Do these speakers need an amplifier?

Yes. They are passive speakers with no built-in amp, so they need a receiver or amplifier. Each handles 50 watts RMS.

What is different in the V2 version?

The V2 has a larger woofer magnet, a thicker MDF cabinet and an improved tweeter voice coil. Rockville says this raises sensitivity and overall sound quality.

Can I use them as surround speakers?

Yes. Their size and 50W rating suit surround duty in a home theater setup. They also work as front left and right speakers in a small room.

What comes in the box?

A pair of speakers with magnetic grilles. Speaker wire and an amplifier are not included.

How much power do I need to drive them?

A receiver rated around 50 to 100 watts per channel is a sensible match. More power than the RMS rating risks damage at high volume.

Rockville ROCKSHELF 64C Home Theater Bookshelf Speakers

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$84.95at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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Rockville ROCKSHELF 64C Home Theater Bookshelf Speakers

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Our take on the Rockville ROCKSHELF 64C Home Theater Bookshelf Speakers

The Rockville ROCKSHELF 64C is a pair of passive bookshelf speakers with a 6.5-inch Kevlar woofer and a 1-inch silk dome tweeter, rated at 50 watts RMS each. The V2 revision adds a larger woofer magnet, a thicker MDF cabinet and a revised tweeter voice coil for higher sensitivity. They suit budget stereo and home theater setups where a receiver does the amplification. Against name-brand bookshelf pairs they undercut on price but carry less measured data and a shorter track record.

Best forBudget stereo and home theater buildsSmall to medium roomsBuyers pairing speakers with an AV receiverFront or surround duty in a 5.1 setup

Pros

6.5-inch Kevlar woofer for solid bass and clean mids
Silk dome tweeter keeps highs smooth
50W RMS per speaker matches most receivers
Thicker MDF cabinet in the V2 revision
Magnetic detachable grille and rounded wood-grain finish

Cons

Passive design needs a separate amplifier
No published frequency response or sensitivity figures
Rockville has little presence in audiophile testing circles
Bass output is limited by cabinet size

Rockville ROCKSHELF 64C Home Theater Bookshelf Speakers prices at every store

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About the Rockville ROCKSHELF 64C Home Theater Bookshelf Speakers

This V2 version has a larger woofer magnet, a thicker MDF cabinet and an improved tweeter voice coil for higher sensitivity.

Each speaker has a Kevlar woofer for the mids and bass and a 1-inch silk dome tweeter for the highs. Each speaker handles 50 watts RMS.

The cabinet has a wood grain finish and rounded corners. The grille is detachable and held on magnetically.

Type: Bookshelf speakers
Woofer: 6.5" Kevlar
Tweeter: 1" silk dome
Power handling: 50 watts RMS per speaker
Cabinet: MDF
Finish: Wood grain
Grille: Detachable, magnetic
Color: Brown

Specifications

color: BrownSource
size: 6.5"Source

Questions and answers

Do these speakers need an amplifier?: Yes. They are passive speakers with no built-in amp, so they need a receiver or amplifier. Each handles 50 watts RMS.
What is different in the V2 version?: The V2 has a larger woofer magnet, a thicker MDF cabinet and an improved tweeter voice coil. Rockville says this raises sensitivity and overall sound quality.
Can I use them as surround speakers?: Yes. Their size and 50W rating suit surround duty in a home theater setup. They also work as front left and right speakers in a small room.
What comes in the box?: A pair of speakers with magnetic grilles. Speaker wire and an amplifier are not included.
How much power do I need to drive them?: A receiver rated around 50 to 100 watts per channel is a sensible match. More power than the RMS rating risks damage at high volume.
Where is the Rockville ROCKSHELF 64C Home Theater Bookshelf Speakers cheapest?: At Walmart, for $84.95, as of our latest check.