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Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

Model:
1065839 R-51-M
SKU:
11498222
$399.99

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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1585 reviews

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97%
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  • Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really helped improve our surround sound set up. The small speakers we had couldn't cut it.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was replacing some older klipsch bookshelf speakers. You can’t go wrong with these. ESP when they are on sale.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hard to believe the great sound that comes out of a little pair of speakers. Well worth the money and highly recommend

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • William

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best set of speakers I have ever owned. Would definitely recommend. Make sure to get them on sale.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great surround speakers!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm using these for rear channels with other Klipsch speakers to create a 5.2.2 system. The have great sound and clarity.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased the Klipsch R51M speakers for half price and very satisfied. They have great sound for a bookshelf speaker.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought these to go in my garage to add to my original system. They work and sound great.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good quality. Reasonable price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speakers work well for front or rear channels. You can put some serious juice to these and they sound clear. You do need to add a sub IMO

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • KLIPSCH BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    KLIPSCH MAKES THE PERFECT SPEAKER FOR A ROOM. THE SOUND QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE IS SECOND TO NONE

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Klipsch front speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound! Using with Sony Xbr television and Yamaha receiver in home theatre system.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Not meant to be mountable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are actual bookshelf speakers meant to be placed on a shelf. I did buy a wall mount from amazon that works. Sound great

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice sound

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality speakers. Awesome sound. I use them for front speakers. Sound great paired with subwoofers

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Added these to my sound system. Upgraded from all Polk to 6.1 of klipsch and the 7.1 is a sound bar from Polk

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speakers when paired with Klipsch center speaker and R41 surround speakers

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent speakers. Great as advertised. This brand always delivers.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Sound great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Added these to my sound system. They sound great in my living room.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome sound Great looks 150 watt per channel receiver with no distortion at full volume

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great bookshelf speeker.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent speaker for the price very ballanced most people will not be disapointed

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • To be my first purchase these speakers are great.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are special horns They look great they are pretty and they sound pretty good I am very happy to have bought them I recommend them.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great sound quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love Klipsch and these definitely don’t disappoint. Absolutely love these speakers.

    This review is from Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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