SDA - CRS vs R50 ?

ba_polk_fan
ba_polk_fan Posts: 2
edited June 2008 in Vintage Speakers
I'm a long time owner and fan of the first generation SDA - CRS bookshelf speakers. Mine are in excellent condition and produce great sound. I recently purchased a pair of R50's on sale from Fry's because I just could not pass up the great price. I'm planning on running either the CRS's or the R50's downstairs in a room approx 20' X 25' room. My source is an old school Sansui R-300 (30 watts). It powers the CRS's with no problem. Anyone out there own both or have listened to both? I know the best way to judge is to hook them up and listen but I'm just curious how they will compare. Are the CRS's much better? better? or not as good?? Thanks!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited June 2008
    A 20'x25' room is on the larger side. Get some real power to your CRS's and they will sound much better than they do now. No comparision, the CRS's are better.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited June 2008
    No brainer. The CRS's are quite a bit better, But you do need a little more power for that room.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2008
    The R50s are pretty decent entry level speakers, but can't touch the CRS...if 2 guys weren't enough ;).

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  • ba_polk_fan
    ba_polk_fan Posts: 2
    edited June 2008
    Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the quick response. I suspected as much and I really do love the CRS's. I'll check into a higher output / clean sounding upgrade to my good ole Sansui. She served me well powering the CRS's and Dual turntable. I'll find a home for her in the upstairs office. If anyone has any recommendations in the under $500 neighborhood I'm all ears. Thanks again!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited June 2008
    CRS's are the bomb. +1 F1nut
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2008
    ba_polk_fan wrote: »
    Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the quick response. I suspected as much and I really do love the CRS's. I'll check into a higher output / clean sounding upgrade to my good ole Sansui. She served me well powering the CRS's and Dual turntable. I'll find a home for her in the upstairs office. If anyone has any recommendations in the under $500 neighborhood I'm all ears. Thanks again!

    Well to name a few,,B&K,Parasound,Adcom,,a Belles 150a hotrod or reference would fit the bill,but will cost a little more than 500.00,,but in the long run would most likely be the last amp that you would need for them. Good luck and happy listening.
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