RT600s for $50, do i need them?

concealer404
concealer404 Posts: 7,440
edited October 2009 in Speakers
Well, my Monitor 7s are going to Nikolas812 in a couple weeks, which will leave me with only two pairs of speakers! (GASP!!!)

So, that'll give me the setup in the living room, with the Titans serving as rear channel duty, and nothing in the bedroom.

I can get a pair of RT600s in pretty good shape for $50. Do i need them, or would i be dumb to pass them up at that price?

If i DO get them, where do i put them? Bedroom, or as rear surrounds in the living room?

Thanks!
I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited October 2009
    I say go for it for $50.00... if you're not happy with them I'm sure you could then resell them for the same $50.00 and not lose any money over it.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,098
    edited October 2009
    50 bucks = no brainer

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Alright, i'll go pick these up tomorrow.

    Better suited for Surround duty or as bedroom stereo speakers? Just curious on opinions here, since i'm sure i'll try them in both anyways, and i'm slightly reluctant to give up the full Paradigm idea for the HT. :p

    Thanks!
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,098
    edited October 2009
    For 50 bucks, does it REALLY matter what you do with them?

    That said, the are a pretty damn good speaker.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    TroyD wrote: »
    For 50 bucks, does it REALLY matter what you do with them?

    That said, the are a pretty damn good speaker.

    BDT

    Look here, Voice of Reason. :p
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited October 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Look here, Voice of Reason. :p

    I know someone that could use some components from those, if you part with them...

    Not saying names...

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • polkanddie
    polkanddie Posts: 224
    edited October 2009
    I have mine as surrounds and I love them, very full sound IMO. But I agree with TroyD, Does it really matter?? I would jump at the chance to get a pair for $50. I thought I got mine for a steal at $80... And like they always say to me... we want pics lol
    TV- Insignia 46'' LED,1080p,120hz
    Monster Power center hts3600 mk2
    Onkyo tx sr 503
    Rm6600 with 4 sanus stands
    SUB(DIY)
    Dayton HPSA500, JVC Arsenal dvc 2ohm 12" wired to 4ohms in 1.5 cu ft sealed box
    extras... RT10's.rti4s.atrium 5's.

    "sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken"-Tyler Durden
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited October 2009
    If nothing else, the drivers as replacements for something else are worth $50!
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Well, since yesterday, seller seems to have a communication issue... tried to contact them again this morning, we'll see what happens. Oh well.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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