Klipsch R-51PM Powered Bluetooth Speaker Black

Snagged these on sale and I have to say that for that money I don't think anything else will come close. Even at the original full price I think they're worth the money. I've had these on my wishlist for a long time now and I'm not disappointed. I will say first that the lack of any sort of crossover control is something that could be improved in a future version. I would be tempted to pay a little bit extra for that flexibility. I definitely like the strong bass at low volume. That's a really sweet feature. I've previously owned a Klipsch subwoofer, that used to clear off all the dust in the room anytime there was an explosion in a soundtrack, so I'm used to their quality which really helped with the purchase decision for me. That said, the first thing that I noticed when listening for the first time was the phenomenal bass response. Are you kidding me - it's like there's a subwoofer in the room. That's why I made the comment about an adjustable crossover. The bass isn't overpowering at all. It does take a little trial and error to find the right distance from the wall for the best bass, of course. I'd like to see a future version with equally good bass but front ported if possible. I realize that would require a larger cabinet but it would give the option to wall mount. I have them in my home office in a spare bedroom for an idea of room size. My last bookshelf size speakers were Polks powered by a high current receiver and they didn't have this much punch. I absolutely love the bass. This is an apartment so I'm afraid to really crank them up. I think I'd be in trouble pretty fast if I did. The rest of the sound is great too. I was afraid of getting listening fatigue from the horn tweeters but OMG. I would definitely not call these overbright. They're wonderful to listen to. For example stuff by Sleeping Pandora sounds really nicely mixed when I listen on these. It can be difficult to make it sound good on inexpensive systems. "Sorrow", by Pink Floyd is breathtaking because that bass solo at the beginning really shines with these. My other listening option is a pair of Byerdynamic studio headphones and these are every bit as enjoyable. I get goosebumps. I don't know if I believe in "break in" for speakers but as good as they sound initially it'll only get better. Bluetooth was super easy to connect out of the box. At first the tablet didn't find them from across the room but after bringing it a lot closer, doing the pairing, it was fine after that from anywhere that I would expect to be able to use Bluetooth. I like being able to basically use my tablet as a music system remote for queuing up music and stuff. I know it doesn't sound as good as wired but when I want higher quality I just plug it in to the headphone jack. I'm using the USB for sound in Windows and Linux and that was seamless to set up. The quality is phenomenal. I've been collecting vinyl from independent bands on Bandcamp and hopefully will be able to get a turntable soon, so the preamp was as much a selling point for me as the Bluetooth. I really appreciate all the connection options on these. It's a main reason why they were at the top of the list for powered speakers that I was considering. Highly recommend. 10/10 Read more

For the price these speakers are amazing. They sound great right out of the box, super easy to set up and they arent too big and bulky. I work as a stage tech and monitor technician for a production company and have an associates in audio engineering so i have a decent ear, but am by no means an expert in audio. For my ears, the r51pms are great. The distinct seperation of sounds/instruments is REALLY good; very evident when watching movies. Ive seen Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 100 times... ive never noticed that in the scene in the beginning where harry is discussing Sirius Blacks' whereabouts with arthur that percy weasily is magically pouring coffee in the background UNTIL watching that film using these speakers. I could clearly hear liquid pouring on the left side of the soundstage and then for the first time looked in that direction and saw that! It was kind of mind blowing lol For music id say they are ok. Im used to hearing music through a DB Technologies Vio 20 box line array rig flown in the air and through 8 massive Vio subs mixed well using a m32 in large venues at work; so im kind of a harsh judge, but at home these sound great when paired with the klipsch r120sw. If your main use of these will be to listen to music then i would DEFINITELY recommend a sub woofer... even if you cant afford a sub maybe opt for the r41pms instead and take that money you save and add it towards a sub. The r51pms dont have enough low end output for me personally. Even the r100sw wasnt enough, but when i got the 120sw it made everything come together. Im EXTREMELY satisfied with the audio quality with the 51pms and the 120sw its a match made in heaven. My ONLY complaint is the remote.... by itself its perfectly fine BUT for some reason i guess it operates on the same frequency as my tv remote (insignia qled 55 inch) and when i turn down the speakers IT REWINDS MY SHOWS/VIDEO!!!! SO FRUSTRATING so i have to press down on the tv remote to take it off the scroll bar of the content to like the subtitle setting or whatever it is for that specific application, THEN turn down the speakers, other wise the klipsch remote will rewind my content. Super super annoying.... i guess i have to get a universal remote or something idk. As far as the build qaulity... its klipsch. They are nice lol. I personally dont really care how a speaker looks if it sounds good, but even i gotta admit the copper drivers look nice. I keep the fabric mesh covers (which is nice and thick and uses magnets) on them so they are blacked out in the background when watching movies and i dont see them but they are pleasant to look at with or without the covers. The "wood" grain laminent is nice too. Gotta give klipsch a 5/5 on the build quality. All in all i would give them a 4 out of 5 (just bc of lack of bass frequency) but when paired with a sub they are an easy 5 out of 5. Definitely recommend! Especially for watching movies Read more

I was looking for a simple Bluetooth stereo bookshelf sound box for my new turntable (first timer) that meets my needs. After numerous searches and reading reviews, I found Klipsch makes great-looking bookshelf sound boxes. Also, I don't need a party sound generator; I need something that can fill up my living room with sound if needed. I am surprised by the connection options it came with. I loved the manual corded line to my turntable (It can connect with Bluetooth, too, but I liked the old way). Also, tried out the Bluetooth with my cell phone. The range is awesome, 50 ft. I make flawless connections with open or closed doors. It does not have a great bass, but the beats are nice enough to feel. My living room is between medium to large size and quite open space, and I placed the box on one side of the living area so that it can cover the dining space and kitchen; it does the work very well. By the way, I bought a very good product for the first time, and I would like to shout out to the seller that an amazing product was shipped. I am good with finding defects or damages when purchasing items; I couldn't find any open, visible damage sign. I am surprised, and I have a satisfaction like if I bought a brand new one. The actual box dimension is 13"h X 7"w X 21d. The front grill is magnetic and removable. Even if I bought the used one, it had all the items that should be in the box if it was new. Well, I like music, but I don't have enough knowledge of sound evaluation; I love it, so please take note if you feel differently, then feel free; I just gave my opinion and thoughts. I will recommend it with no hesitation for those who are not expecting a high-end sound in a smaller box but might be satisfied by its power. Hope it helps. Read more