10 reviews for Klipsch R-41PM Powered Bookshelf Speaker,Black

1. 

   5 out of 5

   David – March 19, 2020

   Five stars all around. I bought these to go with a Fluance RT-81 record player for my wife. They sound phenomenal using both the RT-81’s preamp and it’s own preamp. As an added bonus I paired them to my samsung smart tv via bluetooth for awesome sound while watching movies. Great multipurpose speakers.

2. 

   5 out of 5

   Mian Bao – March 19, 2020

   I’ve always wanted to own a pair of Klipsch, and now you can for just 3 figures! I got these on sale and I’m really happy with them at low volumes about 2 or 3 feet from my ears. To be clear, they sound terrible once you start cranking it up. I don’t at all consider this a good use case for these speakers, so I’m giving them 5 stars for how I use them, which is listening to music all day while I work.I’m mostly listening through Spotify, and the sounds quality is quite good. I have generally kept my music as lossless FLAC and listened through headphones, but now that I’m working from home I can listen on speakers which is easier on my ears. These speakers do a good job with both Spotify and FLAC, and I think you’ll be happy so long as you’re not trying to run a concert.There are a multitude of inputs, which makes it really convenient. If your situation is similar to mine I’d highly recommend these powered speakers.

3. 

   5 out of 5

   Bruno Richard Hauptmann – April 17, 2020

   I have wanted a pair of Klipsch speakers since I was a kid. I took the plunge on a pair of R41-PM’s and I am glad I did. Klipsch sound quality and build quality are tip-top. I cannot believe how good these speakers sound. I am bowled over audiologically speaking.My only complaint is that the remote is not Bluetooth – the remote is line-of-sight only — what a drag. And speaking of BT, the speakers paired with my iPhone instantly – no trouble at all. My iPhone never sounded so good…For the record, I am using these as computer speakers (a little bit of overkill) for my new iMac which I have not ordered yet (waiting ’til Oct 30 for the latest announcements). But the speakers will be waiting and fully broken in when the new computer arrives.And one more thing…. you will need to get a subwoofer for the full Klipsch experience. I ordered mine last night.

4. 

   5 out of 5

   William Crosby – June 26, 2020

   I bought these after reviewing a variety of options for a simplified turntable setup. I am astonished by my he clarity, dynamic range, and fidelity. The Bluetooth capability really surprised me. The turntable and these speakers replaced an audiophile system and I confess that I am delighted by the overall improvement and flexibility of these small wonders.

5. 

   5 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – June 26, 2020

   These little things rock. It should be noted that I have them hooked up to my computer and have an equalizer that allowed me to set them to the tone that I wanted. I mostly listen to metal and use these when I’m playing guitar, listening to music or playing video games. The sound these things can put out is amazing. Very crisp and clear, something that is needed when listening to metal. However, because of their close proximity, I very rarely turn them up to a level that would be considered loud.With that being said, if you are looking for speakers that are going to be used for strictly music/TV in a larger room, look else where. Compared to the stereo system in my living room, these don’t even come close.While these will get loud enough to drown out the sound of your significant other, they are only 4″ tweeters and will struggle to produce a sound that feels full. I recommend pairing these with a sub if they are your only option and want to really jam out to some tunes, especially if you favor music that focuses on bass and vocals more than instruments.

6. 

   5 out of 5

   The WHITE ALBUM – July 23, 2020

   I love these speakers! The size, the sound, the connectivity, the price, and the free delivery. Really this deal is hard to beat. I set them up in a medium size room and the sound is more than ample. They can get loud, while playing clean. They don’t rattle the neighborhood. Give them a try, you have a free return, so not much to lose. I recommend them.

7. 

