Klipsch R-15PM _ (Z Reviews) _ PFG Speakers!
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I've had these in my living room for about a year, paired with a Klipsch SW-12 powered sub. They are pretty beasty.
Yo, shout out to this review - You sold me on the R-15PM in cherry. Found a "New in torn box" pair for nearly half retail. They're absolutely gorgeous.
I've had these in my wishlist at 199 forever. Now the review comes out and they're $321. Ridiculous.
Pando lmao when were they ever at 199??? Hey
@@cls63amgwagon34 I had them in my wishlist for months. That entire time they were. Because I had them in the same $200 list with other manufacturers at the same price point. Fluance ai40 and elacs.
These retailed for $499. They were on sale periodically for $350. The lowest I ever saw them for anywhere was $249 and that was when they were clearing stock. I have a pair at home and a pair at my office.
@@randallmilton And how much did Zeos say he purchased them for? They were $199 when he bought them too. I would never have compared them to Fluance Ai40s if they were even $300 at the time I added them. I've never seen these as high as $499 either. The R51PM are that price...not these.
Pando you are correct they did get down to $199 for a short time. I just checked my receipts. These were $499 retail originally though. In fact crutchfield still has them at $499. I agree with zeos on the new ones not looking as great-looking forward to giving them a listen though.
Bro. I've learned so much from you... Thank you so much man!
Got me the black pair at Best Buy used for $99! Best deal I've ever got. These speakers are amazing
Kowabunga!! This is the first time I have listened to you dude and holy shit you knocked it out of the park. You seem like a naturally funny guy. Nothing pretentious and straight to the point. Getting some good helpful information with the added bonus of also getting some laughs totally works for me. I have subscribed and will be checking in again. Keep it up dude. I nearly hit the floor when you said "five inputs, just like your Mom"...LMAO!!
Paid 350 for black ones of these 2 years ago
Threw them through a door once
They still work
I just got a pair of these along with a Klipsch R10-SW, for a pair of little speakers, these are okay. They do have a little directionality, but they also have greater vocal definition than a small direct radiator, soft dome stuff. My bedroom is 10 x 10 x 12 (high ceilings) and the R-15PM's along with the subwoofer provide enough output to make even really "sound intensive( read lots of digital manipulation of audio dynamics)" pretty good.
Currently, I own Klipsch Heresy II's and Klipsch Chorus II's, the R-15PM is not in that league, or in the same ballpark. These are not KPT speakers in costume, they are nice little speakers. Totally worth it when you throw in a sub.
While investigating the R-51PM, I came across this review, and promptly awarded it’s 1000th like. You’re welcome, Zeos ;)
I got mine for $350 dollars. Even at that price they are worth it. :-) Added a 99 dollar sub and they are perfect for everything.
Great Video ! Is there a break in period with these speakers ? Thanks ! ✅
"Five inputs...just like yo mom..." 💀🤣
I got these with my new first turntable, and I love them. For my apartment, the bass is ok, but if I move into a house I’ll definitely get a sub, but they’re beautiful and can FILL A ROOM
I have two pairs of these and love them, as well as several other Klipsch including up to the RF7 III Towers and center. Klipsch has been excellent for years but everyone that ever reviews them or comments on them never fail to complain about their reputation of harsh sound which were only the reference line from the box store speakers of long ago.
I own a pair of these and I thought the low end wasnt good enough for me so I paired them with the Emotiva BassX Sub 8. Sounds great. i also bought them for $341 in 2017. I think they have great mids and highs. To prevent the low end from the speakers to interfere much with the sub I have sealed the ports. Sounds a little better.
I've had these for 2 years. They were going for $424 on Amazon but I got it for $300 since my friend works at Bestbuy. Paired them with a BIC F12 subwoofer just cause. College kid trying to learn hifi audio
They definitely impress anyone I show them too. Loud enough for a house party, but also fit on my desk. They look clean and is easy for beginners to use. Saved me money on a preamp for my pioneer pl 514 turntable. There is a white noise sounding buzz at closer than 1 meter. I put mine on either side of 27" dual monitors so it's far enough to never bother me. Sounds wonderful for the price just like in the review. Would recommend these puppies
Nice review! Have you heard the Klipsch The Sixes?
Seem like nice speakers. Performance-wise, do they get close to Swans M300 or the powered Edifiers?
When did Jack Black start doing reviews?
I have these, I love these.
Connectivity is amazing, they sound awesome for the money, more so with a subwoofer (shame you can't cut them off at 80Hz and let the sub do the bottom end). You should get the Klipsch R-10SW or Jamo S808 or 810 if you want serious impact for movies games or extended bass for music.
