Monitor Audio RS 8 and RMB-1075, a good match?

[Beermoney]

I was wondering if anyone had this combination up and running. I have been piecing together a 5.1 HT system for about 9 months now. I auditioned the MA S 8s and loved them so when the RS 8s came out I thought these will be even better. In some ways they are but the highs can be harsh. My theater is still coming together so I have not done any critical listening yet but I am concerned by what I've heard so far. I have ordered a RMB 1075 (I was running a AVR 635, which I will now use as a pre/pro) becasue I just want it :T and I'm hoping it will soften the highs some.

If anyone has any experience with these speakers and amp or just has any thoughts, I would appreciate hearing them.

Thanks!

[len73]

Hi there !

The fact is that I have had the opportunity to test this combination at my dealer a few weeks ago !

I have only one thing to say : this match is really GREAT !

I firstly wanted to buy this combination (see my signature !), but after hearing the Gold series, I decided to chose the Gold (sound is just more detached and precise, highs are incredibly soft and pleasant, lows are punchier and tighter).

But don't get me wrong here ! The RS series sound just fantastic for their price and they look great too !

Do not forget that electronics as well a speakers and wires need time to "sound" at their best !

For my information are you going to chose the RS8 for both front and rear ? What sub do you plan to chose ? Do you plan to keep your HK 635 as pre-amp ?

Let me know if you want more details about the combo RMB-1075 and Monitor Audio RS !

Cheers,

Len

[Pez]

I just got a pair of RS6's using a 1077 amp, sounds awesome. Was going to get the 1075 but decided on the 1077.

[Beermoney]

Len,

Thanks for the response. I have a HSU VTF2 MK2 sub and I do plan to use the 635 as a pre/pro for a while. I'm waiting to see what the next generation of pre/pro from Rotel will bring. My theatre set up is as follows:

RS 8 (fronts)
S LCR (Center)
Bfx (surrounds)
HSU Sub
Optoma HD72
HK AVR 635 pre/pro
RMB1075 on order

I will do 70% movies and 30% musinc but I am very serious about music. I love it and want it to sound good.

I look forward to hearing more detail about the MA/Rotel combination you heard.

Thanks!