is it worth me upgrading from br5s to rx6s ??

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i love the br5s , i think they are great , but , the rx6s look great , i like the chunkier looks of them , and they got a great write up from whfi , i could probably upgrade for around e500-e600 ..

im wondering if it would be worth it with my nad amp and marantz cd player , ie would they be able to power the bigger rx6s ? i know i would probably have to upgrade my centre speaker also , i could do this in a few months , i know people will say , if it aint broken etc , but im curious .. any views please ?? ta..

 

[ear]

nah.for instance me thinks ye br5 separate instruments better than rx6.

 

[plastic penguin]

To reiterate my teachers sentiments: "Listen, laddie, listen!"

Course, the RX6 will be better (my RSs are), but whether you feel they are worth the extra investment or not will only be decided by an audition.

 

[Anonymous]

aye , i know an audition is compulsary boss

, but what about the rest of my kit ? nad , marantz etc , would they need upgrading to make the rx6s sing ? if so its a non runner ..

 

[Anonymous]

ear:nah.for instance me thinks ye br5 separate instruments better than rx6.interesting view ear , so you would advise against changing ? surely the rx6s would be better in other areas ?

 

[ear]

really dont think so.but if you could get the rs6 then id say go for it.

 

[plastic penguin]

maxflinn:aye , i know an audition is compulsary boss

, but what about the rest of my kit ? nad , marantz etc , would they need upgrading to make the rx6s sing ? if so its a non runner ..

You won't know for sure until you hear them together. Only your ears will decide....

 

[ear]

the rx6 sound to normal for me.normal as in an all in one jhifi system.but with not much separation of instruments.the rs6 although lacking a bit on the mids, were much more hifi for my ears

 

[plastic penguin]

maxflinn:ear:nah.for instance me thinks ye br5 separate instruments better than rx6.interesting view ear , so you would advise against changing ? surely the rx6s would be better in other areas ?

The difference between the two will not be 'night and day'. Also, you have to bare in mind whether the entry-level Marantz and your Nad 326 will be good enough to exploit the RX's potential.

Given the fact that WHFI stated that the 326 would struggle with higher end equipment is a fair indication that the RX6 may be an overkill. As I said in my original post, only you can decide, after an audition, whether to stick or twist....

 

[ear]

i think the rs6 and rx6 are night and day.for the nad i'd recomend the rx2.

 

[Anonymous]

plastic penguin:
maxflinn:ear:nah.for instance me thinks ye br5 separate instruments better than rx6.interesting view ear , so you would advise against changing ? surely the rx6s would be better in other areas ?

The difference between the two will not be 'night and day'. Also, you have to bare in mind whether the entry-level Marantz and your Nad 326 will be good enough to exploit the RX's potential.

Given the fact that WHFI stated that the 326 would struggle with higher end equipment is a fair indication that the RX6 may be an overkill. As I said in my original post, only you can decide, after an audition, whether to stick or twist....
cheers pp , ill give it some thought , i certainly dont want to start upgrading amps etc , well not right now anyway , ill prolly stick for now

 

[Anonymous]

If this speaker has the same characteristic of the BR2's, then although don't get me wrong it has some great points, then you will have heard kind of a cupped midrange, very powerful, but you can hear it's closed in?

If so then of course you should listen to other speakers but you might notice a big difference also as for speculating about upgrading amp etc, again, take the amp and cd player with you, it's only rough advice whf offers, you might think to yourself, well it sounds great to me with more expensive speakers.

 

[Anonymous]

ah , fair play to you hifi newbie , you have hit the nail on the head , im not experienced with hifi , this is my first system , but yes , i do feel that as good as the br5s are , and i do think they are great , that im craving for a more open , wider sound if that makes sense ? a bigger sound if you like , more of a spread of sound ..

its like the music , as crisp and detailed as it is , is being slightly throttled , maybe a poor choice of words , i do find it hard to describe , but thats kinda like what im hearing , oh god , i think i may have gotten addicted to a rather expensive hobby ..

in your opinion , if im describing what you described , would the rx6s solve the problem ? perhaps im being too analytical ..

 

[d_a_n1979]

Max, with your gear I'd say no...

The C326BEE is a good amp but it's just not enough to get the best out of the RX6's as PP said.

I think EAR hasnt a clue about the speakers to be honest (sorry to be blunt). There is a huge difference between the soundstages of the BR5's and the RX6's with regards to deeper, tauter bass, a more clear and detailed midrange and a more expansive treble as well.

I do agree though that a look at the M/A RX2's would be worth while as I heard them with the C326BEE amp and the C545BEE/Marantz 6003 CDP's and they sounded superb. But... I also think it'd be more of a slightly upwards, sideways step!

I think if you DID want to upgrade speakers you'd have to upgrade your amp and possibly CDP as well. The right speakers to go for would be the likes of the M?A RX6's or even the Rega RS5's.