The phono preamp is a little meh, but still. Worth getting instead of a soundbar if you also have a turntable and like to play stuff through its aptX Bluetooth connection. Just on the edge of making sense, if you wanna minimize your setup.
Awesome! I just bought these! Been looking at them forever and finally decided to buy them!
Hey Z. Got the 51PM''s and I'm in love with them. I prefer them over the Vanatoo T1E's. You should give them a shot and review them. Might even be down to ship them over to you for a little bit.
When you hook up a sub to the 51PM's do they apply a crossover to send the low freq over to the sub so they will play louder or no?
Between these with a sub, and the Edifier 350 you did last week or so ago, which would you rather have in a small living room, around the size of yours, without being open to a kitchen? I have a TV optical out, and a turntable. Just waiting on tax money, then I want to update my sound. Thanks, and you rock!
I was spamming z comments two years ago for him to review this pair. he never did so i went and just bought them. i paid $399.00 and i dont regret any single dollar. im not an audiophile but i do like my music to be loud, i pair it with a 12 inch klipsch sub and its perfect for my living room. the only complaint i have is the remote control. i have big hands and its kind of hard for me to control it. i would like a regular size control. also the batteries i have to switch batteries twice a year.
Luis granados ^
Bought these in black from a local BestBuy shortly after thanksgiving for 170 on clearance. Not sure if your stores may still have a pair in the corner, but its worth a shot, right?
I saw Air play "Run" live and the bass was soul shattering.
Bought these back on Black Friday at Best Buy with a Klipsch Sub. Gave my soundbar to my parents.
I recommend you review the Kef LSX speakers, active speakers.
I use the KEF LSX as my PC speaker through the Optical cable and with the plethora of wireless streaming options and the fantastic sound they truly stand out.
They are not 'too big' for desks nor 'too small' for larger TV setup room and with a Subwoofer input, they are a solid option.
They're over a thousand Pacific Pesos here in the land downunder, and that puts them in direct competition with speakers that get a whole lot more coverage from the usual suspects. Doesnt make them a 'bad' choice, but expectations go up correspondingly when Elac and others are releasing such affordable bookshelf speakers.
Thanks for the vid.
Scored a pair on OfferUp finally. My patience paid off as it also included the 8” powered sub! Could not be happier, rocks my studio apt.
Great comment in vid: hook this up to your tv and stop buying fucking sound bars! Hahaha
Finally! I bought these a year ago and I was waiting to see what Z thinks about them.
Zeos finally has to reivew Dali speakers.
definitely yes
nahh better some active Pro Audio like KSDigital, PMC, Quested, PSI Audio... they are by far better. Dali sounds for me wrong, same as some of the B&W speaker..
Ha, I just made a comment on how Z should try to switch it up and do other speakers, possibly more expensive stuff. I know, speakers are expensive and some even hard to find even if you have the money not to mention pumping out video reviews in itself is taxing. I love watching Z's reviews but I would never shed another tear if I never watched another Klipsch or budget bookshelf speaker video for the rest of my life! lol. How about those huge Cerwin-Vega's with the dual 15's? Maybe not true hi-fi, but they sure would be fun and different! Or what about the new B&W 603? Dynaudio? Legacy? Focal? Need some more variety for sure. ;) If anyone lives near Z, why not offer to loan him some speakers to review? I might be willing to hand over my B&W804S to him so I can hear his take on them! hehe ;)
@@e5m956 I think he isn't the right person for that kind of stuff. He probably won't have many expensive speakers for review at the same time so he can't compare them. He will probably just 'respect' those expensive speakers without giving a real review/advise if you know what I mean.
You come carry them up my stairs and store the boxes for weeks in your bedroom.
Hey Z, do you still recommend the topping dac for the r-15pm's?
Just picked up the powered Klipsch 51 ...so they’re good....but it’s what it is. However I guess when using the sub out ,you (me) turn off the “ Dynamic Bass EQ” setting adjust the bass level off the sub ..as a glorified bass knob....just asking .
I just picked up a pair of the smaller r41m for $88 and a r52c for $188.
Didnt need either but with the way things are buying affordable quality stuff now will pay off in a couple years.
Can't wait for klipsch the fives. Preordered them and now the month wait begins
fuck that is beautiful - the woofer cone with that finish is insane
bought these a year ago.. didn't disappoint... added a klipsch R8SW sub.. my problem is when i turn on the sub, it creates a big thumping sound... is there an issue with the sub?
