35s short. Like I said earlier, you're pretty much right at the top. What kind of electronics are you running them with? Maybe that's the area that you can do some upgrading. If you're running a receiver, maybe upgrade to a nice surround preamp and a nice outboard amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I have seen b stock new RF7ii's go for right around $1800us... shop around OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I have seen b stock new RF7ii's go for right around $1800us... shop around OPhis problem is he is in Canada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) If the RF 7 II's are to large, a lot of the suggested speakers are also large This is true. Looking at another rear ported large tower wouldn't make much sense. But, I don't see why it wouldn't fit. You're only looking at 1.5" deeper than your current speakers. Surely space isn't that tight. Edited December 19, 2015 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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