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Klipsch Reference R-41PM 4" 35W 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) Expired
$250
$399.99
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Best Buy has Klipsch Reference R-41PM 4" 35W 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available. Thanks apatamal
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These are entry-level (powered) speakers. They're based on Klipsch's passive R-41M speakers, which one of Klipsch's cheapest models. At the full retail price I'd have a difficult time recommending these. But at this price they make a decent soundbar alternative and maybe even decent PC speakers.
That said, for PC use pair of entry-level studio monitors like the JBL LSR305P would probably sound better to most people. The downside here would they lack a lot the convenient features like a built-in USB DAC and automatic power save mode (which might be a plus for some people). They will also likely require purchasing some XLR cables.
A simpler alternative would be something from Edifier. They're a lot of models to choose from and I haven't heard all of them. but the S880DB seems like the most closely comparable model to the R-41PM. If cost cutting is the primary goal though the R1280DB or R1700BT shouldn't really be a step down in terms of sound quality from the Klipsch.
I was going to recommend the Fluance AI40 as another decent alternative but it appears to be OOS everywhere these days. The larger AI60 is still available though, but puts you in the $300 price bracket and isn't in the same 4-5" range as these speakers.
If size is an issue then I like the Audioengine HD3, though it's very pricey speaker for it's limited uses. The iLoud Micro Monitor is another similarly priced speaker with a more neutral sound as well.
So my last suggestion is if you wanted to step up to a higher class of speakers (and pay for them) is to check out the Vanatoo Transparent Zero. Or if you really want to go all in the Airpulse A100.
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We used them as outdoor (covered) Bluetooth speakers in lieu of a crappy little pill-shaped device, and I also used them as speakers for an outdoor movie theater setup, and they worked great. They can get LOUD while still retaining clarity.
Two thumbs up.
So many options that sound better and are cheaper to be honest. No way this is a good deal. MSRP is super inflated to begin with.
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These are entry-level (powered) speakers. They're based on Klipsch's passive R-41M speakers, which one of Klipsch's cheapest models. At the full retail price I'd have a difficult time recommending these. But at this price they make a decent soundbar alternative and maybe even decent PC speakers.
That said, for PC use pair of entry-level studio monitors like the JBL LSR305P would probably sound better to most people. The downside here would they lack a lot the convenient features like a built-in USB DAC and automatic power save mode (which might be a plus for some people). They will also likely require purchasing some XLR cables.
A simpler alternative would be something from Edifier. They're a lot of models to choose from and I haven't heard all of them. but the S880DB seems like the most closely comparable model to the R-41PM. If cost cutting is the primary goal though the R1280DB or R1700BT shouldn't really be a step down in terms of sound quality from the Klipsch.
I was going to recommend the Fluance AI40 as another decent alternative but it appears to be OOS everywhere these days. The larger AI60 is still available though, but puts you in the $300 price bracket and isn't in the same 4-5" range as these speakers.
If size is an issue then I like the Audioengine HD3, though it's very pricey speaker for it's limited uses. The iLoud Micro Monitor is another similarly priced speaker with a more neutral sound as well.
So my last suggestion is if you wanted to step up to a higher class of speakers (and pay for them) is to check out the Vanatoo Transparent Zero. Or if you really want to go all in the Airpulse A100.