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For my room and listening needs I went with the floor standing version of the R200, the R600’s driven by Pioneer’s new 305 AVR and I love the combination. The 600’s dig deeper into the bass but I augment that with a Starke Sound SW12 using a 50HZ crossover and it’s a match made in heaven. It may not be my end game system but it hits it out of the park as a combined HT / 2 Channel package. Randy and a couple other reviewers gave me the direction I needed to arrive on this setup and I’m really glad I found their channels. 👍👍

Love your videos Randy, keep giving us your best bang for the buck audio. The instrument they wave their hands over is the Theremin!!

Reminded me of Saturday Speaker Shoot Out!!! So nice. Thanks Randy.

THx for this vid. Exactly what i was looking for. Cheers. Grew up being an audiophile but lost it along the way in adulthood. Now mid 40s and getting my vinyls back i needed some gear. On a budget sadly.

Love Polk Speakers! Can’t go wrong with them 👍🏼

Tried both, like both....R200 by a twidge for my room and my ears, but those are the big variables ; ) R200 seems especially happy with a vintage Marantz 2275. I was fortunate to find them on sale (great point Randy makes: why pay more, even if they are a good value at the regular price, they definitely go on sale). Great comparison and review...and thanks for bringing Polk back to our attention: I (and I suspect some others here?) had pretty much written them off as serious contenders years ago. Looks like the Polksters are back!

Oh man, it’s a good morning when you wake up to a new Cheapaudioman video. Thanks for the content!

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!. What do you want to see next?

@RdandTrk1

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Man, that is a good question. How about a shootout of the Emotiva B1+ vs the SVS Prime Bookshelf. Asgard 3 from Schiit review, review your Audio Technica M50X, how to set up dual subwoofers (placement, settings, interconnect options, etc.). Just a few ideas.

@BorisKid

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the videos too

@gondolier41413

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman like to see a review of monolith thx speakers 😀

Great review of both of these explaining the differences. Thanks! PLEASE stabilize that table!!! lol.

Loved the video, Randy. What it has done has made me indecisive. I liked what you said about the R100's, all except for one thing, and that was soundstage depth. Is it virtually absent would you say, or just less than the R200? I might be able to live with less depth, but couldn't abide a flat soundstage, however wide.

I believe the instrument you're looking for in the Korn album is the theremin.

Polk gets a lot of hate from fancy audio people. I have a pair of ES20s and I love them. One day I'll upgrade, but I'm rocking for now!

Great video, I was planning on getting R100's, but luckily I read the description for the R900 Atmos speakers and they don't fit on the R100s. So R200s it is... And I know the finish on the browns isn't real walnut but man they look beautiful.

Another very good review. You mentioned a vintage McIntosh as an amp? Which one? Thanks.

I would really like to see you do a comparison video of the Monoprice MP-65RT vs. the Dayton Audio B652 AIR speaker. It would be nice to see how the ribbon tweeter compares to the AMT tweeter.

Sometimes when you cut I a bit of sub bass it cleans up the bass and makes it tighter. It's always worth a try.

Thank you Randy for comparing these two, which is something no one really thought to do and reveals some rather interesting differences. I'm an R200 owner but I think I'll give the R100's a shot in another room. Thanks!

@tigertom53

Жыл бұрын

Did you try the r100 and what's your thought?

Nice job! I’m shocked as well by your choice. I think a lot of people tend to think bigger must be better as well.

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@andrewbrazier9664

2 жыл бұрын

In Uk Polk R100 are £499 Inc 20% vat & R200 are £599 Inc vat . Don't appear to be any deals below this at present . So 550 USD seems a great price for either 👍

Well adding a sub will increase sound stage for a lot of speakers.

First, great channel.... second, great comparison.... great to watch with coffee before my morning jam....

Liked, Subscribed. You are making great content and your production has come a long way, great job! Does SITH Audio make a HiFi table? The wobbly speakers are very sibilant.

