Klipsch R50M Review. Easily My Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $400 for 2023!

Test Equipment:

Preamp & Power Amplifiers:

Source: Bluesound Node 2i or Cambridge MXN10 Streamer
(all music is hi-res streamed from Tidal)

DAC: Denafrips Ares II

Speaker & Power Cables: Maze Audio Ref4
(rest in peace Kent)

Interconnect Cables:
Analysis Plus Oval One RCA
Oyaide Tunami Terzo XX V2 XLR

Your results may vary based on your ears, room, and associated equipment.

[rjzlwop]

This is so intriguing to hear, the man that had no desire to review the speakers or subwoofers, and you’re digging them. Way to go and great video. I really enjoy you and your content. Have an amazing day.

[eristemo]

Bought the powered Klipsch R-50PM and I'm just amazed by the sound quality.

[clayc]

I have a pair of these due to be delivered tomorrow. I am excited!

[Randomviewerfromthes]

I just got these for a pair of surround speakers and I got them on sale for $200. They work great, at $200 I see these being a really good first speaker.

[kaybhee]

as usual, , u are right, , , after 100 hours, , , this thing sounds clearer than borea 03... most spkrs struggle with internal sounds inside their box, , , stuffy, , congested, , but this r50m lets music hang outside in free air, , , almost half way to open baffle spkr sound clarity and speed, , , wotta diff from klipsch 3 decades ago... now we are looking at higher models of klipsch.. live, , realistic.. esp with accurate recordings, , , like reference recordings, , 2L... etc... very good for older rockers / classique/ acoustic / jazz / etc aged 50 up

[ehong]

I got the RP-500M II for $359 when it was on sale. It looks similar to R-50M with better internal bracing and different low frequency driver. Might want to take a look at that speaker when on sale. Recently Klipsch reduced the RP-500M II price to $499 MSRP.

[johngault-]

Nemo, you are 20, 000 leagues above most of the other hifi reviewers out there...thank you for your honest reviews...

[tedf]

I love your test reviews! I’m just curious what kind of music you listen to for your speaker tests? I mainly listen to classical and jazz. It seems like those genres have different speaker requirements.

[luckyintervale]

A bit late to the party, but got these for $269 and am loving them! So pleasantly surprised, and rather better than the rp500 mkii IMO… cheers y’all

[dudadevelopers]

Dear friend, great video! I’m moving from a pair of powered Edifiers R1600TIII for my turntable setup so do you think I would need a subwoofer or only these Klipsch + a stereo amp should be enough compared to my current one? Thanks.

[anthonynorthover]

I got a pair for 300. These speakers are great for my 5.1 system and when i listen to pink Floyd Animals they rock😊

[ramones]

I have these speakers and a Sony STR-DG820 receiver. Is this a good choice for these speakers?

[marcusaurelius]

Brother, your videos continue to be super informative and of very high quality in content and presentation. I learnt a lot about subwoofers thanks to
your channel.
Would be amazing if you could review some active speakers such as Buchardt a700, Kef LS60, Dynaudio Focus etc. There is an increased demand for active speakers thanks to widespread streaming all over the world.
Keep up the good work, bro!

[bena]

Nemo, my man welcome to Klipsch bookies ! Wait until you hear The 5's, 7's and 9's. The RP600's have been winners for years. Btw, I don't think you get enough credit for free styling your reviews as opposed to many who script 99% of theirs ✊🏼

[JayPatrol]

What do you think about the r 51m speakers

[Birmingham_racing]

Have you heard the powered versions? I'm looking for a soundbar alternative for my nephew

[jamesoloughlin]

Great review, looks like interesting speakers. Thanks for the comparisons at this price point.

[lextr]

Hate the gold driver... they have a front grill?

[Audiomainia]

I was always under the impression from my previous Klipsch listening sessions they were always a forward sounding horn speaker - you seem to be saying something completely different. Maybe these new " M " series are behaving differently than their predecessors?

[Brovha]

what external amp would you recommend? Id like one w bluetooth/fm/am/ is possible at least