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  • 05-12-2008 2:22 PM

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    Big speakers (RF-83) for a small room

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    Hi everybody,

     I was planning to buy RF-63 speakers but the only Klipsch dealer in Lithuania doesn't have those. So I have only one option left – get the RF-83s. The problem is I'm afraid they might be too big for my room which is only 20 squere meters (215 square feet). Has anybody tried the RF-83s in a room sized similar to mine? Do they sound normal?

    Tomas. 

     
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  • 05-12-2008 7:06 PM In reply to

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    You're gonna love 'em. Big Smile

    Chances are you'll have a larger room in the future anyway. If they were Heritage speakers........I'd say downsize. It is overkill for a room that size but I think you'll definitely enjoy them.Yes

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    #2 RB-75's(2)......LF-10.....Marantz 3600.......Marantz MA-700's......Denon cdp

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  • 05-12-2008 8:13 PM In reply to

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    Welcome to the family,

      I would also say go for it.  We just love to spend other peoples money....  Big Smile  One person on here has the RF-83's in his dorm room and it is about that size.

      I hope you stay around and post what you end up with.

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  • 05-13-2008 1:49 AM In reply to

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    Thanks for your input! That's what my dealer says. They say, the bass is extremely well controlled so there wouldn't be any unwanted effects. For me it is very hard to believe, RF-83s are massive, they will excite too much air in a small space. Isn't that so?

  • 05-13-2008 3:52 AM In reply to

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     Right now I have my RF-83's in a 12x12 room and I'm loving them =)  I normally have them in larger spaces - but I'm between moves for the next 2 months =D

    -Josh

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  • 05-13-2008 4:13 AM In reply to

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    Oh, sounds encouraging. I think I'll go for them though many peaple are trying to dissuade me from doing this :)

  • 05-13-2008 5:48 PM In reply to

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    I have the old RF-7's in a smallish living room and sometimes people comment about their size, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

    Denon #2900 & #685 for preamp, QSC 1202, 2-Dean G'd Rf-7's and Conrad Johnson Sonograph 120, KG-4.2's, Blue Jeans Cables.

    Enjoy!...........Pat

  • 05-13-2008 5:54 PM In reply to

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    I have two pairs of RF-7's in a 19x15 room and have another pair on the way!!Surprise

     

    #1 RF-7's(6).......RSW-15's(2).....SVS PB-12 Ultra 2......SVS PB-12 Plus 2........Crown XTI 2000's(6).......Cambridge Audio preamp......Jolida JD 100 cdp......Denon DVD......BFD.....GIK Room Treatments......30 amp source

    #2 RB-75's(2)......LF-10.....Marantz 3600.......Marantz MA-700's......Denon cdp

    #3 (patio) RB-35's....Velodyne CHT-15's(2)......Cambridge Audio integrated 540a.........Denon cdp

    #4 Marantz 2230......H/K 430......KG 3.5's.....Denon cdp......SVS PB-12 ISD

  • 05-13-2008 5:56 PM In reply to

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    tOMZY:

    Oh, sounds encouraging. I think I'll go for them though many peaple are trying to dissuade me from doing this :)

    When you get them..........you'll be glad you did!!Big Smile
    #1 RF-7's(6).......RSW-15's(2).....SVS PB-12 Ultra 2......SVS PB-12 Plus 2........Crown XTI 2000's(6).......Cambridge Audio preamp......Jolida JD 100 cdp......Denon DVD......BFD.....GIK Room Treatments......30 amp source

    #2 RB-75's(2)......LF-10.....Marantz 3600.......Marantz MA-700's......Denon cdp

    #3 (patio) RB-35's....Velodyne CHT-15's(2)......Cambridge Audio integrated 540a.........Denon cdp

    #4 Marantz 2230......H/K 430......KG 3.5's.....Denon cdp......SVS PB-12 ISD

  • 05-14-2008 1:06 AM In reply to

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    Confused SWL, why do you need so many of them? Maybe using as stands for flowerpots? Big Smile

  • 05-14-2008 10:55 AM In reply to

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    tOMZY:

    Thanks for your input! That's what my dealer says. They say, the bass is extremely well controlled so there wouldn't be any unwanted effects. For me it is very hard to believe, RF-83s are massive, they will excite too much air in a small space. Isn't that so?

    I love excited air!Big Smile

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  • 05-14-2008 7:34 PM In reply to

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    The dynamics of horns at low levels make them ideal for a small room.  At louder levels, they should have a bigger room but with room treatments,you can compensate for a small room.

    The room pictured is 14x13x9'7"


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  • 05-14-2008 7:45 PM In reply to

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    don't listen to that euro-talk.  The 83's will do just fine, plus give you flexibility for the future.

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  • 05-14-2008 7:50 PM In reply to

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    tOMZY:

    Confused SWL, why do you need so many of them? Maybe using as stands for flowerpots? Big Smile

    Well tOMZY........ya see..........I lost it about two years ago...........threee years after starting this hobby.Wink

    Let's just say I don't have to go to concerts anymore.YesYes

    #1 RF-7's(6).......RSW-15's(2).....SVS PB-12 Ultra 2......SVS PB-12 Plus 2........Crown XTI 2000's(6).......Cambridge Audio preamp......Jolida JD 100 cdp......Denon DVD......BFD.....GIK Room Treatments......30 amp source

    #2 RB-75's(2)......LF-10.....Marantz 3600.......Marantz MA-700's......Denon cdp

    #3 (patio) RB-35's....Velodyne CHT-15's(2)......Cambridge Audio integrated 540a.........Denon cdp

    #4 Marantz 2230......H/K 430......KG 3.5's.....Denon cdp......SVS PB-12 ISD

  • 05-14-2008 10:49 PM In reply to

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    tOMZY:
    RF-83s are massive, they will excite too much air in a small space. Isn't that so?


    Massive?  Have you ever seen a pair of Khorns or Jubilees?  A number of people have them in fairly small rooms and seem very happy with them.

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