Thanks for the great review Randy! I have been interested in these speakers and the differences between them. I am surprised that the differences between the speakers are so numerous. I would love to see you do some more comparisons with different models from the same manufacture.

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! and that is the plan

@rbc4499

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman DBR62, Wharefedale 12.2, b1+, Heco aurora 300 would be great to compare against these speakers. I have one room that I will be using for music and movies. Would be interested in your thoughts on using these speakers for both. How would you go about doing both movies and music in the same space. I’m interested in potentially a 2.1 channel system for both but would be interested in how to do a 5.1 channel that could double as a good 2.1 system.

Great review.How do the Polk s20s compare to the R200s. Is it worth the upgrade 👍

There are many magical sounding 5'25 inch woofer mini monitors I think smaller driver does the midrange better and has a faster woofer , smaller baffle dimms will offer better diffraction and better imaging to better disappear in a room. I think at 399usd a pair R100 would be a steal, knowing Polk they may drop to is on sale 😉

I upgraded from the Polk RTI A3's to the R200's, they are a brilliant speaker, I listen to them endlessly, and never get tired of them

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

I have those too!

@bradhughes510

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman the RTI's are great bit of gear too hey, they really do require a good amp though to get the best from them

I have been going back and forth between the Polk R200 and the SVS Ultra for 6 months on which to purchase. I want to sit them on respectively made dual subs

Upgrading my home theater. Step 1 was to upgrade receiver. Went with Integra DX 3.4 since I have both PS5 and XBox Series X and wanted 8k interfaces and preamps out. Considering speaker sets. Replacing Polk TL-1s. Looking at R100 vs ES20s. This will primarily be for movies with occasional music. Thoughts? Also, what’s best Polk center channel that you’d match with this?

Bought the R200's based off your feedback. Love these speakers. I have a Marantz SR5015 for my setup but I'm considering an external amp to really give these puppies some juice. Can you recommend a good amp to pair with these (up to $1500).

Hey Randy. I'm not really a Ghost fan but the some "Call me Little Sunshine" off their new Impera album is recorded really well and sounds amazing. As you would say " like a drunken sailor" lol. Please give it a try (on the WIIM) which I have just bought and let me know what you think. Cheers from Scotland.

I'm actually watching this video using the R200s right now for sound with my Marantz NR1200 AV Receiver. They are great hell yeah You got me wanting to try the R100s now. Might be the next pair of speakers I get not sure. I'm kinda new to the home theater/stereo audio hobby. Been listening to music and watching movies all my life. I love music and movies but never had good quality speakers until the last couple of years. i started out a couple of years ago with the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 system and moved to what I currently am using ie the R200s along with the PSW10 sub woofer. Before that it was just tv speakrs, phone speakers, and 20 to 30 dollar computer speakers from brands like logitec. and one time a 25 dollar portable boombox I got from target that i broke in a year blasting all the time hahaha. I'd have to say the R200s are night and day difference from the klipsch 2.1 promedia system. WAY better but I'm still just learning and gettin the hang of home theater and stereo systems but I think I got a pretty good one for now. I agree with what you say about the r200s. But I can't really seem to find any one trying the R200s with the Marantz nr1200 to see what they think. I think it's a great built/system. What do you think of the NR1200. I found a really good home theater store near me and they helped me get a good system, the one I'm currently using. Glad to of found you on KZread. Keep making more home theater speaker videos dude you rock. I paid 650 for my R200s 600 for my NR 1200 receiver and 300 for the sub woofer.

Okay, I really love B&W, and in particular, I really have it in for B&W 705 S3. With that said, I have great history with Polk, and was able to purchase a pair of Polk Audio Reserve 50th Anniversary speakers at a steal. So my question to you is how does the Polk R200s compare to B&W 705 S3?

Good stuff. Something about the reserve 700 has my attention. I too would have thought that the reserve 100 is the weaker little brother, but you have proved that there are differences.

