I finally got the Monitor Audio RS6s

[Djizasse]

After months of listening, reading, listening and reading, I finally chose the RS6s in black.
I got a very good deal for them and they should arrive next monday :D

I'm really stocked. For me this is the first "real" speakers I get for the living room. No more tiny computer cubes. A year ago I was almost ready to buy the bronze range. I'm glad I decided to wait, listen to more speakers and continue to read Audioholics ;)

Next month I'll get the center channel. Till then I'll just listen to music and watch movies in stereo. It will be nice to grow from 2.0 to 5.1 with quality speakers.

For amplification, as a temporary solution, I'll use the stuff that equips my home office. I have a Yamaha RX-V861 and a Behringer EP2500. Do you think the Behringer will be best? Although more noisy (even with the fan swap) it's much more powerful than the 861. On the other hand, the RS6s seem easy to power and I don't like to listen to loud music. The versatility of the various inputs on the receiver should tip the scale for the 861.
At least I want to try both to hear (or not) the difference between the receiver and the amp.
I wonder if the 861 will just do nicely.

I haven't decided on the side/rears but I'll probably get the RS1s.

I can't wait. I'm off to buy black, fat speaker cable (or maybe I'll just paint my BlueJeans Ten White).

[griffinconst]

Good choice! I haven't made up my mind yet but those are definitely in the running. Where did you get them? Can I get the same good deal?
Let us know how you like em.

[jamie2112]

Congratulations Glad you are happy with them.

[rded]

After months of listening, reading, listening and reading, I finally chose the RS6s in black.
I got a very good deal for them and they should arrive next monday :D

I'm really stocked. For me this is the first "real" speakers I get for the living room. No more tiny computer cubes. A year ago I was almost ready to buy the bronze range. I'm glad I decided to wait, listen to more speakers and continue to read Audioholics ;)

Next month I'll get the center channel. Till then I'll just listen to music and watch movies in stereo. It will be nice to grow from 2.0 to 5.1 with quality speakers.

For amplification, as a temporary solution, I'll use the stuff that equips my home office. I have a Yamaha RX-V861 and a Behringer EP2500. Do you think the Behringer will be best? Although more noisy (even with the fan swap) it's much more powerful than the 861. On the other hand, the RS6s seem easy to power and I don't like to listen to loud music. The versatility of the various inputs on the receiver should tip the scale for the 861.
At least I want to try both to hear (or not) the difference between the receiver and the amp.
I wonder if the 861 will just do nicely.

I haven't decided on the side/rears but I'll probably get the RS1s.

I can't wait. I'm off to buy black, fat speaker cable (or maybe I'll just paint my BlueJeans Ten White).

WOW! There's no turning back from here on. Congrats on the new speakers.

[Matt34]

Congrats, I've heard a lot of good things about the RS6s.

[Alex2507]

Here's a link so that we can at least look at them amongst other things.
It might be silly but I like the feet. :)

http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/306monitor/

[Djizasse]

Thanks :)

Good choice! I haven't made up my mind yet but those are definitely in the running. Where did you get them? Can I get the same good deal?
Let us know how you like em.

If you look at my location you'll see Lisbon, Portugal:p
I ordered them from the UK. They're were opened for an audio show, but unused and are as new. Instead of the usual 1000-1100 USD I got them for 740USD.

The last audition was last weekend on one of those "Best Buy" type of stores, in the audio room. The amp was a Magnat MC1.
I used a mp3 player and a flac Vivaldi track (The four seasons). I think the seller was ready to sneer at the mp3 player, but once the music started playing he just stood there listening. The result was very pleasing.

[mike c]

i like the RS1's ... didn't like the RS LCR's (as mains), then again, i could have been over driving them.

[Djizasse]

i like the RS1's ... didn't like the RS LCR's (as mains), then again, i could have been over driving them.

LCR's as mains? As Left and Right? That's not too common. Well, it's a speaker after all, why not? :D
I haven't listened to the RS1s, but they'll be used for the rears. Normally they don't get more use than claps and bullets.

[corysmith01]

Congrats. I've seen the RS6's in person and have always thought it was a classy looking speaker. Enjoy! :D

[Djizasse]

Yey :D They've arrived.

Arggg.... one is broken :\

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8485/95280590.jpg

The binding post took a beating. At first only the woofer seem to be working, after two cable changes no sound at all.

This cover is made of plastic. Plastic? Oh man, what a way to cut costs :rolleyes:

I'm waiting for the seller to say something.

[griffinconst]

Dude, that SUCKS!
You must be sooooooooo disappointed. I feel for you. There is nothing worse than waiting for something you ordered and having it arrive F'd up, especially speakers.
I hope you insisted on a full refund.
Well, good luck to you and let us know what happens.

