I have the black version of these sitting stereo in my living room right now. For $225, HOLY COW they sound amazing. Thanks Z!

Thank you Zeos for blessing us with the speaker reviews. I appreciate ya!

I see you're getting cozy with that HSU CCB-8 on the couch back there. I'm eagerly awaiting your review on them. Nice job on the RBH R5iR's, they really hit the budget sweet spot.

Omg you keep on bringing out reviews and I get so excited thinking it's the Yamaha HS8 but it's always something else

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Soon my child. Gotta spread out these speaker reviews so I can use them with headphones.

Well damn. I just picked up some Fluance Signature Series for my desktop. Now this review drops. Time to spend more money.

I sure hope you get to do this for the rest of your life too. I'm really looking forward to Zreviews from a walker, by which time you should be putting out that Infinity Subwoofer review ;)

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Well one sub had an amp fail/hum develop. Which is why I like to wait as long as I can to review something.

wonder if Chewbacca thinks Zeos is a total nutjob for constantly talking to himself

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

She just thinks I talk to her. And she ignore's me anyway.

@johnjohns9572

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right

Hey Zeo. Awesome review and great to see some RBH lovin' up in here. I've had a pair of R5Ti's now for about 4 years and have loved them through and through. Not only are they an amazing hidden gem in the speaker market, but I got a pair for under $400 on clearance. With all that being said, I've been drooling over the Ohm Walsh speakers that you reviewed a week or so ago. I know it's hard to compare towers to the sound of those bookshelves, but with somewhat of a reference for the build quality of RBH, do you think it would be worth the upgrade to the Ohm Walsh? Or should I stick with my RBHs for a good while longer? Keep up the reviews, they are awesome as always.

When I was much younger I used to go to a HiFi shop called Brady's in Liverpool your room reminded me of their sound auditioning room.

How do these compare to Kef Q100 and Elac B6.2 for 2 channel music?

If I got these for home theater, what center would be small an work great?

I just bought a pair of these, I realized they were hand crafted by our lord and savior when I was watching a linus video that played a fly buzzing sound effect and I completely believed that spacially the fly was next to me. Actually I thought it was a wasp and ran out of my room screaming FUCK and did a thorough investigation of my house finding no wasps. Resumed the linus video, found the error of my ways and just as I was about to relax, BOOM a fucking giant wasp appeared dyhdrated right at my feet. Turns out I have great speakers and a wasp infestation

@cheeseballer_

3 жыл бұрын

Niiiice

These, air motif 6, jamo, etc for classical symphony orchestra..need something that has clarity but warm?

I've got these and I love them.What would be a good headphone that has a sound signature sort of close to these speakers?

Are there any recommendations for a $100-$250 range for non powered speakers for the desk? (Lets say for the HIFI college student budget)

Hey Z, do you think you will review the Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 bookshelves?

Any chance of you reviewing the JBL 550p or 560p subwoofer? You probably have a long list of reviews to come, but could you consider adding one of those on there? :)

will you get the KEF LS50? please sir.

When are you reviewing from the Dynaudio X series? Maby a head to head with the Bushardt s300 ;) Two Danish speakers

How do these compare to Martian Logan motion series speakers

If you really want to get RBH speakers wait for Black Friday as they give them a great discount.. About four years ago I ordered an Aperion Intimus 5.1 surround system during Black Friday, then kept searching and stumbled on EMP Tek which is RBH... Ordered the Impression series 5.1 (towers instead of bookshelf) which were only a little more than the Aperion and I've been a super happy camper since... I think their speakers are amazing for the price...

@EwClubb1

6 жыл бұрын

Angel C Good fdbk...Black Friday.

Hi would you be able to do a review of Monitor Audio MR6? They are cheap good quality floor standers and I think many people would be very happy with them...

Zeos, do you ever compare amplification with speaker reviews, esp. budget reviews? The reason I ask is that I don't imagine everyone is going to be monoblocking their tiny budget standmount speakers. More likely to be using an old pre-hdmi AVR. It'd be interesting to know which speakers vary most between best and worst-case amplification, and by how much. No point saving $100 on speakers if you need to spend an extra $300 on power to run them.

