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"What truly sets these speakers apart is that you can hear distant intonations in a thriller like Independence Day, and then gawk in amazement when the ships start flying. Even at incredibly high volumes the system sounds clean and undistorted, which is a remarkable engineering accomplishment." —John Brandon, TECH Edge, December 2002
"Two 10-inch woofers and a horn tweeter says dynamics, high sensitivity (due to the horn, of course), and plenty of excitement. Imaging was solid, with a deep, wide stable sweet spot that's helped by the horns' focused directivity. Dynamic range was absolutely unmistakable. This is a high design priority for Klipsch, and it shows. Everything from the smallest tinkle of the triangle to the big brass and percussion bombardments of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 from the second Burmester collection were clearly evident, with a noticeable degree of separation and space."
“The (Reference)system’s bass continued to be the selling point: quick and punchy without sacrificing clarity and tonality” —Chris Lewis, Home Theater, August 2002
"The Klipsch towers made 'inner' elements somehow more immediate, more clear-edged. It's hard to articulate, though it's something I've long noticed from excellent horn speakers...The RF-7s encouraged my ears somehow to listen 'into' the midrange."
"The Klipsch system...deliver[ed] fine detail and fully integrated surround sound from beginning to end and at any volume I could stand."
“I was quickly struck by the speakers’ clarity and definition, especially through the midrange and low treble.”
“I remained impressed during multichannel DVD listening: the Klipsch suite produced sound that was very well integrated front to back on music and movie material alike.”
“…the system played effortlessly at movie-theater reference levels.”
"This is a terrific home theater speaker system. It's also a very serious one. We're talking big-time performance here —in a big way." —Daniel Kumin, Sound & Vision , June 2002
"These are excellent for metal because they pump more midrange. Plus, they have a horn (like concert speakers), so you can put a NO STAGE DIVING sign on it and spill beer inside. They're loud and harsh — I love it! These are extreme enough for Vin Diesel. He's restrained but he lets you know he could blow at any time. Just like these speakers." —Andrew W.K., Playboy, April 2003
"Packaged in a contemporary tower design, Klipsch's RF-7 contains all the advantages of their classic speakers and serves them up with extended frequency response, improved resolution, and great imaging that define modern speaker design." —David Bardes, Vacuum Tube Valley, Issue 19
"Most importantly, they [RF-7s] are efficient enough for really low powered amps." —David Bardes, Vacuum Tube Valley, Issue 19
"If you want powerful yet effortless sound that reflects the wide-open space of live music with the appropriate amount of nuance for movies, then the Klipsch Reference system is near perfect." —Andrew Hawn, techtv, June 2003
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RF-7 Floorstanding Speakers
The RF-7 Reference Series flagship loudspeaker was designed to provide the highest level of two-channel and multi-channel audio as well as home theater surround sound (with the matching RC-7 center channel, RSW-15 subwoofer and RS-7 rear channel speakers), but its striking metal drivers and real-wood enclosure also make it a desirable complement to any decor. Available in three beautiful furniture-grade veneers — black, maple or cherry — each handcrafted, real-wood finish is unique.
The RF-7 utilizes a combination of professional grade materials and advanced horn technology for a smooth response and consistent coverage pattern. The new Reference Series flagship's 1.75" titanium dome compression driver is coupled to an 8" square Tractrix® Horn and powered by an unusually large, video-shielded 22oz. magnet. This combination offers the speed and accuracy needed to deliver clear, accurate, non-fatiguing high frequencies and upper midrange frequencies at any volume level. This design approach is so efficient that it virtually eliminates the most common cause of driver failure — excessive energy.
The two 10" Cerametallic™ woofer cones are lighter, stronger and better damped than commonly used cone materials. Cerametallic™ is a specially treated aluminum that has been anodized, or electro-chemically transformed into ceramic on both outer surfaces. Similar to the motor of the large compression driver, powerful, video-shielded 50oz. magnets drive these woofers, allowing for precise signal tracking without blurring the sound. Aesthetically, the unmistakable copper color of our Cerametallic™ cones gives the RF-7 its distinctive Klipsch Reference look.
The RF-7's cast-aluminum woofer frames, which have high impact tolerance to stabilize the woofer motors and guarantee their critical alignment, are designed to be stronger and more functional than typical driver "baskets", and actually contribute to the overall enhanced performance. These non-magnetic woofer baskets eliminate any loss of magnetic energy needed for output and dynamic headroom. And the vented pole piece cools the motor and voice coil to enhance reliability.
The high quality crossover networks of the RF-7 are carefully designed for a seamless blend between the lower midrange and upper bass frequencies. They use the highest quality internal wiring, as do the external bi-wire jumpers of the newly developed circular input cup on the loudspeaker's exterior. This materials upgrade ensures top-of-the-line connection from the electronics all the way through to the voice coil of each Klipsch audio system.
Two large tuned ports on the RF-7 reduce distortion and allow for better dynamics. Their larger size, inner and outer flaring, and precise tuning increase efficiency and bass response, which allows for more output with less distortion. Dual windowpane braces are an enclosure feature that contributes to the RF-7's structural rigidity and resonance control.
Although many people will choose to show off the copper-colored Cerametallic™ cones, each RF-7 comes with a curved, cloth-covered, stand-off grille. This distinguished "floating grille" creates a physical barrier, protecting the drivers from damage and actually works to minimize sonic reflections. A spiked or protective tipped, stabilizing outrigger foot complements the enclosure's computer-optimized bracing, which minimizes cabinet vibration and reduces unwanted coloration.&nn and reduces unwanted coloration.
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