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post #1801 of 22814
1/4/08 at 10:05am
If I wanted to get a good Klipsch 5.1 setup to run with my Onkyo 605. What would you recommend? The theater area of my living/dining room is around 11'x13'x9'. I'm looking to spend around $1700 (2000 max after tax and/or speaker stands if neccessary). Listening distance is approx 9' from front. Any recommendations..greatly appreciated.

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post #1802 of 22814
1/4/08 at 10:38am
Anyone have their RF 7 on stands and if so what stands do you recommend?
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post #1803 of 22814
1/4/08 at 12:02pm
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Anyone have their RF 7 on stands and if so what stands do you recommend?

? maybe a huge chunk of granite like a tombstone?
why do you need stands, this will put them above ear level unless you stand in your listening room won't it?
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post #1804 of 22814
1/4/08 at 1:07pm
My home theater seating is stepped up 3 rows.
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post #1805 of 22814
1/4/08 at 1:49pm
I am looking to upgrade my 5-7 year old Quintets(8 ohm/100watt). I will be running new Pioneer Elite 94 receiver and I was wondering what Klipsch Fronts and Centers you guys would recommend? Bookshelf or thin tall speakers would work best with my placement. I would like to use 4 of my Quintets as 2 sides and 2 rears with the new Front and Center. Would mixing 4 older speakers with 3 newer ones really effect my sound much? I am not a huge audiophile for music but love my HD-DVDs. Money wise I probably wouldn't want to spend over $700-$800 total for the 3 if I could get by with that. I also have the Klipsch 10 sub woofer.

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post #1806 of 22814
1/4/08 at 3:45pm
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Originally Posted by moehawk View Post

My home theater seating is stepped up 3 rows.

OK, I would seriously consider building something then, because these are too heavy and too tall for some stand made for smaller speakers.
You would have the oportunity to decorate it to blend with the room.
Tip: You never have to worry about wobble if what you build has 3 legs (triangle) instead of 4.
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post #1807 of 22814
1/4/08 at 7:16pm
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My home theater seating is stepped up 3 rows.

I have my front RF-7's raised almost 3 inches using 3 1x12 pine boards glued together and have cut black glossy vinyl trim. My RF-3 side surrounds are raised 10 inches by being placed on foot stools on a 1x12 board, surrounded by Black Granite tile.

I have 2 RSW subwoofers to take up the lower end so I have a unique situation. Raising your mains will have an impact on their bass response. If you have capable subwooferage raising them 3 inches could be beneficial, but I wouldn't raise them too much more than that.
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post #1808 of 22814
1/4/08 at 9:52pm
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I have an opportunity to pick up these speakers from someone at work, they're about 15 years old and supposedly in mint condition. I couldn't find out too much online so I'm hoping there are some Klipsch aficionados here that might be able to tell me a little about them. I would be using them as mains in my surround setup with an Onkyo 605 AVR and quintet II surrounds, center and rears with the KSW10 sub. The one review I found said they were very finicky and could sound either great or horrible depending on your receiver and setup. I don't have the budget for top of the line speakers right now but I do want to upgrade some. I can probably get these for $300 - $400 so I'm hoping they will work out. My room is small, 14'x16', so I am also concerned that they may be overpowering. Thanks for any help.

I don't think anyone answered your question yet, but Forte IIs are considered by many to be one of their best speakers ever made. I happen to have pair that I picked up REALLY cheap, $275 in near mint condition. Mine sound incredible and with a nice amp they will play very loud and very clean!
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1/4/08 at 10:17pm
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Originally Posted by RonH54 View Post

I am looking to upgrade my 5-7 year old Quintets(8 ohm/100watt). I will be running new Pioneer Elite 94 receiver and I was wondering what Klipsch Fronts and Centers you guys would recommend? Bookshelf or thin tall speakers would work best with my placement. I would like to use 4 of my Quintets as 2 sides and 2 rears with the new Front and Center. Would mixing 4 older speakers with 3 newer ones really effect my sound much? I am not a huge audiophile for music but love my HD-DVDs. Money wise I probably wouldn't want to spend over $700-$800 total for the 3 if I could get by with that. I also have the Klipsch 10 sub woofer.

