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My beach-going days began early, when my mother took me on my first visit to the Gulf shore when I was just a few days old. I don't remember that trip—although maybe the rhythm of the waves and the fresh breezes helped to soothe me to sleep—but I do remember exploring just about every nook and cranny of Fort Myers Beach, whether in sunshine or thunderous tropical downpours, during my childhood. This summer I decided I needed to get back in touch with Sarasota's beaches, our greatest natural resource and public playground and the magnet that drew so many of us here. I announced to Michelle that I was going to take a week's vacation to walk every one of We decided that each day we would explore one of We decided to start on the north end of Longboat Key and work our way south each day. We would use public transit for some islands and shuffle two cars around to accommodate one-way hikes on the longest stretches. If we covered one island per day, we would finish the week, and our adventure, on Manasota Key near To document our discoveries, Michelle brought a camera, and I brought a notepad. We brought small sacks for collecting shells—perhaps we would find a few worth keeping. Since we were walking in the middle of the summer, protection from the sun and heat was essential. We wore long-sleeved shirts, hats and plenty of sunscreen. We froze two water bottles each night to have cool water for the next day's walk, and we brought along an extra bottle as a safety measure. We packed cereal bars and apples for snacks, and a first-aid kit for insurance. With much of our walk conducted miles from public facilities, it was important for us to be safe and prepared for the journey. While we made our final plans, Tropical Storm Gustav pushed past us in the Gulf. We began our journey on what we believed to be our most challenging beach, the shoreline of Longboat Key. It was a long walk for our first day, and access would be tricky on this upscale island, where gated condominiums and private property adjoin most of the beach. Because of the desirability of Longboat Key real estate, we expected to see nothing but condominiums marching along the shoreline. And since the beach is regularly re-nourished, we expected a monotonous and sterile shoreline. We wanted to get an early start and make the most of our first day on the beach. So at 7 a.m., we were loading up our gear, and by 8, we were parking on St. Armands Key. We took the trolley all the way north and asked the driver to let us out at a little spot where we could slip out onto the beach. The busy world was behind us, and 35 miles of beach adventure lay ahead. We stepped off the sidewalk and into the dunes, using the time-delay setting on Michelle's camera to take a photo of us together at the edge of the beach. Our adventure had begun! As we walked down to the water's edge, cool breezes swept over us. The sun had been up for about an hour, and the light illuminated the unusually clear blue-green water. Perfectly cylindrical waves rolled in one after another, cast off by the passing storm. We were drawn to a tremendous pile of storm-tossed shells and stooped down to collect some favorite specimens—shiny olives, ornate murex and graceful lightning whelks. Large cat-eyes and a rainbow of scallops reminded me of my childhood shell collection. It felt like a treasure chest of beach gold had burst open on the sand. We looked up at the clear sky, out at the Caribbean-hued water and down at our marine treasures. We had started our journey at the perfect beach! While the treasure pile of shells could have held us there for an hour, we reminded ourselves of our mission, and began trudging towards the south. As we looked around, we began to see another surprising feature of Longboat Key: the emergent dunes. These dunes were planted with native shoreline species to enhance the beach ecology and stabilize shifting sands. They offered a welcome contrast to the expected flat shoreline. We spotted a wide variety of shorebirds, sandpipers and plovers and birds we did not know the names of. The beach was quite clean, with virtually no trash. An interesting natural wrack-line was being surveyed by the birds for a meal and by us for marine treasures. Hundreds of bright purple sea-urchins tossed up by the storm were scattered all along the shoreline. The beach that we expected to be flat, sterile and boring was actually filled with contour, life and discoveries. There is so much to see on the beach, both natural and manmade, and we were trying to take it all in. After we passed low-rise homes, resorts and apartments, larger condominium towers began to emerge in the distance. One was further seaward than the rest, casting an early morning shadow across the upper portion of the beach. We rested here for a few moments in the welcome shade. The sun was rising, and the cool beach morning would soon be giving way to a sweltering day. Later we discovered an old abandoned beachfront house complete with ornate ironwork and stained glass windows. We daydreamed about winning the lottery and restoring this once proud estate. We walked a little higher on the beach and admired all the tiny shade structures that have been built over the years. Many of these shade huts are just a center pole topped with a simple round roof of sabal palm thatch. At a busier time of year, these little huts would be the personal beach canopies for winter residents and tourists. Today they were mostly vacant, although one was occupied by a handsome great blue heron taking a shady beachfront nap. As we approached the south end of the beach, I told Michelle about John Ringling's old coconut palm plantation and his efforts to bring a Ritz- Carlton Hotel to Longboat Key during the 1920s. The hotel was never finished, and the abandoned structure overlooking Several hours after our journey began, we reached the southern tip of Longboat, and we looked out upon Our next beach to explore was While Lido Key is more urban in use, the north and south ends of the island have been preserved as parks. These refuges provide a unique natural experience for both residents and visitors and allow nature's waves to twist and turn the two ends of the island. The beach in between is lined with resorts of varying style and amenities, making this one of the area's most popular beaches. At the public beach, tourists sat in low chairs all along the water line. Here in their front-row seats, they gazed upon the ever-changing turquoise water. They cooled their feet in each incoming wave and watched the pelicans glide silently over the wave-tops. Years ago, this was the center of beach recreation at the historic Lido Beach Casino, built by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. The symbol of the seahorse decorated the Gulf side of this Art Deco gem. When beach erosion threatened the Casino's Gulf-front cabanas, rock groins were installed to defend the sandy beach. It would be short-sighted "progress," not erosion, that would doom the once glorious casino, which was torn down in 1969 because some people thought it was not worth restoring. Standing at the southernmost groin, we agreed it seemed ironic that the only remnant of the casino is the rock structure installed to defend it. At the south end of the island, we arrived at the broad, sandy beach of As Michelle photographed this somewhat scarce wading bird, a light rain began to fall. Fresh raindrops danced on the surface of the water, and we could feel the temperature drop by at least 10 degrees. We had only been at this spot for half of an hour, yet the entire look and feel of this beach had changed. From the ever-changing shoreline to the ever-changing weather, We began our second day of beach walking at The wide, gently sloped beach had been swept with the highest of the storm tides from Gustav. As we walked out toward the shoreline, the impressive crescent-shaped beach basked in another beautiful morning and another great day to be out on the beach. As Siesta is a bird-watcher's paradise. All along the beach, the bird life was incredible—divers such as pelicans and ospreys, shorebirds such as royal terns, sanderlings and sandpipers, and the ever-present great blue herons, who kept a close eye on us during our entire journey. At many points we were part of a nonstop bird parade, with the shorebirds allowing us to walk along the beach with them. At other times we came across impromptu bird choirs that entertained us with song. Michelle took a photograph of me with a flock of royal terns. It is one of my favorite memories of our beach adventure. We knew we looked a bit strange walking diligently along the shoreline. For one thing, we were wearing shoes. I had developed some blisters the day before walking with my bare feet, and so was afraid to take my shoes off today. We looked like explorers with our matching hats and multiple water bottles. Then there was my notepad, which I would pull out of my pocket and write in as we were inspired along the way. But as we looked at all the people of different ages, shapes and pursuits that we passed, we realized there are many ways to enjoy this beach, and perhaps we weren't so out of place after all. As we walked south along The hooked shoreline just to the north of Point of Rocks has a tendency to catch whatever the waves bring in. As we approached this landmark point, we found huge wrack lines of flotsam, some of it natural driftwood and seaweed, much of it a veritable beach-goer's lost-and-found. We counted well over a dozen pairs of long-lost sunglasses and several diving face masks and snorkels. There were plenty of plastic shovels, the former property of children who used them to build sandcastles and then laid them by to be swept away by the surf. Here the Gulf tosses up what man has tossed out. Point of Rocks is the most enduring Gulf-front landmark in the county, appearing on surveys from the Revolutionary War era. This rocky outcropping was a mariner's beacon along an otherwise nondescript shoreline. Today it remains an enduring feature of the Siesta Key beachfront. With the rocks preventing us from continuing south, we made plans for our third beach-walking day. For our expedition to Casey Key, we decided to change up our orientation and walk from the Venice Inlet north. As we departed from The south end of Casey Key is the beach of the community of Nokomis. The salty North Jetty Fish Camp, the "Sarasota Modern" Three miles into our walk, a woman approached us with exciting news. A pod of manatees was heading our way, right along the edge of the shoreline! The water was quite clear, and we could see several manatees in flying formation, with a smaller one tucked under the "wing" of the large lead manatee—presumably the matriarch of this manatee family. A total of eight manatees were in this pod, which