Experts prefer Klipsch R-51PM over Edifier R1850DB
On 2 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Klipsch R-51PM received 1 endorsement from ZD Net (13 Feb 2023). Meanwhile, Edifier R1850DB did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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12 | N/A | $299 | Klipsch R-51PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
N/A | N/A | $196 | Edifier R1850DB The Edifier R1850DB speakers have received highly positive reviews for their excellent sound quality, versatile connectivity options, and sleek design, making them a great choice for upgrading audio setups. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 13 Feb 2023 ZD Net ranked Klipsch R-51PM as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 5 Klipsch R-51PM Best bookshelf speaker overall... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com
Customers like Klipsch R-51PM somewhat 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 R-51PM
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Klipsch R-51PM, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Edifier R1850DB.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Klipsch R-51PM ranks higher than that and Edifier R1850DB ranks lower than that.
Edifier R1850DB |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
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Klipsch R-51PM |
In comparison:
9.4 Amazing
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Median best-selling Speakers |
In comparison:
Q Acoustics Concept 20 ranks #60 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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Klipsch R-51PM is more popular than Edifier R1850DB
It's fairly safe to say that Klipsch R-51PM are more popular speakers than Edifier R1850DB, based on their 2,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Edifier R1850DB and Klipsch R-51PM | |||||
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Sony SSCS5 | $198 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 | $280 |
In comparison:
9.4 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | ||
BIC America DV62si | $194 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Klipsch R-51M | $200 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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1 | - | $1539 | 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. | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
2 | - | $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. | 5 | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - |
3 | - | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | 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. | - | - | 9 | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 15
Highest score by What's Good To Do | 100 |
Average score based on 23 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by Jabba Reviews | 82 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
Expert reviews [3]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 0
Highest score by 7Review | 100 |
Average score based on 3 reviews | 93 |
Lowest score by Audio Direct | 90 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
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0-20 |
- DIGITAL / ANALOG INPUTS – RCA/Aux for PC turntables etc Optical/Coaxial for lossless connection Bluetooth for convenience
- BLUETOOTH V4 0 - Latest wireless technology for playing from phones tablets or laptops
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- Powered monitor
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Phono/line analog (with switch and ground screw terminal)
- 3.5 millimeter analog Mini jack
- USB digital
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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.
- 3.5mm AUX
- 3.5mm to RCA
- Optical/Coaxial
- • Bluetooth® wireless technology
- • Phono/Line analog (with switch and ground screw terminal)
- • 3.5mm analog mini jack
- • USB digital
- • Optical digital
- Fully featured remote control
- Drivers are equipped with both Dynamic Range COntrol (DRC) & Digital SIgnal Processing (DSP) to eliminate distortion during high volumes.
- Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) enclosure
Edifier R1850DB are a very popular and one of the cheaper options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Control 1 Pro or Sony SSCS5 .
Edifier R1850DB are $64 less expensive than average speakers ($259.99).
Klipsch R-51PM are a very 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 Klipsch RP-500M or Klipsch RB-81 II .
Klipsch R-51PM were released in 2018. There are a few newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Klipsch R-51PM are $39.01 more expensive than average speakers ($259.99).