Klipsch R-51PM vs Audioengine A5+ || Sound & Frequency Response Comparison

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Klipsch R51PM on amazon DE: amzn.to/2MnC88B
Klipsch R51PM on amazon UK: amzn.to/2sgH87Z
Klipsch R51PM on bhphotovideo: bhpho.to/2OjFdXf
Audioengine A5+ on amazon UK: amzn.to/2SnFNHg
Audioengine A5+ on bhphotovideo: bhpho.to/2SmHVio
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All the tracks used in this video can be found here:
• Test Tracks
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-Sound recorded using Zoom H6 recorder
-Frequency measurements done in semi treated room using UMIK-1 microphone
-Levels matched using SPL meter
-All tone controls set to neutral

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  • @DSAUDIOreview
    @DSAUDIOreview4 жыл бұрын

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  • @Fincher123

    @Fincher123

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kannst du zum Jahresende ein Video der Besten bringen? Oder eventuell die ich habe M-Audio BX5 D2 mit der D3 Version vergleichen?

  • @DyOoOgo

    @DyOoOgo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Any chance to bring the Kantos yu2/yu4 soon?

  • @saitaro
    @saitaro4 жыл бұрын

    What you do is so useful. The channel is a gem, thanks for your work.

  • @cenkten
    @cenkten3 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this video!

  • @joseluisruiz3789
    @joseluisruiz37894 жыл бұрын

    I like the bass response from the Audioengine A5+ but love the High Crispy Clarity of the Klipsch R-51pm

  • @nofacemonster
    @nofacemonster3 жыл бұрын

    I think klipsch sounds pretty good overall. Audioengine has more punch in the lows but again klipsch is almost there and sounds more natural.

  • @xinjinping8113
    @xinjinping81132 жыл бұрын

    Having both of this for a while, I would say Audioengines are the complete sounding speakers..... However, Klipsch with it's horn tweeters offer a sound that makes them unique... A sound more for Movies since is very open, wide and a very reference / true to it's source sound.

  • @badhabit714
    @badhabit7143 жыл бұрын

    Klipsch sounds a little better to me..am I the only one?

  • @sameshitdifferentcolour4197
    @sameshitdifferentcolour41972 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your effort👍👍👍

  • @butchcassidy3373
    @butchcassidy33732 жыл бұрын

    I've got the Klipsch with a Sony 100 watt sub woofer and it sounds great. Haven't got my turntable hooked up yet but works great with my lap top and phone. Using USB interface to connect my laptop

  • @mrh9622
    @mrh96224 жыл бұрын

    Heard great stuff about the Mackie mr624, would love to hear a comparison between Mackie mr624 and Adam t7v

  • @disciple777
    @disciple7774 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm looking for a set of powered speakers with bluetooth connectivity / usb as I am connecting them to a new iMac. But I'm also looking for a headphone input without getting a separate headphone amp if possible.I was considering the Kanto Tuk ,but still doing research, do you have any suggestions on a great sounding set up?

  • @dustys5512
    @dustys55122 жыл бұрын

    I've owned a set of A5+ speakers, but I prefer the sound of Klipsch R15PM which I now own. I'm guessing the R15PM doesn't sound much different than the R51PM. The A5+ sounds full and is easy on the ears but the Klipsch is clearer and reveals more of the detail in the music. I'm using a DacMagic 200m DAC for them.

  • @cm3462
    @cm34623 жыл бұрын

    great channel

  • @mr.mephistopheles2497
    @mr.mephistopheles24974 ай бұрын

    You are good. You used at least 5 sources and of course a female voice and at the end I wanted to see the frequencies overlaid and you did, cheers. I am curious about the Microphone Distance from and if the room has been sorted. Cheers!

  • @fcm2790
    @fcm27903 жыл бұрын

    They sound so similar!!! Good battle

  • @MatthewLife
    @MatthewLife4 жыл бұрын

    Cool thanks!)))

  • @alexcorll90
    @alexcorll904 жыл бұрын

    Klipsch has more texture, clarity, and space. Audioengine sounds fine, but more compressed or 'canned'. Maybe more modern actually, but I like the Klipsch.

