RBH 61 SE/R vs. Monitor GS-10

[csm_274]

I've heard the Monitor GS-10 - I'm still trying to audition the RBH 61 SE/R's. For those who have heard both...how would you compare the two? In particular, their sound (e.g. brightness, sound staging, etc.)?

I've also listened to the Paradigm Studio 20's, but they seemed to over-produce the music (not really sure how to explain, but they weren't as natural sounding as I'd prefer). The Monitors sounded better (to my ear), but they appeared to be a bit bright. Just wondering how the RBH's will sound in comparison.

 

[csm_274]

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[stevo238]

CSM, I agree that the Monitor's have a brightness or glare (at high volumes) but you'd probably be told by the "experts" here that it might be ancillaries, room effect, etc., that's causing the brightness. Monitor audio does have a "house sound" though; forward and dynamic with good timing. Having owned the RS1's and having listened to the RS6's on many occasions, you could do far worse. RBH is reviewed here and they love them. Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with them.

 

[gene]

I have done extensive comparisons of the Monitor Audio GR-10s and the RBH 61-SE/Rs and found the RBH's to be superior in terms of openness, smoothness, and bass extension. The GR-10s were more forward sounded which on some recordings I actually preferred. Overall the GR-10s were the closest I've heard that could compare against the RBHs in terms of overall tonal accuracy and dynamics. I didn't test the GS-10s but they appear very similar to the GR-10s I reviewed. They are great speakers to say the least and sonically much better than the Paradigms to my ears which I also tested.

Check our review archive for the GR-10 review and the bookshelf face off (III I believe) for the comparison.

 

[csm_274]

Thanks for the input. Is is also fair to say that the right set-up (e.g. A/V receiver set up, floor coverings, window dressings, etc.) can lessen the degree of brightness heard by these speakers? I'm intrigued by the RBH's...just need to find a place to hear them.

Second question...I have a 18X19 family room with 10 foot ceilings. The floors are wood, and the back wall consists of many large glass windows. Not exactly the ideal setting. Would the following set up be powerful enough for this space? If not, what other options might I consider (diff sub, etc.)? What can I do to reduce the brightness aspect of this proposed system?

Denon A/V 3048? (130x4 watt)
RBH 61 SE/R for the left, right and center
RBH MC 615 rear in-ceiling speakers)
RBH SE1010 or SE12 sub

Will this system be enough for this size room? Can I alter the room to make the room more receptive to the music (i.e. reduce brightness of speakers, etc.)?

Thank

 

[jamie2112]

I would say you will need room treatments for sure. There are many out there to choose from. If you are at all handy you could make them as well.

 

[stevo238]

CSM, at the very least a room area rug would help in front of your setup and I'm assuming you have curtains on the window. Just as long as you sit close enough to the action, (and you can determine that) I think your setup would work quite well.

 

[csm_274]

Another question...is it fair to say that a system can be sufficiently "tweaked" via the receiver? In other words, if a particular set-up, in a particular sounds a bit bassy, a bit bright, etc., can that be corrected (to some extent) via the receive?

 

[csm_274]

Still trying to get around to testing the RBHs. I did audition the ERA D5's (bookshelf) and Aerial Model 6 (floorstanding). I really, really liked both speakers...made by same group I believe. For anyone who's heard the ERAs, Aerials and RBHs...how would you compare them?

 

[csm_274]

bttt. Thanks for any and all feedback.

 

[csm_274]

bttt...worth another shot

 

[csm_274]

Still doing my research...