Fun video idea! Expensive bookshelf vs mid end bookshelf that has great high end, but lacks bass, with budget sub, of equivalent total price!

My choice would also be the R100's for all the reasons you mentioned, particularly because I think the fake wood finish looks AWESOME, and especially because they are sponsored by Hank's free-range gluten-free Pomeranians.

@Tunnelsnakes

2 жыл бұрын

R200s can also have the same wood finish FYI

Hey randy, would your review be different in favor of the 200 if you crossed both of them over to let's say 80hz?

Great review, it was similar outcome for me on the Klipsch RP600 vs Rp500. RP500 was more balanced and focused, and if paired with a sub a better system.

@scottlowell493

6 ай бұрын

I have the rp500M2. They are better than any version of the 600. The smaller driver crosses over better. The 500 are better with everything except bass.

Moving up from a Signature Elite 7 channel setup (es50, es35, es15, es10) to a Reserve 5 channel one (r200, r350, r100) this week. Hoping for good things. Cheers!

@RockCity1111

Ай бұрын

Hope u like them?

Thanks for this review. I'm a fan of Polk. I have 2 vintage pairs. They sound great. I'm happy they still make great affordable speakers. Respect to Polk.

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

A Theremin, That is the instrument on the KORN album you were talking about. Were those prices each or a pair? I just bought the ES-15s for my everyday speaks.

I have thrown the ring into the hat. As Elac UB 52 or 62 are not available, I went with R200. Buying a good pair of socks, as i have to keep them close to the wall. I would have preferred texture, tone of bass than thump. But this is what best I can get right now. Once burn in,i hope to hear some magic. Fingers crossed...as out of the box, these did not sound as good. Trying stereo, as my 16+ years old Onkyo 5.1 gave up due to age. I enjoyed that all these years, it had the quality as money had value back then. The Onkyo was very good even for music. I feel Stereo is like manual gear box trying to beat DSG. DSP based systems do have dustinct advantage hard to beat for traditional stereos.

Do you plan review the L100?

So I feel like I’m spoiled but man the Emotiva B1+ are solid minus the cabinet isn’t purdy like more expensive speakers that don’t sound as warm.

Considering a crossover @ 60hz, and a 8" subwoofer, which one of these would you choose?

Hey Randy, which is better- The r100 or Klipsch rp500?

Great Video! I am a die hard Polk fan. I own a set of the Signature series but I've been thinking about upgrading. In your opinion, if price was not an issue, would you prefer the Legend or the Reserve series? I'm not sure if you had a chance to hear the Legend Series, but i would love your thoughts on that.

@derrondevasconcellos6030

2 жыл бұрын

For the price difference - the R series all day any day. A lot of the L series has been brought down to the R series so IMO save the money and buy another nice component with the saving.

For a small-ish room, sitting about 2-2.5m away from speakers, R100, R200 or Wharfedale Evo 4.1? Setup is a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo TT + Rega IO. Since space is a premium, will be placed on the TV console, about 15-18cm from back wall.

Would the R100 be a significant uograde over the Jamo C93 II? My listening area I sit 8 feet from the speakers and can only allow about 8-10 inches from speaker to wall. I am tight on width as I plan to put speakers beside a tv and speakers must be less than 8 inches wide and white in color. I will power with a Cambridge AXR85 with Geshelli J2 DAC and a bluesound node 2i.

It's called a theremin. The thingy that you wave your hand over. I'm gonna hafta go listen to that song now.

I have the older RitA 9's and the 3's. I always thought they had a good sound. I would love to hear the R Series. The R-700's look like they could rock the house. Great review! Go Polk!

Which one would you recommend for surrounds. The r700 front r400 center. With a 250 x 7 Power amp. Thanks

the wave the hands 'woo' thing is a thermin. Had to say it

How will these compare to my year 2000 RT35i's 90dB 50-25khz ?

OK if you say your a value reviewer, would you please review the Monolith B-6 bookshelves ...I would like your honest opinion. Some other people say you cannot beat them as far as value goes for what you hear out of them. They also can go with the Monolith T-6 Towers....

