Klipsch RF-7 III vs RF-7 II vs RF-7 - Audio Demo Speaker Comparison

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[@janvelter3253]

I got the Classic's ... for what I hear there's totally no need to upgrade :p I just love them ... there so fantastic ...

[@damagedbyus]

Still rockin my original RF7 to this day. Made in Hope Arkansas USA. They Still sound great.

[@TheRudydog1]

Gotta love the classic RF-7's...I won't be getting rid of mine just yet!

[@bphilbac]

The classics in this demo sound the best to my ears.

[@gunjabeans]

Growing up my Dad had the most beautiful La Scalas that I have ever seen and one day he "upgraded" to (4) RF7's, the RSW-15 and whatever model the corresponding center channel was at the time. For me the ultimate combo was the La Scalas with the Sub but, to each their own. Hearing this the RF7's are nice and lively. I personally think part of what I loved about the La Scalas is the cabinets. The whole box resonates. Such a beautiful thing.

[@prayingmantiskung-fu2037]

I like the RF-7ii for sure

[@Youthman]

They are fantastic speakers for sure. I have paired them against Forte III and Heresy III and my ears preferred the RF-7 II. I'm leaning more towards the RF-7 III now. :)

[@StrangeMeeting2]

for sure, the 2's are the best of the bunch

[@aleksanderspedt3045]

Very natural sounding...

[@derrickmcpherson44]

Praying mantis Kung-fu me too I thought I was the only one can tell from the 2 to 3 the2 Sound more real and crisp

[@ATLballer]

as classic owner i agree

[@mastergivenn]

Great video comparison,awesome sound quality. Well done!

[@neildonaghy123]

Great video Youthman. Thanks for all the efforts. I was coveting the Klipsch 280f's. you've now ruined my day ;-) ...all the best, an Irishman living in Nottingham, England.

[@Youthman]

The 280F are still a great speaker. Probably the best bang for your buck with Klipsch

[@IBODEGAI]

I was waiting for this!

[@Youthman]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching. I'll be giving my thoughts on the difference in probably the next video.

[@JRobert111111]

I'll give you ten thumbs up! Awesome video and very interesting results for sure. I've never found my RF7 Is to be bright in my room, and in this video, the Is seem to have the most "live" sound without sounding "veiled" like the II and III. So I'm glad I'm still happy with my RF7 Is and very fortunate to own them. Thanks again!

[@Youthman]

Wow Robert! I've never received that many thumbs before! Thanks bro! My room is very lively to begin with. 15' x 25' living room with 12' ceilings, lots of hard surfaces, and opens to the kitchen, breakfast nook, home office and dining room. Lots of echo in my room which I know is horrible for 2ch listening but it's what I have to work with. Can't ever see the wife letting me put acoustic panels on the wall. The RF-7's are definitely the brightest speaker, and to my ears in my room, they can get a bit harsh. One of the guys that came over for the demo a few weeks ago has RF-7 powered by McIntosh and he said in his room, they aren't overly bright either.

[@JRobert111111]

You made a good point. I use a Denon receiver, but use a Bob Carver Sunfire 400-7 amplifier which was designed to have a somewhat "tube" sound. The speakers do sound quite different when driven by the Sunfire versus the Denon amps.

[@Youthman]

I bet the tubes do help smooth out the top end.

[@MultiJoeMoma]

never make fun of a klipsch speaker. they're very sensitive

[@Youthman]

Nice!

[@markrigg6623]

They might be sensitive but they wouldn't get crossover nothing.....

[@gerardopadilla4393]

@@markrigg6623 Keep your wife and girlfriend away from Klipch they are very HORN E

[@alekmauri]

Yes, they're very sensitive but don't crossover them cause they will pound you with sweet sound!!🤣

[@SGGraphix20000]

As for me I like RF7 it's more clear, thanks

[@Youthman]

Great speakers and very detailed

[@nicoastylehifiman]

And thanks Youthman for this comparison, which version do you prefer?

[@kevysworld27]

Hey Youthman, have you ever compared the Klipsch with any of B&W's top speakers?

[@nullatenaciinviaestvia8617]

The classic for Shure nr: one best instrument balans and detail 💪🏽🎶🥁

[@florida995]

Outstanding comparison. They clearly made improvements with every version. Only thing 3’s are missing is some of the color from the tom toms in the final song. Strange drop in that range for some reason.

[@sum2automation]

RF7 ... is truly more sensitive. They are nice when stacked, more lively and real sounding.:) Awesome thanks for sharing!

[@danemoreno88]

What’s the going price for a pair of rf7iii used and were b stock to begin with when the other person bought it any idea ?

[@MrMadskillz407]

Awesome video! Thanks for the comparison!

[@Youthman]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. I have lots of other Klipsch videos as well as some SVS, Parasound etc as well

[@gsmith160]

Hey there Youthman........Lots of hard work getting that together!, HATS OFF to you for arranging all this ! I hope you are enjoying the use of the H4n recorder, the sound quality has really improved the audio portion of your productions ! (O:

[@Youthman]

Thank you kindly. I have been borrowing the H4n and had to return it. SVS is shipping me their Ultra Tower Speakers to review, then in March Klipsch is sending me the RP-280F to review and then sometime later SVS will be sending me the SB-16 Ultra Sub to review so it looks like I am going to invest in the Zoom H4n Pro as I will be needing to use it for future reviews.

[@Clyde177]

Thanks for the comparisons.

