RBH Sound TK-5CT Floorstanding Speaker Review

[admin]

You’ve read a lot of RBH reviews over here and if you’re anything like me, you’ve thought, “Well, that’s nice, and if I ever hit the lottery, I’ll look into those.” These newest RBH’s are actually within financial reach of a lot of our readers. A big part of me was hoping I’d hate these speakers. It’d help give us that “fair and balanced” look that would placate some of our dissenters. But the fact is, and I can no longer deny it, that RBH makes great speakers. You just have to hear one to know. And now that I’ve heard one – I’m convinced.

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[birdonthebeach]

Tom, you are such a fanboy.....

 

[Matt34]

Good review, those sound like a great deal for $800. Wish there was a place to demo them around here.

 

[Slats]

I am curious what RBH offers/recommends for center and surrounds and how much green they will set you back.

 

[Lex]

Axiom's M60's seem to be comparable in a few ways:

-both standing towers
-similar review ratings
-price ($800 vs $970)
-stated frequency response range (37Hz & 45Hz)

I'd like to see a direct head-to-head comparison of these two speakers.

Even better, a roundup of full-range towers in the $750-$1500 range would be awesome, if wishful thinking

 

[emorphien]

In financial reach of most consumers, just not within reach.

 

[Tomorrow]

Wish there was a place to demo them around here.

....or anywhere.

 

[nova]

I believe the center is the RBH TK-515C at $299 ea. and surrounds are TK-5C $499 pr.

I am curious what RBH offers/recommends for center and surrounds and how much green they will set you back.

 

[hopjohn]

Nice Review Tom

Hey, nice review Tom. I had a question on the aesthetics. You say in the summary they have average aesthetics, but from the photos they really look pretty nice (particularly with speakers of a like cost). Just wondering what you would improve on, along those lines.

Thanks,
hopjohn

 

[Tom Andry]

Hop,

Aesthetics is always a personal thing but reddish vinyl veneer isn't much my style. The hard edges and boxy look also screams function over style. Of course, everyone has their own opinions and what might be "average" for me could be just fine in your book.

Lex,

The m60's were the reference speakers I used for comparison in this review.

 

[mattburk]

Great read tom. How would these compare to the new Kef iQ9's? I can get them for about the same price.

 

[Tom Andry]

No idea, I've never heard Kefs outside of a trade show (hardly a good listening environment).

 

[TT-]

Tom, what was you comparing against? I didn't get the model of the reference speaker or maybe I glossed over the review too fast?

 

[TT-]

Nevermind, I got it. Found it in the reference system section

 

[placebo473]

Axiom's M60's seem to be comparable in a few ways:
...I'd like to see a direct head-to-head comparison of these two speakers.

Even better, a roundup of full-range towers in the $750-$1500 range would be awesome, if wishful thinking

Throw in a pair of Rockets too.

 

[satish536]

Axiom's M60's seem to be comparable in a few ways:

-both standing towers
-similar review ratings
-price ($800 vs $970)
-stated frequency response range (37Hz & 45Hz)

I'd like to see a direct head-to-head comparison of these two speakers.

Even better, a roundup of full-range towers in the $750-$1500 range would be awesome, if wishful thinking

A full range tower face off would be awesome !

 

[gotchaforce]

Wow, i'll have to listen to these.

$1000 is the sweet spot for speakers but theres a niche market for $800 speakers out there too i think.

 

[alexadams77]

So, are you saying that the TK-5CT played louder and better then the Axiom M60's? I was just wondering because I was going to order the M60 or M80, but the TK-5CT just seems like a better deal. What would you chose out of the both of them? I do not have a sub and my room is 2500 Cu FT that opens to other areas.

 

[chris6878]

I bought these based on this review. They sound amazing. I think I need more power to push them, but they still sound damn good!

 

[Tom Andry]

Chris, glad you like them. For the money, I've never heard better. It's gonna be a long time (and a few raises) before you think about upgrading.