Thanks

A set of rb-62 bookshelf speakers and a matching rc-52 or 62 would easily be below that range and would make a really nice front stage. While the ideal setup would be speakers from the same series I dont feel it is nearly as important as your fronts and centers. I am getting away with some real cheapies for now as my surrounds and notice no real dropoff for home theater.

I am not as familiar with the other models outside the reference line so perhaps others can chime in on alternate choices.
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post #1810 of 22814
1/4/08 at 11:08pm
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Originally Posted by psgcdn View Post

Wow, no answer to this...

At this price, I would buy them; but I like old Klipsch speakers. If the passive radiator is on the back, then be sure to leave some room between the speaker and the back wall.

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I don't think anyone answered your question yet, but Forte IIs are considered by many to be one of their best speakers ever made. I happen to have pair that I picked up REALLY cheap, $275 in near mint condition. Mine sound incredible and with a nice amp they will play very loud and very clean!

Thanks psgcdn and wuzzzer. The guy doesn't live too far from me and he's willing to let me audition them for a week or so. I guess I don't have much to lose. I don't expect my quintet ii center channel speaker will sound the greatest with them but I'll give that a try anyway. If that doesn't work out I guess the Klipsch Academy center channel speaker is probably the way to go from what I've read.
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post #1811 of 22814
1/5/08 at 6:44am
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Originally Posted by krispykeith View Post

A set of rb-62 bookshelf speakers and a matching rc-52 or 62 would easily be below that range and would make a really nice front stage. While the ideal setup would be speakers from the same series I dont feel it is nearly as important as your fronts and centers. I am getting away with some real cheapies for now as my surrounds and notice no real dropoff for home theater.

I am not as familiar with the other models outside the reference line so perhaps others can chime in on alternate choices.

Thanks for the info.
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post #1812 of 22814
1/5/08 at 3:41pm
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Originally Posted by krispykeith View Post

A set of rb-62 bookshelf speakers and a matching rc-52 or 62 would easily be below that range and would make a really nice front stage. While the ideal setup would be speakers from the same series I dont feel it is nearly as important as your fronts and centers. I am getting away with some real cheapies for now as my surrounds and notice no real dropoff for home theater.

I am not as familiar with the other models outside the reference line so perhaps others can chime in on alternate choices.

Hi krispykeith,

I was just curious how the rb61 bookshelves and the rc62 can be had for under $800?


Also do you think the rc62 is a better match for the rb61's than the rc 52, or will the rc62 overpower the rb61's? Klipsch seems to match the rb61's with the rc52.
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post #1813 of 22814
1/6/08 at 2:42pm
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Hi krispykeith,

I was just curious how the rb61 bookshelves and the rc62 can be had for under $800?


Also do you think the rc62 is a better match for the rb61's than the rc 52, or will the rc62 overpower the rb61's? Klipsch seems to match the rb61's with the rc52.


At my local store a pair of rb-61's will run your 350-400, and the 62 center will run you 350-400. A 52 center would be fine as well. I do not think the 62 center would overpower as all 3 speakers would have matching 6.5" woofers. The 52 would likely be equally good.
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post #1814 of 22814
1/6/08 at 8:55pm
Thanks krispykeith.
I just auditioned the rb-61 and rc62 against the Energy rc-10 and rc-lcr and was far more impressed with the Klipsch set up. The clarity and dynamics of the Klipsch were far superior to my ear. I'm just debating whether or not the 52 would be as impressive.
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post #1815 of 22814
1/7/08 at 9:05am
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Originally Posted by Snoopy82 View Post

...I'm just debating whether or not the 52 would be as impressive.

It should be. The RC-52 is the Center Channel Klipsch recommends with the RB-61s.
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post #1816 of 22814
1/7/08 at 9:34am
I agree...the 52 should be great. I was only pointing out that you could make either work fine. If klipsch recommends the 52, save the money and grab that.
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post #1817 of 22814
1/7/08 at 11:25am
I'm using 1978 walnut Heresys as my mains... they were purchased by my dad originally, and are quite obviously the oldest piece of equipment in my HT. They still sound great to me, and look pretty classy.

