Airborne Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have a pair of Book Shelf RB61 II. I just bought a R12SW. I want to buy a Center. Torn between the RC-62 II or the RP-250C. As a side note, I may upgrade later but I doubt it. If so the RB-61 II's would be my rear speakers. They are only $20.00 difference. Which would you buy? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 My pick goes to the RC-62. It was designed for the RB and RF series (6 and 8). It will almost certainly timbre match better than the RP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Yes RC-62II or if you have the room then another RB-61II would be best. L-C-R rules! That is for you Scrappy. Bill Edited June 1, 2016 by willland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Am I to understand you correctly,ditch the center speaker and go with a third RB 61 II for the center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Am I to understand you correctly,ditch the center speaker and go with a third RB 61 II for the center? If you can do it and place it on the same horizontal plane as the left-right RB-61II's. At least get the horns lined up the best you can. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the idea. I found a pair for $325.00 new. The RC 62II is $349 and the RP 250c is $369. Would I gain better sound from the 3rd RB 61 in the middle? On another note, I just noticed your equipment list. Wow!! Ok so I am a Disabled Vet that has a limited income and I have been trying to piece this system together. While I have some interest in this thread, I am looking at ditching my Harmon Kardon AVR 630 for a new Denon or Yamaha Receiver. I was trying to stay around $500. Which would be better with the set up I am trying to put together? I apologize for so many questions. Edited June 1, 2016 by Airborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Would I gain better sound from the 3rd RB 61 in the middle? For a seamless front soundstage for home theater, you can't do better than three identical speakers as LCR, especially if you can mount them on the same exact horizontal line. I am looking at ditching my Harmon Kardon AVR 630 for a new Denon or Yamaha Receiver. I was trying to stay around $500. If you are not going Atmos or DTSX or full 4K, which are the newest things, I would get a mid to upper tier AVR from any of those brands from a year or two ago. You may be able to get near your $500.00 budget and have a "better" AVR. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa1040bl/yamaha-rx-a1040-7.2-ch-x-110-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavr3313ci/denon-avr-3313ci-7.2-ch-x-125-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onktxnr838/onkyo-tx-nr838-7.2-ch-x-130-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html#!specifications Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I echo the option for a third RB-61 if it is an option. It will provide the most seamless soundstage that money can give you considering what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Just got back from FRYS. Heard the RP-250C vs the R25C. Man what a difference. No comparison. Their recommendation was to buy a pair of RP-260's then the RP-250C with the RB61's as the rear speakers. The other option was 4- RB61 II's with the RP-250C. What would sound more full remembering that I bought the Sub R12SW Sub. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Your sub will be the weak link no matter what you do. The R-12SW is not a true "reference" sub. It's a big box special one. That being said, I can't imagine it would exactly have "trouble" keeping up. I imagine a trio of RP-160C's would be absolutely incredible, with the RB-61's on the rear. It would also keep all of the drivers more or less the same making the soundfield seamless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 You could also run the extra RB-61 or RP bookshelf speaker as the rear venter speaker, since you have to purchase both models in pairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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