Klipsch RF-7, RF-7 II, RF-7 III Review and Comparison of their Flagship Reference Speaker

In this Klipsch Flagship RF-7, RF-7 II, RF-7 III Flagship Reference Speaker Review and Comparison, I discuss the differences I heard between the three speakers during an audio get together that I hosted in my home where we compared side by side, the Klipsch RF-7, RF-7 II and RF-7 III Speakers. I believe the Klipsch RF-7 III are Klipsch's greatest Reference Speaker to date.
Mentioned in video:
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Klipsch RF-7 III - amzn.to/2C9dftU
Klipsch RF-7 II - amzn.to/2GuZ8Nq
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Denon AVRX3400H 7.2 4K Receiver - amzn.to/2HgD4YG
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Denon AVRX6400H 11.2 4K Receiver - amzn.to/2uUqlrR
Denon AVRX6500H 13.2 4K Receiver - amzn.to/2qdmSjs
Recommended Top-Tier Klipsch Speaker System:
Klipsch RF-7 III Floorstanding - amzn.to/2Hj9zpd
Klipsch RC-64 III Center - amzn.to/2JuQroH
Klipsch RS-62 II Surround - amzn.to/2JuAcrA
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SVS - SB-16 Ultra Sealed Subwoofer - www.anrdoezrs.net/click-875780...
Recommended Mid-Tier Klipsch System:
Klipsch RP-280F Floorstanding - amzn.to/2qcwTfS
Klipsch RP-440C Center - amzn.to/2uWIJ3y
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SVS PB-4000 Subwoofer - amzn.to/2GG0e9H
SVS Prime Elevation Atmos - www.kqzyfj.com/click-8757800-1...
My 7.2 Dedicated Home Theater System:
Speakers:
(3) Klipsch LaScalas
(4) Klipsch RS-62ii - amzn.to/2ET4R2w
(4) RSW-15 Subwoofers
Video:
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150" Seymour Center Stage XD Cinescope (2.35:1) Acoustic Transparent Screen
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AppleTV
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[@charliedavidson3878]

Youthman Just an update I wanted to share with you . I finally decided on ordering my RF-7 III for my wife's system mainly based on all of your videos . It wasn't one video in particular . I was really on the fence between the RF-7 II and the RF-7 III . After seeing all of your videos it was a no brainer . You are a real professional and I hope you continue to make these videos . Thank you

[@Youthman]

Hi Charlie, congrats on the RF7 III and thank you so much for the kind words. Let me know how you like them one was you get them setup and have some time with them.

[@brandoguy3338]

You should consider the forte II’S man and save your money

[@Youthman]

I have owned Forte II and reviewed the Forte III. To my ears, the only area the Forte sounded better than the RF7 III is in midrange. The Forte II and III are great speakers, just not the best for for my setup.

[@74jimboo]

Charlie davidson go hiichi hi

[@sum2automation]

I have enjoyed klipsch from 1973 and I have stack them also. I think your buy well worthwhile speakers 🔊 hopefully you love them as I have for years now. Fun!

[@shannonwilliams6623]

Well I did it I ordered a pair of RF7iii I'm going to give it a go thanks for the video

[@Youthman]

That's great Shannon! Congrats. Let me know how you like them once you get them setup.

[@wendellgayheart9228]

Great job man...thanks for the video👍

[@Youthman]

Thank you Wendell.

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Great video about some Great speakers! Awesome work!

[@Youthman]

Thank you kindly Hi-Fi.

[@ericgaither]

I absolutely love my original RF7's. Initially powered by a 100W/ch Yamaha receiver with pre-outs. I added RS7's RC7's and an RSW-15 eventually, and transitioned into separates (Rotel/Marantz/Oppo). Later purchased an SVS PB/12-Plus/2 for even more low range thump--the RSW-15 is a fairly musical sub. Specifically for the RF7's, they are less forgiving with regards source material and amplification. They were overly bright with my Yamaha head unit. Currently paired with a Rotel RB1090 for RF7s and 1095 for all other channels, they sound great and just handle the power. Also, completely agree, the first watt is critical with the original RF7's.

[@johnparker7284]

Another great video Youthman great looking lineup of speakers

[@Youthman]

Thanks John. I've never had 4 pair of speakers lined up side by side, much less 4 Flagship speakers. It was an AMAZING day!

[@johnparker7284]

I sure it was a great experience 👍

[@voiceofreason9238]

Great video. You do such a good job translating what you hear musically into words. That's not easy to do. I'm looking forward to the musical part of the program.

[@Youthman]

Thank you kindly. Often times I feel I cannot express in words what my ears are hearing. I'm no audiophile and I try and explain in simple layman terms. Hoping to do some audio recordings of the RF-7, RF-7 II and RF-7 III this Saturday! Stay tuned.

[@ChatGPT1111]

I have a 9 speaker system (7.2) of which 5 are Klipsch and the RF-7II’s are my mains. I love all my Klipsch speakers for my home theater system because they sound great at every volume level. Keep up the great work!

[@arekk.9254]

Lots of food for thought here, thanks again Youthman for all the videos. A sidenote: I've watched a lot of videos about loudspeakers from different manufacturers recently, one thing I noticed is that Klipsch speakers almost always put a smile on reviewer's face, especially RF 7s...:-)

[@Youthman]

Thank you Arek. Yes, I know my Klipsch speakers make me smile every time I listen to them. The RF-7's just rock your face off, especially when you crank them up! LOL Thanks for watching.

[@biff196972]

Thank you for your reviews and knowledge of the beautiful RF 7 line. I just picked up a pair of RF7 iii and the RC 64 iii for my front stage and it is absolutely outstanding.

[@Youthman]

I love my RF7 III as well.

[@Youthman]

Congrats on your setup

[@brentshock3787]

Man you kill these review videos, awesome job ! Considered High Def audio files thru a quality DAC or vinyl ?

[@Youthman]

Thank you for the encouraging words Brent. I do my best. I wish I could crank out videos quicker for you guys but I have a full time job, a home business, a family of 6 and a lot of my videos like this one took me up to 6 hrs to film, edit, export and upload. I have some really exciting videos in the works. I'm actually more of a Home Theater guy but I enjoy having a quality 2ch setup. I have not done much research into HD Audio. I do like the flexibility of streaming media to my system as I'm often developing websites in my home office and like to be able to crank the Klipsch remotely while I work. One friend recommended I check out the Oppo Sonica. Not sure I'll ever get into vinyl but who knows. Thanks for watching!

[@workaholic7600]

Thank you for the excellent review.

[@Youthman]

Thanks P.Formula.

[@scottturner1043]

Great video. Sounds like a lot of fun.

[@Youthman]

Thanks Scott. We had a blast and will definitely be doing it again. Maybe I'll do another when I receive the Klipsch RP-280's or the Ultra Towers from SVS in March.

