calhockey10 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 http://neworleans.craigslist.org/ele/5238148082.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Call me crazy but I think the 75's are worth every penny of $800.00. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Bill, I don't want to call anyone names. H o w e v e r, I honestly would like to understand the rationale for the bookshelf speakers at anything like that price. Are the woofer and horn different from other similar-sized Klipsch (floorstanding) speakers? Are they truly superior in terms of material or assembly or cabinetry, or something? I mean, as I look at all the other good floorstanding speakers, for instance the KLF-30s, 20s (both often with sought after mods) at around that price (+/-), and the 10s much lower, I really do not understand. And as so many of those who post here talk about soundstage, and presence, and big sound, etc., if the RB-75 really is the equal of good and/or large floorstanding speakers, why do so many people vote for the floor models? Now, I have never heard the 75, but I respect the very high evaluation of those who do know them. I am struggling to understand the relative value, though, at $700 or $800. There likely is something I don't know . . . . Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Actually, from what I've seen and heard before, $800 is pretty darn modest for a pair of high-q bookshelf speakers. I've seen a fair share in the $2500 to $3000 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I know they're hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Bill, I don't want to call anyone names. H o w e v e r, I honestly would like to understand the rationale for the bookshelf speakers at anything like that price. Are the woofer and horn different from other similar-sized Klipsch (floorstanding) speakers? Are they truly superior in terms of material or assembly or cabinetry, or something? I mean, as I look at all the other good floorstanding speakers, for instance the KLF-30s, 20s (both often with sought after mods) at around that price (+/-), and the 10s much lower, I really do not understand. And as so many of those who post here talk about soundstage, and presence, and big sound, etc., if the RB-75 really is the equal of good and/or large floorstanding speakers, why do so many people vote for the floor models? Now, I have never heard the 75, but I respect the very high evaluation of those who do know them. I am struggling to understand the relative value, though, at $700 or $800. There likely is something I don't know . . . . Thanks. Of course I am giving you my opinion. When I first got my 75's I had high expectations. They have not disappointed me one bit. They have met all my expectations and then some. As mentioned before, when I added my RSW-10d to the mix, they got even better. They are built solid(32lbs/ea) and surprisingly weigh 2 pounds more than the P-17B(30lbs/ea). They have a beautiful cherry finish, and also mentioned before, they sound big. I know they're hard to find. Their rarity on the used market also helps command a premium price. I can't sit here and tell you that you would love them the way I do but if I had to sell all my Klipsch speakers today except for one pair, the 75's would stay. I paid $650.00 shipped for mine and think for what I got that I got a bargain. That is the best way I can explain my fondness of the RB-75's. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASLS2 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I need to give some a whirl one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Bill, I understand that explanation. They are worth what buyer and seller agree they are worth. Bet they do sound wonderful . . . like my floorstanding speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Bet they do sound wonderful . . . like my floorstanding speakers. As many of you know, I am probably the RF-63's greatest "fan boy", and for good reason. They sound fantastic from the bottom all the way to the top. So my comparison carries a lot of weight I think. Head to head my RB-75's vs my RF-63's, the 63's win. Head to head my RB-75's/RSW-10d combo vs RF-63's, no clear winner. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm with you though Jim! Something about a big box on my floor just makes me feel all warm inside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Bill, I don't want to call anyone names. H o w e v e r, I honestly would like to understand the rationale for the bookshelf speakers at anything like that price. Are the woofer and horn different from other similar-sized Klipsch (floorstanding) speakers? Are they truly superior in terms of material or assembly or cabinetry, or something The RB-75 "tweeter" has a 1.75 inch compression driver... And is essentially the same top end as the RF-7 floorstanding model (a $3200 pair of speakers when new). The only difference (from what I know) is the RB-75 uses a slightly different part number for the compression driver. That may be due to its slightly lower power handling (150 watts/600 watts) compared to the RF-7's (250 watts/1000 watts - continuous/peak)... or simply because it's in a different speaker? That I don't know. That's a larger (and from most accounts much better) compression driver than anything else in the Klipsch lineup at that time (KLF20/30 had a 1.5 inch midrange). Only thing larger is the 2 inch "tweeter" compression driver in the Epic CF3/4 (another very well regarded speaker)... And the midrange in the new Palladium series. People that have RB-75's and/or have heard them, swear by them... And those who don't have a pair, would like to have a pair. But they are very difficult to find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TasDom Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I've used mine for heights for the last couple of years which worked great, but recently swapped locations with my RB-5s in the bedroom. They are really good bookshelves (aka mini towers) and I'm enjoying the difference in the bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I would also love a pair for a 2.1 setup for music only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Seen Cornwall bring much less. I have some 9.5 / 10 Oak Oil Chorus II that I can let go for 800, if someone wants to PM me. Don't get me wrong, I would like to have these. I can see them fetching 2x as much as RB35, but 4x as much?? Unless someone proves they should be AB to KLF30, I would rather have 4 pair of RB35. Edited October 30, 2015 by jweber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Looks to be many thoughts on them there bookshelf 75's, and I'm sure they do great for certain set-ups or limitations of such, but personally I'll stick with the RF-5's which need no stands. AND half the usual going rate for them there rb-75's - IF & ONLY IF you can find them. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 jweber and arrow, Must be "me Scottish blood", but I think you make a lot of $ and cents sense. You know, relative and incremental values--if one is on any kind of budget for these things . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Jim, I really do get where you are coming from. I am all about the price/performance thing. I have wanted RB-75's(in cherry) for as long as I have known about Klipsch speakers which is about 10 years. As mentioned, I paid $650.00 shipped from Tacoma, Wa to Kissimmee, Fl which is about the going rate for 75's. I just think they perform higher than their average price on the used market. Did I mention that these things weigh 32 pounds each? Just for another reference, the RF-5's weigh 60 pounds each. And the $2000.00/each(msrp) Palladium P-17B weighs 30 pounds each. All that equates to one solid bookshelf speaker. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 A pair of RC7's and a sub is outstanding so I imagine RB75's and a sub will be amazing. I am absolutely shocked at how huge a pair of center channel speakers can sound. If you were blindfolded there would be no way you could tell they weren't large tower speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiminSTL Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 RB-75s are undoubtedly, very, very good. 'Tis me Scottish blood, though . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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