1066234 R-51M Bookshelf Speaker, Pair - Black

These R-51M bookshelf speakers have been on my Wishlist since I first listed to them a year ago. To be clear, I am not a big fan of the so called "Klipsch sound"; however, these speakers can sing beautifully! Paired with a Harman HK3490, a Harman AVR171/171S, or an Onkyo TX-RZ50, the sound you get out of these is unmatched for the price point in my opinion. Although these do not go very low, the bass performance you get from 100Hz and below is quick and punchy, though you will require a subwoofer if you mean business. Now, the stars of the show; the mid range and high notes! I cannot even begin to describe how awesome these sound! The mid range is very clean with sublime vocals, and the top range is so detailed and provides insane clarity. I had these hooked in to my receiver for a good time and never felt fatigue, which I usually get rather fast with other Klipsch speakers I listen to. If you're one of those who are after clinical tests of neutrality, I doubt that these speakers are for you. However, if you forget graphs for a second and give these a listen if you can demo them somewhere, I am sure you'll hear a lot to appreciate. I used these as my main speakers for listening in the near field and in a mid-sized room with no treatment. Finally, I also think the R-51M looks beautiful with those silver screws contrasting the black baffle, the copper drivers, and the tweeter's horn. I find them very pleasing to look at with the grill too but mostly without it. To sum up, these are very clear and detailed sounding speakers with reference-level audiophile performance. They are very dynamic, engaging, and fun to listen to, and they're a bargain at the current price for the performance you get. For reference, my main audiophile system is based on a pair Focal Chora towers, so if I like the sound of these, it speaks volume about the value for money you get from the Klipsch R-51M!