Rega RS3 v R5

[squidded]

Hi,

I hope this is the correct forum for this question?

Ive seen some good deals on Rega RS3 speakers and also some good deals on the older but larger R5's.

I was just wondering if anyone had compaired the two or can share any advise on which they think is the better speaker?

This will be paired up with Rega RP1 with expansion kit and Rega Brio R.

Many thanks in advance,

James

 

[stevebrock]

how big is your room ?>

 

[squidded]

Hi,

Room size is just over about 4m x 4m

Many thanks,

James

 

[Al ears]

Hi,

Room size is just over about 4m x 4m

Many thanks,

James

I'd suggest the RS3s would be better suited in that room size.

 

[MrReaper182]

I own a pair of Rega RS3 and I can't recommend them highly enough. They will sound a treat when paired with Brio R.

 

[squidded]

Many thanks for everyones input, sounds like Im on a good path *biggrin*

I have another question for you. Placement. Im trying to upload a photo of my set-up, I hope it works.

What I would like to do, is get rid of the unit that holds the records and has the turntable on it. Replace the stand mounted speakers with the Rega RS3's, bass drivers pointed outwards. I could house the Brio-R in the area below the TV, but where should I put the Turntable? The Rega RP1 comes with a built in phono lead which is only 1m long, so restricts how far away I can place the Turntable. Is there a reason for the phono lead being this long? For sound loss?

The other option is to leave the record unit were it is and leave the Turntable on it with the Brio-R next to it. But this would then ristrict the bass drivers of the RS3's on that side.

So what would you guys suggest?

Once again, many thanks in advance for your input.

James

 

[Al ears]

The phonograph lead is that length because it's standard, no other reason. It can be extended. Have you thought about the possibility of a wall shelf for mounting the TT or is that out of the question.

 

[squidded]

Hi Al Ears,

Thanks for the reply, it's a rented appartment at the moment, so I dont want to drill any holes in the wall.

Maybe a slimmer unit to hold the records and TT? Or a dedicated Hi-Fi rack for the TT & Brio-R? But then, if the RS3's bass driver is being fired outwards, towards the TT, would it effect the TT in some way?

Cheers,

J

 

[jonathanRD]

I have the RS5's in a 4m wide by 5m long room with the speakers a good metre out from both the back and side walls. I also demoed the RS3's - the difference is scale and bass. Looking at your room layout I would go with the RS3's. Lovely speakers and very nice with the Brio.

 

[Al ears]

Hi Al Ears,

Thanks for the reply, it's a rented appartment at the moment, so I dont want to drill any holes in the wall.

Maybe a slimmer unit to hold the records and TT? Or a dedicated Hi-Fi rack for the TT & Brio-R? But then, if the RS3's bass driver is being fired outwards, towards the TT, would it effect the TT in some way?

Cheers,

J

Possibly, and the drivers don't have to face outwards. Try them in both positions and see.

 

[squidded]

Thanks guys.

I will have a play once I recieve them.

Looking forward to this!!

Regards,

James