[@RobertKohut]

NIce!! Very well presented!

[@Youthman]

Appreciate it Robert. Thanks for watching.

[@SuperDave]

Good video bro! Cool line up of speakers!

[@Youthman]

Thanks Dave. This one took me 6hrs to film, edit, export and upload. So when does your next video drop?

[@SuperDave]

My goal is this Sunday.

[@dontuseitmuch]

Wonderful review

[@Youthman]

Thank you

[@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.

[@chrislowe357]

i have a question. do you personally have any experience with custom installation of loudspeakers? i am preparing to install my cornwall 3 (mains) and a heresy 3 (center) into a wall. i'm going to flush mount inside a wall. its hard to find information on installations like this. the chinese are the only ones i've seen make a video on youtube about it, but the information they offer is very limited. i'm looking for more information on something like this.

[@JEFF2010SSRS]

In 1990 I knew the Manager @ United Audio in Vernon Hills, IL. He closed the door to a set of Klipshorns set up perfectly in the corners. Hooked up to a Byrson Power amp and I think a Holman pre-amp running 100wrms/ch clean. WOW. I plan of getting a set of the New 7-III. I am building now 2 vented 6cuft 18" subs with 1000 wrms mono sub amps from Parts Express. Thankyou. I built a set of 3-way Speakerlab 15" 3-way slot ported with imitation Klipshorn insides.

[@slidemanerisms]

Appreciated your video - good info. I own a pair of RF-7IIs and love them, but (like you) find the horn tweets are a bit bright. Any suggestions for calming that? Also, you mentioned a crossover circuitry that you'd installed on your RF-7IIs. What is that crossover?

[@Youthman]

DeanG can modify the crossovers on the RF-7 II if you feel they are too bright

[@tjenissa]

This is nice.. wishing for one of your in my living room....🧑🏽‍💻

[@richdietrich5098]

Love the comparison, and all your explaining what was done, and how. 48 hours ago, I bought a pair of RF7's, gen 1. As you said, they sound better the more you turn them up. The brightness is the only issue, as I'm used to cerwin Vega DX-7'S, and CV-120's, with their lack of high end detail made the transition to the RF7'S more dramatic. Is there a cost effective way to tame the brightness? I'm going to try using a high end Onkyo EQ 35 equalizer, with all it's features and adjustments, and see if we can mellow things a tad. PS: my listening area is not optimal. Thank you for any input, and have a safe and content holiday season!

[@stevhml]

Subwoofer

[@jamiemcneil9462]

I just got to watch this .. thanks Youthman! Sounds like you all had a good time, isn't audio great? I was glad to hear that your listening evaluations were consistent with the changes Klipsch made with the speaker. You and your friends heard a better top end, and of course the new top end driver, one of the big changes in this speaker, is most likely the reason for a better performing top end. As well, the better balanced sound you all heard over the entire spectrum is directly related to the new cabinet the speaker now has. The speaker may look the same on the outside, but inside changes were made, big changes, and I suspect this is responsible for the better balance you experienced. Klipsch does not develop revolutionary new products, they offer new evolutionary products that build on the solid foundation they already have, to actually produce sonic improvements and not just perpetuate hype. Thanks again and I am looking forward to your further evaluations.

[@Youthman]

Jamie, we indeed had an awesome time comparing the RF-7 Series Speakers. It was my first GTG and will definitely be the first of many. I think your assessment is spot on. Thanks for watching!

[@AquaFreak]

Nice review, wish I could have been there. What settings do you use on your rf7 mk3 when listening stereo

[@Youthman]

Hi Nick, no settings as I use a Harman Kardon HK3490 as my preamp and an Acurus A200 (200 x 2) amp

[@BATworkshop]

I have a Pioneer elite SC85, it supports BI amp. I have not tried hooking up my RF-82 with a bi amp setup. do you find it makes a significant difference? For years I had them powered by my AVR and a couple months ago I removed My crown CE2000 from sub duty and moved it to power my RF-82 and it made a huge difference in bass output.

[@paulgyro]

Says where can I find more info on this Dean crossover mentioned?

[@joellofton7553]

Please do a La Scala comparison. I have a pair of La Scala’s and Cornwall’s and Heresy’s and thinking about upgrading the crossovers. Thanks for the great content!

[@Youthman]

Thanks Joel. The hard part about comparing them to my LaScalas is the LaScalas would be in a completely different location (up on a riser behind an Acoustic Transparent Screen" and the RF-7 III would need to be in front of the cabinet in my theater room. Not sure how well that would go. I would need to move the LaScalas into the living room and honestly, those 120lb beasts are not fun to move and are a pain to get to the speaker terminals. I have compared the RF-83 with the LaScalas. The LaScalas cannot compare to the slam of the RF-83's but the bass it does produce is super clean and smooth. The midrange and top end go hands down to the LaScalas. I believe the RF-7 III would do better than the RF-83 since the RF-83 were very laid back sounding, but still, the LaScalas are just in a different league altogether than the Flagship Reference Speakers. Thanks for watching!

[@elmexs76]

Hi awesome review! So what you are saying is that La Scala’s are in a league of their own... meaning that they are way better than the RF-7’s no matter which version? I am a big fan of Klipsch and currently own RF-82s and 6 RB 81s, 2 RS-52s, and a RC-62 for my home theater. I have been looking for RF-7s to replace my front stage. What are your thoughts? Save up for La Scala’s? I have plenty of application with Emotiva XPA-2 gen 2, XPA-5 gen 2, and XPA-4 gen 3 with the XMC and LG OLED C7.

[@figlio777]

I own a pair of the La Scalas that I’ve been considering selling for a pair of the 7iiis. I to would like to see a comparison.

[@dmkgmoney5380]

This guy is living my dream...

[@kriskros38]

I would have one more uestion, hope you dont mind. I have RF7 first model and i connected it to a Marantz amp (50wpc). Neither I hear horns working, neither what i get sounds any good. Could it be that amp is too weak?

[@Youthman]

If you aren’t hearing the highs from your horns, it sounds like the metal jumpers on the rear speaker binding posts has been removed. The tip red and black speaker terminals are for your tweeter, the bottom red and black terminal is for the dual 10” woofers. If you do not have a metal jumper connecting the two, you will not get sound from both the tweeter and woofers.

[@azzinny]

The price of RF7 III is close to that of Cornwall III. Did you have a chance to compare them?

[@agmobb99]

I'm gonna pick up a pair of RF-7 tomorrow. My research has led me back to your channel once again. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. Everytime my wife walks in on me watching your videos she just looks at me and says "No" lol

[@Youthman]

Tell your wife I’m truly sorry for being a bad influence 🤣

[@chriss881000]

Did u get the rf7 mk3? Do u have any good and bads about them? Im wondering about buying them to, but they are 5550$ and I cant listen to then before I buy:(

[@Youthman]

Are you in the US?