passed us within a few feet of the shoreline. They lifted their noses to breathe and raised their large tail flippers to give a little push along their way. We watched in awe as they slowly drifted south. This might not have been my elusive dolphin, but seeing the pod was a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Farther along the beach, we found a series of small private beach cabanas, each with its own flair and personality. One simple shelter with a scroll-cut wave pattern along the edge of the roof also had an artistic sign that read, "Welcome back, Casey Key turtles." It was refreshing to see that people have preserved—and storms have spared—these charming yet simple beach amenities. We walked past and admired the Sarasota School-style home of our friends, Will and Sally Collins, who were the first to welcome us to Casey Key many years ago. Their low-profile, stacked As we walked along the beach, we were perpetually reminded of the ceaseless shifting of the sands of our barrier islands. We saw beach chairs and picnic tables half-buried in storm-tossed sand. We saw various attempts to fortify the dunes, from seawalls to seagrape plantings. The latter looked more natural and seemed just about as effective. Scalloped dune ridges formed by high waves sculpted the beach into a shape anything but flat. At a point that coincides with the alignment of When we resumed walking, I gazed out to the Gulf, still hoping to see a dolphin. Instead we saw another manatee, this one solitary, on the same southbound trek as the others, just a few feet from the shoreline. Michelle walked down to the water's edge while I pointed the camera and clicked. Much to our delight, the manatee at once turned around and circled back to us, as if to say hello, then turned south again. As we watched it bob along its way, our ears were tuned to the rhythmic jingle of countless shells harmonizing with the gentle lapping of the waves onto the shore. A hypnotic sound of constant movement, it was our signal to continue on our journey. As we passed the last secluded homes and entered the wilder dune area, we noticed an abundance of sea turtle nests, telling us we were near our destination of By day four we were in need of a break from the heat, so we decided to walk At Just south of the public beach, we passed a few tall, ancient pine trees, remnants or descendants of those that inspired the historic name of Pine Bluffs that appears on a favorite old map of Farther on, we encountered the outfall of Deer Town Gully, a historic Gulf-side drainage way. The gully mouth is a swampy little oasis along the beach, with moss-draped oaks and other freshwater-loving species. The community of The sun began to sink toward the water. As we walked, we stopped frequently to photograph the changing colors of the sky. By the time we arrived at the Venice Pier, the sun had set and the night had grown dark. We walked under the pier and entered the complete darkness of the wild beach to the south. The moon was high in the sky, but it was only a slight crescent. We began to feel as if we were really on an adventure. This is the way the beach would have appeared to the earliest mariners and pioneers. As nature turned down the light, we were taken back in time. The following morning found us at Caspersen blends into Manasota Key near the headwaters of The abundance of yellow wooden stakes confirmed that it had been a good summer for sea-turtle nesting. This was encouraging, as the last few years have not been so productive. Manasota Key has historically nurtured the largest number of loggerhead sea turtle nests on the west coast of When we reached The setting sun drew to a close our week on the beaches. What began as an idea had bloomed into an adventure. In six days, we had walked more than 35 miles and had explored every beach in
My first date with my wife, Michelle, was a walk down TurtleBeach here in Sarasota, and we spent several summers house-sitting on Manasota Key. At that time, we were working with sea turtles, so we got to know the beach by day and night. But in recent years, all the distractions of busy adult lives have kept us from spending much time along Sarasota's shoreline. And that's ironic, since as general manager of Sarasota's Parks and Recreation Department, I oversee all of our county's public beaches.


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SBCH Level II Trauma Center Earns ACS Distinction
The Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has verified Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's Level II Trauma Center for its dedication to providing excellent care for severely injured adult and pediatric patients. Verification by the ACS's Committee on Trauma is given to trauma centers that meet essential criteria delineated in the "Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient" manual, and follows a comprehensive on-site review of the center by an outside team of experienced trauma surgeons. SBCH is one of only 16 California hospitals to receive ACS verification for its trauma services. In August 2001, SBCH was designated a Level II trauma center by Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services. It is the only one of its kind between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. The designation allows ambulances to transport critically injured and ill people throughout the county to SBCH, rather than to the nearest hospital, which may not be equipped to treat such patients. At SBCH's Trauma Center, a team of trauma specialists is on call around the clock. Specialists include physicians, trauma surgeons, neuro surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, nurses, respiratory therapists, radiology technicians, and anesthesiologists. Psychiatric specialists, social workers, discharge planners, and rehabilitation therapists also play an important role in assuring trauma patients' recovery. In 2004, approximately 1,500 patients initiated a full trauma center response. About 1,200 of those patients were admitted to the hospital. More than 50 of those critically ill patients were not expected to live, but thanks to the care of the SBCH trauma team they survived. Departments, services, and specialties available to respond immediately to trauma situations include:
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Google spits a few answers, when searching for "The character device /dev/vboxdrv does not exist"
You tried them out?
hi, i have kubuntu amd64 12.10 and virtualbox works with a kernel 3.5.0.
i have download kernel 3.9.0-rc4 from kernel.org
make-kpkg --rootcmd fakeroot --initrd kernel_image kernel_headers modules_image
but after installation virtualbox write
WARNING: The character device /dev/vboxdrv does not exist.
Please install the virtualbox-ose-dkms package and the appropriate
headers, most likely linux-headers-.
You will not be able to start VMs until this problem is fixed.
how fix this thanks.
Google spits a few answers, when searching for "The character device /dev/vboxdrv does not exist"
You tried them out?
yes,i not found my problem.
i like compile kernel why not compile module virtualbox???? i not understand
i not compile kernel /usr/src but in my download.
with kernel 3.5.0 /dev/vboxdrv exist
now try compile 3.9.0 rc4
Last edited by Vincenzov; 03-25-2013 at 03:22 AM.
Kubuntu 13.04 with kernel build by me works. kernel 3.9.0 rc5
I not understand :-)
Last edited by Vincenzov; 04-01-2013 at 11:22 AM.
Remove virtual box from your system.
Go to oracle site and get their standalone .deb.
Install deb.
It should automatically pull dkms etc.
Its cruicial to remove virtualbox first, because otherwise it might mess boot scripts (which is still correctable).
I suggest this really has something to do with original kernel not building virtualbox module.
At least, I had this problem now with Debian Testing and custom kernel.
thanks, now work good 13.04 e kernel 3.9.0 rc-5 :-) module dkms all ok
Bye :-)


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Title | Oral history with Mr. Richard A. Murchison |
Description | Oral history.; Discusses Murchison's time spent in the United States Army. Particularly focuses on his participation in the Vietnamese Conflict. During that time, Murchison served both as an adviser and in an actual unit. He received a number of awards from both the U.S. Army and the South Vietnamese government for valor and meritorious service. In 1978 Mr. Murchison retired from the Army and became the personnel director for First Mississippi National Bank. He is currently employed by Union Planters Bank of Southern Mississippi at the Petal branch. In 1996 Mr. Murchison revisited Vietnam and returned to the places he had served and conducted military operations during the Vietnam conflict. |
Date of interview | 7 November 1996 |
Interviewer | Clark, Vincent. |
Coverage (time period) | 1932-1996 |
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Can learning another language be as easy as speaking your own? Yes - with Pimsleur it's that easy. Learn on your own time, at your own pace, and wherever you choose. French Phase 2 includes 15 hours of spoken language practice and one additional hour of reading instruction, and is designed to be used after completing Phase 1.
In the first 10 lessons of Phase 2, you begin to use the past tense. Structures become more complex and informal speech is introduced. Conversations become fuller, and learners are able to discuss business and social activities, manage shopping situations, and express their interests. As you progress, vocabulary is expanded and fluency increases.
The next 10 lessons of Phase 2 allow you to further combine and build upon known elements, and produce longer and more complex sentences. You learn to bargain with shopkeepers, deal with business situation, get and give medical information, and discuss the weather.
In the final 10 lessons of Phase 2, you've doubled your vocabulary and have several hundred structures to draw upon. You'll gain experience asking for assistance, finding a location that is some distance away, and using relative structures – faster, slower, etc. Sports and leisure activities are explored, as well as shopping, changing money, and future travel plans. By the end of Phase 2, you're speaking at a mid-intermediate level with near-native pronunciation, and you are comfortable meeting most social demands and limited job requirements.
Reading Lessons are included at the end of Unit 30. These lessons, which total about one hour, are designed to give you practice reading French, and to provide you with some insight into French culture with proverbs, common expressions, and a broad look at things you'll see when visiting a French-speaking country. A Reading Booklet to be used with the audio lessons is also included in PDF format.
Download the accompanying reference guide.
