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Klipsch R 51PM Powered Bluetooth Speaker
Last Updated: April 18, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
351
Old Reviews
68
Unverified
21
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BLUETOOTH
0.14 meters
SIZE
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 262 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound
207bass, klipsch, sound, subwoofer, sound quality
+91%
-9%
" ... They are so clear and so crisp sounding. ... These make The Wall sound like I was there. ... I paired them with a Klipsch sub and it's an awesome match. ... "
" ... Great sound from such a small package ... "
" ... Super clean sounds in stereo . ... I can listen to this new sound from the Klipsch many hours. ... "
" ... built well sounds great looks great and plenty of hookups ... "
" ... Amazing speakers with great sound, have it connected to my tv with a ps5 but make sure the audio output is on linear pcm, because these can’t decode surround sound. ... But trust me they get the job done if you want some bangin audio. ... 100% worth every penny if you’re looking for speakers that aren’t going to ruin your bank account. ... "
" ... They definitely sound better with the stands to isolate them from the desk, but they sounded very nice without them as well. ... "
" ... These are really really solid good sounding speakers, however, you will not fully appreciate them without connecting a sub. ... It’s great that they even included the sub volume on the klipsch remote as well. ... "
" ... They sound great. ... And sound even better when paired with a powered subwoofer. ... Otherwise great speakers! ... "
Connectivity
79speakers, usb, connected, computer, pairing
+92%
-8%
" ... Meanwhile my JBL Charge 4 BT speaker stays connected and playing from halfway down the damn street. ... "
" ... Pairing is super easy and they hook up to anything in seconds. ... "
" ... He wanted bluetooth connectivity, but is also a audiophile. ... "
" ... Don't spend 800+ dollars, instead pay half that price to get the same sound quality with actually functional Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Just add your cell phone, iPad, iPod, turntable or CD player for just what you want to hear. ... "
" ... But I had 1 and these speakers have a port to attach And now they’re even better. ... "
" ... (Though my neighbors disagree despite it being on a level EQ) The Bluetooth works fine for music when I’m not playing through the TV. ... "
" ... I see a lot of people complaining about the bluetooth connectivity (no problems so far but only 24 hrs as of now) you can of course just connect to your computer with the 3.5mm jack. ... "
Usage
46volume, speakers, room, house, set
+98%
-2%
" ... It would be adequate for larger spaces as well. ... Everything seems to connect well and transitions are well within 10 seconds. ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... Combine them w a 10 or 12 sub and it will literally shake ur house. ... "
" ... Those are great for garage, patio, casual listening, etc, but I needed something a step up from that in my living room for more serious listening. ... "
" ... I had a few somewhat unique needs for my little stereo setup. ... "
" ... My adult son is an audiophile. ... "
" ... I had gotten by for quite some time using headphones and although they were of good quality it didn't quite measure up to the same experience as these guys. ... "
" ... It's a fine speaker and easy to listen to. ... "
Price
33worth, money, speakers, point, good
+91%
-9%
" ... Although it cost an additional $150 I thought GO BIG OR GO HOME. ... "
" ... You would think you would get better speakers for this kind of money . ... "
" ... Sound is noticeably superior compared to others in this price range. ... "
" ... I have not heard anything with this good of quality for that price range. ... "
" ... For the price when on sale they are hard to beat. ... But if they at around 350 definitely worth it. ... "
" ... Could you find better for the price? ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... The best for the money speakers I purchased. ... "
Remote
25control, speakers, volume, turn, klipsch
+76%
-24%
" ... The remote is easy to understand, and does good for what it's there for. ... "
" ... come with a nice remote. ... "
" ... I like the configuration of the remote. ... I enjoy the fact that remote control codes for universal and cable remotes were supplied. ... "
" ... The remote control has a subwoofer volume control and depending on the music I simply adjust accordingly - no problem. ... "
" ... Replaced them with GOOD ones and the remote worked. ... "
