jephdood Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 All, I was planning on using a pair of RF3's up front with an RC-3II at center (rears not purchased yet). I'm going to be using the setup for 100% HT, and I've heard what a great center the C7 is. I want to have the best for theater and I know that the center is the most important piece in that puzzle. I'm not UNHAPPY with the RC-3II, but it's moving from the family room where it handled a small screen for movies and TV to more of a dedicated (15 x 15) HT room with projector and I'm wondering if it will be able to give enough for a rather large screen. Ultimately, the question is.. if I were to swap the RC-3II with a C7, would the C7 overpower the RF3s? What would be more important in my situation.. timbre and voice matching? Or just a nice big center I can be proud of. Or, maybe a switch to something else might not even be necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 I think there would be a slight timber match issue, but it is a damn nice center too. if you ever decide to upgrade to RF7s, you will aready have the RC7 at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 i think it would work great.... the KLF-C7 is a much bigger speaker than the RC-3....physically, much closer in size to the RF-3.... i used that exact same set-up for about a month... it worked great .... i was very pleased with the sound..... i would have kept the setup, but i found a pair of KLF-30's at a pawn shop for $600..... the RF-3's were sold to a co-worker.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 ---------------- On 3/29/2004 2:22:47 PM minn_male42 wrote: i think it would work great.... the KLF-C7 is a much bigger speaker than the RC-3....physically, much closer in size to the RF-3.... ---------------- Ahh.... I was thinking he was talking about the RC7... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 ---------------- On 3/29/2004 2:25:59 PM m00n wrote: ---------------- On 3/29/2004 2:22:47 PM minn_male42 wrote: i think it would work great.... the KLF-C7 is a much bigger speaker than the RC-3....physically, much closer in size to the RF-3.... ---------------- Ahh.... I was thinking he was talking about the RC7... ---------------- mmmmm...you might be right..... as rosanna rosannadanna would say... "nevermind" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Sorry. I should have been more clear. I was talking about the RC-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 BTW, I have 2 sets of RS7s for sale.... $550.00 for a set. I paid $750 brand new, they list at $800.00. They are in 99.5% condition, they are black... Interested in a set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Now we're REALLY talking about overtaking my RF3s, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hey, you get the RC7, RS7s, then you are damn near R7 set. You know you want them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Wanting and affording are two different things. I WANTED RF7s. I could AFFORD RF3s. Heh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hey, I'm all about that. I'm just tempting your tummy with the taste of nuts and honey. (RS7s for cheap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I started witht the RC-7 as an upgrade to my existing system (other speakers weren't Klipsch - and are now gone). For movies, it was fine. Most of the sound from DVD's comes from the center. You will likely have to play with the speaker settings so it doesn't over-shadow the other speakers too much. Now the "bad" news - the RC-7 is a great speaker. When you hear it in your system, you will very likely want to get the rest of the 7's. That's what happened to me. May want to pick up those RS-7s from mOOn then you are on your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Well, I think I'll try the RF3s and RC3II first (the RF3s are still with FedEx) and see if I get a big enough sound. Again, this is a 100% HT setup I'm putting together. I have a HSU VTF3 MKII being delivered tomorrow. If it's not to my liking, I suppose I could slide the RF3s to the rear, sell the RC3II or move that to center rear for 6.1, pick up an RC7 and either some RF5s or (gasp) RF7s for the front. But that's quite a bit of dough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hey... Wanna buy a RC7 afterall? I'm selling both of mine... $550.00 each. Black. Excellent condition.. It will go great with a set of RS7s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hmm.. Possibly. But again, I want to hear what the RF3/RC3II combo sounds like first. My ears will decide this weekend. Is that price shipped? I thought you were going with RC7s all around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I've changed my mind on the RC7s... RB75s would be easier to deal with as far as mounting and accoustics. Your up in Seattle? I'm in portland area.. You should come down and have a full on demo.. Not some cheezy demo in a bad environment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 I saw pics of your theater room and the RF7s up front look mighty imposing. A demo of that monster would be pretty sweet.. Maybe when I get all my stuff in place and have a good listening session and then maybe look into getting a RC7 after all, I'll find some time to mosey down to Portlandtownville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Right on! Good luck on your shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Hey man... here you go! There is a guy in Bellingham selling Klipsch RF-3II towers , $550 Klipsch RC-3II center , $200 Here is the url over on Home Theater Fourm... http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=191486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 Hey! Sweet. I sent him a note to ask about 'em. Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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