  • @Hirnlego999

    @Hirnlego999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Klipsch adds extra treble into the mix which is not there int he source file

  • @jaimeceularcarranco340
    @jaimeceularcarranco3403 жыл бұрын

    The source track sounds very close to the Audioengine A5+

  • @hoepsipoepsi
    @hoepsipoepsi3 жыл бұрын

    Which ones to get if you want to add a klipsch 120sw? Debating one of both for use on a pc

  • @TheMihaicalinescu
    @TheMihaicalinescu2 жыл бұрын

    A5+ ! But it’s about preference! The A5+ were a little more heavy on the base, klipsch were focused on the mid-treble. As I was saying: preference! Both have a great mid-treble sound! I, personally, love the sound of Audioengine more. That’s my ear! 😀 and hey… we are talking not about external pre-amps and amps!

  • @chargedx1
    @chargedx12 жыл бұрын

    I'm in the market for some new speakers and I believe this has helped me decide on which one I'm buying. I enjoyed both, but the Klipsch sound is more to my liking, really clean mid-treble, Klipsch looks better, and better priced at the moment.

  • @michaell170
    @michaell1704 жыл бұрын

    I ended up buying the Klipsch R-41PM and am quite happy. It was a toss up between that and the Kanto YU4 (also sounded excellent in person). I could not find the audio engine anywhere that I could listen to in person. Having tried buying on reviews (and returning twice) alone prior to going out. Covid made that difficult for a while.

  • @carbonoxx

    @carbonoxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    i have changed desktop speaker over 20 years........over 15pair speakers, from logitech to krk and this audioengine is a one to keep very long time before i get bored...........u need the sub no matter what....

  • @michaell170

    @michaell170

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@carbonoxx The audio engine's are very well reviewed and I would encourage people to try them out if they are looking for new speakers. I agree that you also want to look for a sub woofer.

  • @GT4viper
    @GT4viper4 жыл бұрын

    Advice please? Im looking for a set of desk speakers with optical input, sub out, a remote, and at least a 5-1/4 woofer. I was liking the Klipsch Sixes, but a heard they have a bad hiss. Anything similar without the hiss? (Sub out is optional but preferred) Thanks for the videos, just found your channel and am on a binge!

  • @DSAUDIOreview

    @DSAUDIOreview

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is true about hiss in Klipsch speakers, not recommended for nearfield because of that. Have a look at AirPulse A100, see if it is available for you and within your budget

  • @connorchoong4744
    @connorchoong47444 жыл бұрын

    Could you please do one of the beginner Behringer Studio 50USB vs the Presonus eris 4.5

  • @shaulishamay
    @shaulishamay4 жыл бұрын

    can you write the full info of the track Deep please?

  • @Aleo458
    @Aleo4584 жыл бұрын

    Please can make Genelec 8010 vs Edifire Luna (those small fashion speakers) Pleasaase

  • @waldoyew4247
    @waldoyew42472 жыл бұрын

    To me it’s personal preference both sound great but to me klipsch sounds more vibrant with sparkle while the a5+ retains detail with more depth. A simple way of putting it the klipsch sounds more open than the a5+:)

  • @texmo42
    @texmo424 жыл бұрын

    Any chance of testing JBL Nano K4?

  • @crystalline9098
    @crystalline90988 ай бұрын

    the audioengine is clearer... however... the klipsch makes you feel like you're there in person with the music... there's more higher end clarity with the audioengine but it almost oblierates the lower and midranges while the klipsch you can differentiate between the high middle and end ranges but the bass end may be a little muddy .... but really they sound comparable to each other... for bass enthusiasts you would need to pair the audioengine with a subwoofer. Anyways your channel is amazing.. thank you for these comparisons as they are more helpful than the other sites where people just keep talking and talking without no sound demo

  • @warrennaidoo5471
    @warrennaidoo54714 жыл бұрын

    klipsch with a sub..sounds great

  • @marz7139
    @marz71394 жыл бұрын

    Klipsch is 🔥

  • @nuttakarnthachan4169
    @nuttakarnthachan41693 жыл бұрын

    R-51PM sound is so clean A5+ sound bass is deep comfortable

  • @mlsterlous
    @mlsterlous4 жыл бұрын

    Hm, not easy to tell which is better, somehow :) To my taste Klipsch. Highs are maybe tiny bit more natural, not sure. Listen 3:36 a bit and then 3:45, Audioengine sounds not right to me.

