Top 5 Powered Speakers 2022!! Comparing Mission, Klipsch, SVS, ELAC

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► SHOP THE BEST POWERED SPEAKERS 2022
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Klipsch The Fives: amzn.to/3WxzAr4 • bit.ly/3zGxcUK
Mission LX Connect: bit.ly/3Sj8LEH • amzn.to/3ONr9WA
SVS Prime Wireless Pro: bit.ly/3t7NcLP • bit.ly/3t1HxqB
U-Turn Ethos: bit.ly/3sLvwpo
Also mentioned:
Kanto YU6: bit.ly/3T2zcgW • amzn.to/3gBgb2c
KEF LSX Wireless II: bit.ly/3DQzcfH
KEF LSX I: amzn.to/3nwvRrO
► TESTING POWERED SPEAKERS
TURNTABLE
Pro-Ject Evo: bit.ly/3TbYlHj
SUBWOOFER
Klipsch SPL-100: bit.ly/3q44lV7
SVS Micro 3000: bit.ly/3wTWJaf, amzn.to/3e5LlPJ
Wireless Kit: amzn.to/3MhA7ao
OTHER
LG 83” TV: bit.ly/3AzeD6y, amzn.to/3tppAmy
SONY 85” TV: amzn.to/3ygOW7S
Apple 4K TV: amzn.to/3em0YUp
MOVIES - GAMING - MUSIC
Two Lanes: amzn.to/3637jCI
SPEAKERS STANDS - CABLES
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DIAGNOSTICS
Room EQ Wizard
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► TOP 5 POWERED SPEAKERS IN 2022
00:00 BEST POWERED SPEAKERS OF 2022 (INTRO)
00:17 TOP 5 POWERED SPEAKERS 2022 (THE CONTENDERS & RULES)
00:42 POWERED SPEAKERS WITH THE MOST INPUTS (CONNECTIVITY)
01:54 MOST FLEXIBLE POWERED SPEAKER
03:09 BEST SOUNDING POWERED SPEAKERS
04:28 POWERED SPEAKERS THAT PLAY LOUD (VOLUME)
05:36 BEST VALUE POWERED SPEAKER
07:46 WHICH IS THE BEST POWERED SPEAKER
08:03 KRISTI’S FAVORITE POWERED SPEAKER
16:04 KANTO YU6 STILL GOOD IN 2022
16:14 KEF LSX II - ARE THEY WORTH IT?
18:07 SIGN OFF
5 Top Powered Speakers 2022 Compared!!
Who makes the best powered speaker in 2022? We evaluate 5 of the best powered speakers to help you decide which one is best for you. We’re comparing U-Turn Ethos, Klipsch The Fives, SVS Prime Wireless Pro, ELAC Debut ConneX and Mission LS Connect in a head to head to see which powered speaker comes out on top. Each speaker will be rated on flexibility, connectivity, sound quality, volume and overall value.
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Audiolab 6000A Play: bit.ly/3AiW43w, amzn.to/398qSrJ
Marantz 40n: bit.ly/3N89HI7
Decware Zen: bit.ly/3rHu0BP
LOUDSPEAKERS
Polk R700: bit.ly/3LtiF1N, bit.ly/3RcQR5Z
Q Acoustics: bit.ly/3ccXaGZ, bit.ly/3b0IbQ2
Sonus Faber Lumina II: bit.ly/3QlTiCR
SPEAKER STANDS
Budget Stands: amzn.to/3DD0UJX
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TURNTABLES & ACCESSORIES
Audio Technica LP140XP: amzn.to/33OfgXO with amzn.to/3zcPqKM
TVs
OLED: bit.ly/3AzeD6y
LED: amzn.to/3ygOW7S
QLED: amzn.to/3biyRXu
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Sony A9: bit.ly/3AIoyno with bit.ly/3tZcI5F (SUB NOT OPTIONAL)
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@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

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@khrispeter85 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual but The keyword in the video- flexibility. For the streaming lovers and speaker wire haters 😂 Unfortunately, I am a passive fan, I equate them to soundbars or primary lifestyle options as opposed to hi fi. HDMI is something they really need to work on, seen and heard many issues with connectivity and reliability in powered speakers. but for a pair of Fives in Australia which retail past $1100, you can buy a decent AVR and a pair of great passive speakers across the range that hit high volumes well. Also… have to say it: A pair of Sonos speakers. 😂

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

BREAKING THE RULES …just this one time ELEANOR FREYJA…. just born at 3:50 pm 😁💚💚💚

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

@@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Forgive me, but are you sharing a recent birth?

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews YES💚

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews YES …at 3:30 pm … our first grandchild …a girl ELEANORE FREAJA 🤱

@bryanpaulgilbert7308 Ай бұрын

I've been catching up with previous posted videos. You guys consistently put out great content!

@Robert_iii Жыл бұрын

Lovely video! I would love to see a round two where you get into the next price tier with existing offerings from Kef, Q Acoustics, Bouchart, Dynaudio represented.

@yuckysamson Жыл бұрын

Fabulously cut vid, Andrew. Yours and Kristi's commitment to refinement is paying off, it's noticed, it's impressive. Super taught and well executed vid.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@xraydelta Жыл бұрын

After doing some research I ended up with the Kanto YU-6's for our small living room. So far so good! Build quality and look is excellent (matte white), sound is good, features/connectivity is fantastic (can add a sub when the time is right), and my partner likes that we got rid of the giant receiver... All in all a good side-grade!!

@theboothman3 Жыл бұрын

Heyyyy! Close to 300k subs! Well done you two! What a great community you’ve created! Congrats!!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@TheFiore5 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always thank you

@chrisAclaes Жыл бұрын

The review I didn’t know I needed.

