aussieblue Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Hi there peoples, it is a great little forum you have here. I have been auditioning speakers for my ht for quite a few months now and have been left a little frustrated with what I have so far experienced, that is until I had a listen to some RF35 mains. Wow, what a breath of fresh air it has been to actually hear the song/music and forget that you are trialing speakers. Ok, the problem I have is that my local Klipsch dealers only stock up to RF35 mains and I would like some input on whether there is a significant improvement in two channel listening with the RF5 mains over the RF35 mains as it looks like I will not be able to audition the RF5 and RC-7 in person? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Aussieblue, Try this link. Look for reference series, pick the model you want, and click a compare model.............you can see the specs for all the reference models. If your happy though, stick with what is good for your ears!.........good luck! http://www.klipsch.com/product/comparison.aspx?line=ref&type=f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rex Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 ---------------- On 9/11/2004 6:29:49 AM aussieblue wrote: Hi there peoples, it is a great little forum you have here. I have been auditioning speakers for my ht for quite a few months now and have been left a little frustrated with what I have so far experienced, that is until I had a listen to some RF35 mains. Wow, what a breath of fresh air it has been to actually hear the song/music and forget that you are trialing speakers. Ok, the problem I have is that my local Klipsch dealers only stock up to RF35 mains and I would like some input on whether there is a significant improvement in two channel listening with the RF5 mains over the RF35 mains as it looks like I will not be able to audition the RF5 and RC-7 in person? thanks. ---------------- My wife recognized a noticable difference between the RF-5s and the RF-35s. I noticed it as well but I couldn't justify spending the extra $$$ for a somewhat nominal increase in volume. Now, I assume the RF-7s are a significant step up but, when I listened to them it was hard to tell since they had it in a dedicated theatre room with an RWS-15 pounding you. It was great when they had Minority Report playing with waves of bass blowing you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruinsFan Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 After looking at the RF35, RF5 and RF7 - I settled on the RF5. After hearing RF5/7 I just couldn't go back to the RF35. The soundfield was much closer and wider. The RF7 are truly the flagship in this line. I just couldn't over come the WAF factor on that one. Plus I don't listen to enough two channel to really justify the extra expense. The RF5, with RC7 and RSW15 - make for some good music and strong punch with movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-dezibel Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Aussie, welcome to the forum. The rf5 is a half-step between the 35 and the 7. The main advantage over the 35 is the real wood veneer. Sonic diffenrences are noticeable but it's a matter of taste if they are worth the higher price. If you don't need the real wood - go for the 35, if you want real wood and a REAL improvement on sound - up to the 7s. Just my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieblue Posted September 12, 2004 Author Share Posted September 12, 2004 Thanks for the replies guys, Do the rf35 have the same tweeter to the rf5? Reason i ask is if they do i was thinking of going with the larger rc7 centre channel in my setup, otherwise i will stay with the rc35. The receiver i am using is the yamaha 2400 which i may possibly add a small preamp to add some stable current to the setup. I read that the rc35's are rated at 125watt rms, is this fairly accurate or can they handle a little more power? If the main difference between the two is real wood than i will stay with the rf35's, if someone could answer the query about the tweeters it would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak Nasty Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Hey Aussie Dude, The RF 5's are a better match with the RC 7. If you want RC 7 then go for the RF 5 or RF 7 but if you want to save a few $$$ (like $2000+ if you are in australia) get the RF 35 and the RC35/ RC25 you wont be dissapointed. By the way are you aussie ?? I'm from melbourne and where are you planning to buy your system? RRP Australia Rf 7 $ 4599 Rf 5 $ 3099 Rf 35 $ 2099 RC 7 $ 1649 RC 35 $ 849 RC 25 $ 599 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak Nasty Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 The RF 35 and the RF 5's are very similar, it's very hard to notice the difference, and 125 watts is a lot of power since the speakers are very sensitive, you'd be hurting your ears if you were using a 90 - 120w/c amp before you reach half way. The Tweeters are also very similar except the RF 5 have a bigger soundstage Rf 35 K-130-DN 1" (2.54cm) Titanium dome compression driver Rf 5 K-119-KB 1" (2.54cm) Titanium dome compression driver Rf 35 6" square 90°x60° Tractrix® Horn Rf 5 8" square 90°x60° Tractrix® Horn It's not worth the $1000 buxxx or me ... but the RF 7 on the other hand actually does worth the price difference according to me. The sound is completely different, you hear a few more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieblue Posted September 12, 2004 Author Share Posted September 12, 2004 ---------------- On 9/12/2004 5:10:32 PM Freak Nasty wrote: Hey Aussie Dude, The RF 5's are a better match with the RC 7. If you want RC 7 then go for the RF 5 or RF 7 but if you want to save a few $$$ (like $2000+ if you are in australia) get the RF 35 and the RC35/ RC25 you wont be dissapointed. By the way are you aussie ?? I'm from melbourne and where are you planning to buy your system? RRP Australia Rf 7 $ 4599 Rf 5 $ 3099 Rf 35 $ 2099 RC 7 $ 1649 RC 35 $ 849 RC 25 $ 599 ---------------- Hi, yes i'm from Brisbane and there are a couple of Dealers here but they don't carry anything above rf35's. Wouldn't the rs35 be a better surround match to the rf35 setup? Although the dealer recommends the rs25 as he thinks there is little difference between the two, strange that the rs25 freq response is slightly lower than the larger rs35. But 75att rms is alot lower than the rs35 spec. Also, you have quoted retail prices, there would be some movement as far as discounts i would of thought. By the way nice setup in your sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmermaster Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 aussieblue, i am from oz ( brisbane northside, Narangba ) i have the rf-7 for front, rc-7 for center, rs-7 for rears and an svs 16-46 playing on a denon 3803. You are more than welcome to come and have a listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieblue Posted September 12, 2004 Author Share Posted September 12, 2004 ---------------- On 9/12/2004 6:04:32 PM palmermaster wrote: aussieblue, i am from oz ( brisbane northside, Narangba ) i have the rf-7 for front, rc-7 for center, rs-7 for rears and an svs 16-46 playing on a denon 3803. You are more than welcome to come and have a listen ---------------- Thanks for the offer but i am pretty much leaning towards the rf35 setup and i think if i were to listen to your setup i would end going back to the minister for finance and upgrading to rf7's I take it you would have purchased through Aaron from P&K hifi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmermaster Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 bought the rf-7 from stereo supplies in the city and center and rears from encel at mount gravatt. I think you will get the best price from stereo supplies ( paid $3500 for the rf-7 ) It sux about the price we have to pay from the dealers here compared to the usa, but it's cheaper than shipping them here yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieblue Posted September 12, 2004 Author Share Posted September 12, 2004 What about the centre channel $$$??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmermaster Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 stereo supplies in the city were going to do it for $1300 when i bought the rf-7 but i didnt take them up on the offer. ( i didnt have permision from the woman, even for the rf-7, just bought on impulse. ) I bought the rc-7 and rs-7 for $2800 from encel. they didnt give me a price individually, only the two together. I have some close friends that work at video pro and the tell me that they have around 40% markup on most sound gear. They couldnt get me a price on klipsch gear because International Dynamics ( the Australian importer ) is owned by stereo supplies and so is encel. They have us by the testies when it comes to bargaining but they are worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmermaster Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I almost forgot, i have seen some of the lower end klipsch gear at JB Hifi. I dont know if they deal with the r series but. maybe worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieblue Posted September 13, 2004 Author Share Posted September 13, 2004 Well its a done deal, in the end after contacting the all the Brisbane klipsch dealers (stereo supplies, encel) there is a back order of six to eight weeks on rf35's. So i decided to upgrade to the rf5 and rc7 with rs35 surrounds as they were in stock and i wasn't prepared to wait. I am assuming that they will be an improvement over the r35 main and centre whether it is small or large. I did purchase them without actually auditioning them so it's a strange feeling handing over the deposit for something unseen. I know the tweeter is different in the rf5 and rc7 speakers, will i still have seamless panning from left to right or could there be a distict separation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Great choice ausieblue...by default. You just may have saved some big money as well as you may have been upgrading shortly anyway. I have had the RC-3ii (not rc-35) and the RC-7, and the RC-7 is not three time better but many, many times the center the RC-35 is. Also the 8" horn is much more "flowing and open" than the 6" horn. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieblue Posted September 13, 2004 Author Share Posted September 13, 2004 ---------------- On 9/13/2004 8:20:20 AM PhilMays wrote: Great choice ausieblue...by default. You just may have saved some big money as well as you may have been upgrading shortly anyway. I have had the RC-3ii (not rc-35) and the RC-7, and the RC-7 is not three time better but many, many times the center the RC-35 is. Also the 8" horn is much more "flowing and open" than the 6" horn. Have fun! ---------------- I have to agree with you on the point about the centre; it also was a contributing factor on why I went to the rf5's. I asked the rep to throw in "Black Hawk Down" in the DVD player and I was specifically testing the centre as it has a considerable amount of info sent to the centre. (Dialog and explosions) IMO it was struggling somewhat at high db's, so that pushed me to go for the RC-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMays Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I have the RC-3ii in my bedroom system and it was grating my nerves last night...I have to get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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