Juniper, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

No wrong turns, I dont plan to purchase either Klipsch. I was simply reflecting on my surprise at the disparate sound quality between the two. I have listened to many systems over the years, claim no expertise beyond this, but can say hand on heart that I am doubtful anyone would choose the pair of Cornwalls i heard over the RF's on that day....

Your comments, along with further reading, lend credence to the theory that the Cornwalls were not 'broken in' - or that there was a serious cable conflict. On the balance of probabilities, my vote foes to the former.

Seems a shame, notwithstanding, to have to consider woofer replacement / modding on a new, expensive speaker. If a company such as Klipsch is prepared to make major sacrifices in the interests of convenience, then I would question their commitment to the end user.

Hey, we all know this stuff goes on in manufacturing, but let's hope they take some feedback on the woofer issue and make a change for the better, so consumers don't have to.