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"Pimsleur programs provide plenty of positive reinforcement that will keep learners on track, and we found that Pimsleur gave us more proficiency and confidence in speaking the new language than any of the other language programs we reviewed." (AudioFile magazine)
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Very well done and well organized for the most part.
I can understand spoken French now better than I ever did in school.
Not quite as good as Phase 1 in terms of organization- occasionally asks you to say things that haven't been taught yet. The most difficult and frustrating issue is that unlike Phase 1, a whole series of 15 lessons is in one stretch, so you cannot hit back and go back to the beginning of a unit. If you hit return, it takes you back to the beginning of the entire series. Also because of this, you cannot tell how many minutes are left in a session- which makes it difficult to know if you have time to finish a lesson. I have learned a lot of conversational French from these units, but wish they would format Phase 2 lessons in the same way that they did Phase 1 lessons.
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I used the Pimsleur French méthode audio (1-3) during my 30-minute commute for two years prior to traveling to Languedoc and Provence. My language skills were basic, but I was able to communicate with people, which greatly enhanced my enjoyment of vacationing in France. FYI, I was even complimented for my accent.
After returning to Hawai'i, I eventually took first semester French in college, which helped me begin to write French and better understand French grammar, but I was way too advanced for first semester. I should have started with second semester French.
I have a BA in Spanish, so I understand the language-aquisition process, and Pimsleur is effective for dedicated learners. It is by far my favorite méthode audio.
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Not For Music Written By mtn_dweller, California on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these to replace a pair of Infinity Alphas that were going to be moved to another location. Just to test them, I set them on a table, hooked up a CD player to my Sansui AU517and.... not so good. They were excessively bright to my ears and muddy on the bottom end. Well, not a fair test, as they were purchased to listen to vinyl. So, they were then connected to my preamp and AR CL60 Tube amp. Hmm, better, but where are the lower mids and bass? By now I was doubting what my ears were telling me, so I placed them next to the Infinity speakers so that location effects could be minimized, hooked them up so they could be A/B'd (switched back and forth), and listened some more. They steadily improved as they broke in, but are still very lacking in definition and fullness in the low mids and bass. The high end, conversely, seems too detailed and forward, like a photoshopped image that has been oversharpend and oversaturated. The soundstage is both wide and deep, but again unnaturally so. At this point, I'm considering auditioning them in my theater system as an extra pair of front speakers. Their "in your face" sound might just be amazing for movies, and the sub and towers will take care of the low and mids. Most speakers these days have to exist in the home theater realm, and I suspect that these were designed with that in mind. However, if you are looking for rich sound, if you want to hear the music not the speakers, then these are probably not the right choice. Pros: Nice looking, well built speakers. Cons: Thin in the low midrange and bottom end. Annoyingly bright highs.
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Bookshelf speakers. Written By Terry, Kansas on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) As always shipping was fast and the Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Bookshelf speakers sound good with my old 1970-something Craig amp and Pioneer turntable. I also stream music from my network to a HC Bluetooth receiver attached to my amp aux input, it sounds very good also. Pros: Sounds Good. Cons: None.
Good at the reduced price Written By WayneL, California on Monday, March 23, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) They are really really big speakers and the huge plastic prothesis on the front doesn't help. At the reduced price, they are fairly priced and I would recommend them. I would never consider them at the MSRP. One could buy a much much better set up for $550. The front ports are a requirement because I need to place the rears of them within several inches of a wall. I'm not pro or anti horn-loaded tweeter and by adjusting the toe-in correctly, I don't think anyone could really tell anyway (I mean if they were blindfolded and honest). Very clear presentation of music but too bright without some EQ balancing. Strong bass and the specs are correct, the bass is very usable down to 40Hz (they tested at only -5dB at 40Hz to be exact). No subwoofer is needed unless you have techno house parties or your own large theatre room. These are very good audio speakers, not hardcore audiophile speakers (think NHT, Monitor Audio, PSB, KEF, B&W, Q Acoustics, etc...just as starting points) and that's fine. Very few people are really that sensitive anyway and when you hear the pluck of an acoustic bass or a clear bang of kettle drum, you'll smile. Pros: Fairly priced now Front ports Strong controlled bass Cons: Huge Plastic-y Too bright (fix-able)
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By TL, Charlotte, NC on Sunday, March 22, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) What you would expect from Klipsch ... Solid construction, hreat appearance and rhe cleanest sound possible. Excellent speakers. Pros: Clean sound, solid construction, professional appearance. Cons: None
nice Written By mike, Iowa on Friday, March 20, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) incredible sound! i use the2 of them to compliment a pair of rf81 towers,and they really keep up nicely Pros: sized to fit on a bookshelf with power of a tower.crisp clean sound with good range Cons: none
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Mike H, Minnesota on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these speakers for my computer to replace some very old floor speakers (5 way with 10" woofer) I was currently using . For being 1/3 the size of my old speakers they sound a whole lot better. It's unbelievable how much more clean bass these smaller speakers produce. The whole frequency range is improved from lows to the highs. It's just important to me to be able to hear the cymbals as well as the bass and everything in between. Being a ex-musician (with hearing loss) I appreciate being able to here the individual instruments more cleanly. I'm running these speakers with a 40 year old 20 watt Marantz amp. I liked them enough to order Klipsch speakers for main entertainment system. I guess it was a bit of shock going from some old equipment to newer technology. Pros: Fantastic sound for a small package.
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Anonymous, Indiana on Tuesday, March 03, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) They Look good and sound great.
Great upgrade Written By Vince, Ponte Vedra, FL on Saturday, February 28, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speakers were great upgrade from the RB 51s. They 're now used in a 3.0 system. Quality as usual from Klipsch and awesome service from Crutchfield!!
Theses are the speakers to which musical dreams are made of!!!! Written By Christiaan, Chicago, Illinois on Friday, February 20, 2015 Right out of the box I fell in love with the Klipsch RB 61's. The sound quality is absolutely fantastic. The love and technology put into these speakers definitely shows with every sound that pours out of them. I found that as the volume increases the quality of the sound is not compromised. Klipsch' signature Tractrix horn design is awesome for the highs and provide a true crisp sound. Their design is absolutely beautiful yet simple and look even better with the protective covers removed only to show off that stunning cerametalic woofer. The best part of the buying experience is the great customer service provided by the knowledgeable and friendly Crutchfield staff. These speakers are highly recommended. If you want to hear all of your audio in a true rich manor, purchasing these speakers is a worth while investment. Pros: Out of the box sound, clarity, power, very distinguished and beautiful design. Cons: N/A
Best Dounding Garage in Town Written By Bodeen, Bowling Green, KY on Monday, February 09, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these speakers as replacements for JBL bookshelf speakers in my garage / workshop / man cave. They are driven by an 80 Watt Denon Stereo receiver. I'm thrilled with the detail and clarity of the sound. My garage rocks! I have long been a fan of Klipsch products and my den surround system utilizes only Klipsch speakers. So I had a good idea that these speakers would sound great and they do. Also, I'm pleased with the prompt and free shipping. I highly recommend these speakers. Pros: Sound is incredible......really pleasing to hear at any volume. Cons: none
Pleasantly surprised Written By Bill, California on Sunday, February 08, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I drove myself crazy trying to figure out what way to go, floor standing speakers for twice the cost or this pair of bookself speakers. i had already made up my mind that Klipsch was going to the brand. I went with this speaker and I am glad I did. It fit my budget and the clarity was exceptional. More than emough bass and at low volume they really performed. The space I saved and the price point fit my needs to the t. I listen to mostly rock and blues and it brought out much more detail than my previous speakers. Thanks Crutchfield! Pros: The highs coming from the tweeter horn. Cons: I didnt think the sound traveled as well as I hoped for I have a big room, tal ceilings.
Nice speakers Written By Tom From NY, New York on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these so I could use my old (almost 30 years old) Kenwood receiver that I hadn't has speakers for or used in about 10 years. I was really impressed with the sound. I'm no audiophile, but once I heard these I decided to order a new 7.2 receiver along with additional floor standing, center and sub -woofer speaker (all Klipsch) to round out a new setup. It really gave me a desire to build a decent system. These sound really nice in the 15x20 foot room they're in but will certainly benefit from a sub-woofer. Will ultimately use them as rear speaker in a multi-channel set-up. Pros: Great sound in smaller stereo set-up in a 15x20 room. Cons: Not really a negative because it's as I would expect, but they will benefit from the addition of a sub-woofer.
