Hi Kai,

the specs are identical as I'm sure you know from the products section.  I think the change of name in 1991/92 was just as they were considered to be the 'MKII' versions.  How or if they were actually updated, I don't know.  Possibly just a slight change in crossover design?  Maybe have a look at the service manuals to see if there is a difference.

As far as I can see, they are the same but with different names.  Maybe someone can shed some light on it?

If they are a good price, snap them up.

Dave.

Thanks Dave. What is a good price from your point of view? I find it pretty hard to tell considering the age. There are many around but most are not in good and often even in non-working condition. Cheers

I've had both.  Little difference.

You need a meaty amp to run them.

Nothing B&O makes is up to scratch. (Arguments coming....)

You need minimum 100+ watts a channel, then they sound sublime.

Buy them.  They're a big speaker, but if you have the room, they're great!!!

You did state arguments would be coming regarding your comment that nothing B&O makes is up to scratch.

Are you seriously telling me that a Beomaster 8000 would not be able to run these? Surely you can't be serious

Ben

I was waiting for it Ben.

Yes.  That is the ONLY AMP that is close to be able to run these.

I had a pair of RL 7000's hooked up to a 9500.

HIDEOUS!!

Hooked them up to a Musical Fidelity amp (120 watts a side)  SUBLIME!!!

Never had an 8000, but many peoples favourite.

They look great!

Hello Kai,

these are the differences:

Redline 140

available in grey

has DIn Plugs

uses a passiv bass membran

has a seas tweeter

the stands were adjustable

the rl 7000

was available in black and white

has no din plugs

uses a port (Bassreflex)

has a phillips tweeter

the stands weren't adjustable :(

I am still curious how different both speaker sound.

has anyone ever tried this?

regards

Chris

are you sure?