Neither Klipsch RP-160M nor MartinLogan LX16 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Klipsch RP-160M nor MartinLogan LX16 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 | - | 1 | 3
| - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Klipsch RP-160M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $229 | MartinLogan LX16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Bookshelf Speakers ranking? It's here
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 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
2 | - | $404 | Q Acoustics 3020i | 5 | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - |
3 | - | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | Check price | Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 | - | - | 9 | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 4
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- 1" Linear Travel Suspension Titanium Tweeter
- 6.5" Spun Copper Cerametallic Cone Woofer
- 90x90 Hybrid Tractrix Horn. All New Tractrix Port
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 45-25kHz. SENSITIVITY: 96dB @ 2.83V / 1m. POWER HANDLING (CONT/PEAK): 100W/400W
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- Hidden discretely underneath the grille, the drivers are held securely in place by a solid, black-anodized brushed aluminum baffle.
- Advanced topology crossover network featuring polypropylene
- The Motion LX Series also features recessed custom 5-way binding posts for connection versatility.
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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.
- Dual binding posts
- Bi-wire input
- Bi-amp input
- Minimalistic design featuring luxurious real-wood
- High-gloss finishes
MartinLogan LX16 are a well-known 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 Elac B5.2 or Kanto YU2 .
MartinLogan LX16 were released in 2012. There are dozens of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
MartinLogan LX16 are $30.99 cheaper than the average speakers ($259.99).