Comments on: Ryan R610 Speakers: The Audiophile System Builder

By: Ian White

Ian White — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:17:59 +0000

Ken,

From a power perspective? 100%. I managed to drive them with under 20 watts of tube power. I would be more concerned about the tonal balance. These are wonderful speakers with a more neutral sounding tonal balance. Too analytical will sound lively but become boring over time. They need some color somewhere in the signal chain. The bass is capable of a lot of output with the right amplifier. I would make sure the Bel Canto has a firm grip.

By: Ken Sternberg

Ken Sternberg — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:00:11 +0000

Would the Ryans pair ok with an older Bel Canto Class D integrated amp of 150w/channel?

By: Ian White

Ian White — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:18:17 +0000

In reply to Adam.

Adam,

I would go with the Ryan R610s. Superior treble and I like the concept of an 845 with these a lot. If I can find a pair in good shape used, I may bite and use the Unison Research Simply 845 with it.

Best,
Ian White

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:40:05 +0000

I’ve seen these come up at great values in the used market. Considering these vs the PSB B600 you gave a great review of for a second system in my office. I have a Line Magnetic LM845 premium amp as my main amp but also looking at a solid state amp, but looking for the speaker first. Do you have a preference between the PSB or Ryan? I like a natural sound with great imaging and staging. Have 2 REL S510’s and an extra Sumiko 12″ sub I will probably integrate into the system, so deep bass is covered, but if I don’t need to put the sub in the room that’s good too. Any thoughts? Thanks for your valued opinion!

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:30:51 +0000

OMG, how I long for Langer’s.

By: Ian White

Ian White — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:53:29 +0000

In reply to Doug.

Doug,

Agreed. They made very fine loudspeakers. I know two tube amplifier manufacturers that use a pair of their floor standing models at home as a point of reference. These are definitely used speakers to look for.

Best,

Ian White

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:01:40 +0000

“ the audio press forgot about them”
I also remember when there was a positive murmur about around ten years ago or less about this brand then. … poof.
Anyway great review and great product.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:19:37 +0000

I owned the R630s and the Ryan Brothers really build some great sounding and exceptionly built speakers. I sold them to go back to planar speakers and have some regrets since I practically gave them away. I’ll have add them to the long “The one that got away” list. There were a few years they were popular with the YouTube crowd but seem to no longer be FOTM. I noticed the new Genesis Series 7speakers have allot of resemblances, anyone know if Ryan is building the cabinets for them?

By: Ian White

Ian White — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:13:54 +0000

In reply to Asa.

Asa,

I tried them that way and way too much. It was overwhelming.

They are really good with ambient and techno. Smooth, clean, and very punchy with the right amplifier.

The issue with them is the amplifier; they can be so ruthlessly revealing with the wrong gear. Darker sounding SS or tubes are the way to go.

I tried them with a KT88 SET amplifier and it was incredible but they ran out of steam very quickly.

Shermans. I will write that one down.

Ian

By: Asa

Asa — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:42:21 +0000

If you’re ever in Palm Springs, Sherman’s is a great kosher deli!

Will these work for a desktop/work listening setup, or would it be overkill? Sounds like they’d be perfect for ambient/techno I listen to a lot while working.

Thanks for all the diverse/humble/extreme equipment reviews – makes for quite a musical array.