I own these in standard black, for bedroom use with a U-Turn Orbit and paired with a matching Klipsch 8-inch sub. Great sound, easy to setup with all the cables you needed. I didn’t like the cheap and chintzy-feeling remote and the black textured vinyl isn’t very durable. Paid $200 open box from Best Buy in May of last year and at the time it sold at retail for $499 like the (less attractive-looking) R-51PM that replaced it. Looking forward to the review of the RP-600M.
Zeos quick question on these vs Yamaha HS8s - How lacking is the bass on Klipsch? Also any DAC-preAmp w remote recommendations for the Yamahas ( maybe with a sub-out) Thanks mate!
Arent yamahas more of studio monitors kind of thing?
@@dnd6379 yes they are studio monitors. But some of us like the reference sound signature of studio monitors. Advantages : fewer high quality components rather than mediocre separates! And that neutral (not exactly musical but more reference) sound signature
@@steverodrigues144 maybe just go with something that doesn't color the sound that much. I doubt audio purists go with hifis instead of studio monitors without a reason. Studio monitors are just labeled that becaude they are active but active monitors have cheap ass amps in them. Go with something that is neutral and get a nice amp or a receiver with that. Plus you get upgradeability with a surround sound receiver.
I had this same issue with a sub and my power monitors. I just set the sub to take over where the monitors naturally cannot produce bass. It worked pretty good. The sub only hit the really low frequencies.
When you hook up a sub to the 51PM's do they apply a crossover to send the low freq over to the sub so they will play louder or no like the Vanatoo TO's do?
I am considering getting the TO's over the R51PM.
Got a pair of R-15M's for $150 on black friday 2 years ago powered by a Topping PA3. Cheap, easy and of course on top of some yoga blocks.
Oh yeah, Mica OriGen+ as the DAC.
Halo and Skyrim in the same video... am I in heaven ?
As soon as those drums started my head was bobbing, can't help it
What are the old klipsch speakers you say are harsh sounding, so I can stay clear?
Hey Z, what's the name of base you're using for the speakers?
How do they compare to the non powered version? Even with a good amp/dac the non powered ones are kinda lackluster tbh.
I might have missed this, but what are the speakers sat on? I really want thay for the RP500M's I ordered for my desk setup
What are the differences between R15 PM and the R51 PM? Which is newer?
I use these for my desktop and they sound amazing. I'm still not sure if a sub would make it sound any better than they already are
How does the klipsch r-15pm's compare to the polk audio s-15's? , i was going to pair the polks with the loxjie a10, but now i'm thinking about the klipsch's
What isolation pads are you using for your speakers?
Curious, your wedge. Is that an isolation wedge?
Oh my god! I see turntable???! Waiting a video about this!!!
Great idea.. How will these work with a quality vacuum tube pre-amp up front?
Should I set my floorstanding speaker crossover at the 80hz standard or closer to the alleged 45hz response of the speakers and crossover at 60hz? Also should my center speaker be at 80hz too or set it to 90hz for more vocal clarity?
Zach Balfour it ends up being preference . You just have to play with it .
@@i_read_bad_reviews Really depends on your speakers, I run all mine at 80hz even though they claim down to 33hz. the sub handles down to 25hz so I let the towers concentrate on the rest of the areas.
Christopher Craft I stand by my comment. Don’t you run them that way because that’s what you prefer? There is no golden rule. I’d recommend set at 80hz and adjust to your liking from there. My towers play down to 26hz and I crossover at 50hz . At 60hz it’s a few dB to loud. At 50hz they roll off perfectly.
If you are looking for a perfect roll off you will need some equipment to get you there. Besides , most non audiophiles will not like a perfect flat response, most people want their sound bass heavy.
Zach Balfour , experimentation is your answer, every system and every speaker on the planet sounds different.
just sit back in your listening position and try different crossover settings. that's basically it, what ever sounds better to your ears and the way you like it. start with a basic setting of what your speakers are listed at.
10:43 10:57 that's how all cables should be wrapped
Buyer's Beware! I went through three sets of these Klipsch R-15PM's before just giving up. My first set completely died after 3 weeks, the second set the USB port went bad after a week (which is how I had them connected to my PC) and the third set I got was making a loud humming noise when nothing was playing (which the first two sets didn't do). So I said enough is enough and returned them. The speakers themselves sounded great but the reliability just wasn't there.
quality costs money. Cheaper products are cheaper because:
1) less quality design
2) cheaper components
3) no or very poor QA
note: this is not saying that expensive is automatically perfect and without issues.
What speaker pads are you using?