[@Youthman]

Glad you enjoyed them

[@JD-ef1jb]

Awesome! Thanks Youthman. So great to hear them side by side. And I must say, its a huge relief to me and my wallet to find that I prefer the sound of the RF-7 classic. LOL.

[@Youthman]

Nothing wrong with that Jason. :) Keep rocking bro!

[@Ladco77]

I have original RF-7's as well. It's definitely not like we're roughing it. :)

[@CandidUploads]

Do you find the RF-7 III a bit more muted or rolled off on the top end compared to the others? Perhaps due to the redesigned tweeter or rubber material around the tweeter? Seems high frequencies are more dampened. I prefer the RF-7 IIS.

[@Youthman]

The RF7 III have the smoothest tip end out of the three speakers and IMO sounds the most refined. I share my thoughts between the three here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGS9hXR_bpJjbNU

[@richarddegannes2928]

Youthman, I have come down to two choices. Need your help in choosing between Klipsch RF7 III or Forte III for stereo? My type of music Rock, Pop and Reggae music. Thanks.

[@Youthman]

My vote is the RF7 II but that’s what my ears prefer. Check out this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHTci313fLijZ5Y

[@salvourzi1641]

RF 7 is mk1 or classic replay model 2009?

[@allenbillings3207]

Can’t really make out differences on my iPhone . What was your impression and thoughts on the 2s vs the 3s

[@Youthman]

Allen, I'm going to share that in my next video but I'm really liking what I'm hearing from the RF-7 III. They have a refined sound in the top end, yet still have the clarity and detail that I like from RF-7 II. Midrange is similar but there's something that I'm hearing in the RF-7 III that I like more, I just don't know how to describe it. I'm not hearing much difference in the bottom end. For looks, I think they are beautiful. The only thing I have not been pleased with is the dinky rubber feet for the RF-7 III. I wish they would have provided a screw in foot with a rubber pad. Initially I didn't think I would like the rubber horn but I love the style of it, how it's not all hard edges and has some round elements which looks great in person but I also believe it along with the phase plug is the contributor to the smoother top end.

[@VinnieMoore1986]

RF7 MK1 MORE DETAILS AND CLEAR SOUND RF7/2 RF3.The Winner is RF7 1👌👌👌🙏

[@ljm9359]

Yes, i agree with you ! RF7 first version win !

[@markrigg6623]

Its more aggressive in the treble which helps it when recorded and played over various devices. But in real life.......not as good.

[@GrazerPitbull]

Die Rf7 III klingt Spitze ,hat den schönsten Hochtonbereich finde ich und spielt sehr offen und detailliert in der Wiedergabe.

[@nimlil]

Great vid again. The mic is awesome. The sound is slightly right on my head phones on the 7's, in the middle on the ii's and slightly left on the iii's just as it should be. I would say the ii's and iii's open up more then the 7's. Bass is definitely stronger on the ii's and iii's.the differences are more noticeable to me from the 7's to the ii's and more subtle from the ii's to the iii's. Gotta love these comparo's...

[@Youthman]

Appreciate the kind words. Glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@M1GarandMan3005]

I don't know, I'm kind of split between the RF-7 I's and the RF-7 III's. Were the RF-7 I's also made in the United States in Hope, Arkansas, like the II's and III's?

[@Youthman]

Hi M1, yes, all three of the RF-7 Speakers are / were made in Hope as well as the RF-83's. As I mentioned in one of my videos, there is a big difference between the RF-7 and the RF-7 III. The RF-7 III is a significant upgrade over the RF-7 in the midrange and especially the upper frequencies as the original RF-7's were known for being harsh, especially at high volumes. The RF-7 III are super refined on the top end without losing detail. There is not as drastic of a difference between the RF-7 II and RF-7 III. If you do decide to purchase the RF-7 III and use my Amazon Affiliate Link - amzn.to/2Ie0bqu, Amazon will give me a small commission for referring you. The RF-7 II would even be a great option. Here is a link to them as well in case you decide to go that direction. - amzn.to/2KlgFtg.

[@larry-ray]

Question. Can you use Klipsch rf7iii crossovers in the original rf7 to help sound quality. Or just a waste of time because the woofers comes and horn are different.

[@Youthman]

Great question Larry. Typically you do not want to use networks from different speakers as they were designed to work with those particular drivers.

[@markrigg6623]

Got mine and they are indeed awesome. I dont have living room with a pair of speakers in it. I have a pair of speakers with a living room around.

[@VinnieMoore1986]

Hello,kann you tell me Please is really RF7 sound clear er than RF7ll&RF7lll ?Thank you 🙏.Sorry i can not good englisch🙂

[@Youthman]

The RF7 are the brightest sounding of the three but all three have amazing clarity and detail

[@ThE_PoWeR90]

Wow! another great video:D Wich rfs are youre favourite?

[@Youthman]

Thanks. So far, I'm leaning slightly towards the RF-7 III but it's not a "clear winner" situation. Both the RF-II and RF-7 III are definitely my favorites. The original RF-7 sound a bit "shouty" in my room and are a bit to bright for my taste, especially when I crank them up really loud. Thanks for watching.

[@icervoid]

I like more the Yamaha ns 777. Crazy or not ? :-) FOR ME IS THE RF 7 II

[@53patsfan]

I heard the same thing in another video, the RF-7iii sound so much more dynamic and lively. I wonder if they are a touch more efficient and the volume increase may explain the difference. But I DEFINITELY heard it in 2 different videos comparing Klipsch speakers

[@Youthman]

I usually level match speakers when comparing.