" ... The remote that comes with it makes using these speakers all the more convenient, though the build quality could have been better. ... "
" ... The fit and finish is on point and the included remote control is a bonus. ... "
" ... And secondly by placing an order for a replacement remote. ... If the remote gets replaced I would give these a solid 3 - maybe 4 - despite the crappy control and lesser sound levels than I would have liked for $400. ... Updated my review to 4 stars to note the easy, quick, and helpful interaction with klipsch support in ordering new remote. ... "
Marketplace
19seller, product, delivery, contacted, bought
+58%
-42%
" ... And my friends, order a set. ... "
" ... Product, packaging, shipping--excellent! ... Thank you very much! ... "
" ... At that point, I decided to look at reviews outside of Amazon. ... I would like to thank JRSourcing (Seller) and amazon (shipper) for shipping the product to me ahead of schedule. ... "
" ... A shipping company brought them to my country for a cost almost equal to their price. ... "
" ... Lucky to find them on sale. ... "
" ... It was delivered on time and well packed. ... "
" ... Eventually settled on these getting them at a low price from 3rd seller. ... "
" ... Recommend both the product and the seller. ... "
Body
15build, quality, nice, wood, sound
+67%
-33%
" ... They sound great right out of the box, super easy to set up and they arent too big and bulky. ... As far as the build qaulity . ... 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. ... "
" ... Lately I've been using small, portable Bluetooth speakers. ... "
" ... For me, sound was more important than size. ... "
" ... The appearance of these speakers just leaves me without words, the copper cone combined with the grey front cover, black faux wood and eye catching tweeter makes for a great addition to any space. ... "
" ... The materials are not first-class but do the trick. ... "
" ... Great build quality, these have some nice weight to them and were bigger than expected. ... "
" ... It would be adequate for larger spaces as well. ... Future: larger space ... "
Reliability
13months, working, worked, weeks, pair
+54%
-46%
" ... I purchased a set of Klipsch R51PM last week, April 1st. ... "
" ... I will probably keep them, figuring this is just what you get at this price point these days. ... "
" ... Stop messing around! ... "
" ... Have had the speakers for two weeks now. ... "
" ... Update 6/4/21-no problems they still work well. ... "
" ... I bought another set to compare from Best Buy and this one was clearly defective since the store-bought ones worked great. ... "
" ... I've had these speaker for around two and a half weeks now and these are some of the cleanest speakers I've herd to date. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
11seller, product, contacted
+82%
-18%
" ... Best of all, they were priced very competitively at Amazon, and arrived with next-day delivery. ... "
" ... A shipping company brought them to my country for a cost almost equal to their price. ... "
" ... Thank you very much! ... "
" ... And my friends, order a set. ... "
" ... Lucky to find them on sale. ... "
" ... Eventually settled on these getting them at a low price from 3rd seller. ... "
" ... At that point, I decided to look at reviews outside of Amazon. ... I would like to thank JRSourcing (Seller) and amazon (shipper) for shipping the product to me ahead of schedule. ... "
" ... Recommend both the product and the seller. ... "
Software
9usb, generic, driver, windows, app
+78%
-22%
" ... I listen to mostly classical music streamed from my iPhone using the Idagio app. ... "
" ... Update 6/4/21-no problems they still work well. ... "
" ... I like playing my trumpet along with the IReal Pro App and they fill the room nicely. ... "
" ... Sounds as good as my Bose without the annoying app! ... "
" ... My computer automatically downloaded the drivers to listen through USB. ... "
" ... Microsoft has released generic USB Audio Drivers. ... It is time for manufactures that design USB devices, provide a driver that will work under a Windows based PC. ... "
" ... I wish there was an app for sound customization by Klipsch, but that can be resolved with a receiver. ... "
Size
9nice, sound, fit, easy, compact
+89%
-11%
" ... They sound great right out of the box, super easy to set up and they arent too big and bulky. ... "
" ... Lately I've been using small, portable Bluetooth speakers. ... "
" ... For me, sound was more important than size. ... "
" ... Great build quality, these have some nice weight to them and were bigger than expected. ... "
" ... These speakers just seemed to fit what I need in terms of flexibility, versatility, and quality. ... "
