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Klipsch RB-61

Price $450.00 Release date January, 2006

Pros

Excellent high frequency detail
Front-firing port for more flexible placement inside cabinets and near walls

Cons

Very crisp highs with a ton of detail can be annoying
Fairly expensive compared to competition

Yamaha NS-10M

Price $550.00 Release date January, 1982

Pros

Standard equipment in recording studios
Affordable
Creates great sounding mixes in the studio

Cons

Limited frequency response - especially on low end
Cardboard woofer
Not suitable for everyday listening

PSB Image B25

Price $479.00 Release date December, 2004

The PSB Image B25 is a mid-to-high end 2-way bookshelf part of PSB's Image lineup of home theater speakers. They are sold for around $479 / pair from authorized dealers only. The B25s are the top model of bookshelf speaker in the image line with the PSB Image B15 as the step-down 5.25" model....

Infinity Primus P362

Price $500.00 Release date January, 2005

Pros

Probably the best sounding speaker you can buy for this price
Magnetically shielded
3-way crossover design

Cons

Cones are very sensitive to touch; especially the tweeters. Dent easy
Limited bass response

Klipsch RB-10

Price $215.00 Release date January, 2003

FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 90Hz-20kHz ?3dBPOWER HANDLING : 50 w max continuous (200 w peak)SENSITIVITY : 90dB @ 2.83V / 1 meterNOMINAL IMPEDANCE : 8 ohms compatibleCROSSOVER FREQUENCY : 2800HzTWEETER : One 1" (2.54cm) Titanium dome compression driverHIGH FREQUENCY HORN : 4" (10.2cm) square 90?x60? Tractrix? HornWOOFER : One 4" (10.2cm) Cerametallic? coneENCLOSURE MATERIAL :...

AudioSource AS5C

Price $50.00 Release date --

Pros

Inexpensive in-ceiling speaker
Decent sound quality for the price
Grill can be spray painted

Cons

Limited bass response ~70 Hz - consider the step-up models

Aperion Intimus 5B

Price $225.00 Release date January, 2008

Pros

Great sounding bookshelf speakers
Great looking speaker available in cherry and black
Excellent customer support

Cons

Limited bass response
inefficient - power hungry
Silk Dome Equals Lack of True Crisp Highs

Polk Audio Monitor 60

Price $650.00 Release date July, 2004

Pros

Value-priced floor-standing speaker

Cons

Only 2-way crossover design (competitors feature 3-way and 2.5 way at this price point)

Infinity Primus P152

Price $100.00 Release date --

Infinity Primus P152 are entry-level bookshelf speakers at the middle of the Primus P1x2 lineup from Infinity Systems. They feature a 3/4" tweeter and 5 1/4" mid-range woofer. Both the mid-range and high frequency drivers are made from Metal Matrix Diaphragm material (MMD) found in Infinity's flagship Cascade series, and are magnetically shielded. They...

Klipsch RSX-5

Price $400.00 Release date January, 2003

FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 92Hz-20kHz ?3dBPOWER HANDLING : 75 w continuous (300 w peak)SENSITIVITY : 93dB @ 2.83V / 1 meterNOMINAL IMPEDANCE : 8 ohms compatibleCROSSOVER FREQUENCY : 2000 HzTWEETER : One 1" (2.54cm) titanium dome compression driverWOOFER : One 5.25" (13.34cm) Cerametallic? coneENCLOSURE MATERIAL : ABS, cast aluminum baffle and baseENCLOSURE TYPE : Bass...

Polk Audio RTi12

Price $1,500.00 Release date October, 2003

Pros

Extremely powerful speaker.
Quick, punchy bass, goes very low for a main.
Highs are very detailed, imaging is great.

Cons

Needs additional amplification for full potential.
Highs can be harsh with music on some setups.

Polk Audio LSi25

Price $2,400.00 Release date April, 2001

Pros

Ring radiator tweeter is extremely detailed and smooth
Punchy midrange from dual 5.25" mids
Excellent imaging

Cons

Can be complicated to set up.
Needs to be out away from the wall a good bit for best imaging and bass output.
Limited finish options.

Aperion Intimus 5T

Price $990.00 Release date March, 2008

Pros

30-day risk free in-home audition with paid return shipping
Excellent build quality and components
Excellent value speaker

Cons

Not available in stores

Martin Logan Stage

Price $1,295.00 Release date January, 2002

Designed primarily to serve as the center in a home theater incorporating other XStat™-based MartinLogan electrostatic speakers, Stage™ handles left-, right-, and surround-channel duties as well. It's dual 6.5-inch aluminum-cone woofers and Vojkto™ crossover integrate the bass with its midrange and treble produced by its XStat panel. A single-pivot bracket/stand facilitates set-top, she...