Great sound Written By Texasstew, Greeley, CO on Thursday, January 01, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I can now set at my desk and listen to all my music through my DAC, tuner, CD player, Phonograph and iPhone with great sound. Pros: Easy setup Cons: None
Great Sound Written By Warren, Virginia on Monday, December 22, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these to replace a set of mid-80s EPI 10 inch three ways. Excellent sound, especially when paired with the Definitive Technology ProSub 800 subwoofer. I hear things in my recordings that I never heard before. Marvelous! Pros: Beautiful Appearance, smaller size.
Klipsch speakers are the best Written By Ricky queens, nyc, Maspeth, N.Y on Sunday, December 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just bought these to complete my 7.1 system. I have the RF -82 II, RC-62 II, RS-52 II and now these. They round out my system very nicely. Pros: Looks and finish are second to none. They play loud and clear. Cons: A little big but I new that.
NO OATMEAL HERE Written By Thomas K., Texas on Thursday, November 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Solid, well made construction and good looks makes these speakers a love at first site encounter! The sound is very up front with plenty of detail and warmth. They definitely dish out a "stick to your ribs" bacon and eggs presence and transparency that is lacking in other speakers in this class that only serve disappointing bowls of oatmeal! Pros: price, size, sound, appearance and solidity Cons: Magnetically attached grill covers
Great speakers Written By Sparty911, Troy, Mich on Monday, November 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Absolutely fantastic speakers - great imaging for stereo playback, and just unbeatable for depth and detail in my 7.1 home theater. These are my front speakers, and the movie experience has been raised to a new level by the addition of the speakers. And they are a CRAZY deal for the cherry finish for the price. Easy match up with speakers that are 2x + the price. I am very glad I went with large bookshelf speakers vs. floorstanding. Pros: Detail, depth and imaging. Cons: None -
Klipsch speakers Written By Spitfire, Texas on Sunday, November 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased these speakers to accompany Klipsch center and larger speakers I already had. I was missing the mid range. These are perfect. I even found I didn't need the larger speakers while listening to TV shows! Pros: Clear perfect sound. Cons: None
Greate Performance Written By DivineGuy, Texas on Wednesday, September 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Greate sound, I´m impressed on the bass cuse I expected less, when I play cd´s best sound quality, but specially I like the crispy sound clarity. Pros: nice sound, greate bass Cons: expensive...
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Shawn, Princeton, NJ on Monday, September 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Best speakers I've ever owned. I've had my eye on these speakers for a while and couldn't be happier. I live in a townhouse and I am now spoiled with rich sound. Great product!! I use these with the Klipsch Reference RW-12II subwoofer and I'm in love.
Surprising Bass and Clean High End Written By Chris, Oklahoma on Saturday, August 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Own couple pairs of Klipsch 20+yr old KG-4 and Cornwall II speakers (updated crossovers, tweeter domes etc) and a couple newer Klipsch speakers. I bought these RB-61 II to be used on my desktop with my Cambridge 35w x2 Topaz AM-10 amp. The amp consumes 260 watts - really good clean power with lots of control and headroom. With strong amp and excellent efficiency of these new speakers - my desktop is amazing. The low end of these speakers is present but not overbearing and the highs do really well in spite of being relatively close together. As I have evolved from years of Boston Acoustics (traditional speakers) to the Klipsch horn/woofer efficient approach what I have noticed the most is how the speakers handle power and also approach concert level live dB levels without flinching. At the higher end and higher wattage the Bostons would start breaking up even though there was ample amplifier power. (nothing against vintage or newer Boston - just their design) These Klipsch's, RB-61II, just take it in stride and don't even flinch. Just so solid in their performance, weight and approach. Anyway, no hesitation and would recommend these. The 6.5" woofer and larger cabinet clearly makes a difference. Repeating myself, but these are some serious speakers that clearly are designed with reference performance in mind. Pros: Clear highs Deep appropriate bass Highly efficient - less watts needed Cons: Slightly larger cabinet depth - not a flaw just a fact (physics - need strong motor(speaker) and cabinet size to move some serious air)
Big Sound in a Bookshelf Speaker Written By CullenT, New Orleans, LA on Friday, August 22, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These two babies pack a serious punch...But if you are using for home theater purposes...Be sure to get a sub. The low end isn't the best...But that's why I went bookshelf instead of floor standing. Great size, they look awesome, and the highs are crisp and clean.
Pretty good Written By dct, Milwaukee, WI on Monday, August 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have a pair of lower level Klipsch floor standing speakers that are so good I specifically looked to Klipsch for my next speaker need, which happened to be for a pair of decent bookshelf speakers. I have been a Polk guy for speakers most of my life and have quite a few, but had taken a chance on the Klipsch floorstanding and had been blown away by how good they were. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the Klipsch bookshelf speakers on this review. They are pretty good, but honestly I can't tell the difference between them and my best Polk bookshelf speakers, which are in the next room for a couple of hundred dollars less. If I hadn't gotten these Klipsch speakers on sale, I would be really disappointed and/or tempted to return. Pros: Decent sound Look great Cons: Not really better than lower cost speaker alternatives
Sweet Bookshelf Speakers Written By r, Chula Vista, CA on Monday, August 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very crisp highs and mids from these bookshelf's. They lack low bass but that's expected. I added a polk 12" sub and am very pleased with the result. Pros: Very efficient speakers, can be used with lower power amps and still play loud and accurate. Cons: Can't really think of any.
RB61 Written By Anonymous, NY NY on Monday, August 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) GREAT VALUE CLEAN SOUND PAIR NICELY WITH SW10 ALSO FROM KLIPSCH VERY EASY TO DRIVE, I USE A 8.5 WATT QINPU A 3 TUBE HYBRID AND I HAVE POWER TO SPARE
Klipsch RB-61 II win A-B comparisons Written By DennisM, Pocatello, ID on Saturday, July 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Before purchasing these speakers, I had the opportunity to do comparison listening at a (semi) local electronics store. In the size and price range for the Klipsch RB-61 II bookshelf speakers, there were no others that sounded nearly as good -- crisp, distinct highs coupled with excellent (for the size) bass response made them the easy pick for me. Pros: Excellent response throughout the sound spectrum. Great price for the quality of the speakers. Cons: None so far (after one month of ownership).
Wonderful speaker Written By MNE, Boston,MA on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Have heard of Klipsch speakers for many years but never owned any until now. I am surprised and pleased with these speakers. Clarity and response are strong features of this product. I am so impressed with them that I am now considering replacing other speakers in my system with Klipsch speakers. Enough said.
Small with a big sound Written By WJS, Raleigh NC on Thursday, July 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got these to put in the office because they were small and I had an older lower power receiver to drive them. They worked perfectly and the sound is great, just like their big brothers RB-81 II in the other room. Pros: Sounds great, easy to install with the binding posts Cons: None
Great Speakers Written By Danny K, Minneapolis, MN on Monday, June 30, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these and they are hooked up to Sony STR-DN1040 and RC-62 II center and RB-41 II, SW-110 sub. Great sound and can feel all the sub vibration with a big thump while watching action movies. Pros: Great sound Cons: NONE
Great Speaker, But? Written By John, Chesterton, IN on Friday, June 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a 5 star bookshelf speaker sound wise... I can't believe the amount of detail that I'm hearing. They are capable of playing very loud too. The speakers do lack a little in the lows but that is to be expected with any bookshelf speaker, I rounded out the bottom end with an inexpensive Dayton branded 12" sub-woofer, while I'm not a bass above everything person I grew up in the late 60's to 70's with massive 3 way speakers, bookshelf speakers alone will never compete fully with them without help on the low end as they say there is no replacement for displacement. One thing I do not understand is why Klipsch would put such a cheap speaker on such a fine speaker nor do I really understand for the plastic front panel, It cheapens the look and feel of such a fine speaker. That said for the 400 bucks I paid for the cherry version can't be beat for detailed sound. Pros: Top quality 5 star sound and at 400 for the cherry an absolute bargain. Cons: Can't get 12"-15" big speaker sound/lows/fullness from a 6" woofer (can't be helped). Cheap plastic look speaker front, very cheap plastic speaker grill, reminds me of something that you might find on a budget computer speaker for under 20 bucks.