Just looking for opinions... would you continue to use them, or get something new?
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post #1818 of 22814
1/7/08 at 8:28pm
hi - i just started my HT setup - using my old Klipsch as fronts -KG 3 - they werent the biggest and badest set of the old days but they still kick ass and sound so much better than many - to my ears anyway - - so i have the KG 3's on 17inch stands - using a marantz 7002 which made them come alive and sound better than ever -

i am considering the RS42 for the rears - i went to hear them at BB today - they werent bad at all - i expected them to be bigger in size - but there were small which is good since my living room is open to my kitchen and the rest of the apt.. - so the size is nice - but will they give off a good surround effect ? i was thinking of using the RC 52 for the center -- any ideas how the rears and center would sound together ? i wasnt able to hear the center - wasnt hooked up - also how much of a difference would there be between the RC 52 and 62 - and the SR42 and SR52 ? because prices jump up alot and the specs really are not bad for the SR42 and RC52

does anyone have the SR42 and RC 52 ?? tell me what you think - -

thanks - i wanted to hear the RF 63 - was thinking of that for the future - but i wont never get rid of my KG 3 -

would store them - i just restained them - since its been over 15 years and faded - and came out brand new - very easy - just a few wipes of black stain - and the grilles also - looks like a brand new set --
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post #1819 of 22814
1/7/08 at 8:33pm
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Originally Posted by sjadelson View Post

I'm using 1978 walnut Heresys as my mains... they were purchased by my dad originally, and are quite obviously the oldest piece of equipment in my HT. They still sound great to me, and look pretty classy.

Just looking for opinions... would you continue to use them, or get something new?

- even if you decide you want to upgrade the look or sound - dont get rid of those - always nice to have old Klipsch - i think the older models are much better than the newer models in sound - the look is pretty cool also even if they look old to others - but once you hear them - you smile and surprise who ever hears them
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1/7/08 at 8:51pm
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- even if you decide you want to upgrade the look or sound - dont get rid of those - always nice to have old Klipsch - i think the older models are much better than the newer models in sound - the look is pretty cool also even if they look old to others - but once you hear them - you smile and surprise who ever hears them

I just looked up the original specs... INCREDIBLY efficient (96dB). And they can handle 105W, 500W (!) peak.

I wasn't unhappy with them, but I was starting to wonder if I was like a man slowly going blind, and maybe just unaware of what I was missing. Perhaps not.
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post #1821 of 22814
1/7/08 at 8:57pm
i think i read it here before but cant find what the results or suggestions where - i am undecided about which speakers to get for the rears -- i was thinking about the RS42 - but now i wonder if the Bookshelf version Klipsch would do a good job on surround sounds for Movies and work for music also - the Rs42 would fit nicely in the space and i can hang them on the wall like a frame - where the bookshelf models are larger and heavier - may have to get a stand -
i am only going to make a 5.1 setup - so the two rears will be my only sound coming from the rear - they will be very close to where i will sit - - would the SR42 be a good choice for surrounds and still sound good for music ?

i usually listen to two channel music anyway - but i would like to try SACD on my oppo 981 -

also if anyone know in case i like to try the RB61 - do they have stands for those that screw in the bottom and are stable etc. - i may just get two stands and mount them on top facing in towards where i sit -

now i am more undecided then i was earlier today
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post #1822 of 22814
1/7/08 at 9:22pm
I need some klipschophile advice...
Im gonna mate my rf82's with a rc52.
Will they voice/level match? Cause to get the rc62 I would need new cabinets.
Which would suck.
All my gear is for movies anyway.
PS. Im driving em with an Onkyo 805.
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post #1823 of 22814
1/7/08 at 9:23pm
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Originally Posted by sjadelson View Post

I just looked up the original specs... INCREDIBLY efficient (96dB). And they can handle 105W, 500W (!) peak.

I wasn't unhappy with them, but I was starting to wonder if I was like a man slowly going blind, and maybe just unaware of what I was missing. Perhaps not.

i know how you feel - i feel the same way sometimes - still using my old Klipsch - but they sound so great - now that i stained them over - they look great as well - match my new gear - another thing - dont worry about the specs too much in terms of wattage - they handle easily more than there rated power - for example - i have KG 3 - they are rated for 65 watts steady - but as long as you are pushing them with a good clean amp - they are fine -
i am using the 7002 at 110 watt a channel - and they dont break a sweat - i pushed it to 0db and the Klipsch sound even better - remember you are never going to push your amp to the max - so even at 110 watt a channel - its fine for my 65 watt rated Klipsch i always felt like i have a cheaper set because of the rated wattage at first - but i never had a problem - i did replace my original drivers once and it was because of the rubber around the driver which got old - dry and cracked - and plus i used to really push them with an soundcraftsman amp 205 watt a channel - so between both those factors - i replaced them from Klipsch and the newer ones had different rubber surround - stronger driver overall - but the passive rad. driver was never replaced or anything else - and it sounds so full and rich in sound - jazz comes alive - Rush drum solo's etc. - i got into to Klipsch from a friend a very long time ago - never heard of them and he had these speakers with rear driver for the bass etc. and they sounded so great compared to anything at the time that i heard - i was sold since then on Klipsch and got my KG 3 right before they stopped producing them - at Harvey's