Which one to choose when pairing with an Esoteric class D Amp (110W at 8 Ohms) that's a bit analytical?

For years I combined Paradigm with Polk speakers. Paradigm 7se with Polk Monitor 5 I believe stacked. Later, Paradigm Monitor 3 with Polk 5 jr. Later Paradigm SE1 with Monitor Audio RX1s. Each combination complemented each other, Earlier Paradigms provided the low to low mids and the Polks added upper mids to highs. SE1s had the mids while RX1s (these were too laid back on mids) provided the lows and highs. What ended this coupling of speakers were Focal 807Ws. Adding a sub would adds some additional bass richness but they are fine on their own and easy to drive even with a 40 watt high quality amp. They do not like inexpensive class D though. Much better with class AB and superb with a quality amp. Looking for an even smaller speaker that can do what they do. Not easy and the closest I've come is MA Silver 100 6g. The 100s had really nice lows and low mids but they were still outclassed by Focal in the upper mids through the highs. Silver 100s just threw everything at you, lacked the subtlety of Focal. But if you were mostly home theater oriented, the Silver 100s gave you a big sounding experience. A much wider and a taller soundstage with a bit less depth in comparison. Focal good enough for that and better for music. Still looking for something in the 12 to 15 inch, probably have to spend more to beat it but might need a higher powered amp as well. MAs played well with a 40 watt amp too, which was nice. Perhaps the 7g edition which is said to have better dispersion by adding a wave guide under the tweeter grill as well as an updated mid driver.

Hey...if you had to choose between the polk r200 vs elac unifi ubr62. Living in the Caribbean cannot demo

Thank you for the review, so many reviewers always default to Bigger is Better, for me, with a Subwoofer and Medium to smaller rooms, a 5 1/4 speaker is better. Most people listen to music at Low to Medium levels anyway so the high volume argument is kinda moot.

Hi.. I've always enjoyed your reviews... I have a question today... What does it mean for bass to be fast??

@greyshadow7786

8 ай бұрын

Fast means it will sound better with music rather than being sloppy, basically it sounds musical.

Bought the R200 just a few weeks back after Randy's post on the BB sale. They sound fantastic with my SX-1050 (warmer amp) currently but will be paired with a CR-1020 which some would call "bass thin" (I disagree) and a little bright. This pairing is perfect as it adds back just a little warmth to balance out the CR-1020 and in my 12x12 office, the bass is booming (in a good way). My only gripe is the two pairs I received were both damaged... The first pair had a tweeter where the spike was smooshed. The second has some cabinet damage the size of my thumb, like it was pushed in. Not sure if QC is lacking here but definitely annoying. I'm keeping the second pair cause it's not bad or impacting the sound quality.

@mattyj3051

2 жыл бұрын

I have a cr-1020 as well. Seems much more neutral than most vintage receivers of that era? Others seem to warm and almost veiled? I love mine! Fantastic phono stage as well.

@ezeien9

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattyj3051 I think it comes down to speaker pairing and synergy. I was using Evo 4.3s which are warm with the Pioneer which is also warm. The sound is great but swap in the R200’s and there’s a lot more weight in the sound and more detail. Comparing the Yamaha’a phono stage to the Pioneer’s is night and day. Yamaha is crystal clear and both are in spec.

@davidp140

2 жыл бұрын

You may want to reconsider not getting a 3rd non-damaged pair. If you decide to sell these in the future, cabinet damage could have an impact on value. Just a suggestion based on experience (not specifically with R200s). Enjoy your speakers!

