RBH Sound Signature SE/R Series Review

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Signature SE/R

Signature SE/R

Summary

  • Product Name: Signature SE/R Series
  • Manufacturer: RBH Sound
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Review Date: March 22, 2005 19:00
  • MSRP: $ 2,747 (up $4,177)
Specifications

61-SE/R
Drive Units (1) 1.1" Fabric-Dome Tweeter, (2) 6.5" Metal-cone Mid-woofer
Frequency Response: 45Hz - 20kHz (± 3dB)
Sensitivity: 88dB (1 Watt/1 Meter)
Power Handling: 170 Watts
Impedance: 8 Ohm
Crossover Frequency: 2700Hz
Bi-amp/wireable
Dimensions: 8.25" W x 15" H x 10.5" D
Weight: 22 Lbs (each)

44-SE
Drive Units: (2) 4" Aluminum Woofer, (2) 1" Silk Dome Tweeters
Frequency Response: 55Hz-20kHz (+3dB)
Sensitivity: 88dB (2.83V @ 1 Meter)
Power Handling: 150 Watts
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Crossover Frequency: 3000Hz
Dimensions: 11 1/2"H x 12"W x 6 1/4"W
Weight: 20lbs (each)

661-SE/R
Drive Units: (1) 1.1" Fabric-Dome Tweeter, (2) 6.5" Metal-cone Mid-woofers
Frequency Response: 45Hz - 20kHz (± 3dB)
Sensitivity: 91dB (1 Watt/1 Meter)
Power Handling: 250 Watts
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Crossover Frequency: 2700Hz
Bi-amp/wireable
Dimensions: 8.25" W x 22" H x 12.5" D
Weight: 34 lbs (each)

Detailed Price Breakdown
System includes 2 x 61s, 1 x 661, 2x 44-SEs

Std Black SE

$2,747

Prem Finish SE

$3,437

Std Black SE/R

$3,547

Prem Finish SE/R

$4,177



Pros

  • Phenomenal performance
  • SE/R Upgrade to Status Acoustics Drivers
  • Excellent System Synergy
  • Over 30 Custom Veneer Finishes

Cons

  • 4 ohm (except 61-SE/R), moderate efficiency
  • Binding post / cup plate proximity
  • Sets your expectations too high

Introduction

RBH Sound's Signature Series represents their "cream of the crop" in loudspeaker design. This series of product can be found in many of our reference systems for good reason - they rock!

 

 

 
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