jlantz Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 So I just built my first home theater setup which consists of the follow components. All are bookshelf speakers. (just in case someone thinks I maybe missed an RF designation). RX-V677 Yamaha RB-61 ii (fronts) RC-52 ii (center) RS-41 ii (side surrounds) RB-52 ii (rears) SVS PB-1000 sub The system is a mixture because i was buying the speakers on sale when the newer models came out. I'm thinking of buying another pair of RB-61ii or a pair of RB-81 ii and a RP-440C center. My new system would be... RX-V677 Yamaha RB-81 ii or RB-61 ii (fronts) RP-440c (center) RS-41 ii (side surrounds) RB-61 ii (rears) SVS PB-1000 sub I would retire the RC-52 ii and RB-52ii upstairs to another tv. There are two driving reasons for wanting an upgrade none of which have to do with poor performance. I have my rear speakers on 36" high stands. I bought new ones recently that have a bigger speaker plate. My RB-51s look a little goofy so i thought it would be good to get bigger rear speakers. The RP-440c has less height then the RC-52 ii center, meaning i can get a slightly bigger TV and the center has less height to get in the way. I'm wondering if the RB-81ii are overkill. I believe i read somewhere that the sub should take care of all low frequency so having a 8" driver is pointless. They are also bigger (more obtrusive) and obviously more expensive. I also am in no ways an audiophile, just your average joe with expensive speakers. So i listen to a mixture of music usually in 7.1 instead of straight 2.1 and movies in 7.1. I would love some input on my current setup and what you guys think of my upgrade plans. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) First, welcome to the forum jlantz.The RB 81's will act like tower speakers and be a nice addition to the front stage. The 61's as rears should also be nice. The extra bass sounds great with some movies. Edited November 22, 2015 by derrickdj1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) Welcome to the forum. I know this won't help as size is a consideration, but you'd be better off with an RC 62ii as your center than the RP 440. The 62 was built for the speaker line you have, while the 440 is built for the current RP line. Not to say it can't work, but you may notice the difference. In my opinion the 62 is also a better center then the 440, but maybe someone else feels differently. Just a thought... Edited November 22, 2015 by kapsnb01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 22, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 22, 2015 Welcome to the forum. My suggestion too after reading through your list is that the RC-62 or RC-62ii would be a better match. It's a much better speaker than the RC-52ii. I've owned both the RB-61 as well as RB-81. To my ears, I was VERY impressed with the quality of the RB-61. It just sounds so full and clear, especially for a relatively small bookshelf speaker. For some reason, I wasn't as impressed with the sound of the RB-81. I also helped a friend purchase a pair of RB-75....now that was an amazing bookshelf speaker. It's like a mini-RF-7. If it were me, I'm not sure I would upgrade from the RB-61 to RB-81. Do you have any room for a floorstanding speaker? If so, lots of great deals can be found on Craigslist. FYI....Klipsch didn't make an RB-52ii. Assuming you meant RB-51ii. Can you post some photos of your room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlantz Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Welcome to the forum. I know this won't help as size is a consideration, but you'd be better off with an RC 62ii as your center than the RP 440. The 62 was built for the speaker line you have, while the 440 is built for the current RP line. Not to say it can't work, but you may notice the difference. In my opinion the 62 is also a better center then the 440, but maybe someone else feels differently. Just a thought... I actually tried to buy the RC-62 ii but couldn't find it anywhere online. When i did find them for sale, they were being priced outrageously because no one had them in stock. So that basically crosses them off the list unless someone knows where to buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlantz Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Welcome to the forum. My suggestion too after reading through your list is that the RC-62 or RC-62ii would be a better match. It's a much better speaker than the RC-52ii. I've owned both the RB-61 as well as RB-81. To my ears, I was VERY impressed with the quality of the RB-61. It just sounds so full and clear, especially for a relatively small bookshelf speaker. For some reason, I wasn't as impressed with the sound of the RB-81. I also helped a friend purchase a pair of RB-75....now that was an amazing bookshelf speaker. It's like a mini-RF-7. If it were me, I'm not sure I would upgrade from the RB-61 to RB-81. Do you have any room for a floorstanding speaker? If so, lots of great deals can be found on Craigslist. FYI....Klipsch didn't make an RB-52ii. Assuming you meant RB-51ii. Can you post some photos of your room? I tried to upload a picture but couldn't figure it out. I basically have a 25x25 foot room with 9 ft ceilings. The front has a build in and mental that stretches the width of the room. I'm planing on cutting the shelf so the rb-61 ii or rb-81 ii fit flush in. Anymore opinions on the RB-61 ii vs RB-81 ii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Anymore opinions on the RB-61 ii vs RB-81 ii. Between the two, RB-81II's for HT all day long. Don't get me wrong, the 61II's are wonderful and very musical speakers but for that size room, the 81II's will sound "bigger" and fuller. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) I actually tried to buy the RC-62 ii but couldn't find it anywhere online. When i did find them for sale, they were being priced outrageously because no one had them in stock. So that basically crosses them off the list unless someone knows where to buy them? Right here. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/160460-klipsch-rc-62-ii-reference-series-center-channel/ Klipsch RC-62 II Reference Series Center Channel---Mint with original box $350.00 Bill Edited November 22, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 The link from Bill or Craigslist should help in finding a good 62ii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlantz Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 I actually tried to buy the RC-62 ii but couldn't find it anywhere online. When i did find them for sale, they were being priced outrageously because no one had them in stock. So that basically crosses them off the list unless someone knows where to buy them? Right here. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/160460-klipsch-rc-62-ii-reference-series-center-channel/ Klipsch RC-62 II Reference Series Center Channel---Mint with original box $350.00 Bill So, i also found a local guy that is selling a whole set. He may be willing to part it out but I'm not sure yet. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the RB-81 ii. I'll see if there are any dealer this black friday. I'm still unsure on the center. I could get a used RC-62 ii but then its bigger which defeats my original intention. Maybe if the used price is good I'll jump on it. The picture of my room should now be attached. Now you can see my center channel size problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 23, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 23, 2015 Beautiful front wall. Very nice. Will an RC-62ii be too tall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlantz Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Beautiful front wall. Very nice. Will an RC-62ii be too tall? Well, this next week I'll be getting a new 65" TV. The TV on the wall right now is a 58". The new 65 will actually only be a inch or so taller (thinner borders) but it gives me more wiggle room to mount the TV lower on the wall. The RC-62 ii would fit, its just even taller then my RC-52. The RP-440C on the other hand is about an inch or more smaller then the RC-52. I also just pulled the trigger on Amazon for the RB-81 ii's. They have them for 250 each, I've been watching them for some time and never seen them cheaper (new). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Owned the 440 and the 62ii. 62ii is better in every way. Except size I guess in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlantz Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Owned the 440 and the 62ii. 62ii is better in every way. Except size I guess in this case. Valuable feedback none the less though. I would not have expected to hear that. Well, that means I'm playing the waiting game for one to come up used. The one on this forum for sale is already spoken for. The guy that has the set near me doesn't want to piece out at this time. O well, i may get itchy and buy one new for too much money at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Kind of high priced since they could be found for 400$ new before discontinued but still not retail. So not that bad. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-RC-62-II-dual-6-5-Center-Channel-Speaker-w-uptilt-downtilt-feet-RC62II-/111825665215?nav=SEARCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlantz Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Kind of high priced since they could be found for 400$ new before discontinued but still not retail. So not that bad. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-RC-62-II-dual-6-5-Center-Channel-Speaker-w-uptilt-downtilt-feet-RC62II-/111825665215?nav=SEARCH Yup thats the guy I was eyeing on eBay as well. I have a center right now as well so I'm in no huge rush. However, I've been known to get a buying itch every once in a while. 2 day shipping doesn't help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 If you're close enough........ http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/ele/5327576035.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlantz Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thank you all for the help! I ended up going with the RB-81s and the RC-62. I also picked up a Belkin PureAV used with the RC-62. It was in good shape for $100, thought it was a good deal. I also cut the shelf to the left and right of the RB-81s in the picture so they fit flush. I'll try to post some pictures soon, I got a new TV as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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