Shaun K Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Not sure what the market is like for these now, but you don't see them very often: Quote Stunning Klipsch Reference RB-75 bookshelf speakers. Excellent condition in beautiful cherry veneer. These are quite rare and highly sought after. They use the same tweeter as the legendary RF-7. $750 cash or will consider trades for a pair of NHT Classic 4 speakers. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ele/d/shafer-klipsch-reference-bookshelf/6887539158.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 The market has traditionally been really strong, but for what you can buy RF7's for, unless you just don't have the room, I personally couldn't justify the price, but would make a kick as& pair of studio monitors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I'd offer $600.00 max, but that's just me. If someone has really been wanting a pair, the extra $150.00 might be worth it to them. I'd be hard pressed to let mine go as they are fantastic speakers. @Cinema_head Make him an offer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 37 minutes ago, TasDom said: I'd offer $600.00 max. but that's just me. If someone has really been wanting a pair, the extra $150.00 might be worth it to them. I'd be hard pressed to let mine go as they are fantastic speakers. @Cinema_head Make him an offer! They've been on my list for a while, not because I need them, just always wanted a pair if they came up for the right price. Been through quite a few sets of RB5's and though I know the 5's can't possibly compete with the 75's, they are amazing in their own right, considering the amount I paid, between $120 and $200 a pair and at one time I think I was up to 4 pair, but have taken it down to just one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 47 minutes ago, TasDom said: I'd offer $600.00 max, but that's just me. If someone has really been wanting a pair, the extra $150.00 might be worth it to them. I think they are worth every penny of $750.00. IMO, they are that good. Don't come across 32 pounds "bookshelf" speakers every day. Bill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 15 hours ago, TasDom said: I'd offer $600.00 max, but that's just me. If someone has really been wanting a pair, the extra $150.00 might be worth it to them. I'd be hard pressed to let mine go as they are fantastic speakers. @Cinema_head Make him an offer! IDK that price you can get 2 sets of heresys almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Just get a pair of matching RC-7's big step up IMO with the extra woofer and only a few inches taller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Hmm I sold my cherry 75s to a lad in Minneapolis last year. Really wish I hadn't but I had my fun with them and really wasn't using them much after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 20 hours ago, willland said: I think they are worth every penny of $750.00. IMO, they are that good. Don't come across 32 pounds "bookshelf" speakers every day. Bill Best bookshelves I've ever owned. I was shocked when I first cranked mine up. I have to agree they are worth every bit of 750.00. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun K Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 I really wish I could justify them myself, but I just bought a new TV and I'm trying to get my home theater up and running. On the other hand, how often do you see these come up for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun K Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 5/16/2019 at 5:52 AM, jjptkd said: Just get a pair of matching RC-7's big step up IMO with the extra woofer and only a few inches taller Actually...does anyone know where I could get matching RC-7's? Asking for a friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 5/15/2019 at 8:14 AM, TasDom said: I'd offer $600.00 max, but that's just me. If someone has really been wanting a pair, the extra $150.00 might be worth it to them. I'd be hard pressed to let mine go as they are fantastic speakers. @Cinema_head Make him an offer! I am looking for a set of bookshelves or smaller speakers. Why are these so good? I have never heard a pair. Are they like RF7s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: I am looking for a set of bookshelves or smaller speakers. Why are these so good? I have never heard a pair. Are they like RF7s? These use the exact same pro driver and horn as the RF7 do. The RC7 use the exact same driver and horn and woofer but are set up as a 2.5 way so have more useful range and sound even better see if you can find a pair of those. Someone else recently made this recommendation and I could not agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 On 5/17/2019 at 1:01 PM, tigerwoodKhorns said: Why are these so good? I have never heard a pair. Are they like RF7s? They just do a lot of things very well. Unlimited dynamics in my 3500ft3 living room. Imaging, at least in my room, is as good as any pair of speakers I have ever heard. Crisp, never harsh detail in the upper midrange and treble. Really big sound from "bookshelf" speakers. Stout at 32 pounds each and did I mention the real wood cherry veneer. Though I never plan on selling my RF-63s, but if I did, the RB-75's would easily fall in their place with my RC-64 in my main HT rig. I kind of look at the RB-75s as the Reference version of the Heresy IIIs. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I've been in contact with the seller. I got a few more detailed pics. There is a few scratches but nothing major. They are pretty clean for the most part. I'm really trying hard not to go get them. Only 75 miles away. I told my wife about these and she blasted me saying I TOLD YOU NOT TO SELL THEM! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 On 5/17/2019 at 11:29 AM, Shaun K said: Actually...does anyone know where I could get matching RC-7's? Asking for a friend... I would rather have 75s than RC7s. It's hard enough to find one RC7 but two matching? Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 42 minutes ago, Coleman said: would rather have 75s than RC7s. I agree and on looks alone. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 51 minutes ago, Coleman said: I'm really trying hard not to go get them. Only 75 miles away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 R75 - dimension - 20.2" H x 10" W x 11.8" D RC7- dimension - 26" H x 9.1" W x 26" D (if positioned vertically) Positioned on stands the RC7 will look tall and deep but it will sound better than an RB75. I would be looking to build a new cabinet for the components of a pair of RC7 but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun K Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Coleman said: I've been in contact with the seller. I got a few more detailed pics. There is a few scratches but nothing major. They are pretty clean for the most part. I'm really trying hard not to go get them. Only 75 miles away. I told my wife about these and she blasted me saying I TOLD YOU NOT TO SELL THEM! Only 60 miles away from me, but timing just isn't right for me unless I sell my RF3-II right away 1 hour ago, Coleman said: I would rather have 75s than RC7s. It's hard enough to find one RC7 but two matching? Good luck! Yeah, finding even one would be tough. I also like the front ports on the RB7, while it looks like the RC7 is sealed? Haven't seen a pic of the rear so I can't be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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