[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

Well, I did the deed and now they sound great! Approximately $300 for speakers and one replacement tweeter.

I think I’m done searching for any other bookshelf speakers.


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[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

31 minutes ago, YK Thom said:

If nothing within the speaker is disconnected and it isn't an amp issue you are probably looking at a blown tweeter. Replacements are available. They are a good model and worth the effort.

Nothing was disconnected and I even switched outputs from my receiver.

 

It definitely sounds like it has been blown.

 

I found a used one on eBay.  I’ll definitely post an update when I receive it.

 

 

[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

Well, I've brought the pair home, cleaned them up and resuscitated them (sort of).

 

One horn has no sound.  I've opened it up as well as the crossover and everything looks intact.  The other one sounds nice.

 

Update:  It does have sound but very subtle; nothing impressive.

 

TIA

[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

1 hour ago, jjptkd said:

 

My take: 1st place pair of RC-7's, Palladium P-17's, RB-75's, RB-5's, RB-81's then RB-35's the last two are very close all are nice sounding speakers IMO the RC-7's are going to be closest to a full tower sound 

Wow, I didn’t think about the RC-7’s.  

[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

10 minutes ago, Zen Traveler said:

Yes. Fwiw and imo, if you kind of miss the RB-81s you're gonna kinda like the RB-35s. Also, the RB-75s are the ones you more than likely wouldn't feel the need to upgrade. That's my take.

Thanks. I agree but the RB-75’s are rarely found affordable for me.

[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

11 hours ago, jjptkd said:

I bought a pair of RB-35's for my brothers home theater years back and was surprised by how well they performed. I think the RB-5's are a little nicer with real wood veneer and standard 1" tweeter but they are rear ported. All in all both are great little speakers I think the port positioning / speaker placement and price / availability would be my biggest considerations between the two, performance wise they're both pretty decent.

 

Thanks for your input, sir.  While on the subject, what would be a proper ranking in satisfaction for these bookshelf speakers? 

 

Something like this?  RB-75 > RB-5 (I or II) > RB-35 > RB-81 (I or II)

[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

12 hours ago, willland said:

Great performers as well.

 

Bill

Thanks, Bill.  I think I will go ahead with the purchase.  I used to own a pair of RB-81 II's and kind of miss them.  However, I can't pay their price today.

 

I'm assuming the following ranking of satisfaction is somewhat accurate?  RB-75 > RB-5 (I or II) > RB-35 > RB-81 (I or II)

 

Dan.

[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

Hello and thanks.  I think the RB-75's prove elusive both literally and financially for me.

 

I did read that these 35's seem more like the 81's.  I'll go ahead and take this affordable chance, especially since the finish looks nice.  There is a pair of RB-5's on ebay.

 

What do you think of those?

 

🙂

[Are the RB-35 admired for Two-Channel Listening?]

Hello, all, including any disinterested folk.

 

I think I'm going to purchase a pair of light cherry RB-35's soon.  I would like to know if any of you own/have used these before in your two-channel setup or just for home theater?

 

Thanks in advance for replies.  Much obliged.

 

 

[HRH Prince Phillip, RIP]

Until recently, I had forgotten some of old Phil's "famous" remarks.

 

On the subject of marriage:  "When a man opens the car door for his wife, it's either a new car or a new wife."

 

😀

[Palladium P-37 $1700 Starting Bid on eBay!]

. . . and it’s gone.


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[Palladium P-37 $1700 Starting Bid on eBay!]

They are posted again and still no additional pics.


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[Wanted: Klipsch Forte I or II, Black]

BTW . . Did I mention that I just happened upon a pair of Black Chorus II speakers? Gotta thank FB and my hungry eyes for that one.

My search is over!



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[Wanted: Klipsch Forte I or II, Black]

BLACK SPEAKERS MATTER!!! (With fists raised)

 

Well, I finally found a pair of Forte I's but NOT black.  They are a "Lacquered Oak" according to the one remaining sticker behind one of them.

 

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[Possible RB-75's For Sale on FB ?]

On 3/14/2021 at 11:32 AM, DCaIrvine said:

Yes those are 100% RB-75, I talked to the guy. But he will not ship, or sell the 75’s alone. So someone in the area go get them. I asked about the stickers being gone. He said his kids peeled them all off. 
what a shame 

I think they are no longer for sale.  Maybe someone got to them already. 😐

 

[Possible RB-75's For Sale on FB ?]

Could someone who is familiar with the RB-75's confirm if that's what is visible here in this For Sale post in FB?  I messaged the seller but he won't sell them separately from the pack.

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1460850507587776/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search

 

I can't post the images from here.

 

😕

[Anybody "Sound Beaming" Yet?]

At the risk of seeming redundant, I found this interesting subject about the future of personal sound.  Think of the possibilities!  I could use this while working when historically I would not be allowed via headphones or speaker.

 

https://apnews.com/article/new-tech-device-sound-beaming-noveto-38327ae5fe116080a5eaf2374eb0f5c8

 

 

[Black Matte Forte III's !]

Anyone interested in this pair of limited edition Forte III's?  Not my listing nor am I associated in any way to the seller.

 

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ele/d/dallas-speakers-klipsch-heritage-forte/7191327160.html

 

[NHL RESTART]

The Stars are going to the Stanley Cup Finals!!!  

[Wanted: Klipsch Forte I or II, Black]

I almost had a pair of practically pristine black Forte II’s (fleabay).  But I was mistaken as their posterior tags were labeled “Oak Oil”.  Imagine the heresy of such discovery!

 

 

[Wanted: Klipsch Forte I or II, Black]

Will definitely do!

 

[Wanted: Klipsch Forte I or II, Black]

Ok, . . . uh . . . they DON’T have to be black.

 

Really.

 

Tough crowd.

[Wanted: Klipsch Forte I or II, Black]

Hi everyone.  If anybody has the knows the whereabouts regarding a nice looking and wonderful sounding pair of Forte I's (or II's) in Black, then I would be interested in acquisition.

 

Must be in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and within 4 hours drive (preferably less than) of DFW.

 

Is this too much to ask I ask?

[Look what I've discovered! An audio relic from the 40's.]

How about these links for a reference?  I believe the one I used to own (though  non-working) was built in 1948.  However, I'm not sure, if that's not mid-century, what is?  The style is early twentieth century, I suppose.

 

http://www.myvintagetv.com/magnavox_windsor.htm

 

https://magnavoxhistory.com/portfolio/1948-record-playerradio/

 

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[Texas state members; where art thou?]

Texas born and raised.  South plains farm land, northeast of Lubbock.  Currently reside in Garland, but have moved about since the 80's to Austin, Houston, Dallas, Plano, Amarillo, Rockwall, etc.