   5 out of 5

   TG – July 23, 2020

   I was really disappointed with most soundbars I listened to..even Yamaha…they all try to compensate for horrible sound quality with sound effects and it sounds synthetic..like fake burger meat. 5.1 is a misleading term as soundbars can’t even do simple stereo sound decently. For true stereo sound, you need to position speakers far from each other..so soundbars are fundamentally an inferior product….unless they make a 10 feet soundbar the size of a kayak.Enter Klipsch’s active speaker solution…I feel this is the best product for a home theatre solution for smaller city apartment..for movies, music & gaming. And they look very beautiful & elegant in your living room paired with nice speaker stands.Let’s be real..most of us who get these dont want passive speakers as going that route removes all the convenience of compact solution for small apartment…you need to buy a/v receiver, amp, cables..then ensure they all are compatible.These combine best of old school with new school features. With modern smart TV’s, all your audio can be routed automatically to these speakers via optical cable..you can airplay your music, chromecast youtube or use bluetooth 5.0 or plug in RCA (red/white stereo) cables or phono cables. What else do you need ?SOUND QUALITY:Since Klipsch designed the housed internal amp in this speaker, its optimised perfectly and there is no distortion at high volumes. Klipsch also added a feature called ‘dynamic bass EQ’ which gives really punchy bass at low volumes,…you place it close to the wall and you don’t even need to buy external subwoofer. At 30% volume level they are already loud enough if you sit 8-10 feet from TV…great for living room. If you have a bigger room then get the bigger cousin R51PM.PS4 games sound amazing on these speakers..shots fired in call of duty warzone sound larger than life.Music is enjoyable again & movies on netflix and amazon prime are so much more enjoyable. Stereo effect is really apparent and I don’t really feel the need for 5.1 surround sound speakers.The only feedback I have for Klipsch is..would’ve been nice to have some more EQ settings to ‘flatten’ the sound further for late night viewing or adjust the bass little more but thats just a small feedback..most devices or apps have inbuilt EQ settings anyway.

8. 

   5 out of 5

   Archibaldo Castillo – September 17, 2020

   Bought these to replace a fluance set that I was not very happy with. These are smaller, but the audio is much purer and cleaner. The smaller size also is nice because it takes up less space but the speakers are still pretty powerful. Set-up was very easy and it was easy to connect them to my computer. They sound great for the tv shows I watch, pop music as well as the classical music that I listen to the most. I’m really happy with them.

9. 

   5 out of 5

   Abigail M. FelberAbigail M. Felber – September 18, 2020

   All the reviews are true. I love these speakers. I researched a lot of speakers to pair with my fluance record player. Great sound and because of Bluetooth they double as my TV speakers.

10. 

    5 out of 5

    Heartbreak Motor Oil – February 10, 2021

    Although I am still in the honeymoon phase, I am truly enjoying these speakers. I bought them for 2 reasons, to add some decent quality sound to the bedroom and run the TV audio signal through them. For some reason, the audio signal is really suppressed through the cable box and we have a hard time hearing the TV. These speakers enable us to hear the TV. The TV audio signal does not crank up very loudly, but that is not why I got the speakers. That is not due to the speakers; that is due to the audio signal coming through the cable box.The sound quality is superb. Whenever I am listening to new speakers, I give them a test drive with certain songs and artists that are recorded in a particularly high quality fashion. These speakers sound just great. I have not listened to them at a high volume over much extended time, but they sound great at low volume and high volume. Very small and compact, which is an attribute in my book.The only feature missing is a power on/off switch. The remote control works well, but it is small and light and probably has a limited lifespan. You turn them on manually by depressing the same big button that you use to select your music source. It is not clear how they are turned off. I looked through the Amazon questions and saw a response from Klipsch indicating that if you let them sit there for 15 minutes or so with no input, they will automatically turn off. I will have to test this soon. It seems that a simple on/off toggle switch would do the trick and would allay my concerns about the day the remote becomes broken or lost. I did a brief Internet search, and the best I could see was a universal TV remote replacement to replace the tiny remote that was sent with the speakers. Since there is a built-in amplifier, I believe it is important to turn these off when not in use.Speakers are all about sound, and these definitely have them. They pack a very solid punch in a very small and aesthetically pleasing package. No disappointments at all, and very happy with this purchase.