[@SoundSpectrum]

This demo sounds great on my RB-75's on my computer desk :D :D :D Think I should do a side by side of them vs RB-81 vs RF-7classic? also, the soundstage of the the 3's seem to open up more to my ear and I like it!

[@Youthman]

Oh...the RB-75's....IMO, they are definitely the best Klipsch Bookshelf (aka mini RF-7) Klipsch has ever made. Looking forward to your comparison video between the three.

[@hnipen]

Very interesting and thanks for great videos, what is the song playing? Shazam doesn't recognize it

[@Youthman]

I typically add the songs in the drip toon below the video

[@lawrencecoley1652]

Sweet Video💥

[@salvourzi1641]

klipsch rf 7 one, richer, more detailed and controlled...for me. but those of the video are the first series or the classic replica of 2009?

[@garykarczewski6678]

Great demo thank you. All sound great though the RF7 III seem to have a more deep bass but not boomy just nice and full well balanced.

[@Youthman]

Thanks Gary.

[@dlloyd6300]

My vote goes for the Original 7's. I think that the twang of a plucked guitar string is the truest representation, as well as the sharp crack of the drum hits, especially the snare. Just beautiful sound. Ugly duckling but that's not what sound is about. III's are a close second but I find the II's to be noticeably soft and muted compared to the other 2.

[@Youthman]

You really can't go wrong with any of them Rich. It just comes down to personal preference on the sound you are most pleased with. Thanks for watching!

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

Great job and ausome vdioe. The iiis are an improvement over the iis for sure. Its no by a lot but you can tell. The sound stage is different and no matter high or low it was balanced and the bass souds tight. My orders from Metropolis Lake Outfitters are all coming thursday and i cant wait. Cant speak enough to Youthman for all the great videos and all the insight. 👍👍

[@Youthman]

Super excited for your new toys! Definitely reach out to me and let me know how you like them.

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

Youthman I will, just received the 64 iii and the 15 inch sub. 7 iii coming anytime

[@margix1172]

I also can't hear differences......are the rf7II without the modified corossover? In the video of the forte vs rf7II the differences were very udible,here they sound all the same to my ears....am I getting deaf? :-)

[@Youthman]

Yes, I removed the Deang Crossovers. This video compares each speaker with stock components. The Reference and Heritage have a COMPLETELY different sound so yes, you will hear much more of a difference between them, especially in the midrange frequencies. And no, you likely aren't going deaf. Keep in mind we are dealing with major KZbin compression. Also, if you are listening on your mobile, tablet or earbuds, you probably won't hear much difference either. Thanks for watching!

[@IBODEGAI]

Quick question since you seem to be the go to man for all things klipsch. Do you have any experience with RF3ii’s? I found a gentleman selling his locally and was curious as to what your thoughts are about the particular model. Thanks again!

[@Youthman]

Hey Sam, not sure about the go to man, but I have definitely owned a lot of Klipsch speakers over the years, including the RF-3 II. They are great speakers, definitely not the best but they can be had for around $250 - $350 so they fit quite nicely in most budgets. Are you using them for 2ch or for home theater? I always felt the RC-3 was a bit anemic. How much are they asking for the RF-3 II?

[@IBODEGAI]

Youthman he’s asking bottom dollar price. $150. While I don’t exactly need them it’s one hell of a deal. Seem to be in pretty good shape. I’ll likely be using them as a two channel setup. Maybe play around with replacing my infinity rs5’s as those do not produce a thick low end towards the bottom of their range.

[@Youthman]

Sam Molina I’d say buy them for $150. You could always sell them for what you have in them if you don’t like them.

[@joegrit9332]

What amp are you pushing these with? I have the RF 7's

[@Youthman]

Acurus A200 (200x2)

[@djphat1736]

RF-7 sounds bigger and more open than either of the other 2 models. It's pretty darn different right off the bat. I can hear the room with the RF-7, it narrows right to the artist with the next 2 model speakers. The top end rolls off on the 3rd model, but ever so slightly from the second. If I had to pick based on what KZbin is doing to compression and what not. It would be the RF-7 (first one). It is brighter, so I may match it with a softer DAC/AMP. But, from just a sound stage presentation.. The RF-7 by a mile. If your listening to just the artist. The RF-7ii. That really has strait to the point sound stage. The RF-7iii is just a tad on the softer side than the ii. But, still right at the artist level.

[@DarkStarProGamer]

Really ? All three speakers sound really distant, a little sluggish on the mid-bass, and muffled when compared to listening to the track directly here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2GQgJSvjd2Up8U

[@gerardopadilla4393]

The feet you have are different than mine on my rf7i were did you get them ?

[@Youthman]

They were stock.

[@bizyz]

how about reviewing a pair of cornwall 3's?

[@Youthman]

Would be more than happy to if Klipsch would like to send me a pair. Thanks for watching.

[@1504strikehold]

Are the speakers sizes about the same for each of these generations? Whats your opinion of the differences in sound quality? How do they hold up over time in the sound quality?

[@Youthman]

I made several videos on this comparison kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGS9hXR_bpJjbNUsi=jHKfK264a8NNk1Gk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqa6hoytZ89nptEsi=eOVcS9AMYJ96LCt_

[@Youthman]

They didn’t change in sound over time.

[@lesmatthews459]

Are the III's the ones with the new rubber around the tweeter/mid? I think so from my listening. They don't seem to have quite the shrill highs that I didn't like in Klipsch. Love the A,B,C comparison - so much easier to tell the difference. Thanks.

