The History Kid Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 4 hours ago, silversport said: I appreciate the responses...it seems that the RC-7 would be a great center but I think the added expense may not be worth it for me Disagree. The RC-7 is every bit worth the added expense and then some. The RC-3 constantly had to have it's hand held to keep up in my system, and even then it seemed like it was forcing itself to perform up to the par with the RB-5's and the RF-3's. The RC-7 performs the job with ease, and absolutely no assistance. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 6, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2017 6 hours ago, silversport said: I did a cursory look for the RC-7 and found $500 was the area I was finding them in... $500 is way at the top end (might even be overpriced). I've owned two RC-7's over the years and paid $200 each for them. $350 isn't uncommon price though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 6, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2017 6 hours ago, The History Kid said: The RC-7 is every bit worth the added expense and then some. I would agree as well. It's really a significant upgrade over the RC-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Silversport, do you already have a RC-3 center or do you need one? I have three of them and i am waiting for my RC-62 ii to come in. Once I set that one up I may be selling one of the threes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I would just like to add that for movies the center speaker is what you are listening to most of the time especially with speech and general dialogue. It is important to get the very best, biggest speaker you can fit / afford for this duty. The RC-7 (IMO) is one of Klipsch's greatest creations for this purpose-- even at low volumes or quiet passages in the film the sound is very crisp and detailed where lesser centers will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what is being said. I think I've had 8 or 9 RC-7's over the years? still have 3, I haven't been so lucky with cheap prices but have usually paid $300-$400 a piece, except the last one I picked up with my cherry RF-5's I paid $300 for, the guy threw it in free along with several other items. Keep an eye out for deals as they do come up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 30 minutes ago, Youthman said: $500 is way at the top end (might even be overpriced). I've owned two RC-7's over the years and paid $200 each for them. $350 isn't uncommon price though. Fwiw, No way I would sell my RC-7 for less that $500. If you can find one for less than that I would buy it (if in good shape) because you aren't going to be able to touch that for anything comparable new (imo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Zen Traveler said: Fwiw, No way I would sell my RC-7 for less that $500. If you can find one for less than that I would buy it (if in good shape) because you aren't going to be able to touch that for anything comparable new (imo). I got mine for $225 shipped. What do you think of those apples? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 minute ago, The History Kid said: I got mine for $225 shipped. What do you think of those apples? I'll give you $230 for it....lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, teaman said: I'll give you $230 for it....lol I'll give it to you for that if you drive down here and beat me 3 out of 5 in arm wrastlin'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, The History Kid said: I got mine for $225 shipped. What do you think of those apples? That is a GREAT price and I stand by you won't find one better for less than $500 in the used market--Heck, if it were local and a person needed it bad enough I can easily see paying more. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 20 minutes ago, The History Kid said: I'll give it to you for that if you drive down here and beat me 3 out of 5 in arm wrastlin'. Since there appears to be nothing to lose in your proposition, know that I'm on my way. Be advised that I intend to use both hands against your one to offset the home advantage. See you soon, and please have that RC-7 ready to travel. Thanks in advance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just now, Arrow#422 said: See you soon, and please have that RC-7 ready to travel. Consin' guy aren't ya? Ya'llre made outta cheese ain't ya? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Wrong state, but we needn't split hairs over a small 77 mile geographical error on your part. Close is close in the grand scheme of things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 23 minutes ago, Arrow#422 said: Wrong state, but we needn't split hairs over a small 77 mile geographical error on your part. It's these darned new glasses, I promise...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Fair enough. Here, the local history prof is a hoot but his affinity for edibles coupled with a high level of generosity keeps me on alert whenever in his presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 thanks guys, I have gone back to using the Quartets with a KLF-C7 center for this smaller HT setup...no money out of pocket...I was just looking for information on the proper or designed to be a match Center for RB-5s as Mains. I realize there are at least two schools of thought on what makes a Center match or if that is really even important or if it is better to just get the best sounding Center I can find... My main HT set up is three Heresys across the front and this was a secondary system mostly used for TV and the occasional DVD... Thanks everyone for the input... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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