Consumer Score
In comparison:
Elac Uni-fi UB5 ranks #48 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.3
Amazing
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Klipsch R-15PM ranks #93 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great
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Experts prefer Elac Uni-fi UB5 over Klipsch R-15PM

On 7 Mar 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .

Currently, Elac Uni-fi UB5 received 1 endorsement from Rolling Stone (26 Jan 2021). Meanwhile, Klipsch R-15PM 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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Elac Uni-fi UB5
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Klipsch R-15PM
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 26 Jan 2021 Rolling Stone ranked Elac Uni-fi UB5 as #4
    Rank Speakers Comment
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    #4 out of 4 Elac Uni-fi UB5
    Best Audiophile Pick
Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Elac Uni-fi UB5 nor Klipsch R-15PM were recommended by key experts who publish Bookshelf Speakers recommendations.
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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- $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.
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7
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+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.
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Elac Uni-Fi 2.0
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4
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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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [11]

92
Total expert reviews: 11
  • with a score: 6
  • without a score: 5
Highest score by Digital Trends
100
Average score based on 11 reviews
92
Lowest score by What Hi-Fi
80

Score distribution:

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No expert reviews linked yet for Klipsch R-15PM.
From Seller:
  • Custom-designed Concentric driver
  • Beautiful, furniture-quality finish
  • Sophisticated crossover
  • Sophisticated aluminum woofer
  • Custom-designed binding posts
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From Seller:
  • The R-15PM powered monitors deliver room-filling sound without taking up much space
  • 1 x pair of RCA phono level inputs with switch for Phono/Line input versatility (Phono Pre-amp with ground screw terminal)
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Z Review - ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 (They are Awaited...)
Review by Z Reviews
Very popular! 251K views!
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Elac Uni-Fi UB5
Review by New Record Day
Popular! 10K views!
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Elac Uni-Fi UB5 by Andrew Jones - Hands On Review
Review by Digital Trends
Very popular! 112K views!
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No video reviews linked yet for Klipsch R-15PM.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0853720006469, 0853720006476
UPC Numbers: 853720006469, 853720006476
EAN Numbers: 0743878029840, 0743878030648
Model Numbers: 0743878029857, R-15PM
UPC Numbers: 743878029840, 743878029857, 743878030648
General Info
Number of Speakers How many bookshelf speakers are included?
1
2
Speaker Design The primary components of a bookshelf speaker are “drivers,” which are the cones that actually create the sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mids), and woofe ... Show more
Three-Way
Two-Way
Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight

16 lbs
 

10 lbs
 
Indoor or Outdoor Use Can the speaker be used outdoors?
Indoor
Indoor
Cabinet
Cabinet Material The cabinet refers to the portion that surrounds and holds all of the speaker elements together - the speaker box, if you will. The most common material is wood, but you’ll also find plastic, fiberboa ... Show more
Fiberboard
Fiberboard
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud bass? There are two main types: acoustic suspension and bass reflex. Aco ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Sound Quality and Power
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
85 dB
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Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), the frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can produce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shor ... Show more
46 Hz - 20 kHz
62Hz - 24kHz
Magnetically Shielded When sound is played through a speaker, an electromagnet is activated using the power from the amplifier to bring the driver forward, and another magnet pulls the driver back. This causes the driver t ... Show more
No
Yes
Peak Power Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
140 Watts
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Powered Speaker What you may not know about bookshelf speakers is that they don’t always work straight out of the box. To power the speakers, you often need a receiver and an amplifier. Amplifiers power the signal th ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
4 Ohms
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High Resolution Audio More and more, musicians and streaming services are offering high-resolution audio playback for music files. Like a TV, your speaker has to be high-res capable to play these high-res files. True audio ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Tweeters

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.

Number of Tweeters
1
1
Tweeter Type 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 ... Show more
Dome
Horn
Tweeter Size Diameter of the Tweeter
1 inches
1 inches
Tweeter Material In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, etc.) and soft textiles (silk, cloth ... Show more
Soft dome, concentrically mounted
Aluminum diaphragm compression driver mated
Midranges

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.

Number of Midranges
1 mids
0 mids
Midrange Size Diameter of the midrange (mid)
4 inches
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Woofers

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.

Number of Woofers
1
1
Woofer Size Diameter of the woofer
5.2 inches
5.2 inches
Woofer Material Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
Aluminum cone
Copper spun magnetically shielded IMG woofe
Controls
Remote Control Does the box include a remote?
No
Yes
Button Controls Control the speaker with buttons on the device.
None
None
App/Smartphone Control If the bookshelf speaker is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled (or both), you’ll likely be able to control the output through your smartphone or other device. Sometimes, this capability comes with the caveat ... Show more
No
No
Connections
Wi-Fi Enabled Speakers with Wi-Fi connectivity connect directly to your home Wi-Fi network to stream audio from your devices—smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. This may require an app from the brand, such as Yamaha’s ... Show more
No
No
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled d ... Show more
No
Yes
Wired Connections or Wireless Not to be confused with Wi-Fi-enabled speakers, wireless speaker set ups do not require a speaker wire or direct lines to other speakers and the AV receiver. Typically, these speakers require a wirele ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Speaker Wire Included Speaker wire is the connection used between speakers, amplifiers and receivers. This is a special type of wire that makes an electrical connection and transmits sound signals. You will only use this t ... Show more
No
Yes
Other Connections Bookshelf speakers commonly come with speaker wire inputs/outputs to connect your speaker to an AV receiver, which transmits the sound from your TV. In some cases, speakers may come with additional in ... Show more
Speaker cable
  • Phono Preamp with ground screw terminal
  • USB digital audio from a PC or Mac single RCA line level output for connection to sub.
  • Digital optical
  • 3.5mm mini jack line leve
Additional Info
ENERGY STAR Certified For the environmentally conscious, choosing an “ENERGY STAR Certified” speaker may be important to you. Technology devices with this label are required to meet certain industry standards as it relates ... Show more
No
No
Additional Features Any other features available.
  • Comes with removable fabric grille
  • 5-way custom binding posts
  • Black brushed vinyl finish
Brushed Black Polymer Veneer Finish
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