Which current Reference bookshelf match old rc3 and rs3 - The Klipsch Community
in
Advanced Search
KLIPSCH - The Ultimate Sound Experience

Which current Reference bookshelf match old rc3 and rs3

Last post 06-03-2008 10:36 AM by mcqueene. 3 replies.
Page 1 of 1 (4 items)
Sort Posts: Previous Next
  • 05-22-2008 9:57 AM

    • mcqueene
    • Not Ranked
    • Joined on 11-20-2001
    • Frisco, TX
    • Posts 64

    Which current Reference bookshelf match old rc3 and rs3

    I asked this recently but my question wasn't very specific so this time I think I have a clearer question. 

    What current bookshelf would be better match to the old RC3 and RS3? I think the it's between the RB10, RB51, RB61, and RB81. 

    HT: rb61, rs3-2, rc3
    IEM: Custom 3
    Heresy II probably up for sale
  • 05-22-2008 11:12 AM In reply to

    Re: Which current Reference bookshelf match old rc3 and rs3

    To match the output of the RC-3's dual 6.5" woofer's you would need the RB81. THey are both 97 db efficient and will handle 150 wpc. Both will comfortabley play below 80 Hz. RB61 would work if space was an issue. I would not go smaller and expect a match.

    "She was your biggest fan, and you threw her away" - Almost Famous
  • 05-25-2008 12:18 PM In reply to

    Re: Which current Reference bookshelf match old rc3 and rs3

    An excellent match would be the RB-5s, which I have in Cherry but aren't going to sell for a bargain basement price. I purchased them to use as Rears for the Bedroom but my wife thought 7.1 in there sounded too intense. Surprise

    At the same time I bought a pair of RB-75s to use as Rears in my main HT (and already using them as mains in the bedroom) but feel like the RB-5 could have worked out just as well in that capacity. I agree with Colterphoto1 if you aren't interested in buying used, spend the extra money and get a pair of the RB-81s. :-)

    Mitsubishi 65-909--Denon THX Ultra 2 AVR-4806
    Denon DVD 3910--Yamaha DVD-920 5 disk changer
    Klipsch RF-7's & RC-7 up front--Klipsch RB-75 rears
    Klipsch RF-3's "A" surround--RS-7's "B" surround
    Klipsch RSW-12 Front--RSW-15 Rear Subwoofer
  • 06-03-2008 10:36 AM In reply to

    • mcqueene
    • Not Ranked
    • Joined on 11-20-2001
    • Frisco, TX
    • Posts 64

    Re: Which current Reference bookshelf match old rc3 and rs3

    The local dealer recommended the RB61 over the RB81 because the size was more of a match and they thought the 81 would overpower the center. I was skeptical but I gave it a try and the RB61 seem awesome. I ended up staying up way, way, way too late watching movies I've seen tons of times already just to enjoy the new balance in the system. The real test was watching a movie with the better half and at the end she said "Did you notice that I didn't ask you to turn it up once?" which means the balance is much better.

    As a side note, the RB61 are amazingly small. I couldn't believe there were two in the box.  I have yet to test audio but we rarely use the living room for audio these days.

    HT: rb61, rs3-2, rc3
    IEM: Custom 3
    Heresy II probably up for sale
Page 1 of 1 (4 items)
©2009 Klipsch Audio Technologies. All rights reserved.