When are you going to review the RSL CG4 speakers?

I wish you would demo and review some Def Techs. Especially the Studio Monitor 45's which is what I have. I'd like to know how they compare to other bookshelves you've reviewed that's $400 a pair or less. I got mine on sale for $320. Get some and review them then take them back! 👍🏼

a chuffing port quick fix is cut a bunch of straws (same length as port) fill with straws don't squeeze ...but tight

Currently looking to upgrade my PC setup from the MB42x's (driven by Emotiva Mini X a-100). I had originally decided on the Audioengine P4's because they sound great, are small/lightweight and easily bracket-mountable via the threaded inserts. Now I'm torn again as these hit EVERY one of my criteria and they're cheaper...

Could you please review the Dayton MK402 (non-bluetooth). I bought a pair based on positive reviews along with the Dayton SUB-1000. This is my budget re-entry into audio after 10 years. Hoping this is a decent setup until I can get back to building my own speakers.

I don't remember if I asked this already Z, but I'm really curious about what you think of the Kef q100s especially since they're front ported and have the cake frosting phase plug since you seem to like that haha. Anyways, glad to see you reviewing speakers again.

Hey Z, the magic you mentioned usually is that intangible thing we can't touch upon. However, the tweeters as you point out are supreme & the midrange unreal from the 5 1/4 in. woofers. I heard that high-hat sizzle in a way that normally is only heard in a live setting or a really expensive, pro, desktop mixing console speaker pair. Even over KZread l can hear the realism in the symbol & high-hat reproduction. Felt like l was in the recording studio again. In person these speakers must the best

i am looking for just a music speaker.what would you prefer buchardt, jamo c93, rbh r5bir or any other speaker. thanks

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Buchard S300 is my pick.

Screw you Zeos... I bought the Fluance signature thanks to you (I did get them for $150 used from Fluance) I am still pretty happy with my purchase... that's my personality I guess, I try to work with what I got... plus the fluance still have these beaten on looks (those jamos tho!) Also the Cambridge Audios dropped $50 for both the sx-50 and sx-60 putting them right in the territory of these speakers...

These were the Emp Tek's that are now re-badged as the RBH's and were available 2 years ago on Black Friday for $168 a pair. I feel like I stole them at that price.

Review some Q Acoustics. Those getting some rave reviews. I think I'm done with headphones and just gonna get a speaker setup. Just don't know which speakers to get. Probably become like headphones where you wanna get it just to hear how it sounds. Then you end up with a room full of speakers.

you can put straws in the port to stop the chuff hope this helps gareth

I see swans, I've sworn by those since the early 2000s. Those look like the mark iii, very very very nice on a desk.

If you haven't yet it would be cool to hear your thoughts on bone conduction stuff eventually.

when do the kefs come ? :)

, thank you so much for saying the magic phrase finally, "It's what you prefer" in a loud speaker because there are so many speakers to choose from in the sub 500 dollar range that are so good in their own way it's just totally ridiculous.

these or Fluance signature ?

May I suggest a kef ls50 vs svs ultras comparison

If you're focusing on value for home theater, then you should compare the R5BiR's to the Chane 1.4's. $279 a pair ($54 more, but in-range IMHO), but with the planar ribbon tweeter and long-throw woofer.

So now that you're getting into the "best speakers under 500 bracket", I'd recommend you review next the Ascend acoustics CBM-170 speakers or the kef Q100.

Those enclosures are at parts express for $157 each. he should have used the precision port, which significantly cuts down the chuffing. (also PE)

For that price point, you should do something weird and try putting together one of those Fostex BK-16 kits from Madisound.

would be pretty ez to get rid of the port noise. Just router out a 2 inch hole in the back and experiment/model with different length pvc pipe to get the right tuning frequency.

