Yes, there's a simple way - Fluance Ai40 Powered Bookshelf Speakers

The Fluance Ai40 Powered Bookshelf Speakers are known to pack a punch. This is my take on these small and affordable speakers for a very minimal, but great sounding record player set up.
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[@MFramy]

I love when people talk about stuff they are passionate about, I could listen to you ramble about this stuff for hours

[@Bernibanez]

I like your videos because they are not pretentious, like other gear reviewers.

[@mikeroadblock]

Well I like style and attitude.

[@frankmormon2503]

Craig, thank you!! All I wanted was a super simple turntable setup. I added THESE speakers and they’re lovely! Really just perfect for me. And that i actually use them on a crowded bookshelf the lack of a bass port is a real plus.thanks for your videos!

[@6058jeremysmith]

I agree they are amazing, I bought a pair recently and after a break period I could not be happier ..

[@olebjrklund8648]

Hi again, another great video on Vinyl tech Craig. Thank you and regards to you and your family.

[@Caifo]

Because of your review of the RT81 turntable, I bought it. It's beautiful! I love it! Thanks for your honesty.

[@lucminax]

Looking nice Craig! I'm about to purchase my first turntable, thanks to your videos I've been both more excited and confident entering the hobby. I was looking forward to getting one of those Fluances, but import fees to Brazil is about 500 dollars, not counting shipping, so I'm going vintage. A Gradiente DD-200Q, or JVC QL-F4 (same model). Thanks for your videos and keep em coming! Vinyl is final!

[@Smokdeel]

That's the one of the best reviews I have ever seen in my entire short life!

[@jaymiepobanz8801]

Wifes name and pic. Mark here. Ah dont do the suitcase thing. Probably right however I have my mom's mid 1950's Westinghouse suitcase with a Girard turntable. I also have 100 of her 45's. So in this instance I can listen to the same sound as my mother did when she was a teenager, ain't nothin better than that sound or feeling. Craig yours is the only Vinyl/ audio I watch, dig it! Peace

[@thomasandrewphd.5844]

I have a pair exact the same. And they are everything you said. Love them !!

[@williamsmith9194]

You gave me a good honest review. You mentioned that these speakers are Bluetooth. I love Bluetooth. It's a win for me. Every song I ever heard but cost too much is now available because of Bluetooth and streaming. I have no problem with the sound

[@stonefree1911]

Have these exact speakers hooked to my TV instead of a soundbar. They are excellent speakers, unreal for $200. Great with Bluetooth.

[@oldbeatlemaniafandave]

Hey Greg thank you very much for that video you did on the fluance ai40s. it was very well done and sold me on getting a pair for my rt81. I'm 67 getting back into the vinyl scene and I am going to set up a very minimalistic system like you you outlined. Once again keep up the good work and all the best David

[@lpspinners8736]

Thanks for posting Craig! I believe you have found the perfect solution for a second, inexpensive small turntable system I started to look for!

[@risingstarvilla]

Thanks for being honest about the freebies you get from Fluance. I actually guessed that from the first few minutes of your video.

[@TheMerkinWhisperer]

I appreciate your videos. I just purchased the rt81 and ai41 speaker combo and am waiting for it to come. It's been a minute since I've had a turntable. So, this for me is very informative.

[@ADNesau]

Hello, how has your experience been with the ai41?

[@lebeltoottoot9212]

It seems you’ve definitely caught the FLUance🎶

[@tonykernighan9175]

I love you're review :) ur so funny and down to earth. I ordered the bigger and beefer ones:) they should be here soon they are the Ai61 60 watts per channel and 6.5 in woofers i cant wait :)

[@beersn0b]

I love my Edifiers. They're great with vinyl, and Netflix and all that other digital stuff. They beat a soundbar.

[@mikeroadblock]

If I get anything I’ll get these and tell them you sent me brother! You rock! Keep on kicking ass kind sir. Cheers

[@fleetcommand]

I am pretty sure that I am the only (or one of the very few) Fluance owners in Hungary, because they don't sell these things here. But based on a few videos, including yours, I got a Fluance RT-81 this spring, and then later I also got some non-powered Fluance Signature-series speakers imported (also mostly because of your positive reviews about the turntables). I am really satisfied with the high quality and with the sound. And they also look really good, so I am genuinely happy.

[@jeffjdt]

Hey Craig, I appreciate this video. I was on the fence about which direction to go. After watching this, I ordered the Fluance RT81 turntable and Ai40 bookshelf speaker set.