@ezeien9

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidp140 Definitely was a thought but these will be mainstays for quite some time. They’ll likely be given away to a family member anyways. Happy listening!

thx 👍🏾

I am contemplating POLK R200 or ELAC Debut Reference DBR62. The ELAC cost about 70 USD cheaper. I am curious about which one has better soundstage and sound more lively/fun for music. Currently POLK R200 is about 600 usd

First of all thank you very much, you are an excellent reviewer! I own rti a3 that you have recommended in the past, should I switch to es20 or r00? Waiting for your reply

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

if you can swing the R series wait til they go on sale. they're excellent

@AlonB

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman So I bought the R100 and they are just insane! Thanks

Is the 200's pointer tweeter thingy crooked?

how about a shootout between the Polks vs Elac vs SVS ?

Polk works with impedance of 8, 6 or 4 ohms, which one did you use in the test?

So which one for piano-jazz trios at companionable listening levels with a little SMSL AO300 amp?

While I've been to demo both Rs and I might add there both a credit to Polk for raising there game in this price band . To my old lug oles I have heard better for less . That's just my take and to others they probs sound fantastic . It's a personal choice for all .

Hey guys, I have a question, hopefully someone can help me. In my listening space, I have no room to move the speakers away from the wall. They will be placed on a cabinet of only about 450mm depth. I would prefer to NOT get a sub as well. Should I get the R100 to have a little more breathing space between wall and speaker, or should i get the R200 but it will be backed up super close to the wall? Thanks

the instrument you wave your hand over to make the sound is called a theramin.

Great video! I just got the r200s which replaced my kef r100s. While the kefs have their strengths like how good vocals sound and how spacious they are, the polks are more focused, a bit more clarity and a lot more bass, much bigger sense of scale. I’m still comparing them and maybe I need to get better components although my denon 4520 is no slouch. Your review of the polks helped me pull the trigger on the r200s, thanks.

@vladrapchan5330

Жыл бұрын

Hey. Hi! After one year, what are your thoughts on the exchange? I have Q300s and I'm afraid of loosing something going to the R200s. Is there anything that the concentric design does that cannot be reproduced by the polks?

@roelcorral7720

Жыл бұрын

@@vladrapchan5330 I think the polks are the better speaker. The only thing missing from the kefs was the vocal spaciousness and slightly more details on a few instruments. The polks on the other hand just gives you a bigger sound all around. It seemed more airy to me up top and warmer giving a full sense of body. Vocals are clear just slightly less pronounced than the kefs but with more weight to them. They even have a bit more highs than the kef, is just the kef detail is slightly more pronounced.

@vladrapchan5330

Жыл бұрын

@@roelcorral7720 Thanks for the answer! (BTW, I'm Brazilian and have many close friends with the "Corral" last name :). About the kefs, the hyper detail and 3d effect the sound has always impressed me. Being my first true hi-fi speakers, I've always attributed these qualities to the concentric design. That's why I'm so reluctant to move on to traditional 2 way designs. Do you think I'll be okay? 😂

@vladrapchan5330

Жыл бұрын

@@roelcorral7720 BTW, I always crossover my speakers @ 60hz with a 8" subwoofer and room correct the using audissey..

@roelcorral7720

Жыл бұрын

@@vladrapchan5330 wow I had no clue there was corral last name in Brazil! I’m am from Mexican descent but live in the USA. Yes the kefs design is amazing in 3D presentation especially if you move up the line. I believe the new meta r3 push it even further. It all depends on what music and what you will use your system for. For me I use 50/50 movies and music and the polks are just awesome for that. For more critical listening kefs might suit you better if you go for the r meta series.

i just listened to a review sound tests between the polk r200 vs elac uni-fi ub52 and i must say i prefer the polks...the bass is way better imo...while the mids and highs are more pronounced on the elacs. however the elacs are $350 off atm for 549 from 899.... i cant find the R200 on crutchfield or amazon...so i doubt the polk es 20 match up to the R200 right? I think i like polk better...plus they might have a longer history than elac ....there is something to be said about experience and 5 decades in the field im sure....but then there are Klipsch at 75yrs i think? but i havent heard a polk vs klipsch just yet...ive just started my studies on which to buy!....again knowledgeable input is appreciated as help for my dilemma....i hate this process...i tend to keep what i buy forever so...i NEED to make it right the first time lol...thanks to anyone able to give usable info to me! peace !!! k i just used your link for the R200 and they are 750 no discounts. the elacs were 899 minus 350 discount...so for an extra 200+ i might wait and see IF they ever give customers a fair deal! i would buy the R200s right away at 500-550$

Look up the word, "Theremin." Is that the instrument you were referring to?

