wstrickland1 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 OK, I knew this second system would get out of hand. So now I have a chance to buy NIB 7s for $1500 or NIB 5s for $1100, both from a local authorized dealer. I already have RS 7s and a RC 7 for this system powered by a Pioneer VSX 1015. What should I do? I know the 7s are power hungry. The Pioneer has the ability to use the 6th and 7th channel to bi-amp the mains. Would this help with the power requirements. Willy, can I have the Carver back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I really enjoy the RF5's with the RS7s and am just getting the RC7 to replace the RC35 I was using. With the 5's you would have the same size woofers all around. I think the RF5 has always been overlooked as the RF7's are only a little more money. However, the 7's have always been criticized for the midrange due to dual 10". The RF5's have a VERY sweet midrange and when I compared the two felt the only "loss" in going with the 5's over the 7's was a small amount of low bass. The RF5 imaging and detail more than made up for it and I do find it interesting that NEW top of the line Reference IV's use 8" woofers. My theory is that using 3 - 8" woofers allowed Klipsch to get the midrange issue resolved AND with a change in cabinet design and third woofer - actually improve the already great bass that the RF7's had. I run the RF5s with both vintage Mac tubes AND SS HT - and they just shine in both applications. The soundstage is awesome. If I could I'd buy more RF5's for a second system - I'd do so in a heartbeat. The 7's are great but the 5's are more accurate to my ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I would suggest spending the extra $400 dollars and get the RF-7s. I used to use RF-5s as mains (now delegated to rear surrounds) until I upgraded to RF-7s. The RF-5 is a good speaker, but the IMO RF-7 blows it out of the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 OK, I knew this second system would get out of hand. So now I have a chance to buy NIB 7s for $1500 or NIB 5s for $1100, both from a local authorized dealer. I already have RS 7s and a RC 7 for this system powered by a Pioneer VSX 1015. What should I do? I know the 7s are power hungry. The Pioneer has the ability to use the 6th and 7th channel to bi-amp the mains. Would this help with the power requirements. Willy, can I have the Carver back?Should I post a link to the " Need Suggestions " thread Billy ? [8-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 any other opinions. 2 totally different ones here. Any opinions on the midrange (or lack of) issue MarkBK mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 It really comes down to money and space.If you want to spend the money and have a good size room the 7's are great.If you want to spend less and have a mid/smaller area the 5's do a great job also.So,if money is not the issue and you got the room I'd get 7's,tighter budget,the 5's sound pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I haven't had much time listening to RF-7's, but I would go so far as to claim the RF-3II's sound better...it all comes down to that midrange issue. Do you have the opportunity to do some comparison listening? I think you'll find it a most subjective issue. I would like to see some blind ABX testing though...I would anticipate a bias towards the RF-7's when not blind due to the fact that they are the biggest and most expensive (so one naturally expects them to sound better). I've never had the chance to do a side by side comparison though so take my opinions with a grain of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I own RF7s and RF3-IIs. I prefer the 7s hands down. But they like quality amplification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Its a fact that 7 is 2 more than 5. I would reccomend that you go with the 7s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 OK I'd have to say get the 7's. I have heard the two side by side and IMO the 7's are easily the better of the 2. IMO the entire RF serices is thin in the mids but the 7's to me sounded the best of the line, fuller and more dynamic. It also comes down to what you drive them with as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 Should I post a link to the " Need Suggestions " thread Billy ? [8-)] a post as to whether you should give me the Carver back? Nah, I don't think I need it. I listened to them at Frawleys today with an HK 45 watt receiver and I thought they were great. I think they will be fine playing the likes of the young and the restless, Dora the Explorer and Pie Pie (as my daughter calls Popeye)........and I'm gettin the 7s......thats right Willy, I will have a complete set of shiny coned speakers, at least they will have a black dustcap on all the woofers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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