[@chriss881000]

@@Youthman no, norway. Crazy prices here :(

[@Youthman]

Yikes, I could hook you up if you were in the US

[@anniyan1976]

Hi youthman. What is the recommended surround speakers for the rf7 iii besides rs-62 ii? Does the ks-525 thx matches it.

[@Youthman]

No, I would recommend the RP-502S.

[@lyons0079]

Hey I love watching all your video’s. I was wondering if it is really worth the upgrade? I have a pair of RF7’s and a rc7 but I have a chance to get a pair of rf7 iii and the rc64 iii for a very good price. I am new to Klipsch speakers and wanted to see if I would hear a big difference. Or just keep what I got.

[@Youthman]

It really depends on what your ears prefer. The original sevens were quite bright on the top end. You’re not going to hear much difference in the mid range or the low frequencies. The RF7 III have a much smoother, more refined top end than the RF7’s. Hope that helps

[@lyons0079]

@@Youthman yeah I have read that,and have considered doing the crossover build to tame them a little on the top end. Plus using REW to EQ them. Been in the hobby for 30 years but this is my first time owning Klipsch so I figured I would ask you being your a senior veteran on the brand. Thank you for your response.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

Obviously coming back, but would you ever consider making a video using the rp 280fs or even the 260s and comparing then to the rf7s? For alot of us here it may be a great opportunity to hear the jump from reference premiere to the reference series

[@Youthman]

That is actually in the works! I just heard back from Klipsch today. They are sending me the R-115SW in a few weeks and the new RP-280F in Sept when they come out.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

Youthman i cannot wait to hear it and see your opinions

[@Youthman]

I too am looking forward to hearing them for the first time

[@tedh1979]

May I ask your location? Trying to find Klipsch friends that enjoy Klipsch like I do and I am always looking to learn. I do have a question for you or anyone who reads this. I have a pair of the RF-7's series I. I've heard people complain about their harsh sound and I actually like the sound. I've seen a video of people applying a sticky rubber on the back of the horns. But I've also been told that I could upgrade the crossovers. Can the original 1st series get a crossover upgrade and what will the upgrade give me? My complaint of the RF-7's is that they don't have any bass in my opinion but I've been told that I am wrong. I am limited on where I can place them though. I do have big subs with 18" drivers so I guess in a way I don't care that my RF-7 speakers don't produce much bass but they are really big speakers for a speaker that don't produce bass. I never knew until I saw your pictures that the RF-7's are shorter than the II and III's. I actually prefer the shorter model only because the taller ones would block my TV screen. I paid $800 for the pair and that was roughly 7 years ago. It seemed like a good deal back then but I drove over 7 hours each way to get them. Also curious as to what people are using to drive them with? I'm using an Adcom GFA-555 amp. It's the only good Adcom amp in my opinion, designed by Nelson Pass. I've used a Crown which was terrible and an Emotiva which was terrible. There are a lot of mods available for my particular Adcom amp and I'm also interested in upgrades for the RF-7's as well. Just trying to get the best sound out of my particular setup. I went from Definitive Technology Mythos Ones to the Klipsch RF-7. The DefTechs had more clarity but the Klipsch has more sound.

[@uwesgracing7821]

Hi Youthman I love my RF 7 MK2. I currently operate it with a Technics SU-V560 class AA 2X 70W at 8Ohm from 1992 and Technics SL-PS740A CD Player. That sounds very good;-) Are the MK 3 much better? Great video! Greetings from Germany Uwe N

[@Youthman]

Hi Uwe! Greetings from the sunny state of Florida in the US. As I shared in the video, I feel the RF-7 III have a more balanced sound than the RF-7 II and RF-7 but IMO, the RF-7 II still sound amazing. I didn't hear any difference in the bass response between the three but the midrange was slightly different and the highs were definitely different. I'm guessing RF-7 III would cost much more to send them to Germany than what we can buy them for in the US so depending on how much extra income you have, it might not be worth the added expense. If you have money just a flowing, yes, I would indeed recommend upgrading to the RF-7 III. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinweber5129]

What sounds better the RP-8060FA or the Reference Premiere III? Does an Atmos speaker need to be a special type of Speaker or is it just the receiver that is Atmos?

[@Youthman]

Hi Kevin, I think you meant to say the RF7 III. Klipsch doesn't make a Reference Premiere III. ;) Although I'm very impressed with the RP-8060FA, the RF7 III is a much better speaker due to the larger woofers for that killer slam and the much larger 1.75" compression driver for the top end. For the most part, I believe you can use just about any direct radiating speaker for Atmos. My In-Ceiling are standard in-ceiling speakers, nothing "Atmos" about them. The receiver will typically set higher crossovers for Atmos speakers. Dolby just recommends that you NOT use wide dispersion or bi-pole type speakers as your Atmos speakers.

[@kevysworld27]

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

[@Youthman]

I have owned B&W DM 604 S2 and B&W DM604 S3 and compares them to a few Klipsch models. The B&W sounded a bit more laid back on the top end and had nice, smooth bottom end at low to mid volume but when you really crank it, they sounded strained. Klipsch speakers typically sound better the louder you drive them. The DM Series isn’t their top end by any means but it’s what I had to compare. I have recently reached out to B&W to review their 700 Series but have not received a reply

[@kevysworld27]

I really appreciate your quick response! Completely enjoy your videos.......

[@WickedSlick]

you mentioned a lot about the 7ii's and 7iii's, particularly them having good lower end etc. . were the 7i's just not great?

[@Youthman]

We didn’t notice any significance in bass between the three models.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

Yes I saw the smile and I heard it in your voice. Wish I could have been there sounded like an awesome time. And I’m glad they love the gas. Do you think you will ever get a CD player? Or do you have one that you don’t use?

[@Youthman]

Not sure about the CD Player. I bought a nice Rotel DVD player from a forum member to use as a CD Transport but after everything began to go digital, I found myself streaming from Spotify almost 100% of the time. Someone suggested I get the Emotiva Sonica. - www.oppodigital.com/sonica-dac/. It looks cool but I can't see myself spending $800 on it.

[@wasimzakariah2021]

Great videos! I'm a great fan of Klipsch. I own a pair of the older generation, Legend Series KLF 30 (200 watts / ch) floor standing speakers. They sound great! Thinking of replacing the my existing Yamaha integrated amp with a Parasound Halo Integrated amp Hint 6. If I can stretch my budget then I want go for a Halo A21 Power amp + Halo P6 Pre-amp . Then again, since the speakers are very efficient (102 dB), I was wondering if I still need a power amp with 225 watts/ ch to run these speakers. What Klipsch Center & Sub speakers would you recommend in conjunction with my KLF30. I don't have a very big living room though.