[gene]

beautiful backplate. too bad about the damage. :(

[Matt34]

Hopefully that is all the damage there is and they can just send you a new backplate.

[Djizasse]

Hopefully that is all the damage there is and they can just send you a new backplate.

That's what I'm asking. There's no need for sending 40 pounds of speaker just to replace this part. I'll see what he says. And hopefully it's just the solder joints that broke and not a crossover element.

But they're beautiful :D I think I'm gonna enjoy a mono session.

[Djizasse]

To hell with the mono session!
I took a look and there it was, a broken joint. So broken that it was 0,2in apart :eek: That's how much the binding post went inside.

I took an alligator clip wire and connected the disconnected parts.

I works. It's just a case of making the new solder joint. I'll just listen some more over the weekend to make sure everything is OK. I'll start with Vivaldi :D

[griffinconst]

Atta boy, lemonaide from lemons. Looks like you're gonna have a good weekend after all. May I suggest a little Stravinsky/ Firebird Suite if you got it. That's always good for stretching out your speakers.
Cheers

[Djizasse]

I was relieved to see everything working as it should. Now let's see if the seller can send me a new back plate, or I have to send it all back.

[Davemcc]

Congratulations on the new speakers. I think we need more pics, though. Photos of damaged equipment are disheartening and we all need glamor shots of your new speakers to overcome our grief. I haven't had the opportunity to hear those speakers yet so I will await your detailed review (as compared to your previous set of cubes, I suppose).:D

[Djizasse]

I'll start my own thread in the Member Systems Gallery with all the pics :)

I don't know if I'll make a review of the RS6s. There's no point in comparing them to Creative Labs cubes I had. I could compare them to the Tannoys Reveal 6, but no one would be interested in that.
Only thing I can say is that for the price I could not get anything better :)

The seller will send me a new back plate.

Time to order the rest of the system ;)

[3db]

Yey :D They've arrived.

Arggg.... one is broken :\

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8485/95280590.jpg

The binding post took a beating. At first only the woofer seem to be working, after two cable changes no sound at all.

This cover is made of plastic. Plastic? Oh man, what a way to cut costs :rolleyes:

I'm waiting for the seller to say something.

Hey!!! Congrats on your purchase. :) I hope you get many hours of enjoyment out of these. I'm sorry to see the damage. That sucks but hopefully MA will just send you the new plate to save you some shipping costs and time. Keep us posted.

[vicklan]

keep them rocking....enjoy!!!

[griffinconst]

Isn't it great to get so much support from the community? I'm sure I speak for us all when I say, I hope you get many years of good use from them and hope you are delighted with your purchase. If you get a new back plate, that is an easy fix and you have them playing in the mean time, right on!
Do they have enough bass for your liking? Are you using a sub?
I did listen to these after your initial post and liked them very much. I thought they could have more low end, but they were very clear and detailed. I could hear Roger Waters of Pink Floyd taking breaths in "Dark Side of the Moon" that I've never heard before. I LOVE THAT!
You talked about, best you could do for the price. You did very well.
Good listening and let us know how your repair went.
We would indeed like a review of these whether you make a coparison or not.
More info is always better.

[Djizasse]

For your viewing pleasure, behold the ripped board:
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6143/65531010.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6143/65531010.jpg)

It seems to be made of some kind of paper fibre. These might be cheaper than the plastic ones :rolleyes:


This is a iRiver H120. My old and trusted mp3 and flac player playing "I want to break free" on the RS6's LF driver.
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2685/21912500.th.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2685/21912500.jpg) http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2425/68876814.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2425/68876814.jpg)

With some heat on the joint it flowed down and contact was made again. MF and HF drivers working.
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3324/95759510.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3324/95759510.jpg)

It's not perfect, but I'll wait for the new plate before giving the final touch.
I must have spent 3 hours just listening to different songs and I'm glad to report that I'm more than happy with the results.

I just wonder why MA chose such a bad design from a structural point. The binding posts protrude from the back of the speaker and are mounted on a weak plastic plate. The binding posts are connected to a flat piece of metal that goes to the crossover board.
Seems such a weak design. At least they should have a metal plate to give the plastic one some strength. But I guess this things must happen very rarely. It must have been a rough ride for this speaker.

[Djizasse]

Isn't it great to get so much support from the community? I'm sure I speak for us all when I say, I hope you get many years of good use from them and hope you are delighted with your purchase. If you get a new back plate, that is an easy fix and you have them playing in the mean time, right on!
Do they have enough bass for your liking? Are you using a sub?
I did listen to these after your initial post and liked them very much. I thought they could have more low end, but they were very clear and detailed. I could hear Roger Waters of Pink Floyd taking breaths in "Dark Side of the Moon" that I've never heard before. I LOVE THAT!
You talked about, best you could do for the price. You did very well.
Good listening and let us know how your repair went.
We would indeed like a review of these whether you make a coparison or not.
More info is always better.

