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Klipsch RF-7 II VS Paradigm Studio 60 V.5

Can't decide between these speakers. I did a search of Paradigm dealers in my area and it seams like they are all A/V installer who doesn't stock models plus you have to make an appointment. The same thing with Klipsch, It's only shows Best Buy as the dealer and they don't even sell the reference series. I have all kinds of amp solid states and tubes so matching either speaker is not a problem. It will be used for 80% music and 20% watching movies. I don't like very detailed speakers and speakers that needs everything to be perfect to sound good, I'm done with that audio fool thing. I prefer neutral, transparent with tight bass. I used to have Studio 60 V.2 long time ago and I kind of like it. Can't find much review of the Klipsch RF-7 II and it seems like only Klipsch fanatic talk about it. I need to hear from you guys any opinions you want to share.
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jamo1
16 posts
 
I would consider the size and accoustics of your room when deciding between these two. Other than that I personally would go with the Klipsch. I love their efficiency and how well they sound with tube amps. They are known for their home theater impact. I have owned RF63 and thought they were great, amazing treble. If the RF 7II is even better you will not be unhappy. I currently use Cornwall III for music. I am very familiar with Paradigm having owned Studio 60v2, Studio 100v3 and my home theater is studio 60v1, 20v1 and cc490. I also by the way liked the 60 V2 and regreted selling them.
sthomas12321
408 posts
 
I think both speakers are amazing buys. Personally though, I would spend under 1k and get some real wood Paradigm 100 V2's, or 40 v2's (Got my V2 40's like new- used for $450 shipped!) with a sweet sub with the extra saved from new V5's! I still think V2 were Paradigms best studio model. I lost interest in Paradigm after hearing V3 & V4 with what I felt to be a step back in some key areas while boosting prices pretty steep IMO. IMO the V2's were not as harsh or shrill(unless using poor gear) as newer digms.
johnjohn
42 posts
 
I don’t think speakers by themselves cause harshness. They are only a lens to hear the rest of your system. Even some very peaky West Coast speakers from the 70s don’t exhibit any harshness when driven by good modern day amps; they only sounded dreadful on the old amps. I had v1 and 2 Paradigms and they had nowhere near the level of resolution of the later versions, particularly v4 and v5 PAL tweeters. My Tribute and v5 Studio 60s are driven by Classe and VTL amps and there is absolutely no harshness. My advice to anyone who notices an increase in harshness on a new speaker is to treat it as a wake up call to upgrade their electronics. I did and my system is vastly improved over when I had the earlier Paradigms.
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