[@Youthman]

Hi, the KLF30 are certainly great and very powerful speakers with the dual 12” woofers. I had a pair several years ago. The matching Center is the KLF-C7. As for subs, you can go with any Brand as they don’t have to be voice matched. I personally like 15” subs in my theater room. What is your budget for a sub?

[@wasimzakariah2021]

Youthman: thanks for your reply. Do you think if I power my pair of KLF 30 (200wts/ch) speakers with Parasound Halo power amp A23 (125 wts/ch) instead of power amp A21 (250 wts/ch) would that degrade any sound quality? My room is not big, speakers are very powerful and the room has no acoustic panels on the wall.

[@Youthman]

The KLF30 should be fine with 125wpc, as they have 102dB sensitivity

[@lesmatthews459]

If you're looking for good bottom end with no sub, have you ever considered Cerwin Vega's D-9's?

[@Youthman]

I haven't heard CV since back in my High School Days (many years ago).

[@TheRafcave]

Great video! But no way I'm spending crazy money to upgrade my RF-7's. They're perfect for my theater room. Thanks Youthman! 😉👌🏽

[@Youthman]

The RF-7's are still fantastic speakers, especially for home theater. Glass shattering is EXTREMELY detailed. You keep rocking them bro!

[@TheRafcave]

Youthman Thanks man. I use them 100% for movies and they still amaze me. Take It easy! 😉👊🏽

[@Youthman]

Oh absolutely. The RF-7's were the game changer for Klipsch when it came to movies. Beast speakers with guns almost as big as your bro. Well...almost. :)

[@xenigron6237]

Youthman...we are all waiting for an audio demo of the whole heritage series!!!! :-)

[@Youthman]

Haha....the only heritage I have currently are the LaScalas in the theater room. I sold my Heresy III and Forte III as my ears preferred the sound of the RF-7 II in my living room. After the RF-7 Comparison, the RF-7 III has the best sound that I've heard for my living room. Thanks for watching!

[@cardiobroker]

Hey buddy. I know everyone’s a know it all. I just figured out something I thought I’d share. It’s an adcom speaker selector. It’s got some decent guts and it’s abc selectable or any two at once maintaining impedence. According to everything I’ve read it doesn’t take anything away from the sound. Safe cheap way to abc select. I paid 20$ for mine. And adcom is a decent brand. Great vid.

[@Youthman]

Thanks Cardio. If I get one, I think I would like to pay the extra for a remote. It would make hearing differences between speakers soooo much easier.

[@carlcameron3524]

Sounds like a great time🔊🔊🔊🔊💯

[@Youthman]

Was an incredible time together. Will definitely be hosting one again.

[@patk2225]

Carl Cameron though the klipsch floor speakers are big they can't make the very well the klipsch needs to be bigger to make the big sounds fully and since the klipsch speakers are big the klipsch can't make the small sounds very well only small speakers can make small sounds very well

[@Youthman]

Pat, I appreciate your thoguhts but am a bit confused at your logic. I can assure you, my LaScalas are very detailed even at low volume. Good speakers are capable of reproducing "small sounds" and "big sounds". I can put you in front of a pair of Klipsch RB-75 bookshelf speakers and when paired with a sub, it will rock your face off. It's basically a mini RF-7. Absolutely fantastic speaker with huge sound, even though it's a bookshelf speaker.

[@1504strikehold]

How would you compare RF7 series 1-3) with the classic KLF-30??

[@Youthman]

That would be difficult to do considering I have not owned the KF 30s for probably nine years.

[@1504strikehold]

I can buy a used set of KLF-30 for 1300 bucks, or a new pair Open Box...of RF7iii for 2500....any recommendations?@@Youthman

[@ThE_PoWeR90]

Wow! Great!

[@Youthman]

Thanks Hifi18!

[@frankieknuckles9610]

Great stuff I don't know how you keep it all straight

[@Youthman]

Thanks John.

[@beastscinema3964]

How is your rf-7 II modified compared to the Rf7 3?

[@Youthman]

We preferred the sound of the RF7 III over the RF-7 II and the RF-7 II with Deang

[@JRobert111111]

I really was hoping for a well made recording to get a "taste" of these speakers myself. Yes, I know everyone's computer sound system is different, but owning a set of RF7s myself, I would be able to discern some differences between the different versions. I'm using stock crossovers and have no complaint with them or the RC7 as I mainly watch movies and TV shows, and I power them with a Sunfire 400-7 amplifier and Denon AVR-3313CI receiver. I don't have, nor can I afford a sub. But with these speakers a foot out of each corner, I get very deep bass that you can feel right through you. Even friends always comment how they can "feel" the bass so strongly, even with all settings flat. Thanks for the video, and I subscribed. But would still love to hear some of this for myself, even if it is a YT video.

[@Youthman]

Don't worry Robert, that is the next video I will be working on. That was one of the main things I wanted to be able to show on my channel like I did with the RF-7 II vs Forte III Video so that you can visually and audibly hear the difference when switching between speakers. Today I will be borrowing a Zoom H4N so hopefully I can get a better recording with audio demos than what I have been able to capture with my Rode Video Mic Pro which isn't ideal for audio reviews since it's a mono mic as well as a shotgun mic. Thanks for watching and subscribing! I have lots of other Klipsch videos on my channel that you may enjoy.

[@JRobert111111]

Sounds great, I've "hit the bell" so I'm looking forward to this video. Definitely need a good stereo mic to capture this versus a shot gun mic, or worse yet, a monaural iPhone recording.

[@Youthman]

Yeah, my specialty definitely is not in audio recording but I'm willing to learn. I just don't want to have to spend $150 - $200 on a mic setup just to make a few audio recordings but if the Zoom works out great, I may end up investing in one.

[@genridmartinez671]

Marantz 8015 would be great for powering RF 7iii and 64iii?

[@Youthman]

100%. That’s a beast of an AVR.

[@mrrandy1]

In your opinion, is it worth it to upgrade from the II to III?

[@Youthman]

That’s always a subjective opinion. Yes they are a definite improvement in the top end. But only you can decide if the price difference is worth it.

[@78aray]

I’ve just rolled into year 15 of my RF-7s. I’ve had a few regrets about some things in my life in those 15 years, but the RF-7s aren’t one of them!!😂 Excellent speakers that still sound fantastic!

[@Gioxtream]

IF YOU STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL CROSSOVERS IS LONG OVERDUE FOR A REBUILD. THOSE ARE TERRIBLE QUALITY PARTS ON THOSE CROSSOVER NETWORKS. ALSO.....THAT HARSH TOP END IS DUE TO THE RESISTOR FADING. NOT ALL THE RESISTORS SOUND EQUAL. THAT'S A FACT. USE ALL MILLS RESISTORS FOR THE REBUILD. IT MAKES SOME CHANGES IN THAT TOP END. I DID THAT WITH MINE,......NOW....IS A TOTAL DIFFERENT BEAST.

[@vincekara9446]

@@Gioxtream Did you use a updated crossover from a newer RF7-III?