I think for now just enjoy the combo you've got and let it all settle in! You've not had it that long

 

[plastic penguin]

d_a_n1979:Max, with your gear I'd say no... The C326BEE is a good amp but it's just not enough to get the best out of the RX6's as PP said. I think EAR hasnt a clue about the speakers to be honest (sorry to be blunt). There is a huge difference between the soundstages of the BR5's and the RX6's with regards to deeper, tauter bass, a more clear and detailed midrange and a more expansive treble as well. I do agree though that a look at the M/A RX2's would be worth while as I heard them with the C326BEE amp and the C545BEE/Marantz 6003 CDP's and they sounded superb. But... I also think it'd be more of a slightly upwards, sideways step! I think if you DID want to upgrade speakers you'd have to upgrade your amp and possibly CDP as well. The right speakers to go for would be the likes of the M?A RX6's or even the Rega RS5's. I think for now just enjoy the combo you've got and let it all settle in! You've not had it that long

Also, if Max was to upgrade his amp and player those BR5s would sing. No direspect to the Marantz or the 326 but the BRs are capable of quite a considerable sound.

WHFI S&V once matched the BR5s with Kandy LIII and Cyrus CD6S (I think) with tremendous results.

 

[Anonymous]

thanks dan and pp , i do appreciate your views on this , as ive said the br5s are very good imo , but they are not perfect , nothing is , perhaps i should just enjoy them with the rest of my kit for a while , and upgrade at a later date ..

im sure my choice of words in my post to hifi newbie were a bit unfair to my system , yes id like a bigger sound , but who wouldnt ?, im just going to chill now and enjoy

....

 

[Anonymous]

Firstly, I am not saying there is a reason why you wouldn't enjoy those speakers max, I really liked the BR2's but after a while, I did crave a more open sound. Instead of jumping in with both feet, then just listen to the likes of the MA RX6 and decide, no need to make any knee jerk reactions and any decent dealer will be happy to let you listen.

 

[Sabby]

Just my tuppence worth. When I was looking at upgrading my B&W602's, I was pretty sure The B&W684's would be what I was looking for, considering all the rave reviews it was getting. I duly arranged a demo with my dealer who also happened to have a pair of BR5's and a used pair of Monitor Audio S6's. I spent a couple of hours listening to all 3 which were powered by a Vincent integrated amp and a high end Marantz CD player (not quite sure which model). I was totally overwhelmed by the sound of the MA S6's, more detailed, deeper bass, wide soundstage and a very fluid midrange. The other 2 weren't in the same league, to my ears anyway, but hey, somebody else might have come to a different conclusion. That's why it is absolutely imperative that you audition both and only then can you make a decision as to which is better.

 

[Anonymous]

well folks ive just got off the phone with my dealer , he has agreed (in fact suggested) to take back my br5s , and give me a pair of rx6s in whalnut , which he has in stock ,(a 2-3 week wait for black) he will also swap my black bronze centre for a whalnut one , i dont mind the sub and rears being black , and i love the look of the whalnut ..

ill obviously have to pay more to upgrade , but not as much as i thought , plus i dont have the hassle of trying to sell my br5s at a later date , as i have made my mind up , that as good as they are , i want the bigger , better rx6s , so im striking while the iron is hot ..

 

[scene]

Very jealous Max! Let us know how they sound...

My budget is now blown on the AV stand or allocated to "Project Anniversary"

 

[Anonymous]

cheers scene , there are all sorts of budgets after being blown in my house lately

, but this is it , i wont be upgrading amp or cd player for at least 6 months , if even then , even though some of the guys mentioned earlier in this thread that i would need to , i dont play my music very loud , and ill live with whatever sound i get from what ill have . ill be happy once i see those big beautiful badboy rx6s staring back at me

 

[plastic penguin]

You're a rascal, max....

. Well done, nevertheless.

I can sniff a cdp and amp upgrade coming soon....

 

[The_Lhc]

maxflinn:cheers scene , there are all sorts of budgets after being blown in my house lately

, but this is it , i wont be upgrading amp or cd player for at least 6 months,

6 whole months, how ever will you survive? I haven't upgraded my amp and speakers for ten YEARS!

 

[Anonymous]

plastic penguin:
You're a rascal, max....

. Well done, nevertheless.

I can sniff a cdp and amp upgrade coming soon....
cheers pp

well my dealer reckons my nad and marantz will be fine in the short term , i know i should have probably kept what i had , the br5s are great and gorgeous , but i just had to have them rx6s i just hadda i say

 

[Anonymous]

the_lhc:
maxflinn:cheers scene , there are all sorts of budgets after being blown in my house lately

, but this is it , i wont be upgrading amp or cd player for at least 6 months,

6 whole months, how ever will you survive? I haven't upgraded my amp and speakers for ten YEARS!

well you have more restraint than me , ten years ? i couldnt do it , but seriously , if i cant manage the next 6 months without changing something else , im gonna seek counselling