Yeah, this forum is great :D

As you can see, it was an easy fix.

I'm delighted with them, really am. I was apprehensive before I installed them in my living room. I didn't know if they were going to sound good in the room. Fortunately, they settled very nice. I just have some reflection on my left wall but that was expected.

As for the bass, well, it delivers, for music is enough for me. I plugged the rear ports because the speakers are close to the back wall. For movies it will need a subwoofer.

This weekend I'm going to listen to them without worrying about my neighbors. Monday I'll make a review. But after 3 hours of mostly classical music I am sure that this weekend will be a blast :D

[Alex2507]

Cut the blue wire. :D

That's a bomb squad joke and it's probably not funny even to people whose main language is English.

I like that design. I know you can't bounce them around but that crossover is very easy to get to. I appreciate the pic's too.

[jephdood]

The RS6's really are one of the bargains in audio. Great sound, sexy design, beautiful wood. Congrats!

[Djizasse]

Cut the blue wire. :D

You don't cut any. You Fu**ing run!!!! :D


The RS6's really are one of the bargains in audio. Great sound, sexy design, beautiful wood. Congrats!

Thanks:) I got them for a very nice price. 355 USD below the Portuguese market price :D

[Geno]

I've had mine for 3-1/2 years now and am still very happy. Mine are cherry, and my wife still likes 'em.:)

[Djizasse]

I've had mine for 3-1/2 years now and am still very happy. Mine are cherry, and my wife still likes 'em.:)

They're very nice, really well finished. My wife still wants the grilles though. I disagree, naturally :D

I've not been able to complete my listening with them, but I already found a limit, of the RS6s or the Yamaha RX-V861.

I played the first scene of Star Wars Episode III, the one with the battle cruisers. My Yamaha was at +5. It was loud, the sofa was vibrating, but the speakers were really struggling in the low frequencies. The rest of the people there just stood in awe, but I noticed that it's just too much for them to handle. But even so, the fact that 2 small towers can do this volume of sound is really amazing. The higher frequencies seemed to hang on just fine though.

This was the first time I was able to listen to such a high volume. It expected it to be more tiring, but there's not any harshness to it. A good pair of speakers beats a poor 5.1 system, no doubt about it :D

I just know it'll be amazing when I get the rest of the system. Can hardly wait.

As for music... I've been revisiting my classical music CDs and I cannot find an emoticon to express my state of awe. I'm in love with the RS6's and Vivaldi's Four Seasons. I even shed a tear while listening to it. Oh my god :eek: This is beautiful.

[griffinconst]

Right on bro! Add a sub to those babies for movies, and you're set for a while.
I'm jealous.

[Rob Babcock]

Congrats! I'm a Monitor Audio Fanboy from way back, BTW!:D In my time I've owned: Bronze 2's, Bronze 3's, Bronze B2's, Silver 7i's, Silver 8i's, a Bronze Center, a Silver Center, Silver FX/i surrounds, Gold Ref 10's, Gold Ref 20's and a Gold Ref Center!:) I just recently purchased some GR60's to replace my 20's, they're en route as we speak!;) I've been consistently pleased and impressed by the sound quality for the money, and especially surprised at the quantity and quality of bass they generate with small enclosures.

Hope they replace them- shipping would suck but you may have them for years, may as well have 'em in mint shape.

Good luck & good listening!:D

[JLMEMT]

Cut the blue wire. :D

That's a bomb squad joke and it's probably not funny even to people whose main language is English.

I like that design. I know you can't bounce them around but that crossover is very easy to get to. I appreciate the pic's too.


:D I liked it anyway! :cool:

[Djizasse]

Good news, it seems I'll get the full crossover, instead of just the plastic cover :D
This way I'll have a pristine speaker, with absolutely no damage.
This also means that I'll have more soldering to do, it's a good thing, it strengthens my ego :D

And my wife agrees on getting a more powerful receiver than the current RX-V861. She's the best :D

[Djizasse]

I received a new crossover module a few days after my last message. Haven't installed it yet though. I'll do it one of these days :D Not really in a rush, the fixed crossover is working flawlessly.

I'm very happy with the RS6s. The icing on the cake is the finish, it matches the texture of my furniture. Just noticed it yesterday. My wife is very pleased :D

I've already ordered the RS LCR from the same seller. He seems alright :D
Next month I'll get the rears after we decide on the RS1s or the RSFXs.

[griffinconst]

Very good. I'm glad to hear your seller took care of you. I only heard those once about a year ago. Do they have enough bass for rock without a sub? You bought some great speakers.
Congrats.