[@Livewire91]

Thanks Craig for this review, there are quite a lot of these type of speakers out there. I had Klipsch R-15PM's which were great. I still have the R14-PM models at my summer home and they are great all around speakers. I also had Pioneer DM-40 speakers 2 years ago. There is a bunch of these type of speakers for sell which have got great reviews, it seems when it comes to bookshelf speakers, it's very easy to find good ones. These days i have Floorstanding speakers from Jamo which are great.

[@hansfox]

Merry christmas to you and family and a happy new LP tech 2020 year , greetings from hans of the dutch lowlands nl 👍👌

[@russell_szabados]

I was going to say, their build & look is similar to those of studio nearfield monitors. I'll check them out, thanks.

[@HoneyO]

i have new Reloop turntables and Rokit speakers and still not plugged anything in ! i have a spirit level ready though. Thank you for videos, they are always current,

[@thinlizzysupporter]

Hey Craig, how’s it goin’ eh ? Greetings from the UK. Just want to say how much I enjoy your channel. Being of a similar vintage to yourself I have been interested in hi-fi since the late 70’s. Like many people I was out of vinyl records for 25+ years but dived back in about 3 years ago and haven’t looked back. I really like your down to earth common sense approach to the subject matter, I am of a very similar mindset. I’ve always been at the ‘budget’ end of the market but have always been able to put good sounding systems together for sensible money, often buying second hand. I currently have an Audio Technica AT-LP5 direct drive turntable and Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 integrated amplifier, both purchased used , with Dali Zensor bookshelf speakers bought in a sale. This set-up produces excellent sound at a very reasonable cost. The option of turntable + powered speakers is a really good one, these Fluance ones look great. There are at least a couple of manufacturers that make them with built in preamps too. Anyways enough rambling, thanks for the great entertaining videos, I really look forward to them. Enjoy the holidays 😊

[@stevenj2380]

Hey from NYC. I got a Fluance belt. Fluance has great customer service for getting accessories and their upgrades. I needed it for another brand turntable...(which has no specs for belt noted & are hard to contact) . It is a hard to get 36 in belt, which wraps around an acrylic platter just like one in some Fluance turntables. Someone's YT (yours?) review showed me the Fluance platter and belt looked like what I needed, so I looked it up and measured my belt. Thanks! No more room for any physical media; I am digistising some LPs to let go of, and only buying some CDs and regular and hi-res download.

[@freddyfro3351]

Thanks Craig, very informative as always 🙏🏾

[@carriestuart9921]

Too funny..."it's a Canadian company, eh!" I'm Canadian and thought that was just perfect. 😁

[@OptomodMix]

Great to see some new monitors and mixer Craig :)

[@EA-58]

Great video Graig..shame Fluance is not available in Holland.

[@digbydaymd3]

Great review, thanks so much👍

[@Locomotore99]

Nice video, Craig, as usual. You certainly raved over these speakers! You are getting me to think I should buy a set, even though I have lots of speakers. None powered, though. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@MrStingraybernard]

Great price on powered speakers and I know the make great turntables

[@thevinyltruffle]

I have an rt81 with bookshelf speakers. Mine are Edifier though. Easy peasy, sounds good as hell.

[@spitfire_garage]

Hi Craig I saw your review on a rt81 and then RT 84 and your review of the 2m red versus the 2m blue. You convinced methat I should look at the RT 84 which now comes with an aluminum platter and 2m blue cartridge I purchased thinking that it would have to go a long way to be able to beat my vintage Duel 606 with your fine cartridge and a new stylist I purchased this turntable new in 1981and I've been using it ever since I never stopped listening to my vinyl records I also have a huge collection of CDs anyway to make a long story short I love the RT 84 and I appreciate your reviews and I wanted to say keep up the good work

[@goldenvinylspin]

If you got the time on Sunday at 9am Atlantic time I'll be premiering a video. I'd be interested to learn what you think of it. You been doing this so long ng and you a pro now. I would truly appreciate it. Love the Canadian flag too🇨🇦👍Thanks

[@leopie_777]

And I was just thinking about getting the fluance table with the speakers for Xmas, sorry to my bank account.

[@mic982]

These look like decent speakers, Craig. I'd love to compare them against my Minimus 25's (which are about identical in size and construction) but I don't really need 6 speakers. Good video, tho, for those wanting to learn more about vinyl sound and how to maximize their experience. You do yeoman's work, sir. Spin On!

