SmackDown! - Klipsch R-41m Vs Klipsch R-51m

The Klipsch R-51m is an excellent bookshelf speaker, but for the price the Klipsch R-41 offers better value.
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[@kenrickbaughman992]

Love my r41s with 10" sub!! Great little speakers and yes there loud and clarity is clear!! Good speakers worth every single dollar and they look good too

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Good to hear!

[@mfahadb001]

@@TheBoomerConsumer I've few questions. 1. Can I use R51M on front and R41M on rear in 5.1 surround setup. 2. Or R41M on front and on rear as well in 5.1 setup. 3. Will add atmos speaker as well please suggest model.

[@whodatking26]

​@@mfahadb001 I'm having all the same questions. I see a good deal for 4 speakers on Amazon. Thinking about using all 4 for the surround sound in the 5.1

[@thizzlemania91]

Just got a pair of 41s for 60 bucks. Opened box. Came with everything. I’m so happy about it.

[@magnumbrown]

where did you get such a price??

[@gibsonlespaulspecial]

I love the R-41's, I was thinking of upgrading but doesn't seem worth it, so thanks for the advice! I have mine connected to my Mac with the R-100SW for the Bass, amazing sound.

[@theguy2856]

Curious do the 41s comes w cord that can plug right into the MacBook Pro ?

[@gibsonlespaulspecial]

@@theguy2856 they connect via Bluetooth as well as USB. If no USB then connect via a converter to USB-C. Shouldn’t be an issue.

[@rdoc]

I have a pair of KG 3.2 Klipsch that I bought way back in the 90's which are amazing speakers on their own, but my hearing is not what it use to be and I wanted voices to stand out a bit more in movies so I bought the R-41's. I feel they really did the trick. Later I added a 12 inch Klipsch sub to fatten up the base notes in my Jazz and man oh man this combo is just incredible! Good review Boomer, Us old guys need to stick together so I subbed.

[@kevinmorrisone]

Another good human giving an honest review with detail and clarity...technical but qualitative. Well done sir!

[@bbop4689]

Great review, I just ordered a Klipsch 5.1 system with the 41's included thanks to your advice. I dig your style of review a nuts and bolts approach...works for me

[@phillipblades6784]

I just ordered four of the 41s and a highly rated Klipsch center speaker for my surround sound system. I’ve never heard the full potential of my Yamaha RX-V683 amplifier. I’m also using dual Polk 10’ subwoofers. One of the dirt cheap speakers I have right now is blown. That’s why I finally got the Klipsch speakers. I’d planned to buy two more 41s for the 7.1 amp, but after seeing this video, I may get a pair of 51s for the main speakers and simply sit them on the dual subs. Sort of like a tower speaker I think. I’m glad I saw this video, thanks. Edit: You just got a new subscriber. I will always respect the Boomer generation’s opinions about music and how to hear it!

[@TheBruT4L1ty]

I got the best of both worlds. 51's for fronts & the 41's for rears. (rc-62II center channel).. Running a Velodyne Sub... ABSOLUTE BEAST!!

[@KevinStriker]

Why not both? I bought the R-41Ms based purely on their size (they were going into a tight space) and later the R-51Ms for another room since I liked the sound of the smaller ones so much. Since then I've got them working together in a lovely little throwback quadraphonic system. R-51Ms in the front and R-41Ms in the back for movies or music, it's rather nice.

[@FreshJ1v3]

Found my new favorite tech reviewer! I believe I remember what that thing is in your hand...some type of writing device...oh yeah a pen. Well done sir.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Wow, thanks!

[@mikecampbell5856]

Analog input device?

[@jamieteestudio]

Excellent detail review that I am searching for. Thank you very much for spending time to do their comparison. Hope to see comparison with the fifth and sixes from Klipsch soon.

[@AkaBull]

I'm in the market for some speakers and this review did it for me. I went ahead and purchased the smaller set. Thank you very much, awesome review 👏

[@mikecampbell5856]

I love my Klipsch speakers. I have a pair of R-28Fs in my main listening room with a Velodyne sub, a pair of Synergy B2s in my office and I had a pair of RSX-4s with a Yamaha sub in a modest living room system. Sadly, one of the RSX-4s started to distort so I replaced them with NHT C1s. The NHTs sound great but while the Klipsch speakers sound great at any volume, you really have to drive the C1s to sound good. I kinda wish I had bought the R-41Ms.

