gsxr1000 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Just got my RF-7II and RC-64II and don't have the funds for RS-62IIs right now. My local Craigslist has a set of RB-81s for $300 and there's a set of RS-41IIs for $295 obo. What would be the better choice? It will be used mainly for movies. Music I'll just use the fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 IMHO, 81's for 300 is a great deal, but some of this depends on placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 IMHO, 81's for 300 is a great deal, but some of this depends on placement. The place we're at right now is very small but I still enjoy cranking em up when the wife is not home. The room is 12x16 but I have spots for bookshelves or surrounds. There's no room behind the sitting area so they would have to go directly to the sides of where you'd sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Grab the 81's and if it doesn't work out, you can get out of them clean or make some money. I wouldn't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Grab the 81's and if it doesn't work out, you can get out of them clean or make some money. I wouldn't wait. Wish they were series II so they would match but I guess beggers can't be choosers haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The next post I want to read from you is that you picked them up and they sound awesome. I have a standing creed that I buy every pair of RB 5's for under $200 if they're in good shape and I would add to that 81's for $300 or under in good shape, so get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 The next post I want to read from you is that you picked them up and they sound awesome. I have a standing creed that I buy every pair of RB 5's for under $200 if they're in good shape and I would add to that 81's for $300 or under in good shape, so get on it. roger that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 get the 81's, the soundstage it produces is much larger but it depends on placement. If they are for rears thats good, side surrounds it may be more beneficial to get the actual surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 get the 81's, the soundstage it produces is much larger but it depends on placement. If they are for rears thats good, side surrounds it may be more beneficial to get the actual surrounds. There's no place to put speakers behind the sitting area so it will be directly to the sides. That's why I was leaning more towards the surrounds but that is a steal for the 81s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornfedksboy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Get the 81s, and when you're at a place where you can afford the RS-62s in the future you can grab those and sell the 81s, or if you're at a new place use them as rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Okay I went and picked up the RB-81s today. It was a bit of a drive but worth it. He tried raising the price but he stuck to his word and gave em to me for $300. I need to pick up a set of stands now (only really need 1). I will post some pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Here's a pic of one. I need a stand for the other corner of the room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 one more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 i think you will be extremely satisfied with your purchase. They have a great sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted February 12, 2012 Moderators Share Posted February 12, 2012 Those look great. I too think you will be very pleased with them. I've owned the RB-61's and RB-35's, both great speakers. Just curious...why did he try and raise the price? Did he get a lot of calls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nice score man, they look awesome. I'm gonna have to wait for awhile till I get my surrounds, but hopefully I'll be to get a good find like you did, congrats again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Those look great. I too think you will be very pleased with them. I've owned the RB-61's and RB-35's, both great speakers. Just curious...why did he try and raise the price? Did he get a lot of calls? I have owned RB-51s and RB-61s and enjoyed those so I'm sure these will sound great. The listing said $199 so I asked if it was for the pair and he said each. I said okay good deal but I'll pass. He called back and said he'd take $300. When I called back to say I wanted them he said oh I thought I said $350 but then he remembered he said $300. He said he got numerous people who wanted them for $400 but all flakers. Glad I jumped on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nice score man, they look awesome. I'm gonna have to wait for awhile till I get my surrounds, but hopefully I'll be to get a good find like you did, congrats again. Thanks! Keep your eyes open on Craigslist. Your bound to find something. Now I just need a solid sub. I can get a RSW-15 for $600 but was trying to hold off for an SVS. I might just get the rsw-15 for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nice score man, they look awesome. I'm gonna have to wait for awhile till I get my surrounds, but hopefully I'll be to get a good find like you did, congrats again. Thanks! Keep your eyes open on Craigslist. Your bound to find something. Now I just need a solid sub. I can get a RSW-15 for $600 but was trying to hold off for an SVS. I might just get the rsw-15 for now That's probably a good bet. I doubt you'd have a difficult time turning around and selling it when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nice score man, they look awesome. I'm gonna have to wait for awhile till I get my surrounds, but hopefully I'll be to get a good find like you did, congrats again. Thanks! Keep your eyes open on Craigslist. Your bound to find something. Now I just need a solid sub. I can get a RSW-15 for $600 but was trying to hold off for an SVS. I might just get the rsw-15 for now That's probably a good bet. I doubt you'd have a difficult time turning around and selling it when the time comes. Probably not a big deal but it doesn't come with a grill. They are hard to find too but definitely not a deal breaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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