Need some good surrounds

[jnelson88]

I am interested in upgrading my surround speakers, I need a set that can handle a Emotiva UPA-5 amp and can some what match my Klipsch RB-81s and can beat what I'm using now which is quintet satellites. The sound decent but with my front speakers they just don't "fit in". I don't know how to describe it. My budget is $400-$500. The room isn't that big at all but I would like a little flexibility if I decide to move them into a bigger room. Thanks for any advice.

-Josh

 

[its phillip]

No idea how these would sound with your klipsch, but they seem to be a good value and will be far more capable than the quintet satellites:
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/category/type/33/1/0.74_97_109_111/jamo-speakers/

$130/ea

 

[templemaners]

Well, you already have Klipsch front's and center - why not just get some smaller Klipsch's for the surrounds, like some RB-41, or RB-51's (61's maybe if you can stretch the budget just a bit)? At least you know that way they'll match up well soundwise.

 

[jnelson88]

You know I have been reading and also hearing about these speakers. I know from what I have read they have been around for a while, I will check these out.

 

[jnelson88]

Well, you already have Klipsch front's and center - why not just get some smaller Klipsch's for the surrounds, like some RB-41, or RB-51's (61's maybe if you can stretch the budget just a bit)? At least you know that way they'll match up well soundwise.

I have given that some thought actually and it is a possiblity, but the 61s are the only ones that as far as specs go will handle the Emotiva amp's power, but I am considering, that will be a lot of stretching. If someone on here that had them could tell me how they are I might.

 

[templemaners]

I think you are unnecessarily worried about the power handling of those speakers. Keep in mind that these are pretty efficient speakers and they are going to be your surrounds. Unless you are listening to a lot of multi channel music or listen at very loud levels, you're not going to be driving that much power through them.

 

[sholling]

I would stay within the Klipsch "Reference" family and the least expensive dedicated surround that can be crossed over below 80hz is the RS42-II. At $269ea they come in just a few bucks over budget. The older version of the RS42 can be still be found and is $50 cheaper. You could go with an RS41 ($170ea) but they need to be crossed over a bit higher. RB51 bookshelves (~$400/pr) are also an option but are rear ported making placement a bit more challenging. The front ported RB61 isn't that much more ($530/pr) but aren't small. By staying in the Reference family you should have a near perfect timbre match with the mains. I'd probably stretch the budget for the the RS42-II or RB61-II depending on your preference for bipole vs monopole surrounds.

 

[jnelson88]

I think you are unnecessarily worried about the power handling of those speakers. Keep in mind that these are pretty efficient speakers and they are going to be your surrounds. Unless you are listening to a lot of multi channel music or listen at very loud levels, you're not going to be driving that much power through them.

Point taken, I just don't want to overpower the speakers.

I would stay within the Klipsch "Reference" family and the least expensive dedicated surround that can be crossed over below 80hz is the RS42-II. At $269ea they come in just a few bucks over budget. The older version of the RS42 can be still be found and is $50 cheaper. You could go with an RS41 ($170ea) but they need to be crossed over a bit higher. RB51 bookshelves (~$400/pr) are also an option but are rear ported making placement a bit more challenging. The front ported RB61 isn't that much more ($530/pr) but aren't small. By staying in the Reference family you should have a near perfect timbre match with the mains. I'd probably stretch the budget for the the RS42-II or RB61-II depending on your preference for bipole vs monopole surrounds.

Agreed, I am a fan of the line. As for bipole vs monopole I am going to have to look into that, at best I am blurry on the concept, will be something I need to research. *complete* Dipole, I am going for a theater sound which is what dipole is mostly for. From what I have read anyway.

 

[zieglj01]

Look at this - don't worry about power
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-RS52-Surround-Speaker/dp/B000TDENTW/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1302716142&sr=1-4
http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/rs-52-ii-overview/

The RB61 is not wimpy and can handle it.

 

[LAB3]

RS3-II Klipsch wall mounted rear surrounds take 110/300 watts normal. I have a pair mounted on the wall behind our sofa to match the RC-62II Klipsch front mounted above our Flatt screen. I still see them on that auction site. These are the older model Reference Klipsch series. Google them and go to the Klipsch factory site. Save some money.

 

[jnelson88]

looking into them now