KLIPSCH RF-3 35 25 and ZEN's?

dshortt9 · 22nd February 2004, 06:55 PM

Does anyone have opinions of these high efficiency speakers. They seem as if they might be good with ZEN amps.
The prices are low enough that they might be good tweaking fodder for upgraded crossovers, dampening, bracing, etc.
97-98 db eff. $600 - $750/pair.

Eric Sprik · 23rd February 2004, 07:54 PM

Don't know Zen but tweaking is likely to be done - ask Coolin.

So a pair of Klipsch is that cheap in the USA? (or where...)

Groet,
Eric.

dshortt9 · 24th February 2004, 05:52 AM

Yep. USA. I have auditioned the RF-35's and for exactly 724 at ecoustics one can have 2 8" anodized aluminum drivers per box and a 6" square horn loaded tweeter in a reasonably attractive box with bi-wire capability, real bass at rock levels, clean dynamic mids, and recessed but clean higs. with some tweaks I think they could be 98 db efficient killers. I'm sure Klipsch had to cut corners in the crossover, bracing, dampening, and perhaps some other intentional (ahem) quality measures so not to detract from the higher priced speakers. Show me another high efficiency speaker - DIY or not with this sound. The RF-7's sounded very good at 800 bucks but with probably more care in the design and implementation of them, and had 102 db efficiency. 2A3's would drive them.

Coolin · 24th February 2004, 07:13 PM

Dshortt9,

Sorry it took so long, i didnt see you your question at the bottom of my mail only a link to the general forum

I have extended the horns because i believe there is a mistake in the cross
over frequency at 1950 hz because the horn is a little too small . They have
moved this up to 2200 in the RF-3 II. I have not heard this one or the rf-35
Furthermore i have replaced the wiring and "matrass" foam on the inside and done bracing and some damping of the sides ans used deflex panels on the inside instead
This Smoothed out the sound quite a bit and you gain detail.

Regards,

Coolin

22nd February 2004, 06:55 PM	#1
dshortt9 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin	KLIPSCH RF-3 35 25 and ZEN's? Does anyone have opinions of these high efficiency speakers. They seem as if they might be good with ZEN amps. The prices are low enough that they might be good tweaking fodder for upgraded crossovers, dampening, bracing, etc. 97-98 db eff. $600 - $750/pair.

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23rd February 2004, 07:54 PM	#2
Eric Sprik diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eindhoven	Don't know Zen but tweaking is likely to be done - ask Coolin. So a pair of Klipsch is that cheap in the USA? (or where...) Groet, Eric.

24th February 2004, 05:52 AM	#3
dshortt9 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Yep. USA. I have auditioned the RF-35's and for exactly 724 at ecoustics one can have 2 8" anodized aluminum drivers per box and a 6" square horn loaded tweeter in a reasonably attractive box with bi-wire capability, real bass at rock levels, clean dynamic mids, and recessed but clean higs. with some tweaks I think they could be 98 db efficient killers. I'm sure Klipsch had to cut corners in the crossover, bracing, dampening, and perhaps some other intentional (ahem) quality measures so not to detract from the higher priced speakers. Show me another high efficiency speaker - DIY or not with this sound. The RF-7's sounded very good at 800 bucks but with probably more care in the design and implementation of them, and had 102 db efficiency. 2A3's would drive them.

24th February 2004, 07:13 PM	#4
Coolin diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Holland	Dshortt9, Sorry it took so long, i didnt see you your question at the bottom of my mail only a link to the general forum I have extended the horns because i believe there is a mistake in the cross over frequency at 1950 hz because the horn is a little too small . They have moved this up to 2200 in the RF-3 II. I have not heard this one or the rf-35 Furthermore i have replaced the wiring and "matrass" foam on the inside and done bracing and some damping of the sides ans used deflex panels on the inside instead This Smoothed out the sound quite a bit and you gain detail. Regards, Coolin

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