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Post by pallpoul on Mar 24, 2018 14:50:38 GMT -5
I currently own and enjoy the Emotiva T-2's I have them powered by an Onkyo M-504 and they sound really, at any level (using a tube pre amp, SP-14, by Audiobill, and a PT-100.
I was wondering if any body had the chance to listen to the Klipsch RF-7 III's, and how do they compare to the T-2's?
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Post by garbulky on Mar 24, 2018 14:56:01 GMT -5
I'm not sure if that would be an uppgrade
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Post by pallpoul on Mar 24, 2018 15:13:03 GMT -5
I'm not sure if that would be an uppgrade ty Gar, care to elaborate pls? |
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Post by garbulky on Mar 24, 2018 15:36:13 GMT -5
I can't because I haven't heard the two. Sorry. I have heard pretty expensive Klipsch units and have been not as taken with them as I had thought. Not that they didn't have their stregnths (lots of dynamic power).
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Post by bluemeanies on Mar 24, 2018 16:43:03 GMT -5
Sorry not a Klipsch fan except for there vintage speakers which are hard to find.
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Post by pedrocols on Mar 24, 2018 16:55:16 GMT -5
Just get some Maggies...  |
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Post by teaman on Mar 24, 2018 18:17:20 GMT -5
Yeah, I will put my KLF-30's up against the T-2 any time any where. Come on, I thought you were kidding. I haven't heard the RF-7 III but from everyone that has them, they are quickly replacing their RF-7 II's. I like the midrange so I prefer the three way Klipsch speakers but I can only imagine that the RF-7 III would blow the Emotivas out of the water
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Post by Boomzilla on Mar 24, 2018 18:20:57 GMT -5
Klipsch speakers, in general have specific strengths:
Their horn midrange / tweeters give them a very dynamic and lively presentation - Some (including me) think that those enhanced dynamics make music sound more "real."
The entire line is generally very sensitive. This means that they can play loudly with little amplifier power - making them one of the best matches for gutless amplifiers like AV receivers'.
Klipsch is a MAJOR manufacturing power and has the resources to produce high quality products for affordable prices.
Because they sell so many speakers, Klipsch has the buying power to afford "volume discounts" on the parts they buy.
But with those strengths come some weaknesses:
The "horn sound" is not accurate, nor is it to everyone's liking.
No matter how Klipsch has attempted to minimize that horn sound, some always persists.
Although most current Klipsch speakers have horn tweeters or midranges, none have horn-loaded bass. Only the "Heritage Series" Klipschorn and La Scala have that. Therefore, Klipsch has to add multiple woofers to attempt to compensate for the lost sensitivity.
The majority of Klipsch products are designed for HT use and are expected to be used with a subwoofer (whether this is a weakness or a strength lies in the opinion of the user).
So, more than most brands, the Klipsch speaker line has a specific "house sound." Whether it will be to your taste or not, only you will be able to tell. In terms of absolute accuracy, the Emotiva T2 speakers are almost certainly more true to the source than any Klipsch ever marketed. But the "Klipsch sound" still has lots to recommend it.
Happy Shopping!
Boomzilla
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Post by pedrocols on Mar 24, 2018 18:33:49 GMT -5
Kind of hard not to notice or ignore the coloration from the horn.
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Post by pallpoul on Mar 24, 2018 18:44:22 GMT -5
Ty'all for your input.
I do like, and enjoy the sound of my T-2's. I bought them from Emotiva as soon as they came out, no regrets. They do sound really good. I also happen to have a love affair with my La Scalla's II's, powered by my avatar ! I also own other Klipsch heritage speakers, all of them I truly like to listen to.
The T-2's are in my office, I listen to them while "paper-working" at home.
My reason for asking the comparison question, was to see if I can justify selling my T-2'S in favor of a pair of new RF-7 III's, as I was offered a deal at a great discount.
I thought someone may have heard both. I know I love the klipsch sound, but only the Heritage Series speakers, and not the other ones. If anybody has an opinion of the RF-7 III's pls do share.
Cheers.
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Post by pedrocols on Mar 24, 2018 18:48:58 GMT -5
Can you demo them at your house?
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Post by pallpoul on Mar 24, 2018 19:28:31 GMT -5
I wished, they are bnib, and will have to be shipped.
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Post by vcautokid on Mar 24, 2018 19:29:33 GMT -5
The answer is easy. Try out the T-2 and see what you hear compared with the Klipsch's. You might just find it very revealing one way or the other.
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Post by pallpoul on Mar 24, 2018 19:37:03 GMT -5
The answer is easy. Try out the T-2 and see what you hear compared with the Klipsch's. You might just find it very revealing one way or the other. it would be so, if I have access to the RF-7's. |
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Post by jcz06 on Mar 24, 2018 19:40:12 GMT -5
Pallpoul it's funny I am in a reverse situation....I want to pick up a T-2, C2, E2 system to replace my Klipsch KSP Bedroom theater(400s, C6 & S6).....not sure yet though.....
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Post by pallpoul on Mar 24, 2018 19:43:50 GMT -5
The T-2's would be wonderful, as would the C-2, that's guaranteed. They are efficient, hit low nad tight, with excellent detailed midrange and clear highs. I may be making a mistake trying to explore other brands.
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Post by jcz06 on Mar 24, 2018 19:49:49 GMT -5
The T-2's would be wonderful, as would the C-2, that's guaranteed. They are efficient, hit low nad tight, with excellent detailed midrange and clear highs. I may be making a mistake trying to explore other brands. Yeah but you can make up the low end with a sub as can I...that's the beauty of the 400s I have....powered 15s in each cabinet and they take care of all the bass I need without taking up a big footprint.... |
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Post by RichGuy on Mar 24, 2018 19:59:53 GMT -5
I am definitely a big Klipsch fan and while everything else in my system has changed and been upgraded over the years my Klipsch RF-5's have been in my system for about 18 years and I have no desire to change them, I absolutely love the way they sound and over the years I've just improved it and learned what makes them sound their best.
Klipsch speakers definitely need to be paired with the components, equipment and settings that makes them shine, they are more revealing and sensitive to what makes them sound great than many other speakers and if not paired well or setup incorrect they can be harsh, bright or fatiguing. However when they are paired well and set up nicely they are one of the most realistic, musical speakers and sound wonderful, very accurate and authentic, sounding more like live music than others. When paired well Klipsch have no harshness, no brightness and no fatigue, just a magically natural sound and that is why I love them so much.
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Post by teaman on Mar 24, 2018 20:37:22 GMT -5
Pallpoul it's funny I am in a reverse situation....I want to pick up a T-2, C2, E2 system to replace my Klipsch KSP Bedroom theater(400s, C6 & S6).....not sure yet though..... I just sold a pair of KSP-S6 last night to a buddy on Facebook, still have my C6 set up with some KSB 3.1's. I doubt you would have any problem selling them. |
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Post by SticknStones on Apr 13, 2018 11:07:21 GMT -5
I currently own and enjoy the Emotiva T-2's I have them powered by an Onkyo M-504 and they sound really, at any level (using a tube pre amp, SP-14, by Audiobill, and a PT-100. I was wondering if any body had the chance to listen to the Klipsch RF-7 III's, and how do they compare to the T-2's? I had to sell by B&W 802's as they are too big for the Condo we bought for retirement. How do you like these? |
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