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at present, klipsch does not have current speakers that are three way - usually its just two way - with a tweeter and a woofer for mids and maybe even lows (if so desired) - sometimes they have a pair of woofers for even more mids (and lows).

correct me if im worng guys - but something like the rf-7 is a two way right? since the woofers are completely identical 8" copper woofers?

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Unfortunately, our beloved heritage do not get near the 20hz LF extension nor the 20Khz HF in the 3db criteria. However, what they do from 35-50hz (depending on your model choices) and 16Khz is what the addicted are attracted to.

As to components for Hi-Fi - I really can't speak to the Klipsch stuff, other than you would need to go elsewhere for non power peripherals (TT, SACD, DVD, CD, etc.)

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Well, the RF-7's only go down to a measly 35 hz, which pretty much SUCKS for what they're charging for them. What's the best system they sell? My friend had a Yamaha 3-way system that pretty much kills and had deep, low bass. Only 400 bucks a tower.

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If you're looking for reasonably priced 3-way Klipsch check out the RP-3s and RP-5s (both now discontinued). The RP3-s will run you roughly $500 on Ebay for the pair, the RP-5s about $650. Both are extremely sensitive speakers, and will definately out perform anything ever made by yamaha.

The frequency response of the RP3s is 27Hz-20kHz, the RP-5s 25Hz-20kHz.

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On 6/12/2003 3:38:57 PM MD1032 wrote:

Well, the RF-7's only go down to a measly 35 hz, which pretty much SUCKS for what they're charging for them. What's the best system they sell? My friend had a Yamaha 3-way system that pretty much kills and had deep, low bass. Only 400 bucks a tower.

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And I'm sure they sound just awesome.......

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There are many things which will make a speaker sound great, and a simple frequency response doesn't mean much without seeing a plot of it. There is also a big difference over the smoothed curves used in marketing versus the measured ones.

A good example of this is many manufactures offer their lower end speakers with almost identical specs as their highest end units... but yet they sound nothing alike in a side-by-side comparison.

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On 6/12/2003 3:38:57 PM MD1032 wrote:

Well, the RF-7's only go down to a measly 35 hz, which pretty much SUCKS for what they're charging for them. What's the best system they sell? My friend had a Yamaha 3-way system that pretty much kills and had deep, low bass. Only 400 bucks a tower.

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I'll take the RF-7s thank you. A nice set of cornwalls cost less than $400/speaker. See how the yammys sound next to those. LOL

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But Bose post no specs... 14.gif

Ya... sound is what counts. I have KG-2.5's as mains. Bookshelfs. I guess you would say these were the worst speakers ever made since they only go down to a PATHETIC, HORRIBLE 50Hz. Uhh, or not. Put these things on a full range amp, and they really sound nice. They have plenty of bass- and they just have 2x6.5" woofers that can take 75W and play to 50Hz. If their low reach was so bad, I would have upgraded to some of the crappy Pioneer, etc. towers from local shops that can play to 35Hz. Don't judge a speaker by its specs... you don't even know if you can hear 20Hz- some people can't. And don't say you heard 20Hz from your PM speakers- we all know that is a joke. The RF-7's are great... I would love to own a pair... and surely 35Hz would do you fine. If you want to PAY for your full range sound, take a look at some "nice" Legacy audio speakers. They will run you, oh, 40 grand or so, but they will play your beloved inaudible sub-bass.

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