KLIPSCH RF-7 -vs- Polk RTi12

[Sheep]

yea, i have used the pre-outs already on this reciever. but how do i level the sound out if for instance if i chose to use the outlaw amp, it doesn't show anywhere on it or in the specs for a "Input Level Adjustment" or "Gain" ??

You usually can adjust it on the receiver.

SheepStar

 

[Mani-aX]

ok, bi-amped this baby using my audiosource amp 3. the horn/tweeter is connected to my reciever's SPEAKER A L/R and the mid bass' are connected to the amp's L/R. now my bass response is soooo much better and i can actually turn the volume up and feel the bass. i do want to sell this audiosource and upgrade to a little better amp. this one has always had that little "hum" at low volume. but i think i got this thing under control.

lol

Thanks all for your input!!!

-Mani

 

[asdf]

Ok....I'll be the sole defender of the Polks...why?...because I own them and specifically selected them OVER the Klipsch RF5s (and Polk's LSI-15). No, I hadn't listened to the RF7's....but the horn-driven tweeter drove me away and that's a Klipsch standard. Without getting into too much detail, Klipsch RF line...very bright and very directional....probably better suited for home theater. These are designed for serious volume. The Polks?...very warm, very smooth throughout the spectrum. Feed them the power they were designed for and they're musically superior no doubt...unless you listen to rap. I'm running a 5.1 system with HK7200 (a 7 channel amp), with the spare 2 channels used to bi-amp just the RTI-12's....so each is getting 200 or so HK watts. That surely wasn't necessary, but music is more important to me than 7 channel surround and the low frequencies become even more phenomenal. I am however thinking of adding a good sub to manage the 20-30 hz range. And on a side note, they're aesthetically much nicer to look at..or so I've been told (a close friend owns the RF5's). I wouldn't straight trade the RTI's for the more expensive RF-7's were the offer ever made.

 

[mulester7]

I wouldn't straight trade the RTI's for the more expensive RF-7's were the offer ever made.

.....hmmm, interesting.....

 

[Sheep]

Ok....I'll be the sole defender of the Polks...why?...because I own them and specifically selected them OVER the Klipsch RF5s (and Polk's LSI-15). No, I hadn't listened to the RF7's....but the horn-driven tweeter drove me away and that's a Klipsch standard. Without getting into too much detail, Klipsch RF line...very bright and very directional....probably better suited for home theater. These are designed for serious volume. The Polks?...very warm, very smooth throughout the spectrum. Feed them the power they were designed for and they're musically superior no doubt...unless you listen to rap. I'm running a 5.1 system with HK7200 (a 7 channel amp), with the spare 2 channels used to bi-amp just the RTI-12's....so each is getting 200 or so HK watts. That surely wasn't necessary, but music is more important to me than 7 channel surround and the low frequencies become even more phenomenal. I am however thinking of adding a good sub to manage the 20-30 hz range. And on a side note, they're aesthetically much nicer to look at..or so I've been told (a close friend owns the RF5's). I wouldn't straight trade the RTI's for the more expensive RF-7's were the offer ever made.

One cannot comment on the whole RF line until one HEARS the whole RF line

The RF-7's were supposedly "tweaked" according to some here...

SheepStar

 

[asdf]

That's true...someone did say they were "tweaked" ...not sure what that means exactly...and then if so, only the RF7's? I'll give you that....I haven't heard the whole RF line.

 

[asdf]

Ok...know this thread is at its end, but....

I did finally hear the 7's. If anything has been "tweaked" it was my ears listening to them at a good volume. This was a professionally installed and adjusted Klipsch home theater system...probably 10 grand or so worth of equipment. My hypothesis was dead on....those horns are just too bright. They are painful. I'm am even more pleased now with my decision.

 

[Sheep]

Ok...know this thread is at its end, but....

I did finally hear the 7's. If anything has been "tweaked" it was my ears listening to them at a good volume. This was a professionally installed and adjusted Klipsch home theater system...probably 10 grand or so worth of equipment. My hypothesis was dead on....those horns are just too bright. They are painful. I'm am even more pleased now with my decision.

Good stuff. I guess some people are trying to justify their purchase.

SheepStar

 

[zumbo]

Good stuff. I guess some people are trying to justify their purchase.

SheepStar

What did you say? I can't hear you. Wait, let me turn down the volume.

It's down to -23db, and I still can't hear you.

Does it take more than an hour for my hearing to come back?

 

[Naves74]

My advice: Demo the Polks before you make any decision. Nothing we can tell you will help you decide on what sounds better to you.

I'd even demo other speakers in that price range. You shouldn't limit yourself to just two.

I would have to agree I own a pair of the reference series RF-35's but that is because I like them and they were in my price range. I would go to any store near you with speakers in your price range and hear for yourself what they sound like.

Also check out definitive speakers for that price range. For me it was between them and the Klipsch Reference when I was buying they are both very good choices for that price range in my opinion.

 

[Parachoute]

Hi, I just want to share my experience as it might be useful for others.
I have a small Yamaha receiver HTR-5230 with very cheap speakers (centrios). I love to listen to music. I bought the Klipsch F2 speakers (which are a way below RF) thinking that I would feel a difference. It was not the case! I found F2: too bright, lack of mid, harsh, a lot of distortion and... painful! I brought back these F2 speakers to the store and bought Polk Rti10 (580$ for a pair!). I love my Rti10.