Bring back the RF-7's..........with 12" woofers

 

Not for nothing, but I don't really miss that center at all. I think the RC-64 is pretty much an all around superior center -- and this is coming from someone who has paired it with a set of RF-7's.  

I'm very intrigued by the RC-7's ability to produce lower frequencies than the newer centers.  Would James Earl Jones really sound as good through 6 1/2" speakers...?  However, I'd love to see a new RC-7 with front ports that allow the speaker to be closer to the back wall as I'm assuming it needs to be a foot or more from the wall (correct me if I'm wrong on this point, please).  I'm going to put my center on top of or inside the front face of a fireplace that's only 14 inches deep.  Wouldn't the RC-7's sound be effected by sitting so close to the back wall?

Does the RC-7 actually produce lower frequencies than the RC-64??? More importantly, are the differences noticable?? I love my RC-7, but it is *** impractical for the vast majority of TV stands. But the RC-7 DOES look incredible as a center....

The RC-7 goes down to 45Hz, the RB-75 to 42Hz, and the RC-64 to 62Hz. Since all of you guys should be cutting at 80Hz because of your subs I don't see where it makes much difference.

I'm looking for another black RC-7 to pair up with the one that I already own. (two-channel system)

If anyone knows of one for sale please let me know.

DeanG:

The RC-7 goes down to 45Hz, the RB-75 to 42Hz, and the RC-64 to 62Hz. Since all of you guys should be cutting at 80Hz because of your subs I don't see where it makes much difference.

 

Nicely said Dean 

Catharsis147:

I love my RC-7, but it is *** impractical for the vast majority of TV stands. But the RC-7 DOES look incredible as a center....

I totally agree. I can not recall how many comments I have recieved about the size of my center channel.It is definately a conversation starter. I just reply, you should HEAR it. The conversation usually stops, because people are so amazed by the clarity and detail, and want to watch the WHOLE movie.  

yessir!!! I remember going to my dealer and seeing the rc 7 the very first time and thinking "who the hell would buy a center channel that big?? Like ever???" I started with an RC-25. Eventually, as I upgraded to the 7 series and purchased the RC-7, I thought...."who would NOT purchase this center??? It sounds AMAZING!!!!" And I think it is striking when paired with the 7 series of speakers. The rc-64 is certainly more practical, but will never look as cool as the RC-7.

bhenry said   "I'd love to see the 7 line-up return. Not to brag, but everyone that hears these (I have the RF-7's and an RC-7) just  loves them. I think they were around $2200.00 for the RF-7's which is an absolute bargain."

Exactly what I was thinking when I decided to build a dedicated home theater on the side of my house. So I started looking for used ones and found 2 pairs of RF-7's (black) and a RC-7(also black) in the space of three days for about $2400(shipping not inc. in that total). I spent about $90 in gas driving my F150 from Jax to Tampa and back to get one pair of RF-7's and it was totally worth it. My dedicated HT will have 2 RF-7's, 1 RC-7, 2 KLF-20's for rear surround, and maybe an Epik Conquest for sub bass. I had to get the extra RF-7's for the living room because once my wife heard them there was nothing else I could replace the KLF-20's with that would have satisfied her, she was blown away by how good they sounded.

If you like the size of an RC7 you should see what we are working on now.  Can't say more than that, but I think you are going to LOVE IT!

Professor Thump:

If you like the size of an RC7 you should see what we are working on now.  Can't say more than that, but I think you are going to LOVE IT!

 

You are just wrong Professor!  The Curse of Curiosity has been cast throughout the forums.    

I'm going to buy a rc-64 tommorow should I wait ?

 you know what ever speaker they are working on won't be out for a while....

not fair to put a teaser like that either....

at least tell us what new line up you are working on....got to give us something......please.....

pretty please.....with a horn on top......