[@Gioxtream]

@@vincekara9446 MY TOWERS ARE THE ORIGINAL LEGEND RF 7.

[@vincekara9446]

@@Gioxtream Yes I thought so. So have I and was wondering what's the best crossover upgrade kit or what upgrade did you do?

[@Gioxtream]

@@vincekara9446 Well. I did mine. They sound better than before. The first RF7 Csme out many year ago. Is becoming a real relic. Unfortunately....due to the pandemic. I had to reduce my space. So. I have a pair for sale in Ebay with a full fresh REBUILDED crossovers.

[@eliotyoung8473]

Youthman...which do you like better for home theater? La Scala or RF7iii?

[@eliotyoung8473]

Absolutely LOVE your videos btw!

[@Youthman]

Thanks Elliot. I love my LaScalas for sure. Especially having a LaScala LCR....it’s incredible. The RF7 III are fantastic as well.

[@eliotyoung8473]

Ok great. I figured youd say that since I still see the la Scala still in your theater. Last question please...Klipschorn or La Scala? There is a guy close with a pair of klipschorn for sale.

[@Youthman]

Eliot Young Klipschorn will have much better bottom end but requires good corners and placement is limited to your room. The LaScalas have the same tweeter and midrange as the Klipschorn

[@mgmt4597]

Do you think 200W per channel was sufficient for RF7III's, because Klipsch actually rated the min watt at 250

[@Youthman]

Oh absolutely. I had them powered by an Acurus A200 (200 x 2) and we got up to around 112db with no signs of distortion. It sounded AMAZING!

[@mgmt4597]

That's great to hear. I was hesitant to get them b.c my current setup would only allow me to bi-amp them with 150W channels, but it sounds like they aren't as power hungry as the spec says they are. In comparison the Forte III's only require 100 W

[@Youthman]

I had the Forte III for about a month and they weren't what I was looking for in a speaker. I much preferred the sound of my RF-7 II. I have a few videos of the Forte III on my channel. 200 watts of clean power will rock the RF-7 III. You definitely don't "need" more power. Keep this in mind, it takes twice the power to get a 3db gain in volume. So if you have a 200 watt amp, if you added a 300 watt amp, you would gain 3db in volume from the speakers.

[@davebarry4647]

I'm not seeing Cory's website that you mentioned leaving a link?

[@Youthman]

Hi Dave, click on the down arrow next to the title of the video to reveal the Description. The link is in there. On a computer, click the “Show More” link below the video

[@Youthman]

Hi Dave, did you end up ordering from Cory?

[@davebarry4647]

@@Youthman Yes, I did order the Klipsch RP-600M bookshelf speakers and a couple sets of SVS isolation systems for both my SVS subwoofers. He did give me a very good price. Thanks for asking.

[@Youthman]

Awesome! How do they sound? What do you think about the isolation pads. Do you feel they are worth the investment?

[@Clyde177]

I can't wait to get them(7III's)and connect them to my 575 watts Mono Block Amps. just need help where to buy them from or who.

[@Youthman]

If you are in the US, shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@Clyde177]

@@Youthman Yes, I'm in the USA

[@Clyde177]

E-mail sent

[@rhonda837]

what about the ones with the modified crossovers?

[@Youthman]

What about them? I sold the Deang crossovers and now have my RF-7 II back to stock so I can compare them to other Klipsch speakers when reviewing them.

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

just ordered a pair of rf-7 iii and the rc-64 iii lol.As well as an extra r115sw and cory is the man and very hepful. just one question, would i expect a difference begween the rp280f and the rf-7 iii? Thanks again Youthman

[@Youthman]

Congrats bro! I told you Cory has the hook up. :) Do you currently own the RP-280F? If so, you are in for a nice surprise. To quote one of the guys that was at my home for the event, "The RP's in general, compared with the RF's, have a smaller sound. The RF's are capable of a MASSIVE soundstage, while the RP's are more limited in the mid range, slightly tinny, and have drastically less low end capability. They are a great speaker for the money, but aren't really a comparison to the clarity, detail or slam of the RF's." Be sure to let me know how you like your new system! I think it's going to rock your face off!

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

Youthman Man have gave me a deal I couldn’t refuse and very professional. Yes I own the to-280fa and will put them in the back. I have the marantz sr7012 with outlaw 5000 amp. I will use that to do a 7.2.4 Atmos with 2 of the klipsch 15 inch subs. I can’t wait and I’m glad I was able to pick up your channel. You saved me a lot of money. And for sure feel free to ask anything at anytime. You inspired me man lol

[@Youthman]

I'm jealous! I haven't gone to ATMOS yet but I want to. I will need a new receiver, 4 in-ceiling speakers and a 2ch amp as most receivers can't do a full 7.2.4 system (7 speakers, 2 subs and 4 ATMOS).

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

Youthman it’s a process you know how it is. I have mine in my basement, and I love your home theater room. Hopefully one day I’ll have that. And can I ask you a question? I just bought a Panamax mp5300m which is a power conditioning and surge protector. I don’t know if it’s a placebo effect but i feel my system sounds a little bit lighter and not fuller. I was reading that it effects the sound quality. But most places I read said it’s perfectly fine. If you have an idea

[@Youthman]

Oh I know about the process but to me, the journey is just as much fun as the end result. I pieced my systems together over time as funds became available and the right deal came along. I've never used a power conditioner myself. I guess I never bought into the idea that they help with performance. I would rather put money into upgrading my speakers but that's just me. Try it both ways and maybe get a friend to come over and let them here both ways to see if they hear a difference with and without it.

[@kriskros38]

HI. Could you tell me what year was rf7 released.

[@Youthman]

The year this video was made was when they released.

[@kriskros38]

@@Youthman not mk3. the first one RF 7

[@Youthman]

About 20 years ago. Klipsch usually would go 5-6 years before renewing the Series

[@kriskros38]

@@Youthman thanks a lot!

[@beastscinema3964]

Youth man I love your videos and they're helpful especially the rf7 3 was waiting for someone to get them your home theater is very nice and I love that you kept all your speakers the same brand klipsch rocks and if you're going to do Atmos you should look into the professional reference series premiere in-ceiling speakers they just recently came out my local home theater guy has them he's installing them in his theater room I also have a home theater setup with klipsch speakers all the way around and they Rock that's why I like klipsch speakers I have it setup for auro 3d so it's a little bit different from your home theater totally different setup but like I said your home theater is very nice well done

[@Youthman]

Thank you for the kind words. I have a video on my channel where I talked about Atmos and my plan. Definitely want to go with in-ceiling vs atmos modules. Thanks for watching and be sure to crank up your Klipsch system!

[@Smood47]

How does the rf7iiis vs your current jtrs ?

