Experts prefer Klipsch R-51PM over Klipsch R-15PM
On 7 Mar 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Klipsch R-51PM received 1 endorsement from ZD Net (13 Feb 2023). 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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14 | N/A | $350 | Klipsch R-51PM | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Klipsch R-15PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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
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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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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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 |
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- 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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- 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.
- 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
- • Bluetooth® wireless technology
- • Phono/Line analog (with switch and ground screw terminal)
- • 3.5mm analog mini jack
- • USB digital
- • Optical digital
Klipsch R-51PM are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Kef Q150 or Klipsch RP-600M .
Klipsch R-51PM were released in 2018. There are a few newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Klipsch R-51PM are $70 more expensive than average speakers ($279.99).