jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I have currently have the RF-7 complete system and a B&K amp pushing the set with a HK AVR 630 recevier. Looking to get some more volume/bass out of the system. Any suggestions (another sub/new center, more power). My B&K is a 200w 7 channel. I would love to stay with Klipsch speakers but not sure what to swap out/or change. Thanks Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 deang crossover. Also how loud are you listening to them, umm 200 watts should max the volume out. A sub will do nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Thanks, I have the RSW-15 now. Room is about 15-25, do you think adding another RSW-15 will do it? I listen to the system fairly loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I'll second the DeanG crossover upgrade on the RF-7's it is a great bang for the buck improvement. The crossover upgrade will allow you to run the speakers louder with alot less break up and hash. Another RSW-15 will only gain you 3db in overall SPL in the bass frequencies. If you are still looking for even more than maybe it is time to make the jump to Klipsch Heritage speakers where output can pin you to the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Heritage and RF-7 max out around 120 anechoic, so heritage really won't go louder if that... Cleaner, probably due to better horns. Try corner loading the speakers and subwoofer if you want to go louder. I found that my rf-83 get a bit boomy buy substancially louder if you placed one in each corner toed in. Give the ports some room to breathe (12 inches) away from the wall/corner. Also put the sub in another corner to make it get louder if you want loudness. Also give it room too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelA Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Is the B&K the Reference Series 2 amp? Have you thought about going with a seperate Pre/Pro? Maybe a B&K Ref 50 S2? Spending others money is fun.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Well.......we know sumpin' ain't right.You may want to check and make sure the speaker wires inside the 7's are all connected.I've owned several bk amps(Rotel prepro)all less than 200 watts per ch and all capable of over 110db steady(permanent hearing damage in a matter of minutes),in a room larger than yours while playin' crystal clear.I seriously doubt your using all 200 watts of the bk,for whatever reason.With 200 watts Rotel 110db is just warming up and although I don't get that loud often or long I have no idea why the 7's don't explode when I do,the roar makes me have a mild panic attack.Do speakers in corners,check all wiring,whats the source?player?give us your max db clean from seating,crank up the CH level setting on the HK maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 I thought the same but all componets/speakers are hooked up correct. I had the dealer I bought the components/speakers from hook everything up. I hope its all correct after I dumped 11K all said and done. I just dont seem to be getting as much sound out of the system as I am expected. Maybe I need to start over. Any other line of Klipsch systems that our perform the RF-7 system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 how about getting your ears checked out/cleaned. Seriously.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I thought the same but all componets/speakers are hooked up correct. I had the dealer I bought the components/speakers from hook everything up. I hope its all correct after I dumped 11K all said and done. I just dont seem to be getting as much sound out of the system as I am expected. Maybe I need to start over. Any other line of Klipsch systems that our perform the RF-7 system? Again,somethin' ain't right,no one,no one can tell me the rf7 set driven by 200 real watts,with an rsw15 in less than 500sq ft will not cause structural damage to your house and make you deaf very quickly if even at 3/4 power.Somethin' ain't right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Thanks for the advice. I will consider it. I just dont think the rf-7 system is as good as all the raves. Any other brands to reccomend? I really want to have a quality HT system and the RF series just is not making the grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Here is an exact list of all my equipment. HK AVR630 B&K av200.7 Monster HTS 5100 Denon 2800 RF-7 Floors RSW 15 sub RC-7 Center RS-7 sorrounds I will try the re-positioning the floors to the corners and re-position the sub. If that dosent work. I will try another another receiver/speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Anyone know why the discontinued the RF system anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 umm new models called reference IV your rf-7 is reference III I have the new rf-83 that replaced the rf7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 on the hk, what negative number are you going to? Also check to see the ports behind the speakers, see if there is a piece of foam that is blocking the port, move it away from the port if you see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 What is the rest of your set up? I am determined to make the room sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 time marches on...nothing at all wrong with your choice in the RF-7s...or your gear...check this thread out...I bet I was going through something similar...it's all in the set-up...I would also point you to the DeanG crossover upgrade...it is supposed to be a doozie! Bill http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/742582.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 I work for Harman Becker a division of Harman Intl they own Revel so I thnk I will look picking up a set oof Revel Ultima series, even with the discount I am lookin at big bucks but again I am not satisifed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrf-7 Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 I will take a look and give it a try. If all else fails I will see what I can get a set of Revels for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I just have a pair of rf-83 and there more than I need. BTW I am a college student and they are in my dorm, I do blast them sometimes if you wanted to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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