Good sound Written By In Colorado, Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, June 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers sound great as my side surrounds. I wanted directional speakers with front baffle so I could place on a shelf against the wall.. Movies sound great. I also have a pair of subwoofers and the sound is incredible. The surround sound and a 65 inch screen is like being at an IMAX theater. I'm happy with the set up. Pros: Price and size Cons: Nothing
Great speaker Written By Max, Poulsbo, WA on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am a Klipsch owner and was looking for efficient bookshelf speakers for a small room. I'm driving them with a tube amp, these have really filled the bill. Pros: Price, size and sound Cons: None
They can fill a larger room with full sound Written By mradmen, Sycamore IL on Thursday, March 20, 2014 I have a larger room 20x20 that has 2 story ceilings and opens into a foyer and dining room. I debated if anything smaller than the RB61 could effectively fill that space with not only volume but quality of sound (music). I was going to try the RB51 or RB41 to keep the speakers small and unobtrusive but after some time decided a little bigger would be better. I think these were a good choice because they have no problem filling such a large space with quality sound. I was hoping they could produce enough bass that no sub would be needed but I have found I still need a sub. Interestingly the louder you play these the better the bass is. At low conversational volume levels I find I need more bass than these produce. They don't need much assistance so I put a Polk SW111 8 inch sub turned up about half way with the cross over maxed out in the corner and it compliments the RB61 well. Pros: Relatively small (compared to a tower) with capability to fill a larger room with sound. Cons: A little thin (meaning not enough bass) sounding at lower volume levels but the what does come out sounds very clean and detailed.
Great speakers at a good cost! Written By Anonymous, Austin, TX on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent value priced speakers. They're not at all tinny at the high frequencies and does a very good job with the bass range. I have a Polk sub, but if you're on a budget, these speakers do a more than adequate job with all but the very lowest frequencies.
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Speakers Written By Mike G, Indianapolis, IN on Monday, March 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Speakers were added to make a second surround set up (in room w/fireplace) as left and right front channels. Paired with klipsch Reference RC- 42 II center channel. Rear channels are a pair of Klipsch Heresy's from '84 still going strong. Total new front set-up did not shine until I added a subwoofer. Very happy with new set-up, sound with Klipsch is awesome!! Pros: Crisp, clear sound. Cons: None yet.
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Bryan, Mitchellville, MD on Monday, March 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I popped in one of my all time favorite jazz musicians, Bob James and was thrilled how the sound of the piano filled my 16x20 foot family room. These speakers are paired with an older model Denon receiver, AVR-3600 and I each time I listen to music Iit feels like the musicians are performing in front of me. Great speakers. I've always been a Klipsch fan. Cons: None
Awesome! Written By Tim, Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, February 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sweet highs, and midrange makes these even give the RB-81s a run for their money! Whether for the tv, movies, CD or SACD they sound remarkable but plan for a sub with these for the rich bass. The imaging will not disappoint! Pros: Sweet highs, midrange, and imaging. Cons: You do need a sub for the low end, but that is to be expected.
Very Nice Written By Griff, Montgomery, TX on Monday, February 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am using these speakers with a Klipsch RW-1211 sub, with all powered by a Denon AVRX 2000. They work well together producing a big system sound. This was my first purchase from Crutchfield and it was a very good experience. Pros: Great sound, quality construction. Cons: On the larger side for a bookshelf speaker. That said, mine are in a bookshelf, sounding on the larger side too.
RB-61 II Written By Chris, Moline, IL on Monday, February 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent speakers. I bought these to pair with a 2 channel integrated amp and an Apple TV to stream music. They sound great, plenty of bass and very clear sound with all types of music. They sound bigger than they are, the cherry finish looks great and Crutchfield's free shipping had them to me in 3 business days. Pros: Great price, great sound, free shipping. Cons: None.
Nice Written By Anonymous, Cedar city, utah on Tuesday, February 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound at a killer price. Pros: Good deal. Great customer service.
Rb-61 Written By Eric. D, Stilwell, KS on Saturday, February 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very good speaker sounds great. Pros: Looks good, Sounds great Cons: None
Klipsch Reference speakers Written By Sue, Natick, MA on Monday, January 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I had Klipsch speakers years ago and loved them. These bookshelf speakers have met all of my expectations. I have a small living room and wanted speakers for TV, DVDs, streaming, music, and radio. They are great. Clear, warm sound, with plenty of low range for my uses. At first I wondered about the need for a subwoofer, but after adjusting the ranges through the Onkyo receiver (also a great buy) I have balanced, full sound. The living room is open to the kitchen, and the speakers can handle low volume and high volume uses while maintaining clarity. I recommend them as great bookshelf speakers. Would also be great as part of a multi-speaker system. Pros: Clarity, depth, and range of sound in bookshelf-size speakers. Cons: If you want room-vibrating bass, add a subwoofer.
Klipsch Review Written By Phil, Montgomery, Al on Thursday, December 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Klipsch speakers are simply the best and even these book shelf speakers have very good sound. Pros: Small in size but large in sound. Good quality terminals.
Wondeful sound Written By BFC, Jersey City, NJ on Monday, December 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'd wanted these speakers for a long time, but they were beyond my budget. Amazing sale price here, and they arrived quickly in perfect shape. Easy installation, they look great, and sound amazing. Pros: Great sound quality, easy installation, look very cool.
klipsch reference RB-61 II Written By don w., nipomo ca. on Sunday, November 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great speakers for the size, wired in using bi amp cable system, mounting speakers on wall, with pinpoint am40 mounts, system sounds great, thanks crutchfield for your advice Pros: great set up for small room Cons: none
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Steve C, Cleveland TN on Sunday, November 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Added these klipsch speakers a an upgrade to my basement surround sound . A bit large for front surround's but don't regret buying them . Great for movies but if you want to crank your music they can handle it Pros: Great sound Cons: A bit large for a bookshelf
Amazing speakers! Written By Paul, Yermo, CA on Monday, October 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The clarity of the Klipsch are amazing! They exceeded all my expectations. If you want sound that is clear and projected in front of the speakers, Klipsch is what you want. Pros: Clear and projected sound Cons: Speaker finish. I would chose the dark gray next time to better match my other components
Great for what I needed Written By KV, Elko NV on Monday, September 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought them for my girlfriens Salon. Did not need anything to loud because of the need for conversation with clients but I needed the music to fill the 1200 sq foot area with quality sound. They worked out great. Pros: Perfect for what I needed. Cons: None
Excellent quality! Written By RickZ, Hershey, PA on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The bi-wiring capability was very helpful, as I connected only the HF section, in parallel with an older pair of Klipsch speakers, with huge bass response. The RB-61's are on top of these 20 year old floor standing ones. The combination us just great. Pros: Very clear treble, just what I was looking for. Cons: None
Klipsch RB-61 II Written By RichN, Taos, NM on Monday, September 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have owned many speakers over the years, from Bozak to Magnapans, to Polk. These speakers offer a clarity and DR that none of the others have...well maybe the Magnapans. Their reproduction is clear, without bass thump, but with excellent bass reproduction, and with remarkable brilliance. They don't consume the listening room in terms of space. Be sure to use a good grade of speaker wire...12 or 14 pure copper. You will hear the difference. They also benefit from speaker stands, not so good on a bookshelf despite how they are defined. An outstanding small speaker package. Pros: Accurate reproduction, great DR in a small package. Even my wife noticed the difference! Great for jazz. Cons: I could do without the cheesy vinyl cherry covering. a real finished wood veneer would really top of a great product. Not really a reason not to buy however.
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By DCphishin, DC on Monday, August 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I haven't had a "real" set of speakers for about 20 years. I have been missing out on a lot of nuances (and bass!). These speakers sound great, although I haven't heard others to compare them with. Crutchfield shipping times are almost too good to be true as these were at my house in less than 24 hours! Pros: Even my wife had to admit these sound AWESOME!
Have had these for a year. Exquisite. Written By QuintonS, Spokane, WA on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) before i ordered these i had the opportunity to listen to them side by side with some other top brands (ML, polk, peach,nht, exc.) my father (audiophile home theater freak) and i sat in the local store (huppins) for hours and were amazed at the sound quality vs competition.. it seems bigger more renowned brands like ML are abusing there reputation a tad from previous products. As far as i am concerned these speakers are amazing.. no doubt they sound great.. i have them in cherry finish.. the best price anywhere is right here on Crutchfield!! i tried to get the local hi-fi home theater company to price match so i didn't have to wait on shipping and the price is so good here they wouldn't match it! and to top it off i received 950 reward points bringing me to a nice $20 off of my next purchase! i will probably eventually get the RB 81 II's and use my 61s as surrounds and finish it off with one of the klipsch center channels. i am a total sucker for klipsch speakers now. Especially from Clutchfield. Pros: PRICE!! and everything about them! these suckers are heavy! Cons: The cones are so attractive that my 1yr old daughter cant stay away! luckily these speakers are build like tanks and can take the abuse.. but screen guards or staying on despite the beauty. and they are easy to remove seeing as how there are magnets holding them on. no more prying and stumbling to remove and reattach. done with one hand!
good speakers Written By Anonymous, Minneapolis, MN on Monday, August 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are the first high-end speakers I've owned, but they really sound great.