[@artysanmobile]

I have listened to the 51s extensively and am mighty impressed with one caveat. The bass is only correct when in +sub mode, regardless of whether a sub is used. The horn, crossover, and LF driver are just superb and very well balanced but not when the LF drivers are asked to cover the octave below 80Hz. I know that sounds like a big minus but it’s not to me. To be so beautifully balanced from say 100Hz to 20kHz is way more than I expect from a speaker of this price. I could mix on them with a sub and I have several to choose from. Something is very wrong with the lowest octave of the 51’s driver. No big deal.

[@undertone2472]

On the wall mount you can put the R-41m on a arm to wall or ceiling mount, I have them h as my Atmos height speakers that way.

[@johnhutchinson4386]

Great comparison! You helped me decide. I'm going to pair a set of R-41M as rear channels with a set of R-620F for my front mains and a R-12SW. Powered by a Denon AVR-S570BK 5.2. Still undecided on my center channel as of yet. Any Klipsch recommendations on that? LLAP 🖖

[@williamcobb6322]

Appreciate your review. Just picked up a vintage Pioneer SX-580 receiver and need a good pair of bookshelf speakers for this unit, as I'll place this unit in my den. Approximate size of room is 10' x 12', so these will be great!

[@ericnoack1324]

where do you get these figures from ? 85RMS isn't 200W peak. This annoys me when I see these peak figures , do the maths please.

[@kenrickbaughman992]

Klipsch have ALWAYS been my goto loudspeakers. I have the R-41PM with subwoofer. Very very loudspeakers!! Louder they are, better they perform

[@2logical]

I had my r 41s for a couple of years. Loved em. I used a def tec super cube 4000 with them. The combo was awesome. If a person uses a sub then I don’t thing they will lose anything if they go with the smaller speakers. I recently upgraded to the Fives and OMG I was blown away

[@Jennifer-cx4wq]

fives? the r51?

[@2logical]

@@Jennifer-cx4wq no, the Fives are part of the heritage line. Made from real wood, upgraded speakers, upgraded build quality. Check out the Fives and the Sixes. Those speakers are vastly upgraded from the r 41 and r 51…

[@od2437]

omg that wall mounting hole makes me want to buy the 40 now, I just want a pair of bookshelf speakers to replace my soundbar, nothing fancy, but my tv is above my fireplace which has no console under it for bookshelf speakers, that hole makes it possible for me to hang them on each side of the tv, and the size is perfect

[@landonpraught9170]

So cool Bruce thank you for sharing . I learn so much from your videos

[@firozmp5757]

Hi. Thank you for ur video. What is ur opinion on R-41PM. Does powered speakers last many years? Any classy looking similar speakers you would suggest?

[@condoguy710]

I bought the 51’s on sale for $219, then 35 days later they went down to $139 at BB. 51’s sound great 👍

[@brucewayne2984]

Good grief, are you serious? That's an excellent deal. Now they are $369

[@kennygee2715]

@@brucewayne2984 Maybe he was referring to each instead of a pair?

[@BPanz12]

@@kennygee2715 Was just going to say the same thing. Dirt cheap regardless for the quality. Something about soundbars just don't cut it for me.

[@quithoggindakoolaid]

No way they went down to $139

[@ferpirata76]

Excellent review. Great job! Congratulations from Spain!

[@xXGenuwineXW0lfensteinXx]

Um i know this might change the whole perspective but ....Klipsch has these now "Powered bluetooth" the R-51M ones so u might wanna redo these again hm??

[@MrLeftfootlouie]

Excellent review and although I didn't base my purchase of the 41m's on your video you certainly gave me an added confidence that I did well to order them at $120.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Glad I could help

[@MrLeftfootlouie]

@The Boomer Consumer Thank you again @Boomer Consumer

[@annacynd7]

I had the 41 with the fosi amp, decided to add a polk sub thats on sale , great sound

[@Abyss-Will]

100 bucks for those? Just checked the price on my country, R41 range from 700usd to 1250usd. Gotta love Argentina and the crazy import taxes here.

[@eliezermorales9269]

Talk about using them as surround sound

[@gabejones8930]

Just ordered the 51s think I paid too much but our money will be worth nothing soon lol 370 wit tax on sale Canada

[@lockidi]

Its 449+ shipping where i live and tax at the delivery

[@frazierboi77]

What about standard bass?90’s hip hop for example nothing to over the top.

