NowBlasting Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 My space is way too small for my Forte II's so I'm selling them. Thoughts on the RB-81's as a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonBryant Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 What t u asking for them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 My space is way too small for my Forte II's so I'm selling them. Thoughts on the RB-81's as a replacement? Apples and oranges. You'll miss the Fortes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 What t u asking for them? $600 OBO they are immaculate and have the Crite's upgraded diaphragms. Someone is coming by this evening to audition them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 My space is way too small for my Forte II's so I'm selling them. Thoughts on the RB-81's as a replacement? Apples and oranges. You'll miss the Fortes. Yeah I know. My house is just too small for them. My room is only 10' wide so I have hardly any room to pull them off the wall. I'd like to hold them until I buy a house but I'm willing to part ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I'd go for RP-160m's over the RB-81's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 I'd go for RP-160m's over the RB-81's. Yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted July 19, 2016 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2016 Personally think selling them is a BIG mistake just my two cents worth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I'd go for RP-160m's over the RB-81's. Yeah? Yup, the new horn on the RP series is a huge improvement. And, although the 160m has a smaller 6.5" woofer, the cabinet is deeper and bass extension is just as good as the RB-81. Also, I personally prefer rear-ported cabinets. They always sound better to me. Aside from the 81 being a bit more efficient, I can't think of a single category of sound where the 81 wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 The RB-81's are a fine bookshelf speaker but there is just no way it can in any way shape or form replace a Forte II. I'd say go for the Palladium P-17b if you can swing it, Klipsch has them for 50% off right now and they are really great speakers. Otherwise I'd say look at the Heresy line or Tangent models that are either sealed or front ported if the passives are what's hanging you up for placement. No replacement for displacement, except for turbo's but that's an entirely different topic! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Personally think selling them is a BIG mistake just my two cents worth. I sold them for $500. I paid $200 for them. No mistake here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 The RB-81's are a fine bookshelf speaker but there is just no way it can in any way shape or form replace a Forte II. I'd say go for the Palladium P-17b if you can swing it, Klipsch has them for 50% off right now and they are really great speakers. Otherwise I'd say look at the Heresy line or Tangent models that are either sealed or front ported if the passives are what's hanging you up for placement. No replacement for displacement, except for turbo's but that's an entirely different topic! Good luck! Definitely out of my price range right now but that's the amount I'm willing to spend when I finally buy my first home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'd go for RP-160m's over the RB-81's.Yeah?Yup, the new horn on the RP series is a huge improvement. And, although the 160m has a smaller 6.5" woofer, the cabinet is deeper and bass extension is just as good as the RB-81.Also, I personally prefer rear-ported cabinets. They always sound better to me. Aside from the 81 being a bit more efficient, I can't think of a single category of sound where the 81 wins. thanks for the info! Will definitely take a look at these. A co-worker of mine can get me a pair of the low end R-15M for $130 brand new. I could pair them with my R-10SW and call it a day. That should tide me over for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Heresy's do not need space off the wall correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Nope, they are sealed boxes. You will like Heresy's. Great speakers! I have RB-81 II's and Heresy's. The Heresy's are hands down better. Edited July 20, 2016 by mustang guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm down to give the Heresy a go but I don't want to overpay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Where do you live? If in Windy City area, just buy these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/klipsch-floor-speakers-H-00-heresyII-oak-cabinets-very-good-cond-/162142046485?hash=item25c06b4915:g:MCgAAOSwyDxXhpGJ Edited July 20, 2016 by mustang guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm in Northern California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Ask if all the drivers work, and if he has any more pictures. If you are just gonna head over, then inspect the speaker yourself. https://humboldt.craigslist.org/ele/5611873394.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBlasting Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Humboldt is hours away. I'm in Sacramento. I'm waiting to hear back from a guy about a pair of Heresy II's for $300...we'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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