[@Youthman]

I enjoy my RF7 III but they don’t compare to the 212HTR. Much better midrange from the 212HTR. The cost of the coaxial driver alone is $900 (likely more now after the pandemic). My guess is Klipsch doesn’t have $900 in the entire RF7 III.

[@Smood47]

@@Youthman Heh well said.

[@Smood47]

@@Youthman If you get a chance listen to the JBL HD3800.

[@ken460500]

I wrote to you saying I had RF-7II and couldn't justify going to RF-7III.. I traded my 7II's for the 7III's. I love the 7 III's. They are more efficient and also my acoustically poor viewing area the ports in the rear of the 7III's do a better job. The 7III's are outstanding ! Ordering a RF-64 III now to replace my RF-7II's.

[@Youthman]

Congrats on trading the RF7 II for the RF7 III. They are definitely my favorite from the RF7 Series.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

What songs did Roy say to gas if you are allowed to tell me.

[@Youthman]

He didn't mention that I couldn't share. Don't think it's top secret or anything. Vital Tech Tones 2, 2 Kinds of Pie - Houdini, Bonnie Raitt Luck of the Draw, Noth the Only One, Good Man Good Woman.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

I can’t make you love me by Bonnie is awesome

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

Youthman vital tech tones the litigants is awesome too

[@NikoAbston]

I have RF-82-1 and love them. However I also have a pair of Infinity RS-5001 upstairs. The range from the EMITs are endeniable. How would you describe the crossover changes on you 7-2's?

[@Youthman]

The highs on the RF7 II and especially my RF7 III are more refined. The RF82 are great speakers but at times can get a bit bright.

[@NikoAbston]

@@Youthman refined is subjective. How would you rate clarity of super highs with the aftermarket crossovers? Have you any experience with the Infinity EMITs?

[@NikoAbston]

I'm wondering if it's worth time to mod the 82-1 or if the RF-7-3 are really that much more clear on the top

[@NikoAbston]

I'd be happy to ship to you my RS-5001 as comparison in absolute high clarity, would love to see that given your experience in various horn loaded experience!

[@Born2RockU1]

HEAVEN - on - EARTH ? ... I sense that ! I am ecstatic, sitting here watching this . (Breaking News: I have just been CORY'd ...mine arrive tomorrow (2.13.18) } ~ THANK YOU , brotha YOUTHMAN ! {If i am given 12 days notice, I could possibly fly over from Texas, ... and be part of the next BROTHERHOOD demo ! } * Y O U R O C K !

[@Youthman]

Thanks Craig! I certainly am enjoying the RF-7 III and congrats on yours! Let me know how you like them once you get them setup. What finish did you go with? Feel free to reach out to me when we schedule the next get together. Thanks for watching!

[@Born2RockU1]

I'm about to buy a second pair of RF-7 iii's , as soon as i 'give' my RF-7 ii's away, to the best $ offer. * I can't wait for your follow-up videos, on this incredible ( RF-7 triple-model comparison G-T-G) event at your house !

[@mahalaleelforever4806]

I have the rf82ii, and I love them, I've got polks, pioneers, fishers, and there's no comparison to the klipsch, I'd like to put my rf82ii up to the rf7iii

[@Youthman]

The RF8ii are great speakers...but if you ever hear them next to the RF7 III, you better be prepared to upgrade.

[@mahalaleelforever4806]

Well as soon as I get the extra cash. I'll probably be getting a set, but keep my rf82ii,s

[@bizyz]

looking forward to your demo of banana plugs biwired.

[@Youthman]

I plan on making a video regarding banana plugs but I personally do not see the benefit of bi-wiring or bi-amping unless you are going to bypass the internal crossover and use an active crossover. I’ve tested it both ways and did not hear a difference-myself. Thanks for watching

[@voiceofreason9238]

I'm such a nerd, I look forward to Youthman's review of banana plugs too!

[@Youthman]

LOL too funny.

[@DeformedConscience]

Klipsch for life.

[@alanbmx321]

Been loving my RF7’s for 10 years

[@Youthman]

Great speakers. If you get a chance to hear the new RF7 III I would definitely recommend it. Huge improvement in the top end over the original.

[@ATLballer]

when i bought my RF7 setup i even got the rears......i dont even remember what happen to those big ass rear speakers

[@tonyeikenberg5467]

How does the RF-7 III compare to the reference 8060fa?

[@Youthman]

Definitely a much better speaker. Real wood veneer, much larger cabinet, drivers and the much larger 1.75” compression driver give the RF7 III a significant advantage in performance. Much more bottom end slam, wider soundstage and overall presence.

[@tonyeikenberg5467]

@@Youthman I assumed they'd be alot better speaker. How do the RF-7 compare to the SVS ultras? I appreciate the replys love your channel

[@Youthman]

Same with the Ultras. They are more along the lines of the Reference Premier Series. Physics has a lot to do with how well the RF7 III perform.

[@Youthman]

I would put the Ultras somewhere in between the RP8000F and the RF7 III but closer to the RP8000F.

[@tonyeikenberg5467]

@@Youthman Cool thanks for the info. Keep those reviews coming. You get all the cool stuff lol. Your reviews help a ton.

[@MostlyBuicks]

I would have set them up this way: You set them up in a mirror image III, II, I--I, II, III. I would have given them equal spacing. III, II, I---III, II, I

[@Youthman]

That’s what I did in this Audio Demo - kzbin.info/www/bejne/onWYnZRmoth0i7s

[@matthewlombax560]

I liked before I watched. #qualitycontent

[@Youthman]

Appreciate the confidence in me. LOL Thanks for watching bro!

[@isthatfionable]

You never said what the consensus was on the dean-g crossover upgraded rf-7ii!!

[@Youthman]

I ended up removing them and going back to factory crossovers. The mod trimmed too much off of the top end for my ears. I don’t listen to a lot of 2ch music so I used the DeanG crossovers for awhile.

[@drbud5150]

I still prefer the Klipsch legend 30's over all the rf7 series.just my opinion. Nice video by the way.

[@Youthman]

KLF30’s are great speakers. I owned a pair.

[@lukekahl3632]

Do you ever remember the athena technology as-f2 sound system.

[@Youthman]

No, I have never listened to Athena speakers. Looks like the AS-F2 were around 2002?

[@lukekahl3632]

Youthman. Yes sir my dad has given me towers and stuff from 2006 that where the flagship speaker in that time frame. But athena was the sister company to klipsch kind of like energy.

[@Youthman]

Gotcha.

[@Sloimer]

The guy puts together a wonderful video recounting his experience of a comparison that would be difficult to replicate, and a bunch of crybabies come out of the woodwork to complain. Typical.

[@Youthman]

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement David. They were always be naysayers and as you call them crybabies. It comes with the territory when you put yourself out on KZbin

[@Sloimer]

Couldn't agree more and no problem at all. Keep up the good work. Your videos are great.

