klipschlover Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 Hi guys. Is the Monster wiring the sole difference between the RF-3/RF-3II, RS-3/RS-3II, RC-3/RC-3II? And, has anyone had the chance to A/B the "II"'s and non-"II"'s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 There are a number of changes to Mk II. Monster Cable internal wiring Grilles with beveled chin piece and modified mounting Bigger feet installed at factory New wood finishes Snap-lock ports (also in subs and Synergy models) Klipsch logo on front panel Convoluted foam acoustic damping material New packaging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschlover Posted October 26, 2001 Author Share Posted October 26, 2001 Thanks BobG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 Just dug up a Haute Fidelite audio mag and I saw a review of the Klipsch RF-3.Looks like Klipsch had RF-3's in cherry finish way back(european version?). The review was very positive,they praised the price performance ratio. TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted November 6, 2001 Share Posted November 6, 2001 TheEAR: You're right...that was a special finish for the European market. PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USparc Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 Hey BobG, Is there nothing done to the cross-over???? or is it the new monster cable that makes the difference in sound??? Is there in fact a difference in sound or is the internal monster cable just a cosmetic upgrade. ------------------ ------------------------- Receiver: Onkyo 676 DVD: Pioneer DV-525 Screen: Thomson 46" RetroProjection Front: RF-3's Rear: RF-3's Center: RC-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 PhilH, Can I order a RF-3 in cherry wood finish here in Canada?If the Europeans can why not North Americans? Thanks TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted February 24, 2002 Share Posted February 24, 2002 yes, I would like to know whether you can get a pair of RF-3II in cherry for the North American market. it's a low-cost option that would bring so many more customers to Klipsch... I know of a couple customers that went with another brand because they thought the RF-5s were too expensive, and they wanted another finish than crappy black. seems they are reviewing the RF3II (from the picture) in that review (http://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/klipsch-rf3_e.html) and they say the cherry finish is available. seems to be an italian review though. ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection This message has been edited by Seb on 02-24-2002 at 07:21 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Okay, now at our store we have a new entry under Klipsch, and it is the Klipsch RF II cherry, retailing at the same price the RF-3s retail at. Could it be that Klipsch is going to offer the RF3 II in cherry on the North American market?? It's odd that they don't put a number designation though, but I guess telling from the price it has to be a 3, not a 5 or 7. And no, we don't have any in stock. ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection This message has been edited by Seb on 03-03-2002 at 11:45 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew2 Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Seb, Are you saying that the RF3II in cherry can be ordered from your store? BogG, are they going to be available in cherry soon? And if so, will they cost more? (they shouldn't) ------------------ Matthew Klipsch Rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 well I don't know, we have none in stock, not even in the warehouse... maybe it's just a bogus entry, I don't know. nobody I asked knew about it. and about the price, if that is not a big mistake, it seems to be the same as the regular black finish. I just noticed, BobG lists "New wood finishes" as one of the changes for the MkII ref 3 series... That would seem to confirm everything... Could we get an official Klipsch confirmation/denial? I'm about to buy my RF-3s, I don't want to buy the black ones a couple weeks before the cherry ones arrive! ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection This message has been edited by Seb on 03-04-2002 at 09:39 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew2 Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 I dont want to even buy the RF3's MONTHS before the cherry! I ant to know. Anyone notice that when someone asks a question like this, klipsch does not want to answer? ------------------ Matthew Klipsch Rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 The RF-3MkII's are available in black vinyl wrap only in the US and Canada (just like the RF-3's were). When BobG mentioned "New Wood Finishes" on the "MkII" he was referring to the RB-5MkII only which now comes in Natural Maple, Medium Cherry, and Black Ash. The new Reference models with their new corresponding model numbers (therefore no MkII designation needed) RF-7, RF-5,RC-7, RB-3 and RSW-15 are also available in Natural Maple, Medium Cherry and Black Ash. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go answer other questions we, apparently, don't like to answer (tongue firmly and deeply implanted into cheek). PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Thanks Phil. We need a tongue-in-cheek smiley... This one isn't good enough: ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandern Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Seb, Can we order Klipsch RF3 II's from you? If so how much? I want to order the black ones soon? Shipping cost too? And warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 well, it would be expensive, I don't know why you'd really want to do that... we are authorized, so the warranty will be the same, but the taxes and the shipping would most likely make for an expensive purchase... ------------------ http://members.fortunecity.com/sebdavid - go laugh at my crappy website/equipment http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mc.asp?alias=Sebdavid - go laugh at my puny little DVD collection This message has been edited by Seb on 03-10-2002 at 03:00 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 zandern, You better buy Klipsch in the US of A,american products are less expensive in the USA. Its like I would order a Canadian product from the USA???!!!??? I dont think so,the middle man,transport,taxes and all would make this a very weird purchase. When you buy local gear you always pay less,unless the dealer is a SOB and thinks he can sell full retail.I never buy full retail and NEVER will. TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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