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kind of a subjective opinion question... one guy might hear something while the next guy wont.  the differences are very subtle between versions.  i have heard a couple pairs of cf4 v1 & owned v2 for 15 years & i could not hear or notice any difference.  also heard cf4 v3 that a friend owned & they sounded excellent.  while im sure a direct A/B test would reveal some differences, all versions of epics are great speakers IMO. 

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there are x-over, woofer material & port length differences between v1 & v3... but overall all versions are great sounding speakers.  if there was only the v3 made or someone heard v3 for the first time & didint know of other versions... they would rave about how good the v3s sound & they would still have the same great reviews! 

 

if you're looking to own a set of cf3 or cf4 epics, dont get too hung up on versions, yes v1 & v2 would be nice, just dont pass up a good deal on v3's. 

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I have both v1 and v3 sets and I'm in Minnesota. You can come by and play some tunes for some time if you want to hear for yourself. I've never A/B them side by side myself. It will be biased somewhat as I don't have any silicone on the back of the v3 horns like I do the v1. But if you're interested let me know

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12 hours ago, Jirachi said:

I have both v1 and v3 sets and I'm in Minnesota. You can come by and play some tunes for some time if you want to hear for yourself. I've never A/B them side by side myself. It will be biased somewhat as I don't have any silicone on the back of the v3 horns like I do the v1. But if you're interested let me know

Nice offer. So you have two Epic set-ups going?  :emotion-21:

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7 hours ago, Shiva said:

Nice offer. So you have two Epic set-ups going?  :emotion-21:

I have 5 CF4 actually. Found a lone wolf v3 at the Pilgrimage this year. The idea is to make a surround setup with them. But the more I think about it the more I realize I may need alternatives for the back side for space reasons. May end up trying to pick up a bunch of KV4 or something possibly

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On 9/19/2018 at 5:06 PM, Jirachi said:

I have 5 CF4 actually. Found a lone wolf v3 at the Pilgrimage this year. The idea is to make a surround setup with them. But the more I think about it the more I realize I may need alternatives for the back side for space reasons. May end up trying to pick up a bunch of KV4 or something possibly

What are you driving your Epic surround set up with?  how do you have you center channel speaker oriented, upright or on its side? 

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5 hours ago, Shiva said:

What are you driving your Epic surround set up with?  how do you have you center channel speaker oriented, upright or on its side? 

Marantz 7704

Parasound A52+

 

Center is (will be) vertical standing. It's only set up for stereo and I have all my amps sitting on the center as it lays on it's side right now. I still want to build a front stage and need to acquire an AT screen along with building a pair of full marty subs. Things are moving slow. Just bought this house 2 months ago and I'm the only one living here so I don't have nearly the spending money I did when I was renting half a trailer home 

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11 minutes ago, Jirachi said:

Marantz 7704

Parasound A52+

 

Center is (will be) vertical standing. It's only set up for stereo and I have all my amps sitting on the center as it lays on it's side right now. I still want to build a front stage and need to acquire an AT screen along with building a pair of full marty subs. Things are moving slow. Just bought this house 2 months ago and I'm the only one living here so I don't have nearly the spending money I did when I was renting half a trailer home 

 You have nice gear for the Epics,  they do better with plenty of clean power on hand.  The CF4 will make a great center channel, used upright, or on its side.   Big plans ahead, with an front stage build, an AT screen and Marty's as well.  Should be slammin.   

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53 minutes ago, Shiva said:

 You have nice gear for the Epics,  they do better with plenty of clean power on hand.  The CF4 will make a great center channel, used upright, or on its side.   Big plans ahead, with an front stage build, an AT screen and Marty's as well.  Should be slammin.   

This is what I have right now. First attempt at a sound absorber. Need another pair and have an idea for a second attempt

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On 9/19/2018 at 7:06 PM, Jirachi said:

I have 5 CF4 actually. Found a lone wolf v3 at the Pilgrimage this year. The idea is to make a surround setup with them. But the more I think about it the more I realize I may need alternatives for the back side for space reasons. May end up trying to pick up a bunch of KV4 or something possibly

 

Nice, another MN Epic owner. Let me know if you're willing to sell the single CF3 or a pair of the V1 CF3's. I also have stuff I'd trade (KG 5.5, Krell, Denon BD...) if trades are more your thing.

Sounds like we're building similar setups. I currently have two pairs of the CF3 V1; trying to do a 5.1 or 6.1 setup with Epics all around.

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