i plan to keep mines for my fronts unless they cause a problem when i get a TV - i just thought about that - i would have no choice then but to get new ones that work near TV's -- i hope it wont cause a problem or maybe i can shield them somehow ?

i say keep the ones you have - even if you dont use them - store them - you may want to listen to them later on one day - and you might be surprised how great they sound even in 20 years
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1/7/08 at 9:32pm
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Originally Posted by Fanboyz View Post

I need some klipschophile advice...
Im gonna mate my rf82's with a rc52.
Will they voice/level match? Cause to get the rc62 I would need new cabinets.
Which would suck.
All my gear is for movies anyway.
PS. Im driving em with an Onkyo 805.


i am not going to say that they do or dont - i havnt heard them - but being that there are very similar - same line more or less - still the Ref. line - i wouldnt really sweat it - since you would have to invest in new cabinet etc. - try to go listen to them if you are worried that much - price is a big difference also between those two models since i am also looking at those center channels - price wise the RC 52 is good - then the RC 62 is a decent jump up in price - i dont know if its worth it being you have to invest in new cabinets also - not sure it will be a big deal if you stick to the RC 52 -- but please this is just my opinon - maybe others here who have heard both can advise better than me - if i can get the RC 62 at a decent price i would get that one because it fits in my TV stand shelf - but if it didnt - i would just get what fits there if you plan on keeping that cabinet for some time at least -
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1/7/08 at 9:38pm
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Originally Posted by expresso712 View Post

i know how you feel - i feel the same way sometimes - still using my old Klipsch - but they sound so great - now that i stained them over - they look great as well - match my new gear - another thing - dont worry about the specs too much in terms of wattage - they handle easily more than there rated power - for example - i have KG 3 - they are rated for 65 watts steady - but as long as you are pushing them with a good clean amp - they are fine -
i am using the 7002 at 110 watt a channel - and they dont break a sweat - i pushed it to 0db and the Klipsch sound even better - remember you are never going to push your amp to the max - so even at 110 watt a channel - its fine for my 65 watt rated Klipsch i always felt like i have a cheaper set because of the rated wattage at first - but i never had a problem - i did replace my original drivers once and it was because of the rubber around the driver which got old - dry and cracked - and plus i used to really push them with an soundcraftsman amp 205 watt a channel - so between both those factors - i replaced them from Klipsch and the newer ones had different rubber surround - stronger driver overall - but the passive rad. driver was never replaced or anything else - and it sounds so full and rich in sound - jazz comes alive - Rush drum solo's etc. - i got into to Klipsch from a friend a very long time ago - never heard of them and he had these speakers with rear driver for the bass etc. and they sounded so great compared to anything at the time that i heard - i was sold since then on Klipsch and got my KG 3 right before they stopped producing them - at Harvey's

i plan to keep mines for my fronts unless they cause a problem when i get a TV - i just thought about that - i would have no choice then but to get new ones that work near TV's -- i hope it wont cause a problem or maybe i can shield them somehow ?

i say keep the ones you have - even if you dont use them - store them - you may want to listen to them later on one day - and you might be surprised how great they sound even in 20 years

I agree, thanks. They've already survived my dad's old tube amp (I WISH I still had that, but it was trashed in a house fire 25 years ago. Fortunately, I already had the speakers by then), my old Yamaha and current Pioneer Elite amps, and soon a Denon 3808. ... Come to think of it, it probably wouldn't hurt to dismantle them a bit and make sure everything is still tight. 30 years is a long time for a speaker.
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1/7/08 at 9:59pm
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I agree, thanks. They've already survived my dad's old tube amp (I WISH I still had that, but it was trashed in a house fire 25 years ago. Fortunately, I already had the speakers by then), my old Yamaha and current Pioneer Elite amps, and soon a Denon 3808. ... Come to think of it, it probably wouldn't hurt to dismantle them a bit and make sure everything is still tight. 30 years is a long time for a speaker.

