Fordman Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 Im looking to upgrade my SB-2's for some reference series.I went to look at and hear the RB5's and they are awesome.The store wants 800.00 for the pair.Well I live in Las Vegas where Sound Distributors is located so I can get these for 575.00 for the pair.The question I have is that after further research I can buy the RF3's for 599.00 for the pair.Now this speaker is much bigger than the RB5's but only a 25.00 difference in the price.Would anyone know why?If you want check for yourself at www.sounddistributors.com.I didnt hear the RF3's but I loved the RB5's and would love to have them(plus they come in cherry finish), but I want the most bang for my buck.Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phips25 Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 with the rb5 you are paying more for the wood venner where as with the rf3-II which i personally own you get more speaker for you money. From what I here the rf3-II have alot more bass than the rb5. personally with my reciver set on large and with lord of the rings in the dvd player I can vibrate the whole house. If your going for sound quality and not looks than my vote is the rf3 Phips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen328 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 THe RB-5s have a smoother high end, while the RF-3s have a better low end. The RF-5s do have better woofers but they only gotz one. I am currently in the smae dilema. Well see how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladi Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 I went from the Quintets to SB-2, to RF-3II. I listened to RB-5II as well in the store. I personally liked the RF-3II better for their deeper bass. You must also consider the cost of stands for the RB-5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordman Posted November 7, 2002 Author Share Posted November 7, 2002 Do you need to have special stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladi Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 Unless you put them on some shelves or equipment, you will need some stands for them. Can't put them on the floor, the horn needs to be at ear level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 when i bought my speakers they had all of the rf series in the same room, and i knew that i wanted full range speakers for surrounds, so i auditioned the rb5's and the rf3's back and forth-back and forth, on different music, and in every type of music the rf 3's had superior output high's mid's lows, in comparison the rb 5's sounded a little muted, and yes they will knock your walls down, in a very sweet and appreciated way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 Marks Dad, I think Stephen and I have the same listening experience with the RB5; your experience was somehow not picking up the finer points. Some points I have found necessary to apreciate the RB5. 1. High mass stands a. Sanus Steel foundations Filled with Lead shot. b. Concrete garden pillar painted and blu tack on top. 2. 20 inches minimum distance from the wall for the port to function properly. 3. distance from mains to sweet spot for RB5s subkectively maybe should not exceed 12 feet. I thnk they sound great to 50 hz below that get a sub anyway. I am relatively certain the crossover is a different design. The differences are much more than veneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen328 Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 I agree totaly audio flynn. With proper positioning and some tweaking, the RB-5s can really shine. NOw i just need some $$$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 great audio! i am always looking for sound advice, and placement is important, and i have a question for you, how much room is needed (rear) for the rf's in my system?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 I have my RB5s 20 -24 inches from the rear wall and about 4 inches proud of the entertainment center furniture. Slightly(very) toed in toward the sweet spot. Making the move to pull them forward of the entertainment furniture was a big improvement in soundstge. Many instuments now seem suspended in the middle between the 2 speakers in stereo mode. Sub is to the right of the right speaker. 8 inches from the back wall; 5 feet from the right wall. Sub is 12 inch front firing sealed Adire Audio Rava. RC 3 Center is on top of Toshiba 36 inch HDTV about 5.5 feet off of the ground. Surrounds are hither and yon in not the best spots but the most convenoent. Hope that helps. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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