" ... It would be adequate for larger spaces as well. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
8bought, speakers, contacted
-100%
" ... The item was broken. ... "
" ... returned for refund and bought a different brand. ... "
" ... I contacted Amazon who said they'd send a replacement but never did. ... "
" ... I wasn't able to use product, had to return the system. ... "
" ... Amazon refuses to exchange the item because it was bought from a 3rd party seller, despite buying it through their site. ... "
" ... I'll try to RMA this one. ... "
" ... I'm sending back. ... "
" ... I returned the speakers and "replacement" today ... "
Cleaning
8look, covers, speakers, sound, loud
+100%
" ... Easy, clean, receiver-less setup, and a great entry level home theater solution if you want to move up from an entry level sound bar. ... "
" ... I leave the covers on for protection from dust, but these speakers look so beautiful with them off, so I remove them whenever I have guests. ... "
" ... Improved, clean detail all they way from the top to the bottom of the frequency range. ... "
" ... Clean and awesome look, especially with the covers off. ... The covers are magnet which goes along with the clean look. ... "
" ... It did however have to be clean, precise and balanced as possible at least! ... "
" ... Could be cleaner but for the dollars and being wireless they do well. ... "
" ... More crisp than warm but still clean and enjoyable ... "
" ... No matter how loud I go there are not distorted just good clean sound. ... "
Design
7sound, nice, especially, wood, speakers
+86%
-14%
" ... Looks great without the speaker covers so they'll be in the closet for now. ... "
" ... Look & Sound Great. ... "
" ... They look very nice too. ... "
" ... Look great and sound even better. ... "
Cable
6wire, speakers, speaker, connected, power
+83%
-17%
" ... Optical cable is the easiest way to run audio signal to these. ... "
" ... Regarding the wiring, I suggest purchasing banana plugs, as it is far more convenient and easier to put on with this cleaner input, a lot less fuss and messing about with the wires. ... "
" ... They plug in to an outlet and you plug your components (i.e. ... "
" ... These speakers are being used for my TV watching and connected with optical cable. ... "
" ... Connection: I connected with the LFE white connector on the back of the subwoofer, 15 foot long cable. ... "
Video
5watching
+100%
" ... very evident when watching movies. ... Especially for watching movies ... "
" ... Great for movies! ... "
" ... I watched many you tube videos , Yes the have a kinda live music sound . ... "
" ... They are also great for gaming or occasional movie watching as sometimes it's simply more convenient then watching movies via my big LG OLED TV. ... "
" ... I am using a separate subwoofer since I watch movies and action TV type things here as well, but if it was just YouTube videos and music I don't think you'd really need the sub ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
5+100%
" ... Best of all, they were priced very competitively at Amazon, and arrived with next-day delivery. ... "
" ... +Had a set of those sent over to Korea and were delivered very fast. ... "
" ... That led to doublecost for the delivery. ... "
" ... Product, packaging, shipping--excellent! ... "
" ... It was delivered on time and well packed. ... "
Comfort
5like, highs, ear
+100%
" ... For my ears, the r51pms are great. ... "
" ... I am getting better with managing volume blind, since there is no volume indicator on anything besides your ears. ... "
" ... Easy on the ears. ... "
" ... Smile ear to ear every time I turn them on!!! ... "
" ... I experience this year‘s ago first hand. ... "
Network
4area
+100%
" ... I use these with under my TV and for music in my about 750 sqft apartment. ... "
" ... If you introduce a wall or door in between there and you lose connectivity. ... "
" ... Solid signal, no cutting out. ... "
" ... It's the connectivity. ... "
Microphone
4record, speakers, like
+100%
" ... I have them hooked up to my record player and they sound great. ... "
" ... They are clear enough you can readily hear the quality difference of recordings. ... "
" ... I plugged the record player in directly and they sound great. ... "
" ... Live concert recordings sound like you're right there while albums sound like how they were intended to. ... "
Clarity
3+100%
" ... Clear undistorted high end. ... "
" ... Warm and clear. ... "
" ... Very crisp and detailed. ... "
Calling
3+67%
-33%
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.14 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
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