cyclones22 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'm curious if anyone on this forum has mixed Reference IIs with RPs. I'm debating on replacing my RS-62IIs with RP-280s, but wonder how different the timbre is in the RPs. Any first hand experiences would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have rp-280f's for my fronts and I'm using rf82iis as my side surrounds, yeah the timbres are different but not all that noticeable since they don't sit right next to each other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I was going to buy the Rp250s's as side surrounds on black Friday but since the 280f's were 30% off it was cheaper for me to buy those and then just use my rf82iis as side surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) I've played around with it, nothing long term. Ran 280's along with RF-7ii's and ran a 450c as well. I think it's plenty close enough for surround duty. If you're looking at the 280's anyway, the only way to fly would be the 280FA, already has built in Atmos and the finish would match WAY better than the normal 280's, which looks pretty cheap and even slightly purple right next to the 7's. Atmos is superior to the add-on modules as well and looks way better. Edited December 20, 2015 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'm curious if anyone on this forum has mixed Reference IIs with RPs. I'm debating on replacing my RS-62IIs with RP-280s, but wonder how different the timbre is in the RPs. Any first hand experiences would be greatly appreciated. This doesn't sound like an upgrade to me. What is making you consider the change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have an Atmos setup. They would be the RP280FAs replacing my RS62IIs. What about for multichannel music? Not too different for that as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have an Atmos setup. They would be the RP280FAs replacing my RS62IIs. What about for multichannel music? Not too different for that as well? I can tell you right now that this is the best reason to go with the towers. When a guitar pans around the room, the towers are seamless, sounds like a guitar is coming out of the wall where there is no speaker. I can't get this effect with RS-62ii's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thanks so much for the response. Just to be clear, my entire setup is remaining the same. RF7IIs (topped with RP140SAs) up front with the RC64II in the center, replacing the RS62IIs with RP280FAs as surrounds. I'm also retiring the RF15 wides to my bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Pulled the trigger and the speakers are arriving on Wednesday, assuming UPS doesn't completely drop the ball. I'll report back what my thoughts are a few days later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclones22 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) So tested for a few days, and the combo sounds amazing. The timbre matches well and whether it's movies, 5.1 SACD/DVD-A or multi-channel stereo processing on 2 channel music, absolutely no complaints from me. Going towers for surrounds is a ridiculous upgrade (and it should be for the cost). Anyway, no regrets. Edited December 26, 2015 by cyclones22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Good to hear you are happy with the setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercedesBerater Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 No replacement for displacement. Go big or go home. Mines bigger. It'll do you right everytime.. Unless we're talking about women. Then it's the converse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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