Speaker Perfection Written By Jacob, Fairfax, VA on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are amazing, the sensitivity of Klipsch blows all other brands away. These were my second set of Klipsch and I am not disappointed. The towers I have are perfect bi-amped and these are perfectly matched for the side surround. I also use these as the speakers for my Sonos system and the sound is unbelievable. I picked these up on a sale for $400 for the pair and they are worth twice that amount. Love Crutchfield Pros: Sensitivity unbeatable, dual binding posts, KLIPSCH
Great Sound! Written By The Cornfed One, Springfield, IL on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers sound great! Used mostly for jazz, classical and some pop in my zone 2 stereo only room. Movies play a distant "second fiddle" around here. Listened to plenty of speakers of various types/manufacturers over the years: electrostic, ribbon, planar, domed tweeter etc. These two-way horns sound the best of the lot so far in this setup. Many people complain about Klipsch being too bright, brittle or otherwise sounding like their eardrums are being pierced. Don't fall for it. The RB 61 II's produce a full frequency, smooth and comfortable listening experience. If your ears hurt after listening to these maybe you're just playing them too loud with inferior electronics. Quality source material and slightly "warm" sounding amplification helps greatly with the sound. YMMV, but am very pleased with the overall sound quality and performance. Pros: Sound quality, Dynamic impact, Magnetic grills, Power efficiency, Crutchfield price and service! Cons: Rather thinly constructed cabinets that won't pass the knuckle test, but the cherry vinyl covering looks pretty good!
RB-61 II Written By Luke, Lee, NY on Sunday, July 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It's been a long time since I've purchased new gear. These RB-61's are absolutely ridiculous for the size of them. I can't think of a better way to spend my money on speakers. No bass? Not true. Purchase an SW-115 and WA port if you need 18 Hz at a remote location in your room. Buy whichever tower speakers fit your budget - that's next for me. Pros: Clean and clear, very efficient. More, better bass than expected. No need to crank them up to hear the full spectrum. Cons: Uh, I guess they don't come with a free SW-115. Maybe I can win one in some contest.
Great! Written By Paul, Rohnert park on Sunday, July 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are clear and true. I use them with a sub. I have never heard better sounding speakers.
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Steve, Glen Allen virginia on Friday, July 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers. Lots of bass with out a sub. You be amazed at the clear crisp sound coming from these speakers. Pros: Sound, price and great looking. Cons: None so far
So far so good! Written By MarkM, Carmel, IN on Monday, July 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased the speakers to match a low power tube amp that I was installing in my work office. I needed sensitive speakers, and the RB-61 II fit the bill. I first hooked up my Glow One amplifier, and was very disappointed in the lack of rich bass and mid-range at the lower volumes I typically use in the work place. Then I swapped in my Elekit TU-879 amp. I just built it and it has a more balanced tonal output than the GlowOne. It paired just great with the RB-61 II. Now I had a much better frequency response and with a little equalization, I get a very rich sound at a low volume range. That said at higher volumes the speakers are more responsive at all frequencies. I imagine it is because the bass speaker is less sensitive than the horn loaded tweeter. The sound is beautiful and the high range is exquisite. Just match it with the right amp and enjoy the music. Pros: Sensitivity High quality of sound Sounds great with high bit rate music files coming through a DAC Cons: Bass and midrange suffer a bit at low volume
Great but Needs Quality Electronics Written By jukeboxtheater, Atlanta, GA on Sunday, May 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) First let me say that these were purchased in the Crutchfield Outlet store from their "scratch and dent" inventory. Now I'm pretty anal about the cosmetic condition of my stereo equipment so naturally I was pretty nervous about buying damaged equipment, but I just couldn't pass up that price! Turns out my fears were unfounded. Yes there are a couple of small indentions on the rear edges of both speakers, but they're nowhere near as visibly obvious as the rather severe scratching shown in some of the sample photos. So anyway, the first thing that struck me after hooking these up was that that the top end was spectacular, far more detailed and realistic than any dome tweeter I had ever heard. Unfortunately, the midrange lacked warmth and didn't sound nearly as refined as the upper end, plus the bass was a little on the tubby side. I tried playing a burn-in cd on repeat, but to be honest it didn't seem to help much. Worried that I may have to return the speakers, I desperately thought maybe the speakers were just revealing flaws of the circa 1998 receiver (brand starts with a "p") I was using. So I swapped out the receiver with another brand (starts with a "y") with a better reputation for sound quality, and suddenly the warmth had returned to voices and the bass seemed much tighter. I can't really characterize the results as dramatic, but the subtle improvements were really all these speakers needed. Now they truly sound like high end speakers! Thanks Crutchfield! Pros: Terrific highs that are completely non-fatiguing (at least to my ears) Cons: Reveals flaws in upstream components (but is that really a bad thing?)
Klipsch rb-61 II Written By AlanP, Ware,Ma on Saturday, May 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Let me say first i purchased these open box.They arrived a little damaged on corners from shipping so that was my first disappointment. I hooked them up to my Yamaha rs-700 stereo receiver anyways hoping to impress and awe. Sadly this was not the case. They did sound good, though somewhat muffled compared to my reference speakers. As far as being efficient, i did not notice a significant difference compared to the Polk audio RTi-1s i had been using. The more i listened comparing the two speakers i concluded the Polks won hands down. The Polk RT-1s are in a whole different class, outperforming the Klipsh in every aspect. So, are they good? Yes. But for less money and better performance and i recommend trying the RT-1s instead. On a side note i auditioned these with rock, acoustic and some classical music. Pros: ok sound Cons: cheap construction for price, not a wide soundstage
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Wayne, Free Union, VA on Saturday, May 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sounding speakers, with plenty of bass! I also have a pair of 81's and it is difficult to tell the difference between them. For the money, they can't be beat! Also love the cherry cabinets Pros: Great, full range sound, attractive cabinets, near perfect size for wall mounts. Cons: Cherry cabinets are being discontinued.
Amazing Written By Bloodcell84, Missoula, MT on Saturday, April 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These sound so amazing, I ended up buying a second pair. The dynamic range is incredible. Be warned these are pretty bright speakers and caused minor listening fatigue for the first week tell you get used to the upfront sound. My Onkyo txnr1010 receivers audyssey xt32 room calibration had these setup super bright at first. I ran it again with more precise placing of the microphone and it sounds alot more neutral to me now. I also have the rc62ii, two rs42ii, two rw12d and my 7.2 system sounds so smooth together. Make sure to buy from Crutchfield because their customer service is 2nd to none. Pros: Dynamic range and super easy to power because of the super high sensitivity. Crutchfield A+++++++ Cons: Cherry finish is discontinued. Seems like I bought the last pair :) Horn tweeters may be too bright sounding for some audiophiles.
klip rb-61 ii Written By sam h, columbus ga on Friday, April 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great full bodied sound. Pros: everything Cons: none
Great speakers Written By PadreSoler, Fairfield, IA on Thursday, April 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've installed these speakers with my Cambridge Audio Sonata AR30 receiver and the sound is excellent for such a compact size. The highs are very crisp, midrange is clear and full. I've paired them with a Polk Audio PS10 subwoofer, which does a decent job of boosting the low end. Although there are better subwoofers out there, size was big factor for me--no room to go any bigger for that component. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Klipsch RB-61s to anyone wanting a compact system for a smaller room.
WOW!! Written By Chris, Great Falls ,Mt on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Clean, crisp and very refreshing! Pros: Outstounding sound quality Cons: None
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Clay E, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound from such mid sized speakers, Rich bass too. My hearing isn't the best, I am not an audiophile, but enjoy these speakers immensely. The size is great, not heavy, easy to connect wires. Pros: Size. sound quality, appearance Cons: none to think of.
Klipsch Reference RB-61II Written By hrg, Colorado on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I was looking for some relatively small but sonically good speakers for a small library room in my house. These fit the need nicely and sound excellent at either low or high volumes. The is little colorization of the sound so they present a flat response without the eventually tiring 'peaking' some smaller speakers exhibit. The speakers are relatively heavy (20lb each) with well made cabinets, fronts and connectors. I definitely recommend these for small (14 x 14 ft) rooms. Pros: great sound Cons: none
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Bcurse, Castalian Springs, TN on Monday, April 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Speakers Pros: Great range for the price.
Excellent Written By HMcG, NYC, NY on Saturday, April 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these speakers to replace floor-standing (tower) speakers that were just too big for my living room. I'm very happy with the depth these speakers have, and I've yet to try them with a subwoofer. Excellent for their size.