[@gregbenefield7658]

mine just arrived you sold another fluance product

[@angelaferkel5614]

Like your videos, greetings from mainz-beach germany ✌🏻

[@TheFriday40]

Ai60's are $200 right now too.. 6 inch woofers

[@AVDH-zn9mv]

Craig....just ordered the 60''s based on this thorough review. I have used Paradigm in the past and will re-purpose those. Cheers, Andy

[@alanworland9478]

Craig finding your videos really interesting - keep them coming please! Dusted off my old Garrard 401 with SME arm that's fitted with a Shure V15 cartridge, good stuff in its day and I'm finding it still sounds very good. What's your thoughts on record weights (turntable pucks?) Do they provide any audible benefits? Love to hear your thoughts.

[@Mrong65]

Wonderful loved it

[@Djpaulyt]

Question for anyone who can help: I have a fluance rt80. Can I just plug the red white into red white on active speakers? That it ?

[@gav0691]

yes

[@halleighkraker1886]

Awesome review, thank you so much! Any input on these vs Kanto’s I’m so confused! I definitely want the wood bookshelf speaker for aesthetic purposes but obviously want them to be good. Thanks in advance!

[@LERobbo]

I've recently bought a Technics SL-1710. I'm still going back and forth between building a classic analog setup with (pre)amp and dedicated speakers, or.... pre-amp and straight to Sonos bridge. Or..., what. I'm no audiophile, I simply want to play my (38yr) old records with decent quality and have the flexibility of using the Sonos speakers for other purposes.

[@tonyhifi58]

Hi what ann Murray album did you listen to to test these speakers...thanks great channel cheers.

[@joshualieder7524]

Should I get the 6 inch instead?

[@ivcaYNWA]

Dual 701, Rotel RX-102MKII and Bang & Olufsen Beovox S30. Should I go for it? all for about 400 euros... And everything in a really good shape!

[@ivcaYNWA]

@Fisher Man Thanks a lot. I beleve Dual 701 with ortofon m20E is well worth 250e, it just for Rotel (70e) and Beovox s30(100e) I didn't find review from which I can tell how much is worth it.

[@廖俊翔-e1w]

Would you pick these or the larger 60/61s? Price difference is $50 now.

[@kevindonohue8918]

Is craig doing OK?

[@jimbo4203]

How do these compare to edifier 1700 bts , I've just been looking at both of these and don't really know the difference ?

[@mizaelhernandez471]

Ok so the ai 40 has a built in amp, does the ai 41 also come with the built in amp??

[@charlesknight6825]

Craig, on your reviews I am now set up with the Fluance 20th anniversary edition, consisting of the Ai40 speakers and RT81 turntable. My research on you led me to hear several of your recordings. I was very impressed. Is there a LP or single out there which would be available that I could purchase? Thanks, Charlie One

[@VinylTV33]

Thank you! There is nothing commercially available, but I have some stuff up on SoundCloud for free: soundcloud.com/user-551461074 .

[@anthonynewcome128]

Great vid craig, might get some for sons bedroom, on a side note i nearly bought a fluance rt 84 to replace my at lp 5 which has the usual audio technica cogging motor ... but i found out it also is a AT-LPW40WN audio technica's new model, on a plus side it's belt drive,, not really sure i want another chinese hanpin turntable,,,, so as of the present time i'm going to get a rega plannar 2, which here in uk is around the same price....again happy christmas and a great new year...

[@Livewire91]

Yeah go for the planar. I was also fiddling around with hanpin turntables before, but there was always some problems with them. Bought an Technics SL-1210GR and i will never go back to hanpin. If i would buy a cheap turntable, that would probably be the planar 1.

[@TheMrkaninja]

The Fluance line is not made by Hanpin. Fluance turntables are made by Ya Horng, a Taiwanese based company. The Fluance turntables at least, are manufactured in Ya Horng's Taiwan factory. Ya Horng also the OEM manufacturer for Teac, Akai, Monoprice. Hanpin makes Audio Technica, Numark, Reloop, Music Hall....and some others most likely.

[@Livewire91]

@@TheMrkaninja Yup.

[@anthonynewcome128]

@@TheMrkaninja yet still not made by the name on the box

[@TheMrkaninja]

@@anthonynewcome128 Nobody included Fluance claims that it is. Not sure what point you tried to make.

[@johnpfr]

There called acoustic suspension speakers, but they need power to drive them. Look it up.

[@VinylTV33]

No shit.

[@gregbenefield7658]

Hey, 60's are same money on Amazon. What do you think? I'm definitely going to get one or the other

[@adotopp1865]

Nice

[@andyzuleta5344]

I need help I have the same exact vinyl player but I have Sony bookshelf speakers ... I have no experience on setting up a vinyl player ...

[@tecaudill]

Hey Greg, where you able to get the Geddy Lee record store day My Favorite Headache. And if so, what did you think?