[@chrislowe357]

if you like the RF 7's... you would have loved the old KLF 30's. THOSE were great speakers!

[@Youthman]

I have owned the KLF30 with KLF-C7. Amazing slam with dual 12”.

[@chrislowe357]

i regret selling my 30's. i had them connected to the monster power 2250 power amp. oh gosh... what a difference that amp made. they sounded good connected a yamaha receiver, but when i hooked them up to that power amplifier it changed everything. they just came alive!

[@Youthman]

Yes, a lot of the larger Klipsch speakers are that way. They sound great...but give them some power and they really begin to sing. The LaScalas don't really do that though because they don't have a lot of bottom end. I ended up selling my Sherbourn 200 x 7 amp as I no longer heard a difference between a high end receiver and a receiver + amp due to their extremely high sensitivity.

[@chrislowe357]

i was once told LA SCALAS are for row 30. the bottom end you have to be far away from to really feel it. its not meant to be played in a house. the belles are for closer audiences. the k-horn i know nothing about. i went with the CORNWALL 3 speakers for my new system because they actually do sound amazing in a regular house. i grew up with a pair of cornwall 2's being pushed by a NIKKO HIFI 200wpc stereo receiver. i had a pair of la scalas in the past. honestly... i didn't like them. too bright. as for the power amp... honestly, i don't think there's any other way to push a high end klipsch speaker. yeah... an IPOD could produce sound out of a CORNWALL 3, but LOL... NAH, you need power! while i do consider myself an audiophile others might claim i'm a wannabe. the thing is... technology has gotten so good that i believe the ultra high end processors / amplifiers / receivers have become almost irrelevant these days. in my honest opinion the weak link in the chain today is the actual "source" material. with regard to speakers i believe speaker placement actually means more than the actual speaker itself. i plan to push my heritage klipsch (cornwall 3 and heresy 3 center and surrounds) with a ROTEL RMB 1095 power amplifer and the YAMAHA AVENTAGE 2070 as a processor.

[@Youthman]

My LaScalas sound amazing from row...um....1. LOL. They very well may sound even better being further back but they are by far better than any speaker I have ever owned. They definitely don't have a lot of bottom end in my room. Maybe being further back would help with that as I know they were originally used for auditoriums, churches etc. They definitely were not designed for Home Theater as they only play down to around 70Hz effectively (going from memory). My ears have always preferred a brighter, more detailed sound so the LaScalas are absolutely incredible to my ears. I'm no audiophile but in my setup, I do not feel I have lost anything by powering the LaScala Trio with my Marantz SR8012 vs with the Parasound Halo A52+ due to their extremely high efficiency.

[@bizyz]

when it comes to big,beefy klipsch reference speakers,youthman has the meats!

[@Youthman]

Thanks!

[@allenbillings3207]

Wish I could Do the rf 7!!! But 5000 for the front 3

[@allenbillings3207]

Think I’m going to go with the rf7 !! Which are on sale now for around 1000 a piece and upgrade in the future. Love the videos ! Question tho “ I’m not sure you can really get a good impression of how the speakers sound coming threw my an iPhone ,computer, or a tv . Therefore the more talking you do about the speakers and the more information you give the better . So , don’t listen to any of the negativity and keep up the good work . Ty

[@Youthman]

Hi Allen, give Cory a call (see the link in the description of the video) to see if he can still get RF-7 II and to see what he can get the RF-7 III for. His pricing is better than anywhere else I've found. You are correct, it's difficult to reproduce on a highly compressed KZbin Video just what my ears are hearing but this weekend, I want to record an audio comparison between the RF-7, RF-7 II and RF-7 III. I certainly appreciate the kind words and support. I realize my videos will not appeal to everyone but they seem to be enjoyed by many so that's all that matters to me.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

Nice nice

[@Youthman]

Thanks Darion.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

You know how to bring the turbo octane

[@jucaejade8899]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Pauldanny55]

We wanted to Listen to the COMPARISON More than Here You Talk... !!!

[@Youthman]

Nothing wrong with that. That's actually the next video I'm preparing to make. I'm borrowing a Zoom H4N tomorrow to see if I can't capture the audio better than my Rode Video Mic Pro that I use for my videos. Unfortunately the Rode is mono (which I didn't know) so it isn't the best for audio demos. Thanks for watching and thanks for your input.

[@zephxiii]

@@Youthman meh, prefer listening to detailed review and experience from someone that can hear things vs. trying to hear speakers through a camera mic.

[@Youthman]

@@zephxiii I do both types of videos on my channel because there are those that feel that you can't get an accurate representation of how a speaker sounds through a recording of it (which I tend to agree) and then there are others that say "Stop yappin' and let me hear the speakers". LOL.

[@mikeday62]

We are not youtube......YOU ARE. We are the audience.

[@Youthman]

Actually....neither of us are KZbin. KZbin technically is the platform which we as creators have to upload and share our videos to. I guess it's just easier for me to say What's up KZbin" instead of "What's up KZbin audience" and I'm too old to be saying "What's up KZbin Fam" LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@mdrumt]

Series ii looks the best with the finish all the way around

[@Youthman]

I appreciate the differences in both the RF7 II and the RF7 III. The original 7’s I wasn’t fond of their looks and especially the cheap grill pegs.

[@mdrumt]

@@Youthman For sure! I have some 683 S2 in Cherry wood, same 2 tone finish I just lust after that more rustic/high end (imo) look 😺

[@Youthman]

@@mdrumt, several years ago, I have B&W DM604 S2 and DM604 S3. Great speakers at low to moderate volume but when I cranked them up, bass became muddy and highs sounded strained. Upgraded to the Klipsch RF7 II as my ears will give out before the speakers will. Have always loved the sound of B&W though.

[@Youthman]

Here is a photo of them next to Klipsch RF5 and RF7's. community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/144667-will-the-rf-5s-replace-the-bw-dm-604-s3s/

[@lesmatthews459]

Thanks for the reply! I have been a CV guy since high school. Like you with Klipsch. To me - the only two options for good sound at a reasonable price.

[@Youthman]

I think that's great Les. Nothing wrong with other brands. Thanks for watching!

[@franimal007]

Well that was a bunch of nothing! I listen to normal music in a normal home with everything from McIntosh c47 / mc75 to a vintage Samsun au717 and my rf7s sound great! So I still don’t know what to think. My personal opinion is that the 2s are ugly with the grills not going all the way but the 3s are better looking. I do like the floating looking grills on the original version. And now my question your mod to your speakers, is that good? Let’s remember we all listen in digital!

[@Youthman]

Hi Fran, thanks for your comments. I have a friend that loves his RF7 with his McIntosh gear and has never felt they sounded harsh even at high volume. With my setup and in my living room, the RF7 were a bit harsh and ear fatiguing at high volume. Everyone has different taste when it comes to appearance which is why each have their own unique style. The mod that I had on my RF7 II takes too much of the highs for my taste. I now have them back to stock.