[@705aero7]

위 두제품을 구매 목록에 올려놓고 고민하고 있었는데 ... 마침 이영상이 딱 뜨있네요. 많은 도움이 되었고 R-51M 으로 마음이 기울어 지는군요.

[@Trojan0304]

My extra Pioneer 518 turntable with 51s just right for bonus room

[@bluecamarodriver94]

Just got my Xmas in July speakers as well using them for surround sound speakers can't wait I hooked up one they scream and sound crisp and look very attractive thanks for the information

[@callumbrowns]

The Boomer Consumer Would you recommend for a turntable use with either one ?

[@rdruz373]

Definitely get the sub woofer too

[@Dr.reese_UBR3]

Do you think having the 51 for LR channel to be better than the 41? I have the 41 currently but will be picking up some used ss1 surround. And then maybe thinking of using 41 for surround as well. They would be hooked up to my denon receiver. Also wondering if 100w per channel would be good for them or should I pick up a two channel amp for just RL. I have a powered sub as well. Thanks!

[@mark17840]

i have the 51m for me the 51m is much better i just love the way they sound in a 5.1 setup

[@Ricky_Rick123]

If I'm going to be installing these right up against the wall, is it better to go for the 51s or the 41s?

[@mden2490]

@The Boomer Consumer- Thanks so much for the thorough video. Do you think that the Klipsch R-51PM speakers are good? I want to keep things simple with powered speakers and a Turntable. I bought a pair of Edifier R1280DBs speakers they sound okay, not rich and full sound and they don't get to loud at 40w?

[@cosmicalsounds]

Which ones would you recommend for just using as desktop computer speakers?

[@charlessalvador33]

Love your videos very detailed informative and helpful. Any consideration to review BIC AMERICA V62SI bookshelf speakers.

[@budzlightyear2212]

Soundstage was taller and wider on a taller and wider speaker 😮

[@BenSkyLakewood]

Wow inflation these were listed as 4 to 500 in this economy

[@thomaspouskas210]

I got a tube amplifier not so much watts but with this sensitivity it will be a blaster

[@bluecamarodriver94]

And good advise for a good center chann they price ranges seem to be all over

[@cheoguzman1]

I got my 41’s at Costco for $85 a pair. Best sound ever!! Lol

[@mat.b.]

51m for $200? they're MSRP $359, you also say the 41M is "100 or so" but I just looked them up and it's retail $279 or are you talking PER speaker?

[@carsons165]

They go on sale a bunch, like today you can get the 41’s for 120$. It really just depend on the day but if you keep an eye out you can probably get them for much cheaper than MSRP.

[@mat.b.]

@@carsons165 ill keep an eye out

[@dadhats]

just bought the 51s for 180 on best buy

[@mat.b.]

@@dadhats on sale for 320 here (can)

[@carsons165]

@@dadhats nice, I got my 41’s for 110ish but I got them for my room so I didn’t need to go to nuts. They sound great for what I wanted them for, then I paired them with the klipsch black label 10” sub and put it under my bed and they go together great

[@troyhofer6884]

Which are better for a turntable ?

[@carlorolim11]

Hi, I am Carlos, from Brazil. I loved your video, congratulations. I have a doubt. Four years ago, I bought a Denon AVR 2400H and just now I choosing a speaker (many problems). So, what is the best definitely, R51M (not RW-51M) ou RP-600M? Can you help me?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

The 600m there is a new version of those available now.

[@ow3nnnh]

hi! should i get the r51 for fronts or just the 41s are fine

[@tarekhammami4813]

What subwoofer should we get ? How do u connect all tvid to play music on my laptop ? What do you use to play your music ? Please help

[@costakis7895]

i'd like to pair those with a logitech z2300 to replace the blown out satellites, the woofer is fine but do you think the amp on the z2300 would be able to drive the 51s? i found a good deal on them....thanks!

[@colinmcauliffe5205]

thank you

[@jorgeisdead_4613]

the speakers look beautiful

[@vnckkw]

I'm a total noob and sorry to ask stupid question here. I love to listen to violin. 99% of the time I only listen to violin. Is these suitable? Or is there any other more suitable system to recommend? Almost the same price range with these. Thank you in advance.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

The violin is perfect with these

[@vnckkw]

@@TheBoomerConsumer Thank you, sir. Have a nice day.