Paradigm Monitor 7 v.5

Price $650.00 Release date November, 2006

Pros

Excellent sound quality
2 1/2 crossover design with 4 drivers
Available in three finishes (Black Ash, Rosenut, Cherry)

Cons

Rear facing vent ports prevent placing too close to wall
Not a true 3-way crossover design as found in competitor

Polk Audio RM7400T/RM40T

Price $575.00 Release date November, 2004

Pros

Stylish, curved aluminum enclosure
Decent sound quality
Magnetically shield - place them near your TV

Cons

Need sub
Lacking an extended treble response - better off paired as part of a home theater

Aperion Intimus 5C

Price $350.00 Release date March, 2008

Pros

Improved tweeter - 1" silk dome
New woven fiberglass mid-woofers
Threaded insert for ceiling and wall mounting

Cons

More expensive than previous generation 533-VAC
One of the mid-woofers is passive

Polk Audio RM8000T/RM50T

Price $850.00 Release date November, 2004

Pros

Curved design makes for even sound
Magnetic shields mean you can place them next to your tv without problem
Dual binding posts for bi-amplification or bi-wiring

Cons

Needs more equipment to get a "complete" home theater

Klipsch RF-52

Price $600.00 Release date January, 2006

Pros

Excellent high-frequency detail
Dual binding posts can be bi-amped or bi-wired
Value-priced speaker

Cons

Horn tweeter can be shrill
Requires rear clearance room because of rear-firing vents - limits placement
Not a real wood finish - vinyl woodgrain

Infinity Primus P142

Price $90.00 Release date --

Pros

Affordable small bookshelf
Magnetically shielded
Strong MMD material used in drivers

Cons

Very limited bass response only extends to 100 Hz
Not much $$$ savings compared to the step-up P152 and P162

Athena LS-50

Price $100.00 Release date --

Pros

Decent sound for a small satellite
Nice looking curved enclosure
Nice binding posts for easy hookup

Cons

Lacking any bass response

Athena AS-P4100

Price $250.00 Release date --

Pros

Downward facing driver - more flexible room placement, higher efficiency, less susceptible to damage
Decent power output - 100 W continuous power
Dual ports reduce vent noise

Cons

Paradigm Monitor v.5 Series

Price -- Release date November, 2006

Pros

Excellent sound quality for a good price
Excellent build quality
Paradigm is a fantastic brand with good customer support

Cons

Difficult to find online or to find an authorized dealer

Paradigm Studio 100

Price $2,200.00 Release date --

Pros

Bass so good you won't need a subwoofer.
Good bargain for high-end audio speakers
Low-sensitivity rating @ 91 dB

Cons

Impedance on the low-side requires careful consideration of receiver/amp

Infinity Primus P162

Price $200.00 Release date --

Pros

Excellent value bookshelf @ $200 / pair
5-way binding post speaker terminals
Strong MMD material used in drivers

Cons

Limited bass response likely requires a sub-woofer if you want deep bass
Fairly plain looking
Only available in a black woodgrain finish

Klipsch RSX-4

Price $300.00 Release date January, 2003

FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 92Hz-20kHz ?3dBPOWER HANDLING : 50 w continuous (200 w peak)SENSITIVITY : 90dB @ 2.83V / 1 meterNOMINAL IMPEDANCE : 8 ohms compatibleCROSSOVER FREQUENCY : 2300 HzTWEETER : One 1" (2.54cm) titanium dome compression driverWOOFER : One 4" (10.16cm) Cerametallic? coneENCLOSURE MATERIAL : ABS, cast aluminum baffle and baseENCLOSURE TYPE : Bass...

Infinity Primus PC350

Price $220.00 Release date --

Pros

3-way cross with bass, mid, high frequency drivers
Great value center channel
Excellent power rating - up to 150 W

Cons

Only available in black finish

Definitive Technology BP6B

Price $800.00 Release date --

Pros

Excellent for surround sound because of bipolar design
Only require 4" inches of rear clearance from wall
Glossy, black piano finish

Cons

Not as well-suited for music as a traditional floorstanding speaker
Don't include magnesium-cast basket found in BP8B and BP10B

Aperion Intimus 4B

Price $130.00 Release date --

Pros

Excellent sound for a small speaker
High-quality, attractive finish
Suitable for rear surround use as well

Cons

Limited bass and low-mid response

Definitive Technology UIW RCS II

Price $1,200.00 Release date October, 2006

Pros

Excellent sound dispersion with near ear-level imaging
Accurate tonal balance
Sound as if sound is coming from the front of the room instead of the ceiling

Cons

Slightly bright with prominent high frequencies
Fairly expensive
Relatively large cabinet requiring two 15.5" square holes in your ceiling

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Klipsch RB-61

Yamaha NS-10M

PSB Image B25

Infinity Primus P362

Klipsch RB-10

AudioSource AS5C

Aperion Intimus 5B

Polk Audio Monitor 60

Infinity Primus P152

Klipsch RSX-5

Polk Audio RTi12

Polk Audio LSi25

Aperion Intimus 5T

Martin Logan Stage

Paradigm Monitor 7 v.5

Polk Audio RM7400T/RM40T

Aperion Intimus 5C

Polk Audio RM8000T/RM50T

Klipsch RF-52

Infinity Primus P142

Athena LS-50

Athena AS-P4100

Paradigm Monitor v.5 Series

Paradigm Studio 100

Infinity Primus P162

Klipsch RSX-4

Infinity Primus PC350

Definitive Technology BP6B

Aperion Intimus 4B

Definitive Technology UIW RCS II

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