Excellence in a small package Written By Bruce, Cleveland, OH on Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Ordered 4 of these speakers for my front and rear channels, very impressed with the crisp highs and smooth midrange with the SW112 subwoofer allocating the bass at <60hz. The workmanship is topnotch and wont be disappointed if you wish to have speakers both quality sound and aesthetically appealing. Pros: Very clear highs, pronouncing sounds you have not noticed before with cheaper speakers. The Tractix Horn truly widens the sound spectrum in both the focal listening position and throughout your room. You can achieve a true well blended surround sound that does not deter your listening pleasure by focusing on the sound of one speaker. These bookshelfs are perfect for those with pets without having to sacrifice quality. Cons: Perhaps the only thing is Klipsch discontinuing the cherry finish which I don't mind ordering a black center speaker to blend with the TV.
KLIPSCH RB-61 11 Written By CHARLES R, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS on Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) THESE KLIPSCH RB-61 11 SPEAKERS SOUND STRONG AND SMOOTH FROM THE BASS TO TREBLE RANGE. Pros: I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM.
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By CA, Portland, OR on Saturday, March 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound. Great product
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By Jerry De, Bethlehem, Ct. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers will give you pristine sound. They won't shake the house, after all they are book shelve speakers, but they sound great and will fill the room with beauty. Pros: Sound great. Cons: a little pricey. I got them on sale.
Not for me, I guess Written By EdRL, Eastern Mass. on Friday, March 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Perhaps it was me. Maybe I overtaxed these speakers by trying to use them in a room too large and open (18X24), but in the week I tried them out, I found them far too strident. The little boxes that tried too hard always made me feel like I was listening through a set of cardboard tubes. The low end sounded overwhelmed and the highs too abrasive. Thanks to Crutchfield's liberal terms, I was able to return them with minimal hassle. Now I must either clean up my old Heresy's, or prepare myself to spend a lot more money to get the easy flow of sound that I prefer. Pros: Excellent bargain at Crutchfield's price Cons: Appear to need a smaller listening venue
Klipsch reference RB-61 II Written By Tom, YONKERS, N.Y. on Thursday, March 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The Klipsch speakers are high quality, great sounding speakers. They got 3 out of 4 thumbs up reviews by Sound & Vision magazine. Pros: Great sound. Cons: None
KLIPSCH RB-61 II Written By Deano53, Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Moved my KLIPSCH KB-15's to the surround position, now the RB-61 II's are my fronts. What a nice change for the home theater! And the music has a much fuller sound too. Pros: Great sound (Only had them for 30 days, and i expect the sound will improve as they continue to break in) and finish (I got the cherry) Cons: None yet (I don;t expect any, given KLIPCH'S reputation)
bold and beautiful Written By chris cali, Peoria, IL on Monday, March 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I can now hear more music within my recordings. Pros: perfect for the money spent Cons: none
Great sound for the size Written By CC, Camdenton, MO on Friday, March 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love those horns Pros: Great sound from a small size Cons: None at all
Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Written By ttsmain, Dallas, Tx on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent speaker - Exactly as expected from the reference line from Klipsch. Love the mids and highs produced by this speaker. I'm using the RB-61-II speakers powered by a Crown XLS 2000 amp as front-wide speakers - connected to the pre-outs of an Onkyo Tx-NR818. Mains and center speakers are RF-7s circa 2002, powered by Emotiva XPA-3. The front-highs are DT 350s and the surrounds are RS 7s all powered by the Onkyo 818. The Sub is an HSU Research VTF 15H. The RB-61-II provides the same crisp and dynamic sound as the RF-7 and provide an outstanding sonic match with the DT 350s and RF-7s - as apparent in the TX-NR818 surround modes where the mains, highs and wides play the same source material and their sound blends seamlessly. (e.g. All Stereo, or 9.1 DSX FW/HW ). The Onkyo Audyssey MultEQ XT32 initially setup the RB-61-II with +1.5db volume at 13 feet), and a crossover of 90 Hz. After a couple of weeks of break-in of the RB-61 II softened significantly, and a re-run of XT32 lowered the crossover to 70 db (as a point of comparison, the XT32 crosses the main RF7s at 40 Hz). I've run the Boston Audio Society test tones CD through the RB-61-IIs and hear very strong and clear base down to 50 Hz with rolloff down to 35 Hz. Pros: Crisp mids and highs - like a fine brass insturment. Clear, strong base commensurate with the speaker size. Excellent service from Crutchfield Cons: None
Golden Honey Written By Craig, Staten Island on Sunday, March 03, 2013 To be fair, when I received the speakers receiver and stands , it had been a 10 hour day and not the right time to be setting the system up. The next day after tweaking my Yamaha RX V473 to my iTunes library of music, I was blown away at the sonic quality of these golden honey colored gems. It's been almost twenty five years since I invested into a new system and Klipsch did not disappoint. I have them showcased on a pair of Sanus 31 inch stands and they sound and look great! I rent my apartment, so I'm almost afraid of really turning up the volume because the ability of the speakers to produce strong sound is very apparent. Although the Klipsch 61's are bookshelf speakers they deliver enough bass, but for me adding a subwoofer might be overkill. I can understand that some people may want to have heavy bass and that's fine. My combination living room dinning room is too small to accommodate towers, but I'm totally delighted with my purchase. The best part is that one day if I move into a bigger place I can use these as back channel speakers. I highly suggest getting these bad boys you will be totally thrilled.


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Cleanup on aisle 7!
darn it. i didnt pay attention to the time and clicked over to see the pie shirt but it hit midnight and moved to this one. oh well, no pie for me
"I think I'd better talk to the manager about this. If only he'd come out from behind that curtain..."
She's just going to spread the witch everywhere. Someone tell her to grab a squeegee!
That looks as if a lot of pens exploded all at once.
mrQuackums wrote:darn it. i didnt pay attention to the time and clicked over to see the pie shirt but it hit midnight and moved to this one. oh well, no pie for me
Pie was sold out before noon. 15 dolla pie for you.
I imagine that in this metaphor, the flying monkeys would be the witch's bratty kids she brings along to the store and yells at the entire time.
I see the oil, and I see the lion (and naturally Dorothy, the witch, and toto) but where's the scarecrow?
a charming personality will melt a witch.
I think I like this. It has so many WOZ elements, yet it's so...demagicked. It puts a totally new spin on an old theme. I think I like this.
Delusionalovely wrote:I see the oil, and I see the lion (and naturally Dorothy, the witch, and toto) but where's the scarecrow?
He was made into a broom.
Reminds me of my movie theater days. Soda spills we radioed as a simple "wet clean up." If some one threw up in a theater, we transmitted "We have a wet, chunky clean up." Thank you for letting me share.
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charleswallace12 wrote:I just noticed this-Is it just me, or were there a TON of Wizard of Oz shirts?
Needless to say, I lol'd sadly when the switch came
If you look carefully in the background of this scene, you can see a muchkin has hung himself! It's true, I've heard it on the internets!
What kind of store puts funnels, stuffed animals, and boxes of hearts on the same aisle?
Cleanup on ailse 7 - where troubles melt like lemon drops.
I am just wondering...is anyone else concerned that Toto seems to be tasting the melted puddle of witch?
I've always wondered... so she melts and apparently so does her dress and socks, but why not the hat? Why didn't she make a protective suit out of the hat material?
Oz-Mart, where customers are just dying to shop. Or, shop till you drop! At Oz-Mart. Sorry, the marketing side is coming out in me.
I see most of the references, but where is the guild of lollipops?
injuredtoad wrote:What kind of store puts funnels, stuffed animals, and boxes of hearts on the same aisle?
I take it you have not been to Wal-Mart since they put out the Valentine's Day stock?
I swear I didn't drink the puddle but my bladder is busting so I'm off to see the wizzer.
I like the way your mind works, Ryan Smith.
silverscreendivas wrote:I am just wondering...is anyone else concerned that Toto seems to be tasting the melted puddle of witch?
Hate to break it you, but dogs drink out of toilets and all other manner of gross things if not carefully watched. Yes, all dogs can be gross at times, Toto too.
Cute! I love all the little references that were sneaked in as well. The little yellow lion doll, the oil canisters, and the brooms to name a few. A great tribute piece! :D
I just discovered the hidden theme to this shirt! It is a visual representation of 'Where Are They Now' for Katy Perry in 10 years.
Well this is better than her feet just curling up under a house, But i ask what was spilled on her to melt her lol
Kinda looks like the dogs gonna poop after smelling her ha ha
loving the attention to detail (re: items on the shelves) but... ...ew... oh what, I just took a closer look and she's still melting! you can see her eyes (eyebrows?) and an ear I think and on third glance, you'd think she'd leave a bigger puddle...
