Neither Klipsch R-41M nor Sony SSCS5 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Klipsch R-41M nor Sony SSCS5 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Kef LS50 or other critically acclaimed Bookshelf Speakers of this month.
For reference, Kef LS50 received 5 endorsements this month, from What Hi-Fi (8 Feb 2024), The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023) Gear Patrol (5 Jan 2024) and 2 others.
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 | - |
N/A | N/A | $150 | Klipsch R-41M The Klipsch R-41M bookshelf speakers are highly rated for their crisp, clear, and powerful sound quality, with a sleek and modern design that can be adapted to different room layouts. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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N/A | N/A | $198 | Sony SSCS5 The Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers are praised for their exceptional sound quality, clear vocals, and sleek design, making them a reliable choice for a variety of audio needs. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Bookshelf Speakers ranking? It's here
Customers like Sony SSCS5 and Klipsch R-41M about the same
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.
Sony SSCS5
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both Sony SSCS5 and Klipsch R-41M have very similar amazing customer reviews.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Klipsch R-41M and Sony SSCS5 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Klipsch R-41M |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Sony SSCS5 |
In comparison:
9.6 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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Sony SSCS5 is more popular than Klipsch R-41M
It's fairly safe to say that Sony SSCS5 are more popular speakers than Klipsch R-41M, based on their 7,000+ 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 Klipsch R-41M and Sony SSCS5 | |||||
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Pioneer DM-40 | $149 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Polk Audio T15 | $149 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
Klipsch R-51M | $200 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
BIC America DV62si | $194 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| No expert recommendations |
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 [9]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 6
Highest score by tekverge.com | 85 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by Sound Manual | 70 |
Score distribution:
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20-40 | |
0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 9
- Single 4" spun-copper IMG woofer
- 1" aluminum LTS tweeter mated to a 90x90 square Tractrix Horn
- 68 hertz - 21 kilohertz +/- 3dB; Nominal impedance - 8 ohms; Compatible crossover frequency – 1,730 hertz
- Sensitivity 90dB
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- Bookshelf speaker with Hi-Res Audio perfect for your home theater or music listening setup
- Amplify your movie, music, and gaming experience with a speaker that provides full frequency audio with a three-way, three-driver speaker system
- Read more
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.
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.
Klipsch R-41M are a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Fluance SX6 or Cerwin Vega SL Series .
Klipsch R-41M were released in 2018. There are a couple newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Klipsch R-41M are $110 cheaper than the average speakers ($259.99).
Sony SSCS5 are a very popular and one of the cheaper options. They have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Control 1 Pro or Audio Pro A26 .
Sony SSCS5 are $61.99 less expensive than average speakers ($259.99).