  • @totaspinn

    @totaspinn

    2 жыл бұрын

    They def sound weak as hell in that 3:45 clip

  • @Collin2377
    @Collin23774 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Can you use the Klipsch speakers with a computer WITHOUT a receiver or interface ? Thank you.

  • @JoshuaDavid556

    @JoshuaDavid556

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can

  • @yunloy

    @yunloy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Probably too late for the OP but for everyone else, make sure to buy the r-51Pm not the r-51m, the last needs a separate amplifier.

  • @KingRaushan1991
    @KingRaushan19913 жыл бұрын

    What’s your opinion of both the Klipsch and the AudioEngine?

  • @markvincentcocjin
    @markvincentcocjin2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I think your A5+ is flipped. The powered speaker should be on your left.

  • @doobieters1234
    @doobieters12344 жыл бұрын

    S1000db, S2000 pro or S3000pro vs KEF ls50?

  • @robertb.4202
    @robertb.42024 жыл бұрын

    Better highs with Klipsch. Better bang for the buck, too.

  • @100bsl
    @100bsl4 жыл бұрын

    Whats with the big dip from 120hz to 220hz?

  • @juanloaezaviadas500
    @juanloaezaviadas5003 жыл бұрын

    Which ones would you recommend more for classical music and opera? I am not sure my headphones and the tracks are giving me a clear answer.

  • @nofacemonster

    @nofacemonster

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think klipsch will do sounds much more open and airy.

  • @juanloaezaviadas500

    @juanloaezaviadas500

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nofacemonster Thank you! I think you are right, and precisely that quality is more important to me particularly.

  • @nofacemonster

    @nofacemonster

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juanloaezaviadas500 i also listens to similar kind of music, vintage sound doesn't really fit me then again new speakers are very expensive as well as the new amplifiers. I discovered that amplifiers that are built after 1990 fits my bill. So i bought a sansui au-alpha 999 dg and a pair of hans g hennel summit typ250 from an old german electronic shop. Sounds almost good but not exactly great. So i bought a pair of polk audio monitor 4.5. pretty good but not the best so Im still in search for a new pair of speakers, that may sound right.

  • @rbjstudio
    @rbjstudio4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, klipsh

  • @jackedkerouac4414
    @jackedkerouac44143 жыл бұрын

    I made the right decision getting the Klipsch

  • @vivianvaldi7871
    @vivianvaldi78714 жыл бұрын

    They both lack bass but the K even more than A, and K even more sub midrange than A (500-3KH). Less fatigue with A with that set up, for sure. Methodology is very good & trustful in that test.

  • @ghawk78
    @ghawk784 жыл бұрын

    Klipschs sound more balanced and natural. Audioengines sound a bit shouty.

  • @shironhun

    @shironhun

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, they want to sound bigger than they are

  • @dead5kull3D751

    @dead5kull3D751

    3 жыл бұрын

    And much more clarity (thx tractrix horn x))

  • @Hirnlego999

    @Hirnlego999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exxaggregated treble

  • @HoHkennels
    @HoHkennels4 жыл бұрын

    Klipsch overall sounds better, much more clarity. Audio engines have more bass. But it's not a clean bass. I'll take the clarity of the klipsch and add a sub.

  • @Voodoo2v

    @Voodoo2v

    4 жыл бұрын

    That what I did after reading a lot of reviews. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @Voodoo2v

    @Voodoo2v

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqymz9qkfM-wftY.html

  • @girijeshkr1
    @girijeshkr13 жыл бұрын

    Source track looks like iLoud MTMs ?