Z, any solutions/recommendations/advice for those with receivers/preamps that don't have bass management capabilities?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Play them quieter, That is about it.

Love the Demolition Man quote at 14:44 :D

Demo the ATC SCM7 if you can. Listened to them against Kef LS50, PMC Twenty.21, Sonus Faber etc Oh my god they are incredible. Same shape as these but sealed box. They have the magic!

I'm torn between the R5BiR and the KEF Q100. Any input? Frankly, I prefer the look of the RBH's over the boxy KEF's, so if the sound quality is a toss-up, I'll lean towards the RBH's. And I do feel like the RBH's sound a bit more "magical" than the Q100's.

@Steverino_cappucino

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Phan I have both. They are more similar than different. Of course you can no longer buy the old r5birs anymore. The new model RBH replaces these with is much more expensive and therefore the kefs are very hard to beat for the money. are very hard to beat

Is there a difference between the R5Bi and the R5BiR? Can't find the R anywhere, but the R5Bi is available on their site.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

I think the R is the color code.

@jordanh9897

7 жыл бұрын

Damn I love you.

New subscriber here love your videos The svs ultra pb13 review was great I'm really looking forward to the pb16 review as I have the money for one or the other So in your pb16 if you could make a comparison if it's a huge or subtle upgrade from the pb13 would be great Cheers and keep up the great work

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Enough to concern yourself. Just for the app control. Never mind the power.

please get Philharmonic affordable accuracy monitor, and NHT superone.

Saw the review and I was all "I don't have a lot of money so I'll look on Ebay". found nothing. I back and there is a link to the site, I click on the link and its to the speakers. I scroll down and see they have them on clearance so I pick up a pair for $170 total and I check back in an hour later and they are sold out. I come to find out it was a summer clearance event and I picked up one of the last pairs if not the last on the sale. feels amazing man, especially since I almost stuck with my SX6's and bought the F12 sub.

review on the swans?

thankyou for remembering the penny pinchers.

RBH HP2 headphones are also very nice for the price and they only have a few KZread reviews.

Would love to see you do any of the Magnepan speakers. Anyone. You seem like a guy who would hate them with a passion or praise them to death.Good luck.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

FUCK THOSE amazing things I am sure I would love TO FUCKING DESTROY THEM with classical music.

Where are you seeing the Jamo's that cheap?? I ordered the wharfedale 10.2's and just started the break in process anyway, but I thought the Jamo's were more like $250/ea not for the pair.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

The price went wild with the low stock. I tipped off my patrons also to grab a set before this happened. Think a few took advantage.

@randallmilton

7 жыл бұрын

Ahh gotcha. Hate it when companies do that. Like... you deemed it a $250/pr speaker for a reason yo. Love my wharfedales (and also my Polk LSi7's!) but now I'm curious about these. Thanks!

these or the elac uni-fi? please let me know because in getting the Elac next week. thanks Z.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Stick with teh Unifi's. Better value.... maybe. Certainly will hold resale.

@mariogonzalez7728

7 жыл бұрын

thank you Z, you're the best! also what do you think I should use for an amp? Emotiva BasX A-150, A-100, Yamaha A-S501BL ? or what would you recommend? your input is required.

I have a pair of the hyperX cloud 2 and I have to say I think they are the best $100 headphones out there, I have never heard better mids or highs, you should really check them out

I own some speakers that have a phase plug but its attached to the cone as if it was a dust cap, is that worse than a real phase plug that does not move with the speaker cone?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

It is basically a fake phase plug. It has to sit still to function as such.

@SangalDigital

7 жыл бұрын

Z Reviews thank you.

I just bought the RBH R5BiR this week (3), for LRC Also bought Elac B6 + C5 " " HTD Level 3 + Center Have 2 HSU VTF2.5 subs Nothing been hooked up Usage 50% TV, 30% Music, 20% Movies Room 11 ft wide X 40 Ft Long (Long and narrow Florida room) Have no idea which I'll keep, haven't tested or hooked up yet 1. When testing listen to them with/Wout Subs? 2. Favorite of the 3 for my application?

