Hi,
I recently had the opportunity to purchase 'new' old stock RB-35's. They arrived in their unopened boxes, I have taken them out to inspect and check out the paperwork etc. All seems to be brand new and untouched.
I will be hooking these up to an older Kenwood KA-109 amp which the wattage spec exceeds slightly the max wattage rating on the 35's.
My question is- can the RB-35's be set directly on the floor- or do I need to use stands? If stands are recommended what height stand? Where I will be using these speakers I don't have bookshelfs.
ROOM dimensions and description-
16'X16' with 11' 3" tall sidewalls, Sidewalls are 2"X6" true sized lumber, all of the extensive room moldings are large and heavy duty. Walls are true lathe plaster including the ceiling. The subfloor and ceiling cavaties have the maximum amount of insullation able to install, the sidewalls have minimum insullation as I haven't seen the advantage for the expense/benefit ratio on doing the max in the sidewalls. The home was built in 1900 and it is a wood framed house with original wood floors. Throw rug is in the center of the room. I have to set the system up in one corner of the room facing out at an angle towards 2 awesome chairs directly positioned in the opposite corner for listening pleasure- about 12 feet away. I won't be able to set up my 'new system' until the last week in May due to work requirements. but I am getting excited.
I used to be into stereo equipment a long time ago, but gave it up for about 15 yrs, so I guess I am in a mid life situation (50) and want to revisit my collection of vinyl albums and CD's.
Thanks for any and all advice,
Don