Daddyofnine wrote:Well this is better than her feet just curling up under a house, But i ask what was spilled on her to melt her lol
Wrong wicked witch. You really should watch the movie. ;-)
The same kind that doesn't tire of making a buck off of someone else's intellectual property I suppose.
This shirt totally synchs up with my Pink Floyd shirt. Spooky.
suprchunk wrote:The same kind that doesn't tire of making a buck off of someone else's intellectual property I suppose.
Who *doesn't* make money off of someone else's intellectual property? Isn't that what retail is all about? It's not like stores sell things to not make a profit, nor do they tend to sell things they make in-house exclusively.
I like the concept, but the green is wrong for me... and I'd like a "Munchkins Isle" - and a little B&W homage ... OK, Truth is that I found a better shirt to spend on today: http://www.headlineshirts.net/catalog/product/gallery/id/2844/image/2488/
golly, if this shirt sells out today, I wonder if I will be able to get it later! There are so many woot shirts that I would have liked to have bought after the day they went on sale. sigh.
Need some seagulls covered in the goop to bring out the sympathy vote.
I love all the subtle details! And I like how toto is lick it the mess!
Very cool, and yes the hidden details are neat although my brain didn't know when to stop and found the scarecrow's head on the mop. Which is probably not the intention. ;)
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How do you rationalize or apply realism to something you only get a glimpse of, something you can't experience long enough to measure and quantify? Although, come to think, there are some stories and novels addressing just that, like Richard Matheson's Hell House. And I should be clear, the stories are not airy. Her descriptive powers are vital and occasionally astonishing, her characters understandable and those qualities coupled with her background as a student of paleontology -- she has published articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals -- ground her stories, giving them a base from which to launch her more esoteric flights of invention. And there are a few stories in To Charles Fort, With Love that are a bit more traditional, including a couple that remind me of Ray Bradbury's stories of the family (e.g. "Homecoming," "Uncle Einar") though I probably wouldn't have thought of that if Ramsey Campbell hadn't mentioned it in his afterward to the collection. Still, Kiernan's writing reminds me at times of the Bradbury of "The Foghorn" or portions of Something Wicked This Way Comes -- stories as much about the experience as they are about resolution. Randy M.
I finished In The Night Garden, the first part of the Orphan Tales by Catherynne Valente. This is my first book by her, but definitely not the last. Stories within stories within stories, flowing easily from one character to the next, slowly building up a coherent world rich in myths and fantastic creatures. I have a sudden urge to revisit the Arabian Nights, it's been nigh on 30 years since I first read them.
I'm still listening to Control Point. I REALLLLLLY want to slap Oscar (the hero) upside the head right now. And I also want to slap the author a bit, 'cause he's missing some obvious opportunities that I can think up off the top of my head. Hmph.
Completed the Cherryh omnibus edition of The Book of Morgaine. I really liked the story, particularly its concept. The pacing and endless "narrow escapes" kind of ground on me a bit though. I'm going to be reading Berg's Lighthouse Duet soon (a couple of days), but first things first - I'm in need of a new voice (i.e. at least new to me), so I'm reading Miserere by Teresa Frohock. The blurb presents an interesting premise and I'm very curious to see how the author unfolds such a tale.
I finished Worldsoul by Liz Williams and I am a little mixed; a sort of UF but in a "higher dimension" compared to Earth, though of course Earth's cultures, books and tales are crucial for all that happens The book has great inventiveness, the writing is quite compelling and the main characters are quite interesting, while most of the action happens in the higher dimensional city Worldsoul which is a bit in disarray as its former rulers vanished a while ago and the various powers to be have started the struggle for domination There is Mercy, a somewhat naive but dogged librarian though of course not of a mundane library from a Northern (tundra clans) lineage whose two mothers - it's a Liz Williams book so expect men to have minimal roles btw - have left on a quest to find the disappeared rulers and Shadow a devout alchemist from a Middle Eastern inspired culture who goes veiled but is compelled by the local power broker, a male Shah to do some work for him that her ethics code finds distasteful. A few demons including a duke of Hell (still female though) who is the best and funniest secondary character, disir (these are Loki's supernatural minions) and assorted supernatural beings play the humans and one another and are occasionally played in turn and the book moves at a brisk pace and ends at quite a satisfying point solving its main local stories though of course the big picture is just coming into focus and the ending punctuates that emphatically. Where my reservations lie is in that the whole UF setup is a bit hard to take seriously and the external world lacks focus with the Worldsoul itself more of an abstraction or a stage if you want for our characters than a "real place' with texture and depth. So on many occasions scenes that are supposed to have tension simply lacked it at least for me since with my strong dislike of UF i have no idea what the parameters are (and no idea if the book follows such btw) so the various fights, chases etc were like 'well this happened because it happened" with no way for me to realize if it was normal, an act of valor or something unusual; it's like reading say about a Wild West gunfight without having any ideas what guns can or cannot do, pretty much everything described can happen as the fact that the sheriff is faster on the draw may simply be because his gun is a "lawful" one so it comes out faster, the fact that he shoots straight and the villain shoots badly maybe again because his gun is an AI that targets himself etc and if the author inserts that the sheriff's gun shot 500 times in succession without recharge, it may seem a little odd but hey, it may be possible after all All in all, I think that if you are a UF buff you may love this book a lot, while for me it was quite entertaining and while not as grand as the author's superb sf, I am still looking forward to see what is next.


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Rangers rookie Martinez set to face veteran Weaver
Texas righty seeks second win while Halos ace tries to snap losing skid
Rangers right-hander Nick Martinez has made only 13 Major League appearances.
Eight of them have been starts.
Because of a Rangers squad that has been hit relentlessly with injuries, Martinez's transition to the Majors -- and then from the bullpen into a starting role -- has been unconventionally quick.
He has yet to pitch at the Triple-A level, and had just 32 innings pitched above Class A before this season.
Just last year, the now 23-year-old was playing in the Carolina League as an All-Star.
"It was a shock in the beginning, it's been a lot of fun ever since," Martinez said of his rapid rise.
He'll get the start Saturday when the Rangers take on the Angels in the second of a three-game series. The Angels took Friday's opener, 7-3.
In his last start against the Mariners on Sunday, Martinez went six innings, allowing two earned runs. He's 1-4 on the season with a 4.44 ERA, and meets the Angels again after pitching 2 2/3 innings of shutout relief against them May 4 in a 14-3 Rangers win.
"Fastball command," he said of what was working Sunday. "The three starts before, I was too fine with the fastball. I was nibbling. I fell in love with the scouting report and was trying to hit the exact spot."
Martinez will face Jered Weaver, who has led the American League in strikeouts and has been a 20-game winner, but still struggles to keep the ball in the park. Weaver is among the league leaders in home runs allowed with 14.
It's all about location for the crossfiring right-hander, who gave up only 17 homers last year in 24 starts.
"It's no secret -- I just can't stay away from the home-run ball," Weaver said. "It's been killing me lately, and that was the difference in the game again [Monday]."
Weaver was referring to a 4-3 loss to the Indians in which he gave up a two-run homer in the first inning. He's lost his last two starts this season, after having three straight losses last year in June, when he opened the season 1-5 before finishing 11-8. Angels manager Mike Scioscia has faith in his ace.
"When Weav hits his spots, he's tough to beat," Scioscia said. "He knows how to pitch."
Angels: Bullpen struggling as of late
The Angels came into the series with the Rangers with a 13-18 record against the AL West, and third in the AL in starters' ERA at 3.64. Only Oakland (3.07) and Seattle (3.51) were better.
But while the rotation has been solid, the Angels bullpen has been a different story. Its 4.46 ERA is 11th best in the AL. Closer Ernesto Frieri has a 5.83 ERA and has given up eight homers in 29 1/3 innings.
"Bullpens are a critical part of a winning club," Scioscia said, adding that he plans to experiment for an effective combination. "You need to be able to get those last four to six outs with consistency."
Rangers: Choo still struggling offensively
Rangers manager Ron Washington said Friday he isn't concerned by outfielder Shin-Soo Choo's prolonged cold spell "because he has a track record."
Choo is in a 8-for-57 drought, but had hits in two of three at-bats Wednesday against the A's and was 1-for-4 on Friday against the Angels. He's playing with a sore ankle, but Washington said it doesn't affect his hitting.
"He's a proven player," Washington said of Choo, who ranked behind only Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera in times reached base by Major League players in 2012-13. "I'm just figuring he's struggling,"
Worth noting
• Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor had the day off Friday, but will return to the lineup Saturday.
• Angels center fielder Mike Trout is the first player in history with at least 300 runs, 75 homers and 75 steals in his first 400 games.
Grace Raynor is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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