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Klipsch RB-81

Klipsch RB-81
alaScore 85

19 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Klipsch RB-81. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the bass quality and size. The price and design also get good comments.

usability, design, price, size, bass quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Klipsch RB-81 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Klipsch RB-81

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Klipsch RB-81 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The price also gets good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the design.

price, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Klipsch RB-81

 

Reference series speakers are a top of the line Klipsch product, so quality is expected. These loudspeakers are not for the budget conscious, but you may have cause to consider them if you are after long lasting quality for your home theater. Crisp...

Top of the line reference speakerHigh Performance and EfficiencyQuality partsLifelike Sound

Not for budget conscious

An 8 inches cerametallic subwoofer is included which allows the speaker...

Sep, 2009

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (avguide.com)

Klipsch RB-81 Speaker

 

The RB-81 is an extremely efficient speaker; its 97 dB sensitivity specification means that it can generate a big sound with low power receivers, but it's hearty enough to accommodate 150Wpc amplifiers.

Feb, 2008

Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheatermag.com)

Klipsch RB-81 Speaker System

 

When I ran across the Klipsch RB-81-in the newly renovated Reference Series-I couldn't resist ordering a set. It's been years since I've reviewed a two-way design with a great big 8-inch woofer. The very concept brought on one of my increasingly...

* Audio editor Mark Fleischmann is also the author of the annually updated book Practical Home Theater (www.quietriverpress.com).

Oct, 2006

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Klipsch RB-81 review

 

They're big, like to party, and they're over here. Klipsch's RB-81 speakers certainly aren't wallflowers, but that doesn't make them winners either

Enthusiastic, spirited and upfront sound. And punchy. Very, very punchy

A lack of neutrality, which won’t suit all types of music

For people who like to party hard and fill their place with bass, these big boys are ready to to audition

Jul, 2009

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Klipsch RB-81 - (Bookshelf Speakers)

 
Oct, 2008

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