Moderators Youthman Posted March 30, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 30, 2018 I finally had some time to put together an audio demo of the Klipsch RF-7 III with Dual SVS SB-16 Ultra Subwoofers. The RF-7 III are being powered by a Parasound Halo A52+ Amp. This setup sounds absolutely AMAZING! I'm really curious how Dual SB-16 will compare to my (4) RSW-15's. I've always wished the RSW-15's would dig a little deeper for home theater. I guess time will tell. Maybe tomorrow I can carve out some time to watch my first video with this setup. Hope you enjoy - https://youtu.be/GNTAr9X-8P4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 As usual, an outstanding video! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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YK Thom Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 You really have a knack for this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Awesome job once again Michael. I could almost feel those SVS subs hitting you in the chest! Tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robert_kc Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Youthman: I’ve not heard the RF-7III, so I appreciate your reviews. I prefer tube amps with my RF-7II. My basement 4.2 system can deliver a near-live-classical-concert-experience. Front, center, and left speakers are Klipsch RF-7 II. A single rear speaker is a Klipsch RF-7. Subwoofers: SVS SB16-Ultra, Klipsch R-115SW. These four tower speakers plus two subwoofers provide plenty of acoustical power in this average size listening room. (I sit approximately 10 feet from the speakers.) Collectively, they total four 1 ¾” titanium compression drivers mated to Tractrix horns, eight 10” woofers, one 15” powered subwoofer, and one 16” powered subwoofer. (I recognize the RF-7II are small compared with Klipschorn and Jubilee, but the RF-7II (plus 16” subwoofers) are the largest speakers I can accommodate.) Source: Oppo UDP-205. The Oppo UDP-205 provides "bass management" - i.e., a built-in crossover, and a connection for a powered subwoofer. With Oppo's bass management, the low frequencies are off-loaded from the main amp and speakers, thereby facilitating greater overall dynamics. Here's the tube amps that I have in this system: Scott 272 (EL34), Inspire “Fire Bottle” SE Stereo Tube Amplifier HO (single-ended-pentode (SEP) power amp currently equipped with 6L6GC), Scott 222C (7189), McIntosh MX110Z tuner/preamp, Fisher KX-200 (7591), Scott 296 (6L6GC), Pilot SA-260 (EL34), Scott LK150 (KT88). A patch panel allows me to connect the speakers to whichever amp(s) I want, and F/F RCA cables enable me to connect an amp to the Oppo, and a power amp to the MX110Z (if I choose to have a pre-amp in the audio chain). I love classical music, which involves natural instruments performing together live in their intended venue (i.e., symphony hall or opera house). IME, the RF-7II are capable of reproducing this natural sound, when driven by the right tube amps. I experience no listener fatigue when using the right tube amps with my RF-7II. (IME, RF-7II can sound harsh with solid-state amps, and can sound bright with KT88 tube amps.) Recently I’ve been watching/listening to surround-sound Blu-ray video recordings of classical concerts, and I find that RF-7II and two stereo tube amps (one for L&R, one for center and single rear) provide excellent audio quality. I wish I could hear the RF-7III driven by tube amps, playing hi-res recordings (SACD, Blu-ray, Pure Audio Blu-ray, 24bit/192kHz FLAC) of classical music. (I’m thinking about getting a single RF-7III for my mono system in my bedroom, mated to my 1950s era Fisher TA-500 tube receiver.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 2, 2018 Author Moderators Share Posted April 2, 2018 35 minutes ago, robert_kc said: Youthman: I’ve not heard the RF-7III, so I appreciate your reviews. Thanks Rick. I have always enjoyed sharing my experiences with this community. Now I'm able to share via video instead of just text. 36 minutes ago, robert_kc said: I prefer tube amps with my RF-7II. I haven't tried tubes yet. I've heard great things though. I guess I just wonder if I would get the same slam that I get from a Solid State 200 x 2 amp. Wow, you certainly have put together a first class system! My hats off to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dross Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Youthman, NIce video! What was your volume level on your setup? I saw that the subs were at 0db, but don't know where your main volume was set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 2, 2018 Author Moderators Share Posted April 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, dross said: I saw that the subs were at 0db You weren't the first person to notice that. LOL. My wife had to run some errands so I didn't have a chance to re-run Audyssey and wanted to get a quick listen while she was away since she doesn't like loud music. The trim in my receiver was set at +3db and I just began to increase the volume until it sounded amazing without distortion. That just happened to be at 0dB. I thought the SB volume went up to around 10dB, but what I later discovered was that was the max volume. Whoops. LOL Probably not a good idea as there is no headroom at max volume. This week I will be re-running Audyssey with the sub volume set to -10dB (which is the default setting) to see where it sets the sub levels in the receiver. I'm not sure what volume I had it set at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted April 2, 2018 Moderators Share Posted April 2, 2018 That was great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 2, 2018 Author Moderators Share Posted April 2, 2018 Thank you dwilayer. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogman Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 3/30/2018 at 4:01 PM, Youthman said: I finally had some time to put together an audio demo of the Klipsch RF-7 III with Dual SVS SB-16 Ultra Subwoofers. The RF-7 III are being powered by a Parasound Halo A52+ Amp. This setup sounds absolutely AMAZING! I'm really curious how Dual SB-16 will compare to my (4) RSW-15's. I've always wished the RSW-15's would dig a little deeper for home theater. I guess time will tell. Maybe tomorrow I can carve out some time to watch my first video with this setup. Hope you enjoy - https://youtu.be/GNTAr9X-8P4 I'd love to hear your/that system playing some classic era Jazz if that's possible, like "Something Else", or even something "new" like "Love Scenes" Nice! Thanks for the video Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 2, 2018 Author Moderators Share Posted April 2, 2018 If you can find some Royalty Free Jazz music, I would be glad to provide a demo. YouTube flags the videos and has even pulled my videos down for copyright infringement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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