[@Youthman]

Hi Les, yes the RF7 III uses the same horn technology introduced with the Reference Premiere Series. The top end is more refined on the RF7 III due to the new horn and the new vented tweeter.

[@lesmatthews459]

@@Youthman Shows you how good your videos are! I could actually hear the difference! Thanks.

[@Youthman]

Glad the videos are helpful

[@uwesgracing7821]

Hi Youthman, I stay with my RF 7 MK2 for the time being, they fit nicely with my RB 81 MK2. Until a successor for the RB 81 MK2 comes out! I think that the RB 81 MK2 are very good for the size. How do you like the RB 81 MK2? Great video! Keep it up!!!!!! Greetings from Germany Uwe N

[@Youthman]

Hi Uwe! A big hello from the USA! I love meeting people from other countries. The RF-7 II are fantastic speakers. I have used them in my 2ch setup for several years and love them. To my ears, the RF-7 III have a slight edge over them but it's not night and day. I used to own the RB-81 II after purchasing this system on Craigslist (used online market here) for $2000 USD www.soleproductions.com/forumfiles/Complete-Klipsch-RF-7-II-System-Sm.jpg. At the time, I didn't have a need for bookshelf speakers so I sold them. They sounded great for what little time I had them. Man they are huge for bookshelf speaker. More like mini-towers. LOL Keep rocking and thanks for watching!

[@Ryand0523]

Hey Youthman, I have been meaning to ask you, how do the Klipsch rf-7 iii compare to the Klipsch rp-8000f’s

[@Youthman]

The compression driver in the RF7 III is significantly better than the RP-8000F and quite a bit more slam from the dual 10's. If you are in the US and decide to buy either model, feel free to reach out to me at youthmanreviews.com/sales/ for the best pricing. We are an authorized dealer for Klipsch.

[@Ryand0523]

@@Youthman okay, thank you. At the present time I will be getting a b stock klipsch rc-64 iii center, that will be here tomorrow. So I will have to test how that sounds and works, before I buy the right and left front speakers… though I will check your website if I do decide to go with the rf-7 iii’s, though I will probably buy another set of b stock speakers based on how tomorrow goes.

[@sabastiantaylor7209]

Wow I really enjoyed the original RF7 classic version. However in person I wonder what my preference would end up being.

[@Youthman]

The RF7 II and RF7 III have a smoother top end without sacrificing detail and clarity. Just depends on what your ears prefer.

[@Gioxtream]

THE RF 7 BEATS THEM ALL.

[@vinbeeh]

That's no surprise.Unfortunately, since the takeover of audiovox, Klipsch is not what it used to be.

[@Youthman]

Klipsch hasn’t changed since VOX. I have never been a fan of their entry level speakers (synergy, Icon and now the “Reference”). But their Reference Premiere, RF7 and Heritage series still are incredible.

[@vinbeeh]

@@Youthman Klipsch makes good speakers, but i've recently compared the Klipsch RF-5 with the RP 280f and the new RP 280f hasn't any chance. By the way, I'm not alone in my opinion. I recently talked to a sound engineer who worked for Klipsch at the time and he also said that the RP Series can't possibly compete with the first RF Series.

[@Youthman]

Keep in mind you are comparing a $1200 (from 10 years ago) pair of speakers with an $800 (with inflation) pair of speakers. The RF5 also had the large 1” titanium compression driver that the flagship RF7 series had. The Reference Premiere does not have that high caliber of a tweeter. You have to step up to the RF7 III ($3200 pair) to get that. So not quite an apples to apples comparison

[@Youthman]

I’ve owned the RF5’s and didn’t think they were all that great.

[@terencehughes9170]

Another great dem video, you can certainly hear the family sound character of all three models. They all sound good, the 7ii seem to sound a bit fuller than the original 7’s and the 7 iii again slightly fuller and tamer-treble, not that any sound bright in this dem. The original 7 sound more transparent/ open, but they all sound great in different ways.

[@Youthman]

There is a reason the RF-7 are Klipsch's Flagship Reference Speakers. They all sound different but all three rock!

[@TheRafcave]

Great video! The RF-7's look like dwarfs now. 😆 The RF-7IIs sound more muted than the RF-7's. I like the iii's. But I love my RF-7's! Thx youth! 👌🏽

[@Youthman]

Haha...they do. I remember the first time seeing the 7's I was like DANG those are HUGE! Not anymore. LOL

[@joshmalcom89]

YOUTHMAN!! iv watched this video prob 30 times over past 4 years!!! I own the Rf7 classic and I prefer there sound in this presentation!!! I had mine in a huge 30 x 60 concrete daylight basement, as shown in my profile pic.. They were very bright until I put up the cardboard n drapes. Now I have em in my garage and have coats on walls and floor rug.. Its perfect!!!! Very good tonal accuracy achieved :)

[@davidnewboult6887]

Bit late coming to this video but I have to say I preferred the 2's, and then looking down I see others did too: Bass seemed overblown on the 3's whereas the 2's just sounded 'right' Thanks for posting

[@kevonmanuel]

With the Stock crossovers the RF 3's and 2's sound alike. In the previous video, I could easily tell the difference between the RF 3's and the RF 2's with it's after market crossover. The RF 7 is the most harsh sounding out of the 3.

[@rcdude86]

Listening on my RF5's and the RF7's sounds a lot like the RF7III's But the RF7's sound the most live to me still of live music! There range to the top end is up there! The RFII's are not as high on the high end. I am Glad Kilpsch brought back the top end for the RFIII's. Thanks for the review.