Yoga block cut in half with a kitchen knife
Jesse Morris , those are yoga blocks available on Amazon cheap
I bought them Black Friday 2017, fantastic speakers for the price ($300).
The saying of "dont fix what isnt broken" applies here... I hate when companies make useless revisions of products that hardly add anything. In this case it HURTS the product and makes it to expensive...
I have Klipsch R-14M cherry got them for 99.00 paired with Topping MX3. My first real set of speakers, and the difference was night and day for me. Ah, and a monoprice subwoofer, I think it was about 50.00
The revision looks more industrial, kinda more like a PA speaker. The R-15PM looks way more high end.
This or Kanto YU6?Looking for powered monitors with a good sub bass without the need of a subwoofer.
From my experience with both brands, I would do the Kanto. Tend to be quite a bit heavier on the low end compared to klipsch
Would you review the Audioengine A5+/A5+ wireless? The bamboo cabinets are solid wood rather than the MDF of the black and white (WAF) ones. They are very similar to these Klipsh's and image extremely well.
How would you compare them to Adam's t5v
I love it when Z educated us
I would definitely buy these over a sound bar. I never got with those anyway.
Like the flexibility of these speakers but so many reviews pointing out issues that occur with the electronics. I was interested in that powergate amplifier klipsch made and it had the same red flags.
I'd like to know if the SVS Prime wireless powered speakers are worth the price at $599.99. compaired to something like this or others in the $200ish to $350ish range
Guess where I put these... In my living room!
bro what is your setup
I love my OG, non-Bluetooth Minirig. Imported from the UK and I’ve been wanting to get a second non BT model and the sub.
Do they have better bass than a Harman kardon
yes 28. jan. 2019 harte powered monitors since one speaker i diffrence than the other ans speaker cable to one speaker, active monitors both speakers are exactly the same, right channel to right speaker, left channel to left channe and power cable for both that's it, they will both sound the same (active speakers), no cable diffrence no weight difference
@Z , how do they compare to the Edifier s2000pro, since I can get the Edifiers for 330 USD.
Z was a massive fan of the s2000pros at $500 I doubt he'd favor these with that discount on the edifiers.
Hey, YO Z!!!!!!!!!!
The KLIPSCH RP150s are NOT MONITORS.
They are passive speakers that need a AMP & A SOURCE. But you knew that right ?
Hi Zeos, how are you and what did you have for breakfast today?
Can you please review the 51pm now that they're only $340 on Amazon.
I just accidentally made a full cup of coffee with espresso coffee bean and now I'm pretty sure I have temporary tinnitus at 50hz.
Sounds like you got these for clearance price but Klipsch frequently has the reference line (img driver and aluminum tweeter, same as these) at 30-50% off on their website, at best buy and fry's. But I agree the RP (2015-2018) or new Reference premier series (2018) sound better.
I bought these for 150 at Best buy when they were phasing them out.
i had the similar r 14pm, looked great and sounded nice, sendt them back for hiss issues. i'm sure you would have said something if these made any noise so i guess these made none in your house. just saying in my house all powered speakers have had this problem and a power amp also. not everyone gets clean power.
Yo zeos we fuckin lit
RP-150M work great for gaming and music. Needs a sub of course. No remote.
The R-15PMs are now $249 at Crutchfield.
Why are these gone? Why would the make them worse and more expensive at the same time? WUT!?
Hey guys, could you help me decide what to buy, please? Klipsch R-15PM (500€), or Onkyo A-9010 + Monitor Audio Bronze 2 (603€). It will be connected to a pc, maybe later to a TV. Thank you!
I have 2 vintage klipsch kg2 I want to connect to my R-15PM, is it possible and is it worth it?
Can I buy these from you?
Mine have absolutely zero top end. I'm 75 and have some high end loss in my hearing, but these things sound like a sock is stuffed in them. and no way to adjust the high end ...
Would love to see you review the Q acoustics acoustic 3020i.
Minus the phono pre amp, why would I want these for a desk when I have Kanto Yumis?
Does Klipsch have DSP?
Lol "Its literally saying hook this to your fucking tv and stop buying soundbars"
did they need breaking in?
These or the Sixes?!
Sixes are in a different class
Leseli Khanye agreed... primary difference, besides cost, is the tweeter and the driver. Watts are more as well. Worth the extra $400
Also play pause forward back does work over USB
R51PM are 600€ in Europe..
479€ in my country, but still it's over 40% more expencive in EU 🖤
EU tarrifs fucking us over.
Shit
What!
The highend-ish full tower speakers are around 400,- in the Netherlands
@@xm1808 www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/OffersOfProduct/6422854_-r-51pm-klipsch.html