Moderators Youthman Posted August 3, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 3, 2017 I'm currently using a pair of KG 3.2 in my office and would like to move to a pair of RB-61ii, RB-61 or RB-75. I'm kicking myself for selling my pair. I'm not sure what it is about the RB-61 and RB-61ii but I actually prefer it over the larger RB-35 and RB-81ii. I would be willing to trade my black Klipsch Academy for a pair of RB-61 or RB-61ii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Michael, I know these are not Klipsch but I also know how fond you are of B&W. https://orlando.craigslist.org/ele/d/bw-cdm-1se-speakers-rose-wood/6192931929.html Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 New ones are still available on amazon for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 3, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted August 3, 2017 4 hours ago, willland said: I know these are not Klipsch but I also know how fond you are of B&W. Thanks Bill, I've owned several B&W speakers over the years. Unfortunately, the DM bookshelf speakers that I had didn't have a lot of bottom end. The RB-61's have a very good amount of bottom end for a bookshelf speaker. I think they would be perfect for my office. 7 minutes ago, Rivernuggets said: New ones are still available on amazon for a decent price. Goal here is to have little to nothing out of pocket. Just gotta be patient (I tend to be good at that). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 These sure look nice but they are in Tennessee as are several forum members (hint, hint) Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 1, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 1, 2017 Still looking for a pair of RB-61 II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 17, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2017 Anyone know if Fry's ever has deals on RB-61ii's? If so, what do they typically go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I can see why you would go for the 2-way bookshelves. The large 3-way would have a tough time as a nearfield speaker. Do you have any RS-62's laying around? I know nearfield mains is not their purpose but for some reason I think they would have a nice all-around sound as L/R in a nearfield setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 17, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, wvu80 said: The large 3-way would have a tough time as a nearfield speaker. The KG 3.2 are actually a 2-way design as well. Quote The two-way KG Series KG 3.2 floorstanding loudspeaker was first introduced in 1992 and manufactured by Klipsch until 1994. 3 minutes ago, wvu80 said: Do you have any RS-62's laying around? No, I sold my RS-62's when I bought the RS-62ii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 17, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2017 I don't think they would have the bottom end I'm looking for. There's something special about the RB-61. It has a surprisingly amount of bass for a smallish bookshelf speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, Youthman said: I don't think they would have the bottom end I'm looking for. There's something special about the RB-61. It has a surprisingly amount of bass for a smallish bookshelf speaker. Audyssey crossed my newly acquired RS-62's at 60 Hz which surprised me they crossed that low. I have a small TV in the Mancave with some nice DIYSoundgroup.com Fusion 10's and a Paradigm 10" sub. I have this irrational idea the RS-62's would make a nice pleasant sound for use with a nearfield TV setup. I'm fascinated with the design. I found this pic with a Google search. It looks like one of your pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 17, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, wvu80 said: I have a small TV in the Mancave with some nice DIYSoundgroup.com Fusion 10's and a Paradigm 10" sub. I have this irrational idea the RS-62's would make a nice pleasant sound for use with a nearfield TV setup. I'm fascinated with the design. They just might. Not sure how they would sound as near field. 7 minutes ago, wvu80 said: I found this pic with a Google search. It looks like one of your pics. Of course that's my pic. You know I own Google Klipsch Images right? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 @Youthman if you can't find your RB-61 II is there an MTM center channel you might use? I don't have a model in mind, but since you are laying the bookshelf speakers on its side anyway maybe an MTM designed for horizontal use might be an option. If you need more bottom end, maybe pick up a small sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX8 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 8:45 PM, Youthman said: Anyone know if Fry's ever has deals on RB-61ii's? If so, what do they typically go for? Yes Fry's has had RB61 II on promo code in the past. I know because I picked up my pair for $199 shipped. That was a few months back though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 19, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 minute ago, RX8 said: Yes Fry's has had RB61 II on promo code in the past. I know because I picked up my pair for $199 shipped. That was a few months back though. I'll give you $200 for yours. I'm wondering if they clearanced them all out or if they will have another deal like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 19, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 19, 2017 Found a single that is local lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 28, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 28, 2017 I'm still looking if you have a pair you are willing to sell or I would be willing to trade my Klipsch Academy for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 How about some RB-25's? Not found any yet but okay to look. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 28, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 28, 2017 Thanks Bill I have the RB 35 and they sounded OK I’m not sure I want to go smaller than what they were. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 28, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 28, 2017 Out of curiosity, tomorrow I'm going to take my daughter's RB-5's to work to see how they sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.