At a glance
Klipsch RB-61 II in 5 facts
- Type: Bookshelf speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 45 Hz to 24 kHz
- Sensitivity: 95 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 9.0/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
After using the Klipsch RB-61 II Reference Series speakers, I'm amazed by their sound quality and versatility across diverse music genres. Their strength in reproducing deep and rich bass, even without a subwoofer, adds great value. Despite being smaller in size, they deliver strong, dynamic, and expressive sound, making them a fantastic choice for any audio setup. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 45 Hz to 24 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 1.5 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Power handling (RMS)
- 100 W Checked against a published source
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 15.4 in 391 mm
- Width
- 12.3 in 312 mm
- Depth
- 8.5 in 216 mm
- Colors
- Black Ash Cherry woodgrain vinyl
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Klipsch RB-61 II isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Klipsch RP-600M II.
Why this one: Same 6.5 inch bookshelf size and 2-way design from the Reference Premiere line that replaced the RB series.
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