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Experts prefer Dayton Audio B652 AIR over Klipsch RB-51 II
On 7 Mar 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Dayton Audio B652 AIR received 3 endorsements from Pitchfork (19 Nov 2020), The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023) and hifioasis.com (23 Jan 2024). Meanwhile, Klipsch RB-51 II did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter | T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
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7 | +10 | $60 | Dayton Audio B652 AIR The Dayton Audio B652 AIR bookshelf speakers offer clear and balanced sound quality with an AMT tweeter, suitable for those looking for a budget-friendly option for their home theater or music setup. | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | 3 |
N/A | N/A | $249 | Klipsch RB-51 II | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 19 Nov 2020 Pitchfork ranked Dayton Audio B652 AIR as #8
Rank Speakers ... ... #8 out of 13 Dayton Audio B652 AIR ... ... Source: pitchfork.com - On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Dayton Audio B652 AIR as #8
Rank Speakers ... ... #8 out of 17 Dayton Audio B652 AIR ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 23 Jan 2024 hifioasis.com ranked Dayton Audio B652 AIR as #3
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Dayton Audio B652 AIR Best Budget-Friendly Bookshelf Speakers... ... ... Source: www.hifioasis.com
Customers like Klipsch RB-51 II way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Klipsch RB-51 II
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Klipsch RB-51 II, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Dayton Audio B652 AIR.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Klipsch RB-51 II ranks higher than that and Dayton Audio B652 AIR ranks lower than that.
Dayton Audio B652 AIR |
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Dayton Audio B652 AIR ranks #91 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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Klipsch RB-51 II |
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10.0 Amazing
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Median best-selling Speakers |
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9.1 Great
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Dayton Audio B652 AIR is more popular than Klipsch RB-51 II
It's fairly safe to say that Dayton Audio B652 AIR are more popular speakers than Klipsch RB-51 II, based on their 500+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
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Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 | $280 |
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9.4 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Klipsch R-51M | $220 |
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10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Klipsch RP-150M | $260 |
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10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | ||
Jamo S 803 | $261 |
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9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter
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1 | - | $1600 | Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. |
- | 4 | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - |
2 | +1 | $359 | Q Acoustics 3020i The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system. | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 9 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
3 | New * | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
4 | +1 | Check price | Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition bookshelf speaker delivers excellent sound performance across the frequency range, with punchy and dynamic bass, a wide frequency response, and a purposeful design, making it a great choice for music and home theater use. | - | 5 | - | - | 5 | 7 | - | 9 | - | - |
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- without a score: 6
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Expert reviews [2]
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- without a score: 2
- Air Motion Transformer tweeter provides non-fatiguing, audiophile-level treble clarity
- 6-1/2" woofer produces rich, punchy bass
- Compact, unobtrusive design with exceptional performance and value
- Black ebony pica vinyl cabinet finish for a clean, modern appearance
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- Fills medium-sized rooms with dynamic sound reproduction
- Highly efficient design produces more output using less energy
- Accurate, non-fatiguing sound
- Plays louder with less distortion than the competition
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Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the sound waves they’re best equipped to produce—high tones and low tones respectively. More specific and focused drivers means more accurate, robust sound. Compared to the other drivers, midranges cover sounds, not surprisingly, in the middle of high/treble and low/bass tones. The human voice and most instruments fall into this range. For more sophisticated listeners, or for those who truly want the best sound reproduction, a midrange driver is crucial.
The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4” and ranging to 6 ½” or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesn’t describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.
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Dayton Audio B652 AIR are a very popular and one of the cheapest options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Micca Covo-S or Dayton Audio B652 .
Dayton Audio B652 AIR were released in 2014. There are a lot of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Dayton Audio B652 AIR are $220.01 less expensive than average speakers ($279.99).
Klipsch RB-51 II are a popular option in the middle of the speakers price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Definitive ProMonitor 1000 or Sonos One .
Klipsch RB-51 II were released in 2010. There are a lot of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Klipsch RB-51 II are $30.99 less expensive than average speakers ($279.99).