MIKEPP Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) just curious what we come up with here .. maybe the RF-82ii or ???? let’s keep it simple Dual 8” speaker no modifications thanks Edited December 4, 2020 by MIKEPP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 83 has 3 woofers. My vote would be for RF-5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEPP Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 16 hours ago, wuzzzer said: 83 has 3 woofers. My vote would be for RF-5s. yes it does ... i did say :dual" so thats out i would still like to have them lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, MIKEPP said: yes it does ... i did say :dual" so thats out i would still like to have them lol The RF83 are wonderful speakers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEPP Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: The RF83 are wonderful speakers. I would absolutely love to have a pair . I have 3 pairs of front L/R right now I would give all of them up for a pair of nice Ebony R-83 I was using a pair of R-28f’s for my front stage . But I recently acquired a pair of RP-260f and a pair of RF-82 ii ‘s I have mixed them into my surround to see if I could place them somewhere and after much listening and comparing I moved the RF-82ii to my front main. The RP-260’s are such a beautiful speaker .. I just wish they were dual 8” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 3 hours ago, MIKEPP said: I would absolutely love to have a pair . I have 3 pairs of front L/R right now I would give all of them up for a pair of nice Ebony R-83 I was using a pair of R-28f’s for my front stage . But I recently acquired a pair of RP-260f and a pair of RF-82 ii ‘s I have mixed them into my surround to see if I could place them somewhere and after much listening and comparing I moved the RF-82ii to my front main. The RP-260’s are such a beautiful speaker .. I just wish they were dual 8” What about RP-280s then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 3 hours ago, MIKEPP said: I would absolutely love to have a pair . I have 3 pairs of front L/R right now I would give all of them up for a pair of nice Ebony R-83 I was using a pair of R-28f’s for my front stage . But I recently acquired a pair of RP-260f and a pair of RF-82 ii ‘s I have mixed them into my surround to see if I could place them somewhere and after much listening and comparing I moved the RF-82ii to my front main. The RP-260’s are such a beautiful speaker .. I just wish they were dual 8” RF82ll are great mains, put the 260s in back 22 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: What about RP-280s then? The RP260 would be a great surround speaker, almost overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEPP Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Ceptorman said: RF82ll are great mains, put the 260s in back The RP260 would be a great surround speaker, almost overkill. LOL I Actually tried the RP-260f as surround speakers ... even tho they looked amazing ... they didn't sound bad they just didn't compare to the RS-52ii as far as surround speakers ...when i played music they sounded awesome ...i had them posted locally but its not gonna hurt my feelings to look at them everyday .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgmoney5 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 A pair of RC-7's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 1:01 PM, MIKEPP said: just curious what we come up with here .. maybe the RF-82ii or I have to agree with the above dual RC-7's or RF-5's best is RF-5's with RC-7 parts very close to the much larger RF-7 performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 as a three driver two way the RF5 has to give way to the RC7 which is a 2 1/2 way design. Even with identical driver components this improved crossover has the advantage over a basic multi driver two way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, moray james said: as a three driver two way the RF5 has to give way to the RC7 which is a 2 1/2 way design. Even with identical identical driver components this improved crossover has the advantage over a basic multi driver two way. RC-7's have better crossover design and larger / nicer horn drivers but RF-5's dig just a bit deeper and are a little fuller sounding in the bottom end which is why RC-7 parts in RF-5 cabinets is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 10 hours ago, jjptkd said: RC-7's have better crossover design and larger / nicer horn drivers but RF-5's dig just a bit deeper and are a little fuller sounding in the bottom end which is why RC-7 parts in RF-5 cabinets is the way to go. yes I agree with your suggestion with respect to a modified RF5 if a single stand alone loudspeaker is what is desired, if however a single or dual sub system is the desired goal then the RC7 on a speaker stand would be a visually smaller option, that said a pair of RF5 up on stands to place the horn at your seated ear level would be best all around option especially when combined with sub(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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