[@Youthman]

Thanks

[@Clyde177]

There is an open box pair of the R7 III on eBay... how do you feel about open box items.. particularly Speakers?

[@Youthman]

100% don’t have a problem with open box or Bstock but you can get them much cheaper than $2878

[@Clyde177]

@@Youthman Where? Thanks.

[@billpeirce7127]

All sound good. Witch ones do u like the best? What Klipsch speakers would u recommend to buy for a 7.2.6 set up?🙂🙂🙂😁👊

[@Youthman]

Hi Bill, my favorite are the RF7 III. They have a very refined top end without sacrificing clarity and detail. Tons of slam in the bass dept and midrange is nice and smooth.

[@Youthman]

What is your budget for your 16 speakers?

[@billpeirce7127]

5k

[@billpeirce7127]

Nice. Thanks. Appreciate it. 🙂

[@Youthman]

With a 5k budget, take a look at these two systems. amzn.to/2FE2SAW and amzn.to/2Ftjj2L. Either of those should allow you enough budget to purchase Atmos Speakers.

[@gwhite131]

Thank you for this comparison! I have stumbled upon a badly cared for pair of RF7. Very dirty, crusted dust. Needing to take the large drivers out so that I can clean more inside the cabinet. However I got them to where I can listen to them without being disgusted. They still sound just as good as I could image the should, and that is even without a working woofer on one of them. My plan is to clean them up and then sell them for something a bit smaller. Truth be told they are just to big for my area.

[@Youthman]

It’s unfortunate when people don’t take care of their speakers, but I have seen that many times over the years myself. Look for the RF-5. They are a bit smaller and still fantastic and from that same series.

[@cj18cinema]

i use my headphones 🎧 and i can tell RF -III sound much clear and louder and detail is amazing

[@Youthman]

Thanks

[@ChildofTruth1]

Hey YouthMan, just wondering how can you afford all these cool speakers? Wondering, I might be in the wrong field .

[@Youthman]

RF-7 and RF-7 II were posted used on Craigslist. $400 for RF-7 and $2000 for (4) RF-7 II, (1) RC-64 II (2) RB-81 II and (4) RS-62 II. So at $181 per speaker, even a normal guy like me can afford them. The RF-7 III were sent to me from Klipsch to review. Thanks for watching!

[@scottnorris9079]

Youthman this is the brutal part about being from Alaska. Not many theater heads around here and shipping is BRUTAL! Pretty much taking advantage of a stores clearance sales and lower priced shipping connections is the only way I can get the big stuff up here. Question for you.... did you hear much difference between your modded RF-7iis and the stock ones? I’m at a crossroads. I waited a bit too long to get the RF-7iis and most stores no longer have them in stock, but are willing to give me a great deal on the iiis. I could still hold out for hoping to find another used set of iis someplace and maybe save another $1k-$1.5k (which I know my wife would appreciate). Then just hope they survive the trip up here. ☹️

[@aurenellmanzanoa.k.akillaw5970]

What up ym! My opiñion Rf-ll adds that nice mid bass and it all comes together very nice cool vid man... the threes are more punchy!! But over all nice sound..

[@Youthman]

What's up aurenell! Thank you for the kind words. All three are amazing speakers with my fav going to the RF-7 III, then RF-7 II and then RF-7. Thanks for watching!

[@JurajHatina]

This comparison could be more exact if you would record the two songs on each pair in the same position as the previous set (for the youtube audience) and A/B/C them in post. For you guys sitting in the room not that awesome if you want to switch between the speakers. Thanks anyways for the “generation” demo. Did you try some room correction in this room (Dirac for example) since no treatment is possible in the living room?

[@Youthman]

No I didn't try that. I figured staggering the speakers would yield very close results. To switch speakers every time I switch songs isn't very practical. My HK Receiver is a stereo receiver so it does not have any room correction software.

[@IvanMPylypchuk]

Hells yeah, take my Like and my money!

[@claesbillhall7169]

Maybee i will buy a used pair of RF7. with my HK citation X1-X2 i think it will be a great sound?

[@Youthman]

I have always enjoyed pairing HK with Klipsch

[@claesbillhall7169]

@@Youthman Do you think i will need a subwoofer? Just have played with jbl control 5 studios who i Killed at half volume

[@kingtrance6826]

Youthman have you ever considered doing a Klipsch RF-7iii vs Tekton Double Impact shoot out? That would be a great 👍 review! This one was pretty darn good...

[@Youthman]

Thanks King. I reached out to Tekton several months ago but never heard from them

[@kingtrance6826]

Interesting, I reached out to them several times and they never returned my e mails. That doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. The DI’s get rave reviews but unfortunately there’s no dealers in my area where I can get a demo.

[@Youthman]

Emotiva is the same way.

[@Spkrdctr]

RF 7 still sounds awesome!

[@zencoatlrios2648]

Hello! Do you think there's a big difference after the break-in for the RF-7 III?

[@Youthman]

I didn't do any critical listening to them until after maybe 20 hrs of break in. I'm not sure I buy into the whole break in theory but figured if it did exist, it couldn't hurt to do so. Thanks for watching!

[@allthingsmotor1073]

If they are anything like the RF-7 ll which I am sure they are I would say there is a noticeable difference. I am a firm believer in breaking in speakers by playing them at a lesser volume and slowly increasing power as they loosen up and the tone changes, especially ones that are on the larger side. Even though speakers are built to meet certain specifications right out of the box, you change those specs soon the as the speaker is used and the components start to lose some of their compliance or stiffness, which results in changes to parameters as well as to tonality. I'm sure you could get the same break in effect by just using them at whatever volume you want because it will loosen things up, but I look at it like an athlete before a race because they probably stretch things out slowly instead of just jumping right into the race and risk injuring themselves.

