doobie Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 I'm trying to decide between the 3-series and 7-series reference speakers for my new home theatre (floors, center, surrounds).. They will be in a room that's about 12 feet wide by 26 feet deep.. The couch will be ~12 feet from the front of the 16x9 61" RPTV screen.. Cost aside, will the 7-s be too large for that size room? Are they worth the extra dough? I'm thinking of getting either the new Kenwood VR5900 or Harman/Kardon AVR8000 recevier (when they come out).. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 doob, i think that depends on how much u value a larger sound see if the dealer will let u compare them at your place. most should. ------------------ Klipsch KLF 30 (front), KLF C7, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer Monsterbass 400 sub interconnect & Monster CX-2 biwire & Z1 cable Marantz SR-8000 receiver Sony DVP-C650D 5-disk cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Technics dual cassette deck Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2100 digital cable box Boa's Listenin Lounge: Klipsch RF-3, RC-3 Monster MCX Biwires Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver Kenwood KR-9600 AM/FM stereo receiver (vintage 1975) Russound AB-2 receiver switch to RF-3 Teac PD-D1200 5-disk cd changer Technics SL-1950 turntable/AT LS500 cartridge rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 I would recommend the Ref 7's...but, of course, I am biased a little since I have them and love them so much. ------------------ --- ...transmission terminated... Anubis wildfire@kscable.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickPuppy Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 If saving some bucks isnt the issue then the 7's for sure!! More efficient and more 'ya know' just...more! They're the big brother and next generation to the rf3's, fuller sound. I have the 3's and love them but would gadly go to the 7's if I could. As efficient as they are, they wont overkill the room at lower levels and when the time comes to crank em, they'll go the extra mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickPuppy Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 If saving some bucks isnt the issue then the 7's for sure!! More efficient and more 'ya know' just...more! They're the big brother and next generation to the rf3's, fuller sound. I have the 3's and love them but would gadly go to the 7's if I could. As efficient as they are, they wont overkill the room at lower levels and when the time comes to crank em, they'll go the extra mile. And just to throw in my .02, I'd elect for the Harmon/Kardon between those two, but have to admit being partial to the Denon line myself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 "Nothing succeeds like excess." I'm finding that in my little 10x11 dedicated HT room, every size Klipsch sounds great, and they just keep getting bigger. Not up to Cornwalls or KHorns yet, but I have a pair of Chorus in there and they are great. Get the '7s. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobie Posted August 17, 2001 Author Share Posted August 17, 2001 Now if only I could get them in Canada... urgh... patience.. patience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 Hey doobie - I agree with SickPuppy, if cost is not a factor, go with the RF-7's. If you listen to these things side-by-side to the RF-3's, they'll win hands down. I think it was someone else who said RF-7's were RF-3's on steroids. I've listened to both and the RF-7's blew me away. O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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