schwock5 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Now that i've decided what speaker to get, the only other choice is color? Anyone have any idea since they both looks awesome? I think my carpet is greyish, my TV is silverish, and the audio racks are going to be black, so i think black speakers would looks better, but the woof finish is oh so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Cherry. No question. I'll never understand why anyone would choose black over a nice wood veneer, even to match existing furniture. That's just my opinion though. You have to live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 so i think black speakers too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwock5 Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 haha, fair enough, by the way, I have NO idea why my original post looks like it was written by a 3 year old. Very interesting. Maybe it's time to stop playing Starcraft and go to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rex Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 It sounds to me like Black would go best with your color schemes but, the cherry are some pretty speakers. But, my final vote would go towards getting the cherry and then hoping you get the matching carpet and/or furniture later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwock5 Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 apartment building, can't change the carpet, but do plan on keeping the speakers for a while. Audio cabinets are very inexpensive since I spend all my money on speakers and TV, haha, so they are just to hold the good stuff. I must say the dark maple RF-7 is gorgeous, why couldn't they make that for the 35s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 You'd be suprised how well different woods go together in the same room. Not everything has to be a perfect match. My zebrawood cornwalls look great in a room filled with maple, pine and cherry. Also, as previously stated, you may prefer the cherry in the future if you move or redecorate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I'd take cherry veneer also. But since the RF-35's are VINYL covered, I'd take black. And in fact, I actually prefer black cabinets for HT. During movies, I think speakers should be heard, not seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 LOL! I guess I didn't read the thread very carefully. I think you need to jump to the 5 series to get the wood veneer options. I agree. Stick with black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jephdood Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 That kinda gets back to the 'When Reference no longer means Reference' thread, but I don't really want to hijack this one and continue that further here.. but just ask yourself if a Reference Series speaker by ANY company should be vinyl covered. Hmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygmn Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 CHerry.....It shows off that they are made from wood veneer....and does look awesome..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I'd get Cherry, wood looks far better. One caveat, if you ever want to sell them it seems that good ole ubiquitous black is far more popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 ---------------- On 7/14/2004 11:59:50 AM damonrpayne wrote: I'd get Cherry, wood looks far better. One caveat, if you ever want to sell them it seems that good ole ubiquitous black is far more popular. ---------------- I have to disagree with that statement Damon. Wood almost always brings a premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 ---------------- On 7/14/2004 12:19:40 PM garymd wrote: I have to disagree with that statement Damon. Wood almost always brings a premium. ---------------- It certainly seems like it wood would bring a premium; I'm basing my statements on the number of votes for Black above and the fact that I've never seen a retailer around here with any of the Reference stuff in any of the available wood finishes. Then again we have disappointing retailers around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwock5 Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 Tweeter always ahd black, but this dealer had nothing but the wood finishes on the floor, for EVERY Klipsch speaker. I like the wood too, but unfortunately it ain't the RF-7 wood. If only the 35s came in maple instead of the light cherry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 If it is for HT....Black If your making a statement, like look at these cool speakers... Cherry then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanman023 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 cherry all the way....i need to find a way to turn my rs7's and pb2+ into cherry....i hate that black vinyl look..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 yeah, we plan on using the RF7s/RC7 in the dedicated HT room, but they are cherry and they are beautiful. They arent noticeable when the lights are off, not distracting at all. But i guess i'd get black if vinyl was all that was available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewishAMerPrince Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 ---------------- On 7/14/2004 3:38:14 PM Sanman023 wrote: cherry all the way....i need to find a way to turn my rs7's and pb2+ into cherry....i hate that black vinyl look..... ---------------- Find a Faux paint artist in your area. If the Yellow Book has none, then call local interior design houses for a referral. I did this with my RS 7s but the PB 2+ remains it's grey/black self because I am going to sell it off and get the Ultra some day in Mercury Red. It cost me $100 to have the RS7s "fauxed". (by the way so you can seem more astute when you speak to the artist, FAUX is pronounced "FOW"). Jerry Rappaport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanman023 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 thanks jerry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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