[@Youthman]

Yeah different people have different views on break-in. Nothing wrong with that

[@cnyphotovideo]

Holy cow! Now that’s a speaker selection. I just received my new pair of Klipsch RP-280F in Walnut. Love them so far. Got a terrific price too because the walnut ones were on sale. Went from a 5.1 surround sound system(I just don’t watch many modern movies)to a oldschool stereo receiver. Just the two speakers no sub woofer.....plenty of bass!.

[@Youthman]

Hey Mike, I have only had one opportunity to hear the Reference Premiere and it was at Magnolia in Best Buy. Sadly, they don't have a clue how to setup speakers. Subs were turned WAY up to where they sounded boomy and overpowering the front sound stage. I have heard great things about them from owners though. Klipsch is supposed to send me a pair of RF-280F to review sometime in March so I'm looking forward to that. I would love to see the Walnut since I haven't seen that finish yet. Nothing wrong with a 2.0 setup. Sure beats the mess out of TV speakers. :) Rock on and thanks for watching!

[@cnyphotovideo]

Youthman I’ll watch for that video. The walnut looks awesome very retro but elegant.

[@Youthman]

Maybe I'll ask Klipsch to send me the RP-280F in Walnut so I can see them myself.

[@IBODEGAI]

I’m 2 seconds away from pulling the trigger on that same deal. The walnuts are beautiful. Not sure why they’re so much cheaper than the other finishes!

[@Youthman]

Hey Sam, did you get a quote from Cory?

[@sergeygorodnyak]

please tell me, I couldn’t find it in the instructions, what kind of thread for the studs does the RF 7 II have? I want to buy Soundcare Superspikes, but I don’t know what thread.

[@Youthman]

I’m not sure what size threads they use. You would need to contact Klipsch support.

[@sergeygorodnyak]

@@Youthman another user has already suggested it.thread m6

[@Youthman]

Great. Glad you got it figured out.

[@dandonna3904]

how about heavy metal Paul from PS audio suggested

[@iadilsaleem]

The beautiful sound of RF-7, is clearly the winner. Still the legend :)

[@kingtrance6826]

Seriously whoever gave this video a thumbs down deserves a serious kick in the ass! Great 👍 job Youthman!!

[@Youthman]

Thanks Buck! I'll leave the butt kicking to you. LOL

[@ZhgooN]

Hello from Russia!!) Are you still have the pair of RF-83's? It will be awesome to add them to your comparison.. Thank you very much for your videos, watching all of them is a pure joy!!

[@Youthman]

Hello from sunny Florida in the US! I sold the RF-83 after purchasing a pair of LaScalas. It blew the RF-83 away on every level except for the slam that the RF-83 have. Take a look at this article Klipsch posted to their blog - www.klipsch.com/blog/klipsch-la-scala-trio-home-theater-room-build

[@charliedavidson3878]

hey have you compared them to the old flagship rf 83 ?

[@Youthman]

I used to own the RF83 as well and compared them to the RF7 and RF7 II in this thread - community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/146143-rf-7-vs-rf-7ii-vs-rf-83-comparison/

[@charliedavidson3878]

@@Youthman Thank you Youthman I just read your article it was great . I went back and re watched your video except this time only the audio in the background . Blind Pepsi test , I was able to hear the difference between the RF7 RF7II And the RF7III . anyways I hit the subscribe button . Thanks

[@gsmith160]

Hey there Youthman.... I was wondering if you were ever going to do the RP-280 vs. RF-7-3 comparo? I remember you mentioned that some time ago... Thanks for your efforts and upgrading your recording gear per my suggestion, always appreciate your enthusiasm for life and GEAR, looking forward to more ((O:

[@Youthman]

Yes it’s still in the works. Klipsch was originally going to send me the Reference Premiere but decided they would rather wait and send me the New Reference Premiere System. I don’t know exact models or when in Sept they are sending them.

[@gsmith160]

Thank you!, can't wait to watch and hear.....still like the 280ies here, but man, that all piano black finish with those copper rings really sends the looks up a big notch! Hope you get those, I am sure you will be loving that unboxing (so will the rest of us!)

[@Youthman]

Thanks Gene. I think O want to check out the Walnut. What do you think?

[@gsmith160]

Me?.....(oh, its Gary...) Yes, I was happy to see they included my model (later on) with REAL Walnut veneer, a nice touch, seemed many were not happy with the vinyl, but, I can tell you, that vinyl work is FIRST RATE and of course is finished around the rear. Good points about it is, it is really water resistant should there be an 'accident'.. I can't tell you how many plant vase stains there are on top of my Klipschorns! I never put anything on top (Mr. Klipsh said you shouldn't) , but the previous owners sure did...... /-:

[@Youthman]

My bad Gary.... sorry for the name mixup. :) I reviewed the SVS Ultra Towers in Piano Black but have not seen in person any speakers in Walnut. I've owned Klipsch speakers that were Black Wood Veneer, Cherry, Natural Cherry and Maple. Figured Walnut would be something different for me.

[@kevindarrah1969]

The biggest difference in my opinion were between the RF 7 and RF 7 II .... I didn't hear as drastic a change between II & III but you certainly can't go wrong with any of 'em ... With a great sound system and the ability to tailor the audio to your liking any of 'em would make a great addition to the entertainment room.

