brokenarrow1 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I am looking at purchasing a pair of RF -7 Price $ 1700.00. are they worth the money. Main use home theater? powered by HK 635 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 The RF-7s are a good home theater speaker for the money. A new and probably more expensive Reference 4 line will be out next year. If you buy RF-7s now, you need to get an RC-7 with them as a center channel. Your H/K 635 is one of the better receivers to run the RF-7s. The RF-7s are very power hungry, high sensitivity not withstanding. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Leave it to Bill to write a sensible, civilized, well-informed post. My answer? Are the RF7's worth it? HELL FUDGING YES, THEY'RE WORTH IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 As far as I'm concerned they're worth every penny of the retail price and more. If you can get them for that amount then you are wasting time posting here -- go buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenarrow1 Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 I already have the center. So the new version will be higher priced. I also have the rf35's that I would assume I would use a rear abn put the new Rf 7 as fronts. I am using the 35 for fronts now, will I see $ 1700.00 difference? Mr, Magoo I appreciate your info it is always helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-RF-7-RF7-Pair-Cherry_W0QQitemZ5842152899QQcategoryZ61378QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientdude Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 See if you can look around for a better price. 1700 seems fair but definately not optimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I already have the center. So the new version will be higher priced. I also have the rf35's that I would assume I would use a rear abn put the new Rf 7 as fronts. I am using the 35 for fronts now, will I see $ 1700.00 difference? Mr, Magoo I appreciate your info it is always helpful They are worth the price - they are great sounding speakers as are the rf35's - but asking if you will see a $1700.00 difference only your ears can answer. My RF5's are a joy to listen to in my room - RF7's would just be another sweet addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcott Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I am looking at purchasing a pair of RF -7 Price $ 1700.00. are they worth the money. Main use home theater? powered by HK 635 You are asking a very biased group but a very satisfied group, IMO. Your money will be well spent. I replaced my upper end two channel speakers for the reference series to complete my home theater. I am very happy with the results and do not feel I gave up anything in sound quality. If anything, I gained a system with much tighter, cleaner bass making the entire system sound better. As suggested, you defineately want to get the RC7 while you are at it. The sub and rear surrounds can wait until your wallet recovers. Hope this helps. Happy Holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 The 7's are a great speaker,for HT I don't think you'll find(new) better at anywhere near the price.I was prepared to spend another $1k but could'nt find anything in that price to outperform the 7's.They're pretty good on music too.You may find em' cheaper but I prefer a 5yr warranty so 1700 is inline.As Mcgoo is constantly saying(rightly so)they do love power( algebra not withstanding).The 635 will do a very nice job,better than most 1k avr's but for the last percentile of what the 7's can deliver a minimum few hundred watts is needed(you can always add power).Disclaimer-ALL IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygmn Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I am looking at purchasing a pair of RF -7 Price $ 1700.00. are they worth the money. Main use home theater? powered by HK 635 YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I been quoted 1500 with tax or 1600 without it at places, authorized retailers with cherry veneer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I'd say they are definately worth the cost, but don't take my word for it, listen for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I already have the center. So the new version will be higher priced. I also have the rf35's that I would assume I would use a rear abn put the new Rf 7 as fronts. I am using the 35 for fronts now, will I see $ 1700.00 difference? Mr, Magoo I appreciate your info it is always helpful Yes the 7s are more than worth it. I have RF3-IIs which are basically the same as your RF35s. When I upgraded to RF7s I moved my 3s to the back and it sounds fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Value is always a personal type of decision. IMO RF-7s in front with RF-35s in back adds up to a killer system for both movies and multi-channel music. Speakers will be with you much longer than most of the other components in a home theater. Now to the down side. You may want a bigger amp for the 7s, if you get them. Outboard amps are another long-term investment in a system. My view is that a long-term system (theater) plan is a good way to avoid mistakes. As others have said, give them a listen, keeping in mind that in-store demos are rarely close to optimum. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I'd say the RF-7s are definately worth the money. Before I upgraded to 7s, I had RF-5s with a RC-7. Very noticable improvement after getting the 7s. And yes, use your RF-35s as surrounds. IMO theres nothing like having good floorstanders pulling surround duty. Also, I agree with MrMcGoo about in store demos not being the best. When I demoed my 7s, they weren't exactly setup in an ideal manner. Too many speakers in too small of a room. Once I got them setup at home they sounded far better than in the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenarrow1 Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 I bought the Rf-7's for 1600.00. i HOPE THEY SOUND FOR THE PRICE. nOW i HAVE A hk 635, WHAT SHOILD i BE LOOKING FOR IN A AMP. i WANT TO STAY AROUND 800 TO $ 1000.00 tHANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP ON THE SPEAKERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenarrow1 Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 I bought the Rf-7's for 1600.00. i HOPE THEY SOUND FOR THE PRICE. nOW i HAVE A hk 635, WHAT SHOILD i BE LOOKING FOR IN A AMP. i WANT TO STAY AROUND 800 TO $ 1000.00 tHANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP ON THE SPEAKER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygmn Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I... WHAT SHOILD i BE LOOKING FOR IN A AMP. i WANT TO STAY AROUND 800 TO $ 1000.00 ... I have RF 7 and also looking for amp... I started a thread with about all practical amps listed...including some pricing... check it out as it may help... Link here http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/650414/ShowPost.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcott Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I bought the Rf-7's for 1600.00. i HOPE THEY SOUND FOR THE PRICE. nOW i HAVE A hk 635, WHAT SHOILD i BE LOOKING FOR IN A AMP. i WANT TO STAY AROUND 800 TO $ 1000.00 tHANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP ON THE SPEAKERS If the final goal is to complete a home theater system, I think you could get by with your existing receiver. I would get a center channel first, then a subwoofer. Klipsch is discontinuing this line and it is getting harder and harder to find a deal on the reference series. The RF7s are extremely sensitive and will get by with far less power than other speaker designs. A separate amp would be my last purchase in ones effort to complete a system. Happy Holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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