Looking at r200s with smsl al200. Do you think this is a good marriage? Medium room. Volume goes up after a beer or two. Cheers.

I’m looking for a good pair of rear speakers in a Home Theater set up… Got the R600s as fronts. On the fence on wether to go with the R100s or R200s as my rears.

@FasuloA

Жыл бұрын

I also have r600’s in the front and went with R100 for the rear and am not disappointed at all. Take that for what it’s worth since I didn’t have both to do an A/B direct comparison. But for rear /surrounds I can’t imagine I missed out on much if anything with my 100s. Cheers and good luck!

Why not get both? Best of both worlds!

I want the r100 but I got to Pony up the money first

Do moukey m20-3 next??

Good looking speakers. 👍Will try the R 200 by occasion. Thanks for your review. 👋

@RockCity1111

2 жыл бұрын

They are actually great and the hype is real !!

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

enjoy! I really like them

Apartment living. No subwoofer. Which would you choose? Speakers will be within a foot from the wall

Do you shoot all of your videos in "Navy-cam" with the products moving to and fro to simulate being at sea?

@richarddortch6122

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

Since we are talking cheap, do you ever review used speakers?

Just bought some R100s per your recommendation. Would love to hear your thoughts on pairing either of these with a sub.

@davidsimon1642

Жыл бұрын

Esta contento con los R100? Los usa de home cinema o solo para música? Gracias

Nice comparison. I'd have to listen to my music on both. Good job. 🤛🥋🤛Cobra Kai

How can i get this outside the US? Im in indonesia 🙄

I recently purchased the 200's. Almost from Crutch but then I saw that if you didn't mind them in black BB had them for $75 less. $557 I believe. Phenomenal speakers. Very neutral and real sounding, no resonance I can hear. Even the wife, who never pays attention to my music was like Wow. She came in the room and sat dead center about 8 feet away,on her own willingness, and was stuck there awhile. A 1st for her. When comparing these 2 models I preferred the 200 obviously. It just sounded fuller, especially with my vaulted ceilings, right side of room open concept, and the wall behind the speakers recessed a couple feet...tends to suck out the lower tones on most speakers. So the 200 had the goods I needed. High quality music sources shine thru the 200. You will know if a recording is not up to par. Can play it at obscene volumes with no break up. Can play it full range if wanted to, if you don't have or don't want a sub. Obviously a quality sub will enhance the overall experience. Other speakers can be fun, with their colored sound in one tone or another, this speaker is serious. You can really open it up with high volume. Obviously I love it, just my opinion though. I think if it didn't say Polk on it more people would try it and think the same. For the price it was a steal

@NosEL34

Жыл бұрын

@@happydogg312 cool, getting new speakers is always exciting. I still have mine and I'm still enjoying them. With 2 subs you should really get a nice experience from them. They are a good speaker to where if you want to buy better equipment over the upcoming years you will still be happy with the Polk's. They scale well. Good luck and I hope you enjoy them. If you end up not liking them come back here and share your story, I'm always interested in what people don't like about them considering what they cost.

@NosEL34

Жыл бұрын

@@happydogg312 yeah shopping for TV's is a nightmare lol. I usually stick with Samsungs under the $800 range and replace every 8 years or so. As far as the Polks go just make sure your amp or receiver can handle a 4ohm load and you should be ok. I've tried the speakers with 6 or 7 different amps ranging anywhere from a few hundred bucks up to a $3k. They just sound a little better they higher you go, depending on the brand.

R100 or Emotiva B1+?

how much better are they than the polk es 15s tho.