[@Youthman]

You are pretty much spot on with my review.

[@frankjorissen]

agree

[@Youthman]

In my room, we didn’t hear much difference in the bottom end. Slightly better midrange but not major. Most improvement we heard during my audio get together was in the top end. Very refined, yet detailed.

[@Gioxtream]

JUST ADD THE 10 ohms resistor to the RF 7 ....and you will see how it TRASH them all.

[@rogerlopez1109]

@@Gioxtream I thought the Sam thing!

[@jasinZ28]

Just picked up a pair of cherry RF-7's in mint condition on OfferUp today for only $400! There's a couple of black center RC-7's on ebay but they want $500 a piece! These are all for my backyard movie nights or sports and BBQ's. Then back to garage for storage until next time.

[@Youthman]

Killer backyard system

[@joshmalcom89]

🍒Cherish them.. Thats a ridiculously low price :)

[@syeed123]

Hi great video ...awesome, i love the sounds from RF 7, it's sounds pure and live, RF iii sounds filtered. Wish i could play the track "you have loved enough" from Leonard Cohen on RF-7 Cheers !

[@Youthman]

The RF-7 tend to be a bit too bright. The RF-7 II and RF-7 III have a more refined top end.

[@audiostereo2928]

Ten utwór brzmi swietnie na moich rf7 mk1

[@Dukeoden7458]

They all sound awesome.😂😂

[@Youthman]

For sure! But I do have in my mind a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

[@yournightmare9999]

But RF7 III looking best

[@Youthman]

There are a lot of mixed thoughts. A lot of people do not like the painted black front face because they cannot see the wood grain but to me it gives it a more modern look especially with beveled edges and the plI think. The plinth was new to me so it took it a bit to grow on me.

[@yournightmare9999]

I like RF7 III because they looking like old brother of RP 280F 😁👌

[@Youthman]

Or a Father 😀

[@simeonstoynov52]

The first model RF-7 have more balanced and detailed sound for me.

[@karlp8484]

Is that all you do? Unboxings and play the speakers?

[@Youthman]

I'm not sure what your question is Karl. I have a full time job, a home business and a family of 6 and make KZbin videos as a hobby. Does that help?

[@jamiemcneil9462]

Thanks for your efforts, Youthman. Really great video - I could hear a difference in sound stage, both width and depth were increased on the 3's compared to the 2's. The 3's presented more isolation of the instruments compared to the 2's as well, and had better imaging because of it. Tonal aspects were very similar comparing the 2's and 3's. Perhaps in person with several hours of listening you can identify some differences. I heard a fuller and slightly more transparent base in the 3's compared to the 2's .. Bottom line, the 2's and the 3's have far more in common than they have in difference. They both sound fantastic !!

[@Youthman]

Thanks for your comment Jamie. Man, I only wish I could adequately describe what I'm hearing like you are able to. My ears hear a difference but many times, I cannot put into words what the difference is. I tend to speak in simple, layman's terms. I think your assessment is spot on though. They definitely sound different, not drastically, but different. Both RF-7 II and RF-7 III are amazing speakers. Love the RF-7's but they are a bit on the bright side for my ears, especially at really loud volume.

[@robwasnj]

I'm not sure how well you can compare these listening through another speaker as i am, yes, I have a very high fidelity system but I just find this odd. To my ears the original RF7's sound the most pleasing here, not as accurate at the 3's but just a more open sound, eq'ing could totally change that though.

[@jstoli996c4s]

robwas listen to them in person before buying, as the original RF7’s can be very bright and harsh when turned up loud.

[@AquaFreak]

When switching between the two and the 3's the drums are much more scarp on the 3's like they lost there bass and only have treble. Or like there standing in a empty room.. Don't know for sure but in this video I would go for the mk2

[@Youthman]

It’s going to be difficult to hear differences from the video. I didn’t hear any difference in the bottom end between the three speakers.

[@uztrewas]

I agree on the second song the drums sounded a bit sharp in this video on the RF7 III, less body (thinner) than the other 2's. The other 2's have more dynamic in that single element. Is it maybe only the video or does it really sound like that ? We don't talk about the bass qualities but only about those drum comparison in the middle frequency section.

[@uztrewas]

Is it maybe the reason that the RF7 III Crossover has a different setting ( more linear) compared to the other 2 Speakers? Just a thought.

[@GrazerPitbull]

Ich will mir eine rf7 III kaufen ist diese besser als die Klipsch rf7 II. ????

[@Youthman]

I fell the RF7 III has a much smoother top end than the RF7 II so I prefer the RF7 III.

[@GrazerPitbull]

@@Youthman danke für die Info

[@VinnieMoore1986]

RF 7 classic👌🤘✌🙏clear Sound.

[@bugpack6]

Would I be nuts to put the RF 7’s in a 11x12 room?

[@Youthman]

Nope, my son has RF-7's and RC-64 in a 12 x 12 room. They won't reach their full potential but who cares. LOL. Here is a video of his room - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYfLh3apj7ukaLs

[@bugpack6]

Youthman Thanks. They will be replacing my Kef LS 50 and sub set up. Audio room only.

[@Youthman]

Nice! I haven't heard any KEF so I don't know how they sound.

[@themobs360]

Does klipsh have good costumers service like svs?

[@Youthman]

I have never had to use their customer service yet

[@themobs360]

Youthman ok I was looking for your email couldn't find it.

[@Youthman]

It’s on my About Page

[@mendez77054ify]

I wish someone would compare them against the tekton double impact.

