Lost240 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I am considering upgrading my home theater from CF3 V1s and a KV4 center channel to the RF7IIS with a RC64II center. Does anyone have any opinions on this? Would this actually be an upgrade or should I just keep what I have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Since no one has responded, I say keep what you have. Or get another CF3 to use as a rocking center channel. At some point, that is what I am going to do in between my CF3's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I guess the first question what are you looking to improve? Are you wanting a more modern design. I have not heard the CF 3 or KV4 so, I can't give a comparison. What I can tell you is an RF 7, 7 II system with the RC 64 is hard to beat. It does music and HT very well. Of the older model Klipsch that I have heard, I guessing the biggest difference will be in the bass delivery. I think the bass is tighter and harder in the newer speakers. Some of the XO and other parts may need to be replaced on the older speakers, this may be consideration since the newer RF 7 II's and 64 II will get you another 20-25 years worry free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Howdy Lost! With those CF-3's you have some very capable speakers! I've never heard the KV4 myself, but from I've read it isn't too shabby itself. My first question to you is, are you happy with your current rig? Do you feel there is something lacking? If you said yes to the second question have you tried playing around with speaker position, and room calibration to get the most out of your current speakers? What are you currently powering your speakers with? Maybe before ditching your current speakers maybe you need to look at your receiver, and see if its breathing enough life into your CF-3's. If you've covered all that and are still underwhelmed it might be a good idea to look at the RF-7 system, which btw I use in my theater and absolutely love! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost240 Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 There is nothing wrong with my setup. Actually, I absolutely love it! I just saw a deal the other day that got me thinking. The RF7iis would be a bit narrower and I could buy them in black so they would disappear a bit better with the lights off and the projector on. I have also heard great things about the center channel, but I don't know how much better it could sound, considering the KV4 is the nicest sounding center channel I have ever had in my setup. I think that I will just stick with what I have. The system certainly sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 There is nothing wrong with my setup. Actually, I absolutely love it! I just saw a deal the other day that got me thinking. The RF7iis would be a bit narrower and I could buy them in black so they would disappear a bit better with the lights off and the projector on. I have also heard great things about the center channel, but I don't know how much better it could sound, considering the KV4 is the nicest sounding center channel I have ever had in my setup. I think that I will just stick with what I have. The system certainly sounds great! CF3.JPG It is always great to see the Epic's in house. look at the size of those horns. They put out such a big cohesive sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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