gsgleason Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I have the chance to get a new damaged pair of RP800F with the RP600C for $500. I currently have the RF5 and RC35 that I paid $600 for last year. Is this a significant upgrade? This will be the main living area setup for 2.0 music and 3.1 movies (SVS SB1000 sub). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryGillmore Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I don't know how they compare to your current setup, but I do know a pair of 8000F and a 600C for $500 is a steal. Just how damaged are they? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgleason Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Rear corners are dented, not too bad. The worst one is one of the towers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, gsgleason said: I have the chance to get a new damaged pair of RP800F with the RP600C for $500. I currently have the RF5 and RC35 that I paid $600 for last year. Is this a significant upgrade? This will be the main living area setup for 2.0 music and 3.1 movies (SVS SB1000 sub). I agree with @CoryGillmore above here as long as there's only minor cosmetic damage I'd say grab them up quick and let us know what you find out then sell off your least favorite set to recoup the cash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryGillmore Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, gsgleason said: Rear corners are dented, not too bad. The worst one is one of the towers: I mean yeah that kinda sucks, but if that's the worst of it, I say go for it. Won't affect the sound and it's a good deal even still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgleason Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 But does anyone know if it's a significant upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 3 hours ago, gsgleason said: But does anyone know if it's a significant upgrade? It's a good deal, but I would say not an upgrade. RF-7 series would be an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 If you can afford to get that deal without selling your RF-5/RC-35 combo first, then that is what I say do. Maybe do a few comparison demos for a week or so and sell the ones you like least. That would truly be the only way to know which combo is best, to your ears. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 6 hours ago, gsgleason said: But does anyone know if it's a significant upgrade? I can't speak for the RF-5 to the RP8000, but I went from the RF-35 to the 8000 and it was drastic. If you can look past the damages I say its a great deal. You should be able to sell what you don't want after you try them out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryGillmore Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I'd buy the 8000f and 600c and move your current towers to rear surround duty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 That damage would make that a workout room speaker to me. I prefer clean sound and speaker aesthetics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 49 minutes ago, BluBitRates said: I prefer clean sound and speaker aesthetics Me too. @BluBitRates, Wow, long time no hear/see from. I hope all is well. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluBitRates Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Still around. Just gave my brother a mint pair of kg 3.5 so i only have 3 pair in the house currently. Looking for another pair though. I see you are still rocking the RF-63. Good to be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 2 hours ago, BluBitRates said: I see you are still rocking the RF-63. Until I find a 2 way tower that sounds better, but I ain't looking. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, willland said: Until I find a 2 way tower that sounds better, but I ain't looking. Bill My only concern is the lack of replacement parts for these models if I were you I'd pick up some extra woofers just in case maybe an extra tweeter driver to have on hand we've had at least a couple people here with bad woofers in their 83's and as far as I know they are ShitOutOfLuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, jjptkd said: My only concern is the lack of replacement parts for these models if I were you I'd pick up some extra woofers just in case maybe an extra tweeter driver to have on hand we've had at least a couple people here with bad woofers in their 83's and as far as I know they are ShitOutOfLuck. You know, I was just thinking about that the other day. They have them both in stock. https://reconingspeakers.com/products-page/klipsch-1000329-rf-63-rf-83-tweeter-k-71-g/ https://reconingspeakers.com/products-page/klipsch-1000265-rf-63-woofer-k-1205-nb/ Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 55 minutes ago, willland said: You know, I was just thinking about that the other day. They have them both in stock. https://reconingspeakers.com/products-page/klipsch-1000329-rf-63-rf-83-tweeter-k-71-g/ https://reconingspeakers.com/products-page/klipsch-1000265-rf-63-woofer-k-1205-nb/ Bill According to their eBay listing only two woofers left after that they're likely no where to be found. https://www.ebay.com/itm/202611934612?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=202611934612&targetid=4581183927179149&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418233787&mkgroupid=1241348861725295&rlsatarget=pla-4581183927179149&abcId=9300542&merchantid=51291&msclkid=b27f08b908dd1a573409695cc2dd56f7 Only three tweeters left: https://www.ebay.com/itm/201909322655?hash=item2f02bbc39f:g:JZkAAOSwbYZXWuD2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 7 hours ago, jjptkd said: My only concern is the lack of replacement parts for these models if I were you I'd pick up some extra woofers just in case maybe an extra tweeter driver to have on hand we've had at least a couple people here with bad woofers in their 83's and as far as I know they are ShitOutOfLuck. I'm the same way with my main two pairs of speakers and especially the CF-3 v1's. I'm fortunate enough to have two of the HF drivers and a new in box woofer, although I believe it's a v3 woofer. Same goes with my ads L1230's; replacement drivers are rare and I'm glad I had the mids and tweeters rebuilt by the gentleman who used to be at ads and had all the remaining inventory of repair parts. But, those are about gone, too, over the last 30+ years. I need to send the four 8" woofers to him for cone/voice coil replacement as I have 2 that rattle. Ahhh....the fun of older speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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