[@Youthman]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just reached out to Tekton to see if they would be willing to send me a pair to review. Thanks for watching!

[@User-vi7wr]

What Aplifier do you use to drive those babes?

[@Youthman]

I have an Acurus A200

[@frankvanderlee6690]

Was that Bonnie Raitt you were playing? If this type of music is really your thing, check out Vaya Con Dios. They're a Belgian trio around vocalist Dani Klein. You'll love 'm

[@Youthman]

Honestly....I'm not a big fan of Bonnie. I played it since someone suggested it as a quality recording. I mostly listen to Pop music (top 40 kind of music) or anything with a beat (NF, Lecrae etc). I do like Tracy Chapman though but when I uploaded it with her audio, the video was blocked Worldwide due to copyright. LOL. So I removed her track and re-uploaded. I'll check out Vaya Con DIos through. Thanks for watching!

[@dlloyd6300]

You have GOT to listen to Sabrina Claudio. She has an amazing voice and her music is perfect for demo'ing the capability of your speakers as it is mixed masterfully, has striking vocals, and dancing bass lines to represent the low end. She is kind of a mix between Sade and Alica Keys.

[@hogberry]

Laughing because I just played this through my RF-7’s and thought “I can’t tell the difference “. Then it occurred to me that if my RF-7’s could sound like RF-3’s they’d be RF-3’s! Then I turned on the rest of my reference 7’s (RS and RC) along with the RSW-15 and I thought “I love my klipsch speakers.”

[@Youthman]

The RF7 Series is one of my favorite series Klipsch has made. Keep rocking them!

[@johnricci4511]

Same thoughts, same speaker system! I hear differences but only ones that my RF-7s showcased good or bad. A winter project is to DynaMat the horns in the whole sysyem (7) to control resonance.

[@Youthman]

Good idea with the original 7’s and possibly the RF7 II since they both have plastic horns. No need on the RF7 III

[@jstoli996c4s]

Try listening through headphones, you will definitely notice how bright the 7i’s are compared to the other two.

[@Lord_Pistachio_Nut]

Yeah they all sound the same through my iPhone XR speakers....I guess my iPhone sounds like rf7iii lol. I’m dumb.

[@Ladco77]

A good video, but so much is lost by the time it's recorded, uploaded and played on my system I would have appreciated some commentary on what stood out to you in person. From what I can tell the III sounds the best, but cosmetically the II is by far the best looking, especially in Cherry. I wish I could get the III with the Cherry finish of the II and with the veneer front. I'm rocking some original RF-7s now. For me the big question for when I upgrade if whether to go Heritage or not.

[@Youthman]

No worries, the Audio Demos typically do not include much, if any, commentary. Check out this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGS9hXR_bpJjbNU for my thoughts on the three.

[@Youthman]

Here are my thoughts on Forte III vs RF7 II - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZqmiYKbo86io5I

[@Youthman]

And my thoughts on Heresy III vs RF7 II - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4fYaYWNf7Brgac

[@Ladco77]

@@Youthman Thanks! I just found your channel, so I'll do some catching up. :)

[@Youthman]

There’s plenty to keep you busy for quite some time. Enjoy

[@sidvicious3129]

What I'm hearing is little to know difference between the RF7 and RF7II, maybe a slight density/increase in bass, but very faint if at all times, but upon turning the volume up on my headphone amp, it is there. With the RF7III there is a big difference in bass response from the RF7 and with the RF7III the bass is much fuller and even noticeable between the RF7II and RF7III, no difference in treble or mid range between the models. There probably is a bigger difference in person due to You Tube Compression. The volume also gets louder between each speaker, being loudest with the RF7III, are they more efficient? On the second song the RF7 sounded louder and less loud on the RF7II. The RF7III sounded a little more composed/smoother and had a slightly wider soundstage. The second song also did the RF7 justice and showed that even though there are some differences between models, it's not mind blowing and the RF7 still held it's own and actually sounded better than the II and III on the second song with the II's and III's sounding smother overall. The RF7 was louder on the second song which could possibly be due to efficiencies between the speakers. There is something about a horn that I just never forgot after my first pair of Klipsch. Did you end up keeping all of these or were they just in your home for testing.

[@Youthman]

Hi Sid, in person, the RF-7 sound a bit "shouty" and harsh, especially at high volume levels. The RF-7 III are definitely the smoothest sounding from top to bottom but I really like the sound of the RF-7 II as well. My favorite currently is the RF-7 III (slightly) over the RF-7 II and the RF-7 being my lowest pic. The RF-7 are 102db, RF-7 II 101db and RF-7 III are 103db but you should not be able to hear a difference between 2db. I've always been told that our ears need 5db to really hear a difference. Not sure to the validity of that but that's what I've always heard. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. As you've heard, certain parts of a song they sound very similar while other parts (vocals, various instruments etc) make their differences more apparent. The RF-7 are in my son's bedroom, the RF-7 II are in the living room and the RF-7 III were sent to me by Klipsch for review. I'm not sure how long I have them. I won't be complaining if they say I can keep them. LOL

[@jstoli996c4s]

I’ve had the RF7i since 2006, and yes they sure can get bright and harsh if venturing past 85-90dB in my experience, even with a good quality Arcam amp. I need to hear the 7iii in person...

[@Youthman]

RF7 III are much more refined on the top end.

[@krisgudmundsson4839]

The R 7 III's is my pick, wider sound stage and smoother.

[@Youthman]

The RF-7 III is my top pic as well. Not a massive win over the RF-7 II but there are some definite improvements that I'm hearing.