SpartanDale Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 What is the difference between the RF-3 and RF-3 II? I saw some RF-3s on sale at Good Guy's for $350 each and want to understand of the "II" is an improved or cheapened version of the original. Thanks, Spartan Dale This message has been edited by SpartanDale on 12-18-2001 at 11:49 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch-daddy Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I have a pair of rf-3 and the only difference is the new ones have monter wire inside, they changed the bottom of the grill's, other tham that they are the same. If I were you I would save some extra $$$$ and get the rf-3, not the rf-3 II. I have listen to both and cant tell a difference side by side. ------------------ My HTS: MAINS: RF-3's CENTER: KSC-C1(LOOKING FOR A RC-3 OR RC-3II) REAR: SS-1's SUB: KSW-12 TV: TOSHIBA THEATER VIEW 50" RECEIVER:KENWOOD VR-4080B DVD: SONY S-360 DVD PLAYER monster cable interconnects/12 gauge speaker wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitterhops Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Klipsch-daddy has the answer. The "II" designation on some of the Reference series indicates that the speaker are wired internally with Monster Cable. As some have mentioned on this forum, it might be for quality improvement, it might be for marketing. If you compare the stats of two versions of the RF-3's, you will see there is no difference in performance. There was also a change in cosmetics and the interior foam. I just took a pair of the RF-3's home last week from Goodguys. I spent a couple of hours comparing these to other Klipsch, Boston, and Energy speakers, and liked these the best. The RF-5's are awesome, but not worth twice the price to me and for my listening area. Do a search in the forums with "RF-3 wiring" and you'll get more info. Some are talking about rewiring their speakers themselves. Personally I'm not that much of a tweaker. Anyway, I wouldn't have the time right now as I'm hand-braiding cat5e for speaker wire for a bi-wire connection to the RF-3's. ;~) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 The RF-3II's also add convoluted foam insulation to the inside box, larger feet (now factory installed) and new snap lock bass ports. PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USparc Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 Hey Bitterhops, I used cat5 FTP cable for internal wire in my RF-3's Check out my post: http://216.37.9.58/ubb/Forum16/HTML/000254.html I also use this cable as external wire. Happy braiding ------------------ ------------------------- Receiver: Onkyo 676 DVD: Pioneer DV-525 Screen: Thomson 46" RetroProjection Front: RF-3 tFTP Rear: RF-3 tFTP Center: RC-3 tFTP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpmiller1980 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 hey do you have any pics of the wire where can I get some I want to use some in my RF-3s email me mpmiller1980@yahoo.com thanks or call me 912 541 0647 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye_Nut Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Dont forget, you can get the 'brand new' generation and buy RF82s for about $400 each. Me personally?? I'd pay the extra $50 each to get the newest model because the reference line has come a long way since the RF3 was new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsakura Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Dont forget, you can get the 'brand new' generation and buy RF82s for about $400 each. Me personally?? I'd pay the extra $50 each to get the newest model because the reference line has come a long way since the RF3 was new. It's not new because this is a thread that is 5years ago [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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