  • @ogedayrokzan
    @ogedayrokzan2 жыл бұрын

    VS iLoud? :)

  • @Ruifsnowman
    @Ruifsnowman3 жыл бұрын

    likeee ur vid. i like also Klipsch 51 pm

  • @geegee4173
    @geegee41734 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Thank you for you great review. I want to get a speaker for my PC (Purpose Gaming and Movie) but I am a bit confuse. If you want to buy speaker between these 4 options: AudioEngine A2+, A5+, HD3, HD6. Which one will you buy? What is the reason? Do I need to add Woofer S8 for better bass? @digital stereophony

  • @carbonoxx

    @carbonoxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    a5+ with subwoofer..........the bass from the a5+ is tinny

  • @2Guapo

    @2Guapo

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have the klipsch r-15pm, the better looking yet similar sounding r-51pm. Has good mid range, and best in class highs, though this is due to their proprietary horn technology. While the horn is responsible for the great highs, and though I can't tell the difference, I would rather have a traditional tweeter for better response. I then demoed an audio engine a2+ and I couldn't believe how much bass that tiny thing was pumping out at that size. Bought, replaced the klipsch, and the smaller a2s has been my main speaker ever since. Undecided of what to do with the klipsch now. I know it sounds better by about 20% than the a2, but the a2 is 1/4th the size. When ur friends hear the klipsch, they be like "nice speakers". When they hear the a2s, they be like "damn, that tiny thing makes that big sound?". I like bass, so that's why a2 wins out. Their specs r roughly the same with lows going down to 65hz, but again, the a2s r a quarter of the size, and let's not forget more than half the price. I know what I said goes against convention, but living in small apartments with neighbors on both sides of the wall, I get more enjoyment from the Audioengine. Paired with the almost unnecessary Svs Sb-1000, and it's all I could ask for in a 2.1 system.

  • @nasty73
    @nasty734 жыл бұрын

    audioengine A5+ or Kanto Yu6? (i want white speakers for my setup)

  • @gregbooming

    @gregbooming

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go for Kanto yu6, that's my choice what was considering a long time. Kanto got sub out too, they are more versatile.

  • @anthonyvaughn8960

    @anthonyvaughn8960

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gregbooming Audioengine also have sub out as well lol

  • @carbonoxx

    @carbonoxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    audioengine has better quality, very good sound

  • @hongwonsuk5057
    @hongwonsuk50574 жыл бұрын

    Don't just compare it. Please recommend it.

  • @aceofspades6667

    @aceofspades6667

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's the beauty.. he does the compare and you do the judgement.

  • @PotelinoSeven
    @PotelinoSeven4 жыл бұрын

    il y a monté les audioengine R > < L

  • @sbalu4
    @sbalu44 жыл бұрын

    Klipsch is the winner 👍👍👍👍

  • @Bazzbian
    @Bazzbian2 жыл бұрын

    In Aus the klipsch are almost twice the price of the A5plus....

  • @yuedebut
    @yuedebut3 жыл бұрын

    I really like A5+ ,its more beayutiful

  • @chriscardwell3495
    @chriscardwell34953 жыл бұрын

    Words?

  • @anthonyvaughn8960
    @anthonyvaughn89604 жыл бұрын

    Sounds to me the klipsch are missing the midrange? But that's there signature in most of there speakers Highs and lows are good but for me the midrange is where its at. That's why people are saying the A5+ want to sound bigger It's called midrange Also for those that dont know the A5+ also have a sub output as well Also the A5+ also has a screw thread at the bottom, not sure if the klipsch do or not? But very helpful if ya want to mount on stands

  • @Princeton_James
    @Princeton_James3 жыл бұрын

    Both are great but when comparing the Klipsch just sounds fuller.

  • @optimalorlando
    @optimalorlando3 жыл бұрын

    Klipsch hands down and with the money you'll save from em it can go towards a sub.

  • @shawndecker426

    @shawndecker426

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right but you're only saving like 20 bucks max

  • @AudioElectronicsChicago
    @AudioElectronicsChicago4 жыл бұрын

    Seems that audioengine is a little better

  • @MrRambee
    @MrRambee3 жыл бұрын

    source track sounded best

  • @cryptoclyps5049
    @cryptoclyps50493 жыл бұрын

    A5+ is silkier with the treble, compared to Klispch metallic drill.

  • @Murphy252000
    @Murphy2520004 жыл бұрын

    Audio engines going strong 11 years later ;0

  • @anthonyvaughn8960

    @anthonyvaughn8960

    4 жыл бұрын

    Had mine for 6 years and there always on 24/7 with no issues

  • @badhabit714

    @badhabit714

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@anthonyvaughn8960 ON 24/7, 6 years.... yeesh..

