A/B comparison · Speakers

JBL L82 Classic vs Klipsch R-51PM

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 8, 2025

CH A

JBL L82 Classic

Channel A · 2020

CH B

Klipsch R-51PM

Channel B · Powered Bookshelf · 2019

JBL L82 Classic Klipsch R-51PM

20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

7.8/10Klipsch

Rows won, of 11 compared JBL 2 · Klipsch 0 · tied or not compared 9

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Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way

1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 8" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer

44 Hz to 40 kHz 40 Hz to 45 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 68 Hz to 21 kHz

112 dB +5 dB Max SPL 107 dB

Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

45 Hz Port tuning Not published

Power, electrical, physical

86 dB SensitivityReference not published 107 dB

8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω

25 to 150 W Amp range Not published

572 mm · 61.7 lb Height · weight 338 mm · 23.4 lb

5 yr +3 yr Warranty 2 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

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JBL L82 Classic

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Klipsch R-51PM

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