jtubbs6117 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Let’s talk about bookshelves. I am working on a project for our master bedroom that after pondering many options I am sure a pair of bookshelves will be the best option and a sub later. What do you have now? What was your favorite ? I am going to use my MC 252 to run the pair so under power should not be an issue. But I have used RB5’s in the past a liked them but after some reading I see that there are more options than I thought. I am a SVS user so I have looked at the ultra series BS and it’s tempting but kinda pricey a thousand dollars is the top on what I would like to spend. Also there is another one a very neat design the golden ear AON 3 has passive radiators on the sides really cool but know nothing about them. Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 65 I like this one also it is a multi driver design and the specs show 30Hz for the freq response kind of nice. But just wanted to hear about what you guys like and if you would have changed something or learned from any mistakes. As always thank you. Edited June 14, 2014 by jtubbs6117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Jeff, Trust me on this one. RB-75's are it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/161335017903?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhendrix Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 +1 for RB-75, RB-5 next. Own both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Gentleman thank you for your feedback I hope this offers other members the opportunity to share their experiences with smaller speakers. I have a deep respect for the RB 5 and that still might be the go to. when I am ready. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 15, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) If you get a chance listen to some Jamo speakers, I don't remember the model I listened to but they were really impressive for a speaker about a foot tall or less. Very detailed and really impressive bass for a tiny speaker, Klipsch owns Jamo. We have some RB-75's, it would have to be a big bookshelf for those. Sorry I wish I knew the model but it was about 5-6 years ago. Edited June 15, 2014 by dtel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 They aren't Klipsch, but I use some JBL Control 25 speakers in the office at home. They are paired with a small Onkyo receiver and sound really good. The have a 5 1/4 woofer and a titanium dome tweeter on a horn. They sound really good when you turn them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I use a pair of RB61's in our bedroom and even though they don't get turned up a lot (i.e. - "she's" not home) they do put out a respectable amount of bass considering their side. I have them on 24" stands and buried as close as possible into a corner. After running the MCACC on a Pioneer Elite receiver with no sub-woofer, they sound very cohesive.Test music: Spyro Gyra - "What Exit" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I use These http://ampsandsound.com/products/speakers/full-ranger/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I suppose BOSE bookshelf speakers would be out of the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I suppose BOSE bookshelf speakers would be out of the question? Do they make something that big?If that's what someone likes, then by all means, let them use them. I think there are plenty of better alternatives, but still, they have to be happy. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I suppose BOSE bookshelf speakers would be out of the question? Do they make something that big?If that's what someone likes, then by all means, let them use them. I think there are plenty of better alternatives, but still, they have to be happy. Bruce they are called 901's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 17, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 17, 2014 I suppose BOSE bookshelf speakers would be out of the question? No way, I would love to have some if they like the last set of speakers left on earth ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I really like the Mission 700's (early 80's vintage with the 8" woofers). They are very accurate sounding.. If you could find a pair of those go for it. They were only 400 new so should be cheap now. The woofers may need new foam surrounds but that is easy and inexpensive to do. If I could do it pretty much anyone can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Ok guys I have a set of RB75 coming. Can we talk about stands. What do you use? I would like to go with steele due to the wieght of these, something like 33 pounds. I really like these but do you think the RB75s are to heavy? http://www.sanus.com/en_US/products/speaker-stands/sf34/ 34inches would be about right that would place the horn well of the foot piece of the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 ok wait I have to change to the SF26 they say they will how a med to large bookshelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Gentleman thank you for your feedback I hope this offers other members the opportunity to share their experiences with smaller speakers. I have a deep respect for the RB 5 and that still might be the go to. when I am ready. Thanks again Congrats on the RB75's, they are very nice! FWIW, here's a comparison pic of the RB5 vs. RB75's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtubbs6117 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks Tasdom. link to the stands http://www.sanus.com/en_US/products/speaker-stands/sf26/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Jeff, I think the 26" stands would be just about right. The RB-75's are 20 inches high so together they would be the height of my RF-63's. Will that clear your footboard? Unless you have a tall sleigh bed. I am looking for 18" or 20" stands for my RB-75's. I love the look of these but too much $$$. Found these on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-HIGH-END-CUSTOM-SPEAKER-STANDS-PRO-AUDIO-HOME-AUDIO/201111269565?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22698%26meid%3D7718274456497684246%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9176%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D201093809526http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-HIGH-END-CUSTOM-SPEAKER-STANDS-PRO-AUDIO-HOME-AUDIO/201111269565?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22698%26meid%3D7718274456497684246%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9176%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D201093809526 Bill Edited June 19, 2014 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I hear vti makes nice stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Who needs to waste $$$ buying new stands when you can go to HD and have four 6" x 20" poplar boards cut? Last two photos are with new 20" poplar boards installed. First two photos are with original 12" oak boards. Now all I need to do is sand and stain them. Bill Edited June 19, 2014 by willland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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