White_Hawk Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I've been looking for these speakers for quite a while, and I found them on craigslist in my area. The seller is asking $1500 for the pair. Obviously there is no reason not to try and bargain down, but how much should I expect to pay for used rf-83s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jopez Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 You do realize that the 83's are the flagship of the new Reference line? 1500 is a great deal seeing how you would be paying another 600+ retail. Honestly, you could get the RF7's direct from Klipsch a lil cheaper on eBay which IMO is a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getech Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Excellent deal on the RF-83's...what condition are they in? If in good shape, I'd snap them up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Hawk Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 They are in good shape - I'm going to see if I can scrummage around and find a little more cash in hopes of picking them up before someone else does =) I was asking because I know msrp is $2500, but I was told buying new you could pick them up for 30% off or so (if paying in cash) which comes to $1750. So I was wondering if used should be a little less than $1500, on account of the 30% of I'd heard about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelA Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I was asking because I know msrp is $2500, but I was told buying new you could pick them up for 30% off or so (if paying in cash) which comes to $1750. So I was wondering if used should be a little less than $1500, on account of the 30% of I'd heard about. Personally, I dont think 30% off is reasonable. I have never seen a salesman go that deep on a newer line of product. He would have to be very hungry and hurting for a sale, and even then I doubt if the MGR would approve it. Generally around 10-15% off is expected. So your deal of 1500 seems pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Honestly, you could get the RF7's direct from Klipsch a lil cheaper on eBay which IMO is a steal. And your ears will thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 My dealer gave me 25% off when I bought 7's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I was asking because I know msrp is $2500, but I was told buying new you could pick them up for 30% off or so (if paying in cash) which comes to $1750. So I was wondering if used should be a little less than $1500, on account of the 30% of I'd heard about. Personally, I dont think 30% off is reasonable. I have never seen a salesman go that deep on a newer line of product. He would have to be very hungry and hurting for a sale, and even then I doubt if the MGR would approve it. Generally around 10-15% off is expected. So your deal of 1500 seems pretty good. Uhh... I got the rf-83 for 1600 dollars new, first to get in the ny tristate area, no manager approval. Its just some places are no to scrooge like btw full authorized dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 1500 is a good deal on used rf83s, but for that price, you could get the RF7s, which are equally good for new, if not a bit cheaper. Dont discount the RF7s just because they are discontinued, they are every bit as good as the RF83s, if a tiny bit less refined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxia Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I went for the RF-7 line as suggested by some of y'all but I could swear I saw the 83's at Ultimate Electronics for $1250 a pair the other day. On edit I went back & the price was for one. Back under my rock........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 if you saw them for that price you should get them. you can always sell them later... the $1500 deal sounds good, never hurts to bargin...i wouldn't low ball him or else you may p** him off. if anything i would ask him if $1350 is okay....$150 saved is $150 saved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Hawk Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 I've got them and they are beautiful. Now to get a receiver and amp (I'll get the center and surrounds in a month when I have the money, I couldn't pass this deal up for the mains)... I've heard Denon is the way to go for the receiver, what should I do for the amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Hi, A receiver has a Pre-Amp, an Amp and a Tuner built right in and most folks would use the built in Amp rather than buying another separate Amp to go with it. If you were thinking about going with separates, you would most likely buy a pre-amp and an amp and a tuner. Don't get me wrong, you could buy a receiver and use it as a pre-amp; currently I am using my RX-V1500 as a pre-amp for a McIntosh 2100 (amp.) It's just a bit unusaul... ~Noah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Hi, A receiver has a Pre-Amp, an Amp and a Tuner built right in and most folks would use the built in Amp rather than buying another separate Amp to go with it. not really on this forum If you were thinking about going with separates, you would most likely buy a pre-amp and an amp and a tuner. Don't get me wrong, you could buy a receiver and use it as a pre-amp; currently I am using my RX-V1500 as a pre-amp for a McIntosh 2100 (amp.) It's just a bit unusaul... again not really ~Noah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethhobrin Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Aren't RF7s going for 1100 on ebay with warranty new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdant Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I live in Indianapolis, IN and there is a store here called Ovation that has the RF-83's on sale for $1250/ pair from time to time. I should have picked'm up, but didn't have the dough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catharsis147 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Aren't RF7s going for 1100 on ebay with warranty new? It depends on the finish. Maple RF-7's are going for about 1000.00. The Klipsch ebay store includes the warranty, but I am not sure about the other stores offering it online. I bought my RF-7's in cherry new for $1050.00, but that seller no longer has that color, only the maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catharsis147 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Aren't RF7s going for 1100 on ebay with warranty new? It depends on the finish. Maple RF-7's are going for about 1000.00. The Klipsch ebay store includes the warranty, but I am not sure about the other stores offering it online. I bought my RF-7's in cherry new for $1050.00, but that seller no longer has that color, only the maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catharsis147 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I stand corrected, though I know nothing of this seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-RF-7-RF7-Pair-Cherry_W0QQitemZ160113494384QQihZ006QQcategoryZ14993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 They are not a klipsch approved retailer. They are known for removing the serial number of the speakers as well as selling B stock items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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