It thoroughly demonstrates the four design standards of Klipsch speakers: high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, low distortion, and smooth frequency response. As for the low frequency is a bright and fast personality, with a sense of volume but not enough strength. They’re also very forward-sounding, which is exciting and makes you feel like you’re in the front row of the concert but some listeners may prefer a more laid-back sound.

They sound great, but the volume with the turntable does not get nearly as loud as I can go if I bluetooth my phone to the speakers.I then swopped the AK120 and the optical cable it was attached to, moving it to the phono connections and upgrading the cable to a high quality example form Chord. The right side of the knob is the ground terminal, which is used with the vinyl record player to eliminate the current sound.

If you want smaller active speakers and don’t need loud volume or deep bass: The diminutive Audioengine HD3 powered speakers put out a surprisingly full sound that our listeners liked in previous panel tests. Some users may prefer a warmer and more laid-back sound signature, which this product doesn’t offer. This set sounds almost as clear with voices as the Triangle pair does, but its smaller form yields less bass.Because it’s a rear-ported design, pushing your pair up against a wall can interfere with the bass response—putting your speakers on stands is best. Connect the two with a speaker cable and connect the right channel to the power supply and it’s done, it’s easy enough! The new pair of Active Speakers fare somewhat cheaper compared to the rest of the available line, but serve their ultimate purpose: to deliver excellent sound quality and be versatile in their use (input-wise). The piano is arguably the most difficult of all instruments to track properly by any hi-fi component, it is a chaotic production of conflicting tones and resonances. Hey there, I recently had the pleasure of trying out the amazing Klipsch R-51PM Powered Speakers, and let me tell you, they truly exceeded my expectations.

I’m trying to decide between the R41 and the Ruark MR1 Mk2 to set up with an entry level turntable (either the Sony PSLX310 or the Project Primary E). Without sacrificing a single specification from the older model, the newer Klipsch R-51PM set breezily enhances the users’ experience. Using the Speaker Review and Measurement Index you can use any of the first three tabs, it's really your preference. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-Loaded LTS Tweeter, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class. After spending several weeks with the Klipsch R-51PM, we came away impressed with the package Klipsch put together.The rear-ported design prevents you from pushing these speakers back against a wall, as doing so would block the ports.

Out of the box, this beauty is hidden behind the magnetic cloth covers but they’re easy to remove and replace. Since both speakers work admirably, I can’t declare a clear victor, but the Klipsch R-51 pm has a much stronger bass than the Klipsch R-51 pm. By doing so, you can bypass the necessity for an external amplifier or receiver when hooking up a turntable to your speakers.Another option is the Klipsch R-51PM pair, a former pick that some panelists found a bit too trebly for their taste.