@homeboi808

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Keeler which do you like better?

Thanks for the advice as usual, I sorted the amp and the headphones, my site now is on my home cinema system, since I blew almost $3000 on the headphones and the amp, I have a tight budget for the home cinema system. On a 5.1, do you recommend these for all channels? Or just the front. My Denon amp does 7.4.2 but I'm only using it in a 5.1 system right now

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

If you are on a budget these work perfect.

@KojiCO-ConvinceM

7 жыл бұрын

👍

I'm still waiting to audition some RBH speakers. (I've not heard any yet), but BUT, every single buyer who speaks of them on the internet, has nothing but glowing words for them. Are you a dealer? I feel your passion for the products. You should look at selling equipment. I think you may have a real talent for it!

well crap...I was going to go with htd lvl 3. are these better for home theater?

@F5alconsHouse

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I want to know this too.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Lvl 3's are louder and bigger and can perform bass properly. So choose.

Do you have yamaha hs8 to review? I see rokkit in the background.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@henryscott4811

7 жыл бұрын

Z Reviews what is the eta on the review of those? Is it going to be out together with the jbl and rokkit 8 inches? Proud owner of the Yamaha here!

I need review of C-note MT....please

Are these speakers on the official website? i seem to only find this rbhsound.com/r5bi.php

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think the final R stands for Rosewood finish.

@7sinz510

7 жыл бұрын

Last thing, whats a good amp to pair with these for a desk setup? and will i need to buy any cables or the ones that come with the speakers and amp are sufficient? thx love your videos.

this is a nice channel

You seem to only want to review 'monkey coffin' (box shaped) speakers. Don't get me wrong... we love your reviews and passion, BUT can you possibly review the Magnepan MMG's?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Someone might loan me some Magne's. I know they have a cult following. So they have to come up at some point.

Swan M200 review incoming?

"I hate RBH R5BiR, it's course and rough, and it gets everywhere!" - Zeos Skywalker

Not a fan of polished finish but have to say after hearing the sound demo they honestly sound astonishing.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Sound WAY better than they look.

you need to review the kz zs3 they are amazing and are only about $15

how do I bid on your items???

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Sign up for Patreon at $5 tier. Read the rules on the post. PM your bid.

any idea why they tripled in price? $650 a pair now.

@ZReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Supply and Demand. I ruined the supply and created massive demand. Sorry.

No Z, the RBHs cannot have "magic" coz I just ordered Jamos. The RBHs DON'T have magic. The end.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

I understand.

@RakkiXIII

7 жыл бұрын

I feel you, I just bought the Fluance Signatures a couple weeks ago, I'm going to tell myself that the front ports are more helpful for my desk setup.

@tylerstoddard6734

7 жыл бұрын

Z Reviews So I'm looking to get a 2.1 system for my room. My budget is around $1,000 total. I was looking at the klipsch rf-82 ii towers. I found them for $719 a pair. That doesn't leave me much room for a receiver or sub but from watching your videos I've gathered that it's more important to buy the best speakers you can afford. So I'm considering buying the towers and a receiver for now and then getting a sub down the road. Is this what you would recommend or should I go with cheaper speakers and a decent sub from the start. Also what alternatives should I be looking at in this price range. I was looking at the svs prime towers but you didn't like them and I know you don't like Polk either. If you only had $1000 for a 2.1 home theater system with the occasional music ( hip hop,rock,edm) what would you get?

@Ryuuken24

7 жыл бұрын

Speakers don't matter as much as a good amp. If you buy speakers above 500 dollars, you're losing the plot. Just get a pair of klipsch bookshelf speakers and a sub, more than enough for a decent amp, also try to get a demo of what you're buying.