[Djizasse]

Very good. I'm glad to hear your seller took care of you. I only heard those once about a year ago. Do they have enough bass for rock without a sub? You bought some great speakers.
Congrats.

I would say yes, at least with Queen's "We will rock you", among others (Metallica, Guitar Hero III soundtrack and Dire Straits were my last listenings).
But that will depend on what you mean with "enough". And I have not installed and integrated a sub, maybe it will be even better.

For movies, definitely not enough.

[gixxerific]

A good pair of speakers beats a poor 5.1 system, no doubt about it :D

I myself am so glad to hear someone say this. I have been preaching this to people for a long time. Some people just don't understand.

As for music... I've been revisiting my classical music CDs and I cannot find an emoticon to express my state of awe. I'm in love with the RS6's and Vivaldi's Four Seasons. I even shed a tear while listening to it. Oh my god :eek: This is beautiful.

That's funny, I myself may or may not have done the same thing today while auditioning some Focal's.:o Which I bought though they had to be ordered.

But glad to see your happy with your purchase. I will tell you like someone told me yesterday, 'I can hear the excitement in your voice'. It is most awesome to finally come to fruition with something you have dreamed about and researched for a long time. With 12 hour days of investigating and learning not so uncommon.

I can't wait to get mine. I hope MA takes care of you.

Good luck and more importantly have fun.:D:cool:

Dono

[Alex2507]

It's threads like this and gixxerific's that make me want new speakers.
I need one of the mods to close and delete it.
It's for the best. :D

Actually I was/am pretty happy with what I am listening to but a brief listen to something better really made me kind of weak in the knees. There is a real art to enjoying what you have/can afford without wasting your time wanting what you can't have (yet:cool:). I think I'll avoid audio stores like the plague and it's good to see that both you guys are diggin' what you got. :)

[lsiberian]

It's threads like this and gixxerific's that make me want new speakers.
I need one of the mods to close and delete it.
It's for the best. :D

Actually I was/am pretty happy with what I am listening to but a brief listen to something better really made me kind of weak in the knees. There is a real art to enjoying what you have/can afford without wasting your time wanting what you can't have (yet:cool:). I think I'll avoid audio stores like the plague and it's good to see that both you guys are diggin' what you got. :)

That's why I Do it myself. Then it takes a lot longer to upgrade and do things. And the feeling of a new toy is stretched out much longer.

[DonBattles]

man that sucks :( I hate when things arrive damaged :mad::mad: But I'll offer a CONGRATS anyway cuz I know your gonna love the MA's once all is made right :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/DBattles/DIY/DIYSpeakerCable007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/DBattles/DIY/DIYSpeakerCable006.jpg

[gixxerific]

That's why I Do it myself. Then it takes a lot longer to upgrade and do things. And the feeling of a new toy is stretched out much longer.

I do a little DIY stuff myself. I have built several sub boxes for car audio. They are very nice just plain jane Cubes usually but they work great. Have one in my truck now. I actually have 3 DIY boxes for that particular sub. I need to replace some tweets on some old Kennwoods I have downstairs, kinda thought about replacing all the speaks just for the hell of it with good but inexpensive drivers.

Oops sorry getting off track now.

djizasse are you gonna write a review on those?

[griffinconst]

It's threads like this and gixxerific's that make me want new speakers.
I need one of the mods to close and delete it.
It's for the best. :D

Actually I was/am pretty happy with what I am listening to but a brief listen to something better really made me kind of weak in the knees. There is a real art to enjoying what you have/can afford without wasting your time wanting what you can't have (yet:cool:). I think I'll avoid audio stores like the plague and it's good to see that both you guys are diggin' what you got. :)

Try buying some new tunes that you know are very well produced.
Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Steely Dan. That heavy production always makes what you got sound GOOD. Well, to me at least.

[Djizasse]

man that sucks :( I hate when things arrive damaged :mad::mad: But I'll offer a CONGRATS anyway cuz I know your gonna love the MA's once all is made right :D

Don, you skipped a few posts. Everything is alright. I soldered the broken connection. I even received a new crossover that's waiting to be installed. I did not install it yet because everything is working right.
I've seen your pics many times, I'm going to do something like that. It's sexy as hell.

Gixxerific, I won't do a (proper) review. First of all, I've got absolutely no point of comparison with my system. These are my first "home cinema" speakers, a big upgrade from little computer cube speakers. Lastly, but not least, I lack the vocabulary and the experience to express my thoughts on these matters.
For now I can just say that for the money they're awesome.

Griffinconst, you're right. There's really something about these productions, a sparkle that does not exist on most albums. Queen and Dire Straits are also very good.

lsiberian, I love to DIY, but lack of time and excellent craftsman skill do not allow me to do something that looks and sounds as good as the MAs.

Alex2507, I stopped going to audio stores ;)