jinjin Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Currently, I have RF-5s, RC-7, RS-7s and RSW-15. Will upgrading from RF-5 to RF-7 make sense? Will any sonic difference justify the extra cost? I surely appreciate any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Go listen to them and see. For me, the RF-5s were "enough." You barely gain any bass benefit by going up to the RF-7 but some people say they have a much different sound than the 5s. YMMV, go audition them with a recording you're very familiar with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 I found the RF-7's to have a significantly better bottom end. Not even comparable to the RF-3, but still noticeable from the RF-5. If you can upgrade to the RF-7, I say it is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Also, make sure they have the RF-5s there to compare. Everything sounds different in the store. Also, if you like them and you have the room and the right receiver you can always move your RF5s to the rear and the RS7s to the sides. That would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Sorry, double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 The exact mement you decide to upgade to Rf-7's and sell your Rf-5's, please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 "Not even comparable to the RF-3, but still noticeable from the RF-5." There is much more... The RF7's have a much greater kick compared to both the RF3's and RF5's(I have RF5's too),RF7's have superior true compression tweeters(better clarity and detail,the RF7 tweeter also covers a wider range). Side by side with quality amplification the RF7's can really bring a live concert home,the RF5's are simply not capable of this level of performance. Dual 10" woofers can move more air with less travel then the dual 8" woofers,this also means LOWER DISTORTION. In resume,the RF7's have deeper bass,good deal more slam,inceased midrange clarity and more detailed upper regisers.All in all a speaker that is CLEARLY superior. Get RF7's,its a BIG step up in class and sonic realism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchild311 Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Being a newly converted believer of the 7's, I'll back theEar on what he said. Moreover I noticed a better bass response in the smaller 10" cones of my new 7's than the larger 12" footprint of the KLF-30's I had ... Go 7's ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Oh my god the difference is enormous! I've listened to the RF-3II's, RF-35s, RF-5's and RF-7's all side by side, running off the same reciever. The RF-7's are so much fuller, richer, and filling than the RF-5s. In fact, the best word I can describe the 5's compared to the 7's are - "hollow." Not to bash the 5's in ANY WAY whatsoever, my point is simply to exemplify how outstanding the 7's are sonically. In fact, like many have posted in previous threads, many who own the RF-3IIs or RF-35s were advised to save up to go with the RF-7's, because they were so much more gratifying than the 5's. I suggest the RF-7s because they are, hands down, the best sounding speakers I've ever owned and will definately be worth the upgrade. The cost will pay off in spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 What Ears said. The 5's are great. The 7's are greater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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