I also purchased a Crown XLS 1502 amp a pair of Klipsch RP160 bookshelf speakers that I powered with the Crown coming off my Marantz SR5013. You had stated that you would not recommend the Crown for home theater. I must disagree. I set the crossover to no crossover and it sounded exactly as if the Marantz was powering it. When you tested the Crown how was your initial setup done? The Crown worked flawless for me. It could not have possibly been better.

@V1ralB1ack

2 жыл бұрын

Bro the klipsch barely use power and you're hooking them up to amps with stupid amounts of power. Of course they sound the same because you're only using the first 1-4 watts. Distortion would set in later but it never does. Coincidentally both those amps don't have the cleanest and best first few watts. If you want an improvement find something with a high class a bias.

R200 or es60 from Polk?

Did you notice if the R200 had a bigger sense of scale than the R100s? My Denton 85ths have a a 6” driver as well but are a little wider than most bookshelves. Comparing them to Totem Skylights which are same size as R100s, Skylights sounded much smaller than my Denton’s. Wondering if it’s the larger drivers or the fact that my Dentons baffle is wider that gives it a larger sense of scale? Sorry for being long winded.

@V1ralB1ack

2 жыл бұрын

It's the driver. Bigger drivers project bigger sound. The tone and timbre reach further out and create a bigger presentation of the sound

Another almost perfect double review, only missing the obligatory flatulence sound effects.

Usually the smaller woofer will have a better mid range.

Do u have KEF?

Great start to the day with a fantastic speaker review! I’m so happy with my current rotation options of the Sony SSCS-5s, the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2s, and D320s. Drives my wife nuts! Her favorites are the D320s. Yet, I’m always wondering how much better is the next level up, and which ones are they? Are these it? She’s definitely going to kill me!!!!! Haha! Thank you Randy for the awesome review!!!!!

@eattoast6378

2 жыл бұрын

ik you were more so referring to the excitement of your next speaker, but its interesting that the next level up from diamonds or d320s, at least a noticeable difference, is more so going to be paying more money for a "different" sound, and not necessarily a "better" sound. If your goal is flat response, accuracy of reproduction, low distortion/high spl, you have to go D.I.Y.. or pay a good 1-2 thousand. However, there are tons of low equipment req, easy to follow builds under 500 that will blow plenty of 1-2k brand name retails out of the fucking water.

@ramondelgado6778

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your response. Any diy recommendations?

Hi Randy? Hey, are you pointing the correct way? The wood grain speaker looks bigger! 🤷🏻‍♂️

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Forced perspective. Check the b roll

Wish you would have done this before you said go buy these today.

Amazing video as always buddy.

@cheapaudioman

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Anybody has some experience with the R100 inside a cabinet? In case of 1foot/30-40cm of breathing room will it be enough?

Hi Randy, I understand why you evaluate speakers without a subwoofer. After all the speakers don't come with one, but some of us prefer smaller speakers with a sub. Example the Triangle borea br02 speakers sound better as a satellite speaker than the borea br03's do to me. Keep up the good work evaluating speakers, just please consider adding a short evaluation of the smaller and larger versions with a subwoofer. I picked up the JBL 10in powered subwoofer on sale new for $200.00 and upgraded the 10in speaker itself properly paired it first with the Elac debut 2.0 6.2 and then the Triangle borea br02. Wow I love the sound even just playing cd's with a thirty year old dac and amplifier with a cheap Chinese preamp. I use an rca splitter out of the preamplifier to send the signal to the subwoofer crossover about 60hz and below on the subwoofer and run main speakers full spectrum. Thanks Bob

I've become obsessed with learning about the reserve series. Looking to upgrade my home theater setup and currently using a CS20 for center and Monitor 60 Series II towers for L/R. Can anyone suggest if the R100s would make for a significant upgrade considering I'd be moving from towers to bookshelves? Powerful enough with a sub? P.S. Love this channel! Subbed and belled!