yea i agree - and i though about that with mines also - but if you dont hear any thing wrong - leave it - i dont want to open mines in case that i may break something - then i will be pissed at myself - i just replaced my driver once and looked inside - if i remember - really wasnt much in there - just an idea - if you every upgrade your amp or receiver - take a listen to the marantz models - i just got one 7002 and let me tell you - so much better and cleaner - and very loud -- the Klipsch sound ever better - i see you have a denon and just by chance i heard one today with Klipsch at BB - RF 82 and RF 62 -- with two different Receivers - one was a denon and the other pioneer elite - and i am not knocking anything but the marantz does sound much better to my ears - just in case you plan on upgrading one day - look at the marantz - its a step up in sound
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post #1827 of 22814
1/7/08 at 10:09pm
My local dealer suggested using 3 RC-64s as my LCR speakers due to limited space around my 100" DaLite and lining them horizontally along the bottom edge of the screen. My question is, has anyone heard a set up like this or can anyone offer an opinion. I currently have 4 Rs-52s for surrounds and an older SW-12 Klipsch sub. The RC-64s would replace my Klipsch IW 250 in walls that I am very ready to upgrade!
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1/7/08 at 10:12pm
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Originally Posted by expresso712 View Post

yea i agree - and i though about that with mines also - but if you dont hear any thing wrong - leave it - i dont want to open mines in case that i may break something - then i will be pissed at myself - i just replaced my driver once and looked inside - if i remember - really wasnt much in there - just an idea - if you every upgrade your amp or receiver - take a listen to the marantz models - i just got one 7002 and let me tell you - so much better and cleaner - and very loud -- the Klipsch sound ever better - i see you have a denon and just by chance i heard one today with Klipsch at BB - RF 82 and RF 62 -- with two different Receivers - one was a denon and the other pioneer elite - and i am not knocking anything but the marantz does sound much better to my ears - just in case you plan on upgrading one day - look at the marantz - its a step up in sound

The Denon is actually being shipped now, so I'm afraid it's going to be a while before I'm ready to update again.... but I'll keep your recommendation in mind. ;D (The dual HDMI-out is very nice; I don't know why that's so rare).
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1/7/08 at 10:48pm
Hey guys quick question for you.

Does anyone have an idea when a new Klipsch reference line might be released?

I would hate to buy the ref IV and then have the next generation ref line released shortly after.

Thanks
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1/8/08 at 5:10am
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Originally Posted by expresso712 View Post

hi - i just started my HT setup - using my old Klipsch as fronts -KG 3 - they werent the biggest and badest set of the old days but they still kick ass and sound so much better than many - to my ears anyway - - so i have the KG 3's on 17inch stands - using a marantz 7002 which made them come alive and sound better than ever -

i am considering the RS42 for the rears - i went to hear them at BB today - they werent bad at all - i expected them to be bigger in size - but there were small which is good since my living room is open to my kitchen and the rest of the apt.. - so the size is nice - but will they give off a good surround effect ? i was thinking of using the RC 52 for the center -- any ideas how the rears and center would sound together ? i wasnt able to hear the center - wasnt hooked up - also how much of a difference would there be between the RC 52 and 62 - and the SR42 and SR52 ? because prices jump up alot and the specs really are not bad for the SR42 and RC52

does anyone have the SR42 and RC 52 ?? tell me what you think - -

thanks - i wanted to hear the RF 63 - was thinking of that for the future - but i wont never get rid of my KG 3 -

would store them - i just restained them - since its been over 15 years and faded - and came out brand new - very easy - just a few wipes of black stain - and the grilles also - looks like a brand new set --

I auditioned the RF-63 and RF-83. They are a very signicant improvement from the RF-62 and RF-83. You owe it to yourself to find a place to audition them.

Both 63/83 are more detailed, open and dynamic sounding. I found the biggest improvement in how percussive intruments are reproduced - cleaned and with more snap - gone is the boomines of the 62/82. Also the midrange is cleaner and more present. They have a more open soundstage.

I was loking to get the RF-63s, however, I got a deal too good to pass up on the RF-83s. I then got the RC-64 for the center and RS-62s for surronds and rears. This combination is awsome for HT.
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