RF42 II vs RB61 II

[cyrilfr]

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum.

My name is Cyril and I'm a fan of klipsch since always.
I'm French (can not be perfect) so I ask you to forgive me for my English.

Here is my question.

I do not have a huge budget but I would buy the new Series II.
I hesitate between RF42 II vs RB61 II in front for a use stereo currently.
I know that these speakers are not in the same line but they are similar in price.
Which will give me the most satisfaction in hifi and home cinema later?
By making a financial effort what do you think of RF52 II vs RB81 II ?

Thank you for your indulgence and your answers.

[tube fanatic]

It's difficult for someone to tell you which speakers you will prefer. One consideration, however, is where you are going to position them. The RF42 II and RF52 II are rear ported. To get a good soundstage, etc, they need to be positioned 1-2 feet from the wall behind them. The RB61 II and RB81 II are front ported which allows positioning against the wall if necessary. Have you any way to audition the speakers before you purchase them?

[cyrilfr]

Thank
you for
the quick response



I know that RB is
normally set to
operate at the rear and the RF series rather to
the front.



But as my budget is limited, I was wondering if RB
61 II or RB 81
II in a small room of 200 ft² could
suffice in the front. This is not the entry level of this line; however the RF 42 II or RF
52 II is the entry level of the RF series.



In your opinion, what are the major differences between there tower and
there bookshelf especially for a use audiophile.



I have a room to
keep them off the wall; the
position will not be a problem.



I cannot find a dealer
Klipsh with the
new line RB II or RF II in
Montreal area.

[tube fanatic]

I haven't heard either of the bookshelf speakers. I use RF-15s which are a predecessor of the RF-52 II and they are absolutely amazing in terms of smoothness, imaging, and bass output. A description of the room in which they are used is in my profile. Given the size of your room, either speaker type should work just fine (the bookshelf speakers will, of course, need to be elevated on stands.) So, it will probably be more a decision about appearance and location than anything else.