  • @CKR99

    @CKR99

    8 ай бұрын

    @@anthonyvaughn8960 wait seriously?? u dont need to on off the knob?? does it build in like sleep mode? i'ven been on and off every day

  • @anthonyvaughn8960

    @anthonyvaughn8960

    8 ай бұрын

    @@CKR99 Yes it has a sleep mode I had the speakers for 7 years with no problems. Sold them as I upgraded them, I would find some stands that you can screw the speakers on tho

  • @CKR99

    @CKR99

    8 ай бұрын

    @@anthonyvaughn8960 Ohh i see then what u upgrade it to? Much better than a5+?

  • @roroflowazoro
    @roroflowazoro2 жыл бұрын

    hd3 audio eng ine or klipsch r 51pm

  • @roroflowazoro

    @roroflowazoro

    2 жыл бұрын

    r51 pm is on sale for same price as hd3 on amazon what do you guys think stuck between hd3 and r51 pm. do u think the usb 24bit/92khz input for r51 is a selling point or aptx hd on hd3 a sellin point? ppkeas somone answer

  • @roroflowazoro

    @roroflowazoro

    2 жыл бұрын

    how abut the d amp in r51pm vs a/b amp in hd3

  • @user-hf1ix4vu1d
    @user-hf1ix4vu1d3 жыл бұрын

    I bought this Audioengine A5 without DAC D1 and S8 bass,u know what, I don't know why,it sounds like shit,is it the reason that I don't get that DAC D1 or that S8 bass?wanna ask u folks to figuer that out.

  • @tudorm6838

    @tudorm6838

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have Audioengine Hd3. I have used with internal DAC, with Creative G6, and now with Topping D30 Pro DAC. With each DAC upgrade, the sound is (much) better.

  • @andrewche3418
    @andrewche34184 жыл бұрын

    A5+

  • @randykim2369
    @randykim23693 жыл бұрын

    klipsch, a lot better.

  • @duckhorn
    @duckhorn2 жыл бұрын

    A5 is much natural but its consisted material is much artificail LOL

  • @blaziken7673
    @blaziken76734 жыл бұрын

    A5+ sound is much closer to the source and they actually have mids.

  • @rdolle990

    @rdolle990

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree, more balanced. Don't like the contentious hiss in the highs of the Klipsch.

  • @pablovi77

    @pablovi77

    3 жыл бұрын

    How do you know how the source sounds? Did you Master it? Recorded it? Played in it?

  • @carbonoxx

    @carbonoxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pablovi77 he mean a more balanced speakers, but audio engine is not close to the source its colored but in a good way........i like it more than my old krk studio monitor........

  • @mickkarnjanapun3620

    @mickkarnjanapun3620

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pablovi77 what a professional! lmao

  • @amirprog
    @amirprog2 жыл бұрын

    Wtf, hd6 looses in all vs. Very disapointing

  • @VinnieMoore1986
    @VinnieMoore19864 жыл бұрын

    Audioengine👌👌👌

  • @_-Tiger-_
    @_-Tiger-_4 жыл бұрын

    А5+ завал на средних

  • @NickAndr

    @NickAndr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Все колонки с фазоинвертором имеют этот завал. Почему они его не исправляют DSP непонятно

  • @_-Tiger-_

    @_-Tiger-_

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@NickAndr фазоинвертор влияет на НЧ, а не на СЧ. Здесь дело в балансе. Похоже наши китайские "партнёры" не особо этим заморачивались.

  • @NickAndr

    @NickAndr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@_-Tiger-_ какие частоты по вашему завалены?

  • @_-Tiger-_

    @_-Tiger-_

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@NickAndr СЧ, я же сказал в первом посте.

  • @NickAndr

    @NickAndr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@_-Tiger-_ СЧ это очень широкое понятие. Какие цифры?

  • @thomaspouskas210
    @thomaspouskas2102 жыл бұрын

    Klipsh are better

  • @1imanni1
    @1imanni12 жыл бұрын

    They both sound terrible on my tv speaker :)

  • @ellisfletcher3491
    @ellisfletcher34914 жыл бұрын

    1st

  • @raymondchan3587
    @raymondchan35872 жыл бұрын

    Both were not impressive though.😅

  • @karipo2884
    @karipo2884 Жыл бұрын

    both are not nice...ㅠ.ㅠ

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