[@romano5785]

What receiver can I get for the R-51m with a 12 inch sub? budget friendly pls

[@sayuti8405]

Denon 550 / sony str590 should suffice

[@lanahunn]

Is there anyway I can connect my Klipsch R 51s to my Audioquest Dragonfly DAC to my iMac? I cannot seem to get the right connections located. Specifically, I’ve looked everywhere for a USB female to 3.5mm audio jack.

[@kellynicklassen5896]

R51's need to be connected to an amplifier. Mac to the Dac to Amp to the speaker. Unless you have R51PM which are self powered, then you can use a 3.5mm to RCA cable. In either connection the Dragonfly's volume needs to be set at max so it will enter DAC only mode.

[@ggcub25]

My L,R and Center are RP-500, R-41M are good for surrounds? or should I go for something less expensive? R-41's are 175$ in my city

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

The 41s would be excellent for that

[@LuisRodriguez-te8nt]

I have I klipsch home theater reference so I want to know if I can buythe r-41m to upgrade the front of my home theater

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Yes you could. You might want to step up to either the r-51ms or the RP-600m for better bass, and imaging. The prices of these have fallen since newer versions have been released.

[@MrBaldChronicles.]

Is it 300peak watt per speaker or 150 each? Thanks

[@kellynicklassen5896]

speakers are always rated per speaker. So 300 watt peak is for one speaker. Cheers

[@mattiasjansson733]

Which one do you think would work best for TV audio?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

The 51's will provide better bass, and the kids (voice) will be better too

[@mattiasjansson733]

@@TheBoomerConsumer Thank you for a quick reply.

[@13Hangfire]

I learned years ago that Klipsch has the absolute worst customer service ever... I'll never buy another set of speakers from them.

[@georgioantoine4194]

I agree. My 12 inch woofer blew already. Not sure why I'm watching this.

[@chillyboy2008]

what amplifier or receiver i have to buy for klipsch r-41m? im begginer and i really like the look even if edifier sounds a little better (buget under 200usd, my source is pc) i live in europe

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Check out the Fosi Audio DA2120C

[@chillyboy2008]

@@TheBoomerConsumer what about this one? Fosi Audio BT30D Bluetooth 5.0 2.1

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

It lacks a built in DAC. If your PC is the source, A dac is highly recommended

[@robtennant98]

Do you need to buy a receiver/amplifier for the 51’s?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Yes

[@robtennant98]

@@TheBoomerConsumer would you recommend getting the powered versions or passive versions and finding a receiver?

[@tarekhammami4813]

What is a receiver and amplifier . How can I hook them Up to my laptop to play music ? I have no idea how people listen to music these days, please advise

[@mannytorres341]

I currently have a pair of klipsch RB -51 II passive speakers, paired with the fosi audio 2 channel 100 watt 8 ohm amp but I wanted to add a subwoofer and an audio interface to my set up. I was looking at the focusrite scarlett solo but due to my speakers being passive I’m unable to pair the two and I know I would also need a subwoofer connection, so I started looking at buying a new amp. I’m looking for 2.1 - 8 ohm amp. (75W RMS to 300W peak) that I can connect to the focusrite Any one have any suggestions as to how I could solve this issue or point me in the direction of a budget friendly amp?

[@themanwiththegoldengun1998]

I've got a fosi t20 tube amp and was thinking of getting the r-41, do they sound good on the bass side of things Thanks

[@pastaman6099]

What will happen to the bass if the r-41m's are mounted to a wall?

[@chottonodi]

85 watt 1 speaker or for 1 pair total 85 watt?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Per speaker

[@chottonodi]

@@TheBoomerConsumer many thanks sir.

[@chottonodi]

@@TheBoomerConsumer what type of amp suitable for these speakers? some name please .

[@XChaoticComposerX]

love my R51m

[@craigstuart432]

Good video, thx, I have the 41s, 51s arrive tomorrow, will be fun! Talk about value, amazing, and the Klipsch tinness is not too bad, depends on source. Thanks!

[@robtennant98]

@@craigstuart432 do you think they’re much different?

[@Nocturnal_Lunacy]

Are the 41s bluetooth?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

No

[@Nocturnal_Lunacy]

@@TheBoomerConsumer thank you

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

Klipsch R-41M $85

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

umm ok?

[@Dr.reese_UBR3]

I got them for 60 the pair 🙏

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