Artback Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) I'm an old guy. I lived in homes that I could have Floor Speakers and a Stereo. Right now I'm in a smaller place using music off my Mp3 Player and PC. I listen to a lot CD's, the LP's take too much room. (I ordered the best Asus Sound Card for Stereo, from Amazon). I am brand new to the Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speaker, I'm not a gamer, I just listen to music. The 2 Speakers I think might be right. R-51PM ($424) and the Sixes ($479). What do you all think? The Sixes look cool, that is not that important to me, 6" Woofer may help the bass. it would help the room problem if I did not have to buy a Sub Woofer. The model is a couple years old now. Has the tech improved that much on the new R-51PM or is it just a better speaker? Reviews are good on both and stereo stores with trained people seem to be gone and they did not have these speakers to listen to. Which do you like? Is there a near priced speaker you like better? FYI I choose Klipsch because I have stuck with them since 1978 and been very happy. Thank you in advance for your help. George Edited November 29, 2019 by Artback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Welcome to the forum. You'd be better off with passive speakers and an amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artback Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 Room is a problem. That is why I'm moving toward The Powered Bookshelf Speakers to use with my PC. This is my first forum, hope I'm doing this right. Thank you for your help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Yes, welcome... you will get some more input in time. What Klipsch did you have before? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 No problem, just friends asking questions here. The Sixes are a good choice. I heard them at a Pilgrimage and was impressed. I agree with Carl that a receiver and unpowered speakers are a better choice for sound. Have a look at these: https://www.klipsch.com/products/rp-600m-bookshelf-speaker#product-specs https://www.crutchfield.com/p_745D3020V2/NAD-D-3020-V2.html https://www.crutchfield.com/p_033RCDN10B/Denon-CEOL-RCD-N10.html This compact Denon includes a CD player and FM tuner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artback Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) Thank you for help again. I love my big Klipsch speakers. I don't know model numbers of my old speakers. The first pair I paid $800 a pair Paper Route money) they were unfinished plywood they were the best Soeakers I've ever owned I gave them away, mistake. I used them for 25 or so years. Then I got some 5 foot finished oak Klipsch speakers I remember they were $1,200 a Speaker. They are in storage for the short term. They are still great. One of the reasons I love Klipsch, my Speakers seem to last forever, they out live all the electronics (although when I find something I like I stick to it even my out dated electronics). The kids in the family make fun; I'm still a stereo guy with music. I'm not an audiophile with trained ears like you all. I used to love going to a Stereo Store and work with people with a real interest and a good ear. Those days are gone. That is why I'm uptight about even going to a powered Bookshelf Speaker. Once the electronics are gone the speaker is too, I would guess. I went to Best Buy to listen to what I could, they were a bit in your face sounding and they are don't sound like what I'm used too, regardless of what salesman said (he was a nice guy) comparing Big Speakers to Little Speakers of today. The little Speakers of today do sound better than the bookshelf Speakers of old and are better than Bose computer speakers. I use now. The Headphones of today are better now; I just stared getting into 250ohm models, I never used Headphones. You all are great to help. I hate to buy from a spec sheet. It might be another 20 year investment! I want to like it! I feel like old Phil Spector with the "Back to Mono" button. Bring back the old, local Stereo Stores with people who love their product and take time to learn it. (I'm much happier then Phil Spector) Edited November 29, 2019 by Artback 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artback Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 Thank you for all your input I'm going the Sixes. Have a Merry Christmas or what ever your into, take care. Upgrading? Sell it, don't trade it. Sell now - Upgrading? Sell it, don't trade it. Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Learn more - opens in new window or tab Seller information rvtwireless (18981 ) 98.5% Positive feedback Save this Seller Contact seller Visit store See other items Details about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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