GreggyVT Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Question on pairing Reference Surrounds with Synergy Fronts. I've got the F2s, and C2. I also currently have the S1 rears that I bought for $140. I can get a PAIR of RS-42s for $275. Or, I can buy a pair of S-2s for over $350 (yikes!) What should I do? Should I return the S1s and buy the RS-42s for 2x as much (140 vs 275)? Should I return the S1s and buy the S2s at over $350? (not my preference) Should I just STICK with the S1s and not buy anything? Also, will I really notice a difference between the S1 and the RS-42s? - is it worth the extra $140? That said, how will the RS-42s blend with the F2s and C2? Will there be a tonal mismatch issue? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Welcome to the forum. Yes by all means keep the S1's or return and buy the S2's and tell me where I can get those RS-42's for $275.00. But seriously, you would be fine with any one of those pairs. Buy the best you can afford. Surrounds are not as important to be as timbre-matched as your front soundstage unless you listen to music mostly in 5 channel stereo. Again, where to buy the 42's? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 falcon found my rs-42's for $200 (out the door) at BB. (demo pair) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Keep the S1's.................... you get great surrounds and save money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggyVT Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Wish I got this a few hours ago! I ended up getting the RS-42s for $225 shipped, no tax at 6ave.com. They have a promotion going on where you "name your own price". I kept offering prices, first $275, they accepted, then $250, they accepted, then $225, they accepted. I couldn't get lower than that though. I figured for $225, it was a steal. I'll probably ship back the S1s since I don't have the place for a 7.1 setup yet. Or should I keep them around for future use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 No, sell em or take em back. You'll want to use bookshelves for the rear surrounds...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 In case you didn't know, there's a garage sale section on here. You could try to sell them on there if you can't take them back...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggyVT Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I can still take them back, so its ok. Why do I want to use bookshelves as rear surrounds? I was talking to a guy at a MyerEmco store who suggested 4 RS-42s instead of 2 RS-42s and 2 RB-61s. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Really it comes from the THX recommendations for speakers and locations, information is here. Then it also can be personal choice, just like everything else. In the end what ever sounds good to you is the best choice. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 21, 2009 Moderators Share Posted April 21, 2009 James is correct in all respects. If you have the new HD audio formats, you'll want to check out this thx diagram which shows separating the rear speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggyVT Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thanks for the info guys. I'm a newb when it comes to home theater. That said, I've got another question on pairing. Once I get my RS-42s in, should I buy the reference RB-61s, or the B2 or B3 Synergy series? Again, I'm worried about timber matching/tonal matching my F2s and C2. Will the RB-61s work OK with this setup, or should I really go B2 or B3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack31489 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 you could go with either one but i would go with the rb-61s because evntually you will want an all reference system whether you realize it or not...i have only had my speakers a few months and i am getting very curious about upgrading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Wish I got this a few hours ago! I ended up getting the RS-42s for $225 shipped, no tax at 6ave.com. They have a promotion going on where you "name your own price". I kept offering prices, first $275, they accepted, then $250, they accepted, then $225, they accepted. I couldn't get lower than that though. I figured for $225, it was a steal. I'll probably ship back the S1s since I don't have the place for a 7.1 setup yet. Or should I keep them around for future use? yup, i was doing the same thing. got an email from 6ave with a link to buy the rs42 for $275. i am gonna put in an alert for $200 and see if that works. if not, i'll just raise to $225. hopefully i'll get a positive email later today. even at $275, it's a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 well, just paid $250 shipped for a pair of rs42 from 6ave. couldn't get it to $225, but still a great deal imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggyVT Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'm assuming you got them using the name your price promotion? I figured it was over, but you do have a week to buy... Good, glad you got it! I also had a chance to get the RB-61s for 225, but I passed it up - I'll wait for another deal later. 1 pair of RS-42s at 225 is enough for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 yes! i also put in some low balls for the RB51 and RB61. let's see if they'll response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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