[@stevied8696]

I would rather hear the speakers than you talkin great information for fire the speakers up

[@Youthman]

Don't worry Stevie, that video is in the works. Tomorrow I'm borrowing the Zoom H4N audio recorder since my Rode Video Mic Pro isn't ideal for audio recording. I have 2 or 3 videos on my channel where I recorded audio and honestly, it doesn't sound good because the Rode Video Mic Pro is mono (didn't know that), not to mention it's a shotgun mic. It was never designed for audio recording. The next video I'm working on will be an audio comparison between the RF-7, RF-7 II and RF-7 III like I did in this video where I switched back and forth during the song to each speaker - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHTci313fLijZ5Y. Thanks for your comments and for watching.

[@Charles12509]

So what’s going on with you? Is Klipsch paying you? Are they loaning the speakers to you?

[@Youthman]

Hi Chuck, Mike is correct. As I mentioned in the video, Klipsch is not paying or providing me with any perks or benefits (although I wouldn't be opposed if they want to lol). I have LOVED the sound of Klipsch for many years and have owned a TON of Klipsch speakers. I reached out to Klipsch back in November stating that I had the RF-7 and RF-7 II and a lot of guys were asking how the RF-7 III compare to the RF-7 or how they compare to the RF-7 II. I shared with Klipsch that since I had both the RF-7 and RF-7 II, it would be great to compare them side by side with each other (both visually and audibly) to provide input on how they compare. Klipsch replied to me stating they would love to have me asses the RF-7 III but would not be able to send them until the first of the year after they had sent them to the major media publications first. Klipsch has not made any requests, suggestions for videos. They simply sent them to me to review and share my thoughts and literally said, "have fun". And that's exactly what I've been doing. If they were crap, I would have no problem saying they were. LOL. We had a great meetup this Saturday and it was a pleasure meeting Mike and a few other audio guys from the various Audio Facebook Groups.

[@Charles12509]

He is one loyal Klipsch fan. I have a set of the RF-711. Had them for about a year, listen to them everyday all day. They are ok a little harsh sometimes. For that price point you can’t go wrong.

[@Youthman]

I love my RF-7 II as well. I've paired them next to Heresy III, Forte III, Chorus II, Forte II and everytime, I preferred my RF-7 II. If you feel the RF-7 II are a bit harsh at times, you could always contact Deang to have him modify them. He did mine and it smooths out the top end. Klipsch is going to be sending me the RP-280 in March, I have considered buying stock crossovers and selling my Deang since I don't want to have to swap crossovers every time I'm reviewing and comparing Klipsch speakers. I'm probably going to just sell them for whatever it costs to buy new stock crossovers.

[@Youthman]

I’m cool with that. 😀

[@jeremycrabtree7519]

This is NOT a paid advertisement? If i broke out the ol trusty template & check list for what makes for a solid advertisement, you could bet the farm that you nailed every bullet point on that list! Coincidence? Must be cuz the internet's never lie!

[@Youthman]

Jeremy Crabtree I appreciate the vote of confidence but I have not received or have been promised any compensation, benefits or anything else from Klipsch. Deep down do I hope they let me keep them? Well sure, who wouldn’t. I’ve been a moderator in the Klipsch forum for years, and currently have 15,217 posts in the forum and 3745 rep points. I have also owned just about every Klipsch Reference speaker, numerous heritage speakers as well as KLF and CF Series. Believe what you will but I can assure you, I have not been promised even as much as a Klipsch hat lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Youthman]

Jeremy Crabtree If Klipsch does decide down the road that they like my videos and do want to compensate me or provide perks or benefits, I will certainly be more than willing to state that my videos are paid advertising for Klipsch. Next week SVS is sending me their Ultra Towers to review. Curious how they stack up against the RF-7 III. Looking forward to reviewing their SB-16 Ultra as well.

[@radtech25]

Hey youthman you want some slam music check out Jens and Jawns. It'll challenge your system with sub 20 Hz. Not sure you like trap music, but their stuff rocks.

[@Youthman]

Thanks I’ll check them out tomorrow. I added Turn it Up to my Bass Demo Playlist

[@Youthman]

It will be great to try out on the RF-7 III with the Dual SVS SB-16’s I’m reviewing

[@whatevahz531]

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[@Youthman]

Haha...I didn’t intend for it to come across that I am rich. We are very comfortable but not rich by any means. I should have said “For some of you $1000 is nothing.” The point was for some, to upgrade to the RF-7 III is nothing and to them, I say it’s a no brained. The RF-7 III is a better speaker than its predecessors. Thanks for watching!

[@DonStevens68]

I tell you what sounds better than both of these speakers is the Original RF-7's or the number 1's ,Better bass, Better highs. Newer is not always better. I will stick with my late 80's design.

[@Youthman]

Nothing wrong with that. None of us heard any difference in the bass between the three models. The major difference was the improvement on the top end with each new model.

[@DonStevens68]

@@Youthman I did this to my horns and it gave me great highs. Cut down the harshness because the plastic horn vibrates. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKVd56lhq2Wisk

[@shunwong3113]

I just spent more than 10 minutes hear you talk instead of hearing the speakers.

[@Youthman]

Then you aren't watching the right video. :) Check out my channel. Audio Demos will be clearly labelled in the Title. Thanks for watching.

[@mxthunder2]

lol, reviewing speakers like this over spotify? gimme a break....

[@Youthman]

I appreciate the input. I'm probably 90% Home Theater and 10% Music and I rarely sit on the couch when listening to music, so Spotify Premium meets my needs just fine. The rest of the videos on the RF-7 III will be focused on Home Theater. The next video will be uploaded at 2pm on Monday. Thanks for watching!

[@anklebar1]

What’s wrong with Spotify? You have no idea what you are talking about. I’d give you everything I own if you could identify hi res over Spotify premium with any regularity....

[@stevied8696]

I have to admit I kept fast-forwarding to hear the speakers so half the garbage you talked was not heard

[@Youthman]

Nothing wrong with that. If you are only interested in Audio Demos, look for future videos that have Audio Demo in the title. There may be a little bit of an intro but the majority of the video will be just audio playing from the speakers.

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

be glad we have the one true source that gives you a true INSIGHT on the Rf-7iii which is the only one that so far takes his time and effort for people like me which i actually got them becuase of Yourthman.

[@voiceofreason9238]

Not so sure I agree with your use of the word "garbage" to describe someone who gave an incredibly insightful description of what he was hearing. Because you fast forwarded you probably missed the part where Youthman said he was waiting on a better mic to record the sound of the speakers for an upcoming video.

[@stevied8696]

My apologies, for the choice of words I used I did go back and listen after I just watch the video of the comparison of the twos and threes. For some reason I am on the fence between the Martin Logan motion 40 s and the reference threes. Great videos and please excuse my ignorance