Klipsch Reference Series RB-61

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 148 reviews of Klipsch Reference Series RB-61. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and design. The usability and sound are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Klipsch Reference Series RB-61 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Klipsch Reference Series RB-61 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, 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 price. The size is also mentioned favorably.

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

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Klipsch Reference Series RB-61

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 user reviews of Klipsch Reference Series RB-61 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and size. The design and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical opinions about the reliability.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheatermag.com)

Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Speaker System

The story of Klipsch is often told, but the storytellers, myself included, typically fail to mention two of the three key principals. Every audiophile has heard of Paul W. Klipsch. He founded the loudspeaker company that bears his name in 1946 and...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (soundandvision.com)

Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Speaker System

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Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheater.com)

Klipsch Reference RB-61 II Speaker System

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : HomeTheaterReview.com (hometheaterreview.com)

Klipsch RB-61 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Reviewed

Sitting second from the top of Klipsch's RB line of bookshelf speakers, the 22 lb. RB-61 delivers 95 dB efficiency making it ideal to mate with low-powered electronics. With slightly aggressive sonic profile, the RB-61 is ideal for electronic material....

The RB-61 provides lively, punchy sound that suits rock and electronic music very well ; The RB-61 doesn't require high power to perform optimally ; The RB-61 looks good, and offers bi-wiring/bi-amping capability

The RB-61's overall forward tonalbalance and aggressive presentation creates a lack of overalltransparency and neutrality with acoustic, jazz, and classical material ; The RB-61 is not small or light, which highlights its lack of on-board mounting...

The Klipsch RB-61 provides a lot of bang for the buck, but sometimestoo much. It's very easy to drive, utilizes premium parts, and providesa very lively, detailed, crisp sound with a lot of punch. However, thatbang comes with a price, in the form of...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome

newegg is there for you at 100%,thats why all my purchase come from newegg

Very Happy Now,These are the nicest speakers i've heard so far,Audyssey at 40hz fronts on a onkyo tx sr 608 reciever,crisp,clean,and loud

not a con,it was a nitemare to open box i find holes in cabinets,not sure ups would of done this ,or newegg excepted a previous return that some one messed these up ,why

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

klipsch quality

klipsch quality.very powerful sound .as with other klipsch speakers its easy to drive them ,but you have to use a quality receiver and quality material (music,movies)if the recording is cr..p you gonna hear it ; looks great without the grill ; i also...

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Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent for everyday music

u will not be disapointed, they are a littlebit large, but that is what it takes to provide this exceptional sound.

High definition, clear high, acceptaqble bass provide excellent response for stereo of surround sound ; I use them for stereo listening, powered by 120 wpc pioneer receiver. excellent reproduction at highs and lows, very high sensitivity and very clear...

none, porice was much lower at other web sites, with free shipping. sorry newegg, u lost on this one. got them on special for 299 a pair

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Klipsch RB-61 II (black) Bookshelf Speakers

I use these speakers with a 50watt per channel Yamaha receiver.Very pleased and happy with the Klipsch rb-61 speaker. Very open, detailed sound, especially with jazz and classical music. The highs and lows sound natural and balanced.. no distortion...

Apr, 2015

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Klipsch RB-61 II (black)

I love this speaker for it's dynamic/ 95 db, so I can pair it with small ampl like Jolid JD102B with EL84 tube, but don't play it with powerful amp like Primaluna Proloque 2. It will be irritating when listening. The sound also wonderful when pairing...

Oct, 2011

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