[@owenlaprath4135]

No bass port? GOOD! If it is not perfect (and none of them ever are), a bass reflex port introduces all kinds of problem. There are low level wheezing noises, caused by the air being squeezed through the port. Worse: You necessarily get bass echoes, caused by delayed bass waves coming out the rear, or phase shifts with partial cancellations. My own ears react very oddly to all that, by closing the inner ear tube as if I am in an airplane rapidly changing altitude. It hurts! Closed cabinets, also called acoustic suspension systems, do everything right. I keep coming back to them, with rare exceptions, where a ported system is actually done well, but that is indeed as RARE as a well done steak that is still rare inside ....

[@cameronbajt4]

Subbed! Great video. Would you be able to tell us if you hear an audible "hiss" or "hum" when these are powered on? Is it only when the volume is cranked up? Also - i've heard the issue can be worse with the RCA -> Aux input feature. Is this something you could test for me and let me know? Thanks in advance!

[@VinylTV33]

I do hear a faint hiss when turned up all the way. It's not audible during songs. My suggestion is to make sure your source is turned up all the way, and control the volume with the remote.

[@ronanpurcell3283]

Hi Greg your content is great I could do with some advice it would be much appreciated I've bought the fluance rt81 & powered speakers I've also bought a pre amp & I've grounded the turntable & to the pre amp but I'm still getting hum from the speakers have you any ideas I could try next?

[@Livewire91]

Does the powered speakers have a built in preamp which you can turn off? Turn off the preamp from the turntable and the speakers.

[@paulaj2829]

Hi Craig.. give me your thoughts on the Record Weights or Clamps.. me .. i still use my Precision Instant Grip .. the PIG..which i have used for yrs with my Revolver Black Ash & really have faith in it.. what do you feel about this subject my friend.. hope to here from you on your great Vinyl TV..

[@VinylTV33]

For turntables with a lot of torque, I'd use the heavy clamps. For average decks with on board motors, I'm afraid of putting too much strain, or hurting the barrings. For that, I'd look for a "clamp" that tightens down, rather than a weight. I still haven't found one that I like.

[@nathanielbarry]

Hey brother. I want to record some of my old vinyl digitally. Can you recommend a good interface/preamp combo - or should I part those out? Would like 24 bit 96 khz quality. Thanks man.

[@whotookaegir]

How do these compare with the Ai60s?

[@Palosrob]

I love Ann Murray too! Are you a fan of her very dear friend Gordon Lightfoot? To me he walks on water.

[@VinylTV33]

Love them both!

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[@davidharkins8880]

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[@VinylTV33]

That is something that I composed a couple of years ago. It has no title, as it was just an experiment.

[@davidharkins8880]

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[@justfriccoff3363]

@@davidharkins8880 did you just sign your comment?

[@SebandEd1]

Sold the soul!

[@idontnkow]

How long is your table?

[@Jennie-mm5zd]

Do you need the preamp or it can be listen to without it?

[@joetjoepjoeserneejm]

You need to use the built in phono preamp on your turntable if you want to listen with these active speakers. So: yes, switch it on. If you have a turntable that doesn't have a built in preamp, then you can get some active speakers with phono preamp inside of the speakers such as Kanto Yu4/Yu6. Unfortunately that's an expensive solution.

[@Andrew-ls9xg]

They need a preamp coming off of the turntable if your table doesn't have one built in. If you are wanting a cheap basic preamp, Pyle has one on Amazon for around $15.

[@joetjoepjoeserneejm]

@@Andrew-ls9xg I know but then it becomes a three device setup again, if you really want as simple as possible (see title of the video) you need to have either a turntable with built in preamp or speakers with built in phono preamp.

[@hughbetcha436]

Is that a rug or a blanket that you placed that turntable on? Does it help dampen vibration?

[@VinylTV33]

It's a blanket, and it's mainly to hide the piece of wood underneath. It probably helps dampen too.

[@hughbetcha436]

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[@dmott9750]

What speakers would be one step up in quality from these?

[@VinylTV33]

How about the Ai60s.

[@xjimmy225x]

How much are you looking to spend, do you want passive speakers or do they have to be active, and what are you using them for?

[@teamextreme86]

"tight" haha nice

[@WizzD]

Rename this Channel Fluance TV

[@bikemike1118]

I really like your thoughtful approach and content, sir.... but the Fluance advertisement on your channel gets a little too massive and obvious

[@carewser]

So I guess anyone that showcases any product on their channel is a shill huh? Maybe they just really like the product and want others know to about it