DLDukes Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I currently have a 5.1 setup. I am updating my original 15 year old Quintets. I have purchased a pair of RB-51's and an RC-52 for my LRC for @$300 used and am beyond thrilled. I am looking now to replace the back surround Quintets and originally looked to another pair of RB-51's, but because I would be putting them in actual bookshelves it looks like I need something front ported. So I've been looking for a pair RS-42's but am finding them hard to find and just out of my budget. I am in Kentucky and there is a Klipsch shop in New Albany IN (just west of Louisville) that has a nice looking pair of RB-25's for $200. I have heard good things about the 25's and see they are front ported. Any thoughts on how they would match up with my front end? Also on replacing the KSW-10 subwoofer, I just read good things about the Hsu VTF-1 MK2 for $459, any other thoughts on options in that price range?Many ThanksDLDukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted August 2, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Welcome to our forum Hope you hang out with us for awhile. Lots of folks with lots of knowledge on here. I'm sure they will come along and give you all kinds of good advice! Edited August 2, 2015 by dtel's wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 DLDukes, Welcome to the forum. The RB-51's definitely punch more than their smallish size would indicate. I am looking now to replace the back surround Quintets and originally looked to another pair of RB-51's, but because I would be putting them in actual bookshelves it looks like I need something front ported. So I've been looking for a pair RS-42's but am finding them hard to find and just out of my budget. I don't know how well the RS-42's would work in a bookshelf but if that is the route you are considering, I will be putting up for sale(shameless solicitation ) a pair of RS-52's in about a week. I am on vacation in Asheville, NC and wont be back until 8/8. With the 52's you would have all 5.25" drivers all around. Just a thought. Enjoy your setup. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Welcome to the fourm. HT experts reside here. invest a few hours cruising this forum and asking questions, you will be the better for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDukes Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 DLDukes, Welcome to the forum. The RB-51's definitely punch more than their smallish size would indicate. I am looking now to replace the back surround Quintets and originally looked to another pair of RB-51's, but because I would be putting them in actual bookshelves it looks like I need something front ported. So I've been looking for a pair RS-42's but am finding them hard to find and just out of my budget. I don't know how well the RS-42's would work in a bookshelf but if that is the route you are considering, I will be putting up for sale(shameless solicitation ) a pair of RS-52's in about a week. I am on vacation in Asheville, NC and wont be back until 8/8. With the 52's you would have all 5.25" drivers all around. Just a thought. Enjoy your setup. Bill Thanks for the welcome folks, my room is troublesome when it comes to placement. I can really only put the surrounds in the bookshelves. No place for stands and the wife wouldn't Stand for it. Why do you think the RS speakers might not work? I'd love to match the front with RS-52's but I'd hate to give up the book space, that is why I had considered the 42's. Still when you're ready to sell, give me a shout. Thanks again, DLDukes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Where are you located? I may also be selling some rs-52 soon. As far as the rb-25 they are bigger than your mains. I see the preference for front ported but not sure it would make sense to have bigger surrounds than mains. I mean in all reality you could get another set of rb-51's and maybe just put some acoustic foam padding behind them to soak up some sound. Can't imagine it hurting surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDukes Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Where are you located? I may also be selling some rs-52 soon. As far as the rb-25 they are bigger than your mains. I see the preference for front ported but not sure it would make sense to have bigger surrounds than mains. I mean in all reality you could get another set of rb-51's and maybe just put some acoustic foam padding behind them to soak up some sound. Can't imagine it hurting surrounds. I am in Versailles, KY just west of Lexington and about 45 minutes east of Louisville. I didn't realize the 25's were that big! I like your idea about getting rb-51's and trying some sort of acoustic treatment to handle the rear port issue. Anyone else tried this approach? Thanks DLDukes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Where are you located? I may also be selling some rs-52 soon. As far as the rb-25 they are bigger than your mains. I see the preference for front ported but not sure it would make sense to have bigger surrounds than mains. I mean in all reality you could get another set of rb-51's and maybe just put some acoustic foam padding behind them to soak up some sound. Can't imagine it hurting surrounds. I am in Versailles, KY just west of Lexington and about 45 minutes east of Louisville. I didn't realize the 25's were that big! I like your idea about getting rb-51's and trying some sort of acoustic treatment to handle the rear port issue. Anyone else tried this approach? Thanks DLDukes You might wish to take a day trip and check this Tim guy out, a warehouse full of speakers (all makes). https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/157843-klipsch-galore-horns-bass-bins-in-st-louis/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDukes Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 I went with a pair of RS-42's I found on ebay from as fate would have it, a seller in Kentucky! Really happy with how the room sounds. I'll need to resist the urge to update/upgrade my sub, at least for a few months Thanks to all for their advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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