@morganfreeman8208

7 жыл бұрын

Have they arrived, what do you think? I might buy them in a few weeks

Not entirely sure what you mean by Bass CHUFF, unless ofcourse you mean that at a certain volume the speakers start sounding like a steam train lol, beyond that I enjoy your reviews. Although I'm into DIY speakers at the mo Transmission Line specifically. You ever reviewed any of those? Keep up the good work; Subscribed :-)

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

The sound of the air going in and out of the port. Like a whale breathing really fast in and out from its blowhole.

Wanting to buy the things you recommend in australia sucks bigtime, I'm willing to pay ridiculous markups if they'd just send to my damn country.

@KismaBrownAssmann

7 жыл бұрын

Macindog Hopefully Amazon AU come soon, that would solve a lot of these problems.

@samdavies5069

7 жыл бұрын

I got all my shit to nz with shippn. order to the address shippn gives you then they send it to you.

@williamskagen9901

7 жыл бұрын

Zeos always crowns a new "best" 2-300$ bookshelf speaker, and they're usually only available in the US which sucks considering I live in Europe... + I really want a pair of new ones to replace my pathetic Logitech z623 sound system.

@williamskagen9901

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll take a look at them

@proksalevente

7 жыл бұрын

JBL Studio 230's! But they are HUUUGE

Any plans to ever do Axiom, Ascend, Philharmonic, or EMP-tek? Those are very popular brands that come frequently recommended and I would like to see your reaction.

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

With the current patreon level that is a possibility.

@jmr0s2k

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it, keep up the great work. Even my girlfriend now enjoys speakers because of you.

@An9eL_C

7 жыл бұрын

These are EMP-Tek, they were always made by RBH under the EMP-Tek line which the name was discontinued...

what about this against elac b6 ?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

B6 I think for sheer volume do better in a HT.

Thank god, finally speakers!! No offence towards headfi ppl, but SPEAKERS!

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Speakers require either patron funding or a lot of luck finding local fans with speakers I want to try.

Hey Z, thoughts on Legacy Audio?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Update the drivers. See if it still works.....

For straight home theater, these+matching center or the HTD Level Three's?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

The HTD will get louder. These also have that bass issue.... FFFFFF

Would you review their flagship headphones called RBH hp2 which costs only 199.99?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

In my cart.

@tpacalypse

7 жыл бұрын

Just got them. They sound amazing.

@tpacalypse

7 жыл бұрын

Bass won't sound right right away. Just give it a little while.

You should take a look at the Philharmonic Audio AA Monitors.

@awacs337

5 жыл бұрын

Rev up your engines 🚗💨💨

I own these and they are great speakers, but a sub is a necessity for them. They were designed to be used with one in a home theater setting.

Can I get these in the UK?

@prab99uk

7 жыл бұрын

I've looked around and seems no, only way atm seems to be to import them.

You should review some Presonus stuff.

Kinda funny how you let that bass flex port blowing air right into your windows :D

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

All speakers blow into it equally. The great redeemer.

Now I dont know if I should by these, or the Jamos, or the K-Bas or the Nupro. ZEOS HELP ME! (Desktop use, ~3-4ft away, from Techno to classical)

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

K-bas are probably it.

@NighteeeeeY

7 жыл бұрын

Hmpf.

So you like them better than the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 ?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

yes.

@katzolik

7 жыл бұрын

good that the bronze 2 are on the way to my house =D but the RBH are not even available in Germany.. and the Jamo are 400 bucks. the bronze 2 only 300 shekels

anyone know the song at 7:25?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like CAKE.. Not sure of the track.

These or elac debut?

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

B5.. these. B6.. Those for HT.

Please someone send Zeos a pair of Kef's for review! Any modern Kef will do!

Z man you sending me fucking mad man! I can't find these anywhere. Maybe you could use your star power to contact RBH? I *Really* wanted to by these in july :(

@ZReviews

7 жыл бұрын

If they got them they got them. Probably ruined their day too.

you still need to do the Emotiva B1

zeos please do the kef r100/300

Discontinued - that's how great they were..... good news is they have some newer/different speakers for WAY more money. $2000 a pair for some bookshelves.