Klipsch speakers...RF-83 & RF-63 in particular.

pearsall001
pearsall001 Posts: 5,094
edited September 2009 in Speakers
For mostly HT as opposed to 2 channel. Approx. a 70/30 split. Any thoughts or comments on Klipsch sound. I know they have a reputation as bright with their horn design, but from what I've recently read that doesn't hold up any more. With new design & technology the reviews are equally superb with both HT & two channel listening. Any first hand listening experience? I have to get my ears on them to hear for myself.
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    I've heard the RF-63's and RF-82's at a local stereo shop and they had the Rti a7's and A5's all on a switch and I liked the RF-63 alot better than both a7's and A5's for HT. Didn't do any music listening as they were playing a movie at the time.

    I would like to do a in home demo with the proper amplification on my rig and see the difference. They were being ran off a Pioneer Elite sc-07.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2009
    I had the entire RF-83 HT system with a Sunfire receiver & it ROCKED for H/T~ Incredibly efficient speakers. However, if you can swing the cashola, the Heritage series (La Scala, Klipschorn, Belle, Heresy) are the better deal in my book.
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited September 2009
    Some of the very best sounding theater system I have ever Installed had Klipsch speakers. Very very dynamic and sheer force impact.

    They can play music when properly placed and powered. Careful selecting gear for them. I like them. There subs are badass as well.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited September 2009
    Agreed with everything that's been said so far. My HT audio is boxed away but the sound for HT is just insane. Like Mantis said, pure dynamics and effortless high spl when called upon. None of the RF speakers are 'bright' IMO. I have a pair of RF-35(replaced by 82) and RC-62 center channel.

    TNRabbit,
    Nice to see another Klipsch fan in here. I also love their Heritage speakers. I just sold my La Scalas:( but still have a pair of Cornwalls:).
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2009
    Klipsch speakers for HT are AWESOME,and dont forget the subs:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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