MotorHead Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 I've been looking to buy an R-3 system, so I've been tracking the prices on Ebay and various price comparison sites. Over the past month, the average price on Ebay for 2 RF-3's, an RC-3, 2 RS3's and a KSW 12 would be about $1580. Reliable Audio has a package price of $1495 for: RF3II's RC35 RS3II's KSW12 Are these speakers a good match? What am I missing here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinipig523 Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 sounds like a good deal. have you gone to goodguys.com and checked them out? i think they have 10% off all their audio products - and free shipping if your order is over 199. i have heard of many members on this forum haggling with goodguys and actually walk out with an even better deal on their klipsch setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPyro Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 MotorHead- I ended up purchasing my Reference 3's via a package deal over a year ago. I quickly decided that for my HT & Music pleasure, the KSW-12 just didn't cut it and VERY quickly I sold it and purchased a SVS Ultra. If you can talk your way into a package deal with the RSW-10 or RSW-12 subwoofers, you will be getting a much better sounding system. The KSW-12 just really can't keep pace with the Reference series speakers, it will sound boomy and loose. Its kinda like you sitting at a stoplight and having someone with a LOUD stereo pull up next to you and its rattling their license plate (and the rust off the car ) and just sounds ill-defined. Granted, the KSW-12 doesn't put out that kind of SPL's, but you get the picture. I for one, prefer my base tight, fast, balanced with the other frequencies, and transparent. Some users are very happy with the KSW series, I just wasn't one of them. BTW, the Reference 3's are great speakers, you will enjoy them if you like the klipsch sound! Cheers -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorHead Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 Thanks for the replies. I just ordered an R-3II system with the KSW12. I've heard before that I probably won't be happy with the KSW12, but the premium for the RSW was a bit over my budget. I figured I'd give the KSW a try, and with the way Klipsch prices are on Ebay these days, I could probably sell it for more than I paid! I did check the prices at goodguys.com, but they were about $2100 and they didn't have everything in stock. I ended up buying it from Reliableaudiovideo.com for $1679, including shipping. I've heard both good and bad about these guys, but Carlos seemed knowledgable and the price was the best out there. We'll see if they deliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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