wvu80 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Youthman said: Out of curiosity, tomorrow I'm going to take my daughter's RB-5's to work to see how they sound. I think your problem is once you get used to the good stuff, it's hard to settle for less. I'm having the same problem with the RF-83's I picked up in your neck of the woods. They sound good, but they ain't Khorns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 28, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 28, 2017 Haha true. But I don’t have room in my office for LaScalas so bookshel speakers are my option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Youthman said: One thing I am wondering is if the RB 61 will sound as good in my office as it did in my living room being powered by that sweet Acurus A200 (200 x 2) amp that I bought from you What are you using in your office? If you are looking to change, I have something in mind. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 29, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, willland said: What are you using in your office? If you are looking to change, I have something in mind. @willland, I'm assuming you didn't see the photo in my original post. I was using KG 3.2 but have sold them. Have a pair of Academy speakers currently on the bookshelf (different location behind me). What do you have in mind? Well, I took my daughter's RB-5 to my office at the church and moved my Denon receiver underneath my desk and placed the RB-5 on my desk. Needless to say, they were not very impressive. Bass sounded muddy, not much "presence". Everyone has always raved over the RB-5's and although they are descent, they have never really impressed me. IMO, the RB-61 are a much better sounding speaker. I listened to a variety of music (including @MetropolisLakeOutfitters recommendation of TS "Most Girls") and anything with bass sounded blah. I even tried pulling them away from the wall several inches thinking they needed room to breath since they are rear ported. I just think these aren't what I'm looking for. The search continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 8 hours ago, Youthman said: moved my Denon receiver underneath my desk I meant what are you driving the speakers with by my question. I should have been more specific. You answered my question by accident. Is it a Denon AVR or stereo receiver? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Youth you need to try a pair of a/d/s L300's you will be amazed at the sound that comes out of them. Before a/d/s was bought out by DEI they had been making some of the best mini speakers since the 70's. I have two pair in my daughters HT for rears and surrounds they are an incredible little speaker. There are always some on eBay. I try and get them on the cheap like $100 or so for the pair. They sold for $500/pr new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 29, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 29, 2017 @willland oh I gotcha. It’s a Denon AVR. Forget the model number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangerfourlife Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hey I just saw they have a pair here for you.,https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/ele/d/klipsch-rf-82/6325028852.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangerfourlife Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 And here https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/ele/d/klipsch-rb-61-brand-new/6288254628.html never mind same person but cheaper here...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks Mustangerfourlife. Unfortunately no shipping and Miami is 3.5hrs away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2017 Did you see the RSW-15 I just posted in the Alerts section? Good price at $500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Youthman said: Thanks Mustangerfourlife. Unfortunately no shipping and Miami is 3.5hrs away. Man I wish I would have seen these yesterday. My friend/neighbor/boss was in Miami on Friday and Jupiter on Saturday and I could have asked him to pick these up for you. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 3, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 3, 2017 @willland if your boss is down in Miami again, let me know. Still haven't found a pair. Doesn't seem like Fry's is going to offer them anymore. Just have a few left in stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Youthman said: @willland if your boss is down in Miami again, let me know. Still haven't found a pair. Doesn't seem like Fry's is going to offer them anymore. Just have a few left in stores. Will do. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 3, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 3, 2017 I've been talking to this seller in Montgomery, AL for a few weeks now. I just sent him an offer of $225 shipped. He said he could do $290 shipped but I'm trying to stay close to $200. He's had them listed for 2 months and they haven't sold. If it doesn't work out, there will be a set down the road that comes along. Several years ago, I bought a pair of RB-61 for $120. Had them for awhile but didn't really have a need for them at the time so I sold them. Wishing I would have kept them now. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_in_dfw Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 How do the RB-25's compare? I found a pair in the Dallas area for $110 - would this be worth picking up to use as my computer speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 3, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 3, 2017 I've owned the larger RB-35's but have not heard the RB-25's. They likely would make great computer speakers. I've always felt just about any Klipsch speaker for $100 is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_in_dfw Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Youthman said: I've owned the larger RB-35's but have not heard the RB-25's. They likely would make great computer speakers. I've always felt just about any Klipsch speaker for $100 is worth it. I'm using KSB1.1s right now, so I think this would be a nice upgrade and the price isn't too bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted October 3, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted October 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, pat_in_dfw said: I'm using KSB1.1s right now, so I think this would be a nice upgrade and the price isn't too bad. I would think so too. I've always like the older Reference speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 3 hours ago, pat_in_dfw said: How do the RB-25's compare? I found a pair in the Dallas area for $110 - would this be worth picking up to use as my computer speakers? Absolutely. A 6.5" woofer but with a little smaller cabinet than the 61's. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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