@ben23a31 Жыл бұрын

Very happy to see this review 👍🏼 only wish Swan was included. Thx guys ✊🏽

@anxiousappliance 3 ай бұрын

Been testing the SVS speakers and am amazed by the sound: transparent, dynamic, balanced and detailed. You can feel the hits on the snare, the fingers on the frets, detailed bass, and they have a real punch when the music wants to punch. I keep turning them up waiting for them to break up and distort, but nyet -comrade, nyet. So impressed. In person they are a gravitationally dense box with a tidy bevelled front, and a flawless finish. At worst they are inoffensive. Not sure on the strong reaction, but I hope it doesn't dissuade people from trying them out - beauty is as beauty does.

@dajuice4200 Жыл бұрын

A sub and a fixed app, really helped the Fives. I've had them for over two years now and I love them.

@HittingImage Жыл бұрын

Listening on an old pair of Mission 760i, so nice to see that Mission are still delivering quality.

@josephcerezo Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I own the Fives and read on the Klipsch owners forum that the speaker grill fabric is thermoplastic that shrinks when heated (you can make the fabric taut again by applying gentle heat with a blow dryer). I keep the grills off so hasn't been an issue for me.

@nigesavage5548 Жыл бұрын

I've had the Fives as my home office speakers for about 6 months and I LOVE them. I road-tested a few others (none of the others in your review though) and the Fives came out winners by a mile.

@azwolf0429 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had my fives for awhile now and I’ve really loved them for my office/spare room. Paired with my LG C1 in there and a sub it was life changing at the time lol (was my first oled). Idk if the grills on the black ones (which I got for like 475🎉) are different but they’ve been fine so far for me over about a year or so. And now that the app is here for them it’s been like hearing them for the first time again!

@deanmignola5448 Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised that the Kanto YU6 was not in this lineup. I bought mine partly based on a recommendation from you and I absolutely love them. Excellent build quality, sound, and looks. The subwoofer is also great. Love them for movies as well as music

@RealR.J. Жыл бұрын

They were discussed and Kristi heavily vouched for them. Same as you I purchased them off Andrews previous review and I’m still loving them. The energy their sound brings is just so fun!

@DC_loves_scotch Жыл бұрын

The fives , subwoofer out feature. Hdmi with cec and arc, and phono in. Great product for the money. Seems more flexible and better option than most soundbars. Thanks your channel.

@jmax5105 Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love my Fives. It's just fun to hear that much sound coming from such small cabinets / boxes. ;-) For a little powered speaker, they do everything I need for my office and turntable. I very rarely ever think, "man... I should hook up a sub to these". Just super happy with how they sound and all the options for connections they offer. I like the way that the Missions look and I'd love to give them a listen sometime, but overall, I'm extremely happy with The Fives. Always fun to hear your opinions on stuff like this. Thanks for all you both do!

@davesml Жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew! Love your videos, do you have any experience with the Q Acoustics M20?

@manny41p Жыл бұрын

Are you guys able to do a video similar to this one but for home theater bookshelf monitors? Over my soundbar and looking to get into the game but have no clue where to start. Thanks!!! Keep up the awesome videos!

@kidoctane Жыл бұрын

Glad the YU6 got an honourable mention ...as picked up a set two weeks ago.. Setting up a home office currently with a vinyl focussed bookshelf system. Sounds good .....but looking to add a sub for added punch

@JeffHeon Жыл бұрын

That was a super fun review! For desktop use, I would go with the Ethos all the way. So gorgeous! I was half-expecting Terry Ellis of Pursuit Perfect System to pop-in when I heard the chapter transition sound bite 😊

@craigosterberg5045 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for review

@jaytan9549 Жыл бұрын

@Andrew Robinson which would you pick? The Elac Debut ConneX or Kanto Yu4? Or if anyone else is reading this, what would be your pick and why?

@wills681 Жыл бұрын

I also tried the KEF LSX2 in my 15' x 12' office space and decided they weren't for me for the same reasons you mentioned. Having previously used Kanto YU4 in a desktop setup I decided to try the Kanto TUK. Mine are connected to a Kanto SUB8 and I enjoy them very much. For context, the source is a MacBook via an iFi Audio Zen DAC. For me it's an excellent combination. Another significant factor is that in my opinion both Kanto and iFi Audio deliver exceptionally good customer support and service.

@rreichar1 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! I really enjoyed watching this one. I did not know that the Klipsch app was finally working. I bought a pair of the Fives after your original review. I have done 3 things to them which, for me, vastly improved them IMO. First I added a decent Klipsch sub. I don’t remember the model number but I got it on sale for $5-600. Then I put foam plugs in the ports. I did this because I wanted more flexibility in the positioning. I personally think they sound better regardless but maybe I have just gotten used to the sound. The 3rd thing is that I used a heat gun or hair dryer on the grilles about a year or so ago. They have stayed tight. Having covered a fabric airplane earlier in my life the normal procedure there is to apply the fabric and then use heat to shrink it. I also worked in a cotton mill when I was a student. I ran a giant oven that took huge rolls of dyed cloth and ran it through a water/chemical bath and then through a 400 degree oven for about 125 feet. This is how they make “preshrunk” fabric. I misted the grille cloth lightly with water and then used either my heat gun or a hair dryer (I don’t remember which) on them until they were tight and dry. This took less than 5 minutes in total. I used a spray bottle with super fine mist. I doubt the water is even necessary. Anyway for me the Fives have been great. I saw them a couple of days ago at Costco for $449 in black. I almost bought them for my son.

@JimboJason Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, I just got done watching the SVS live stream where they announced their offering. I was excited to see what you guys thought of them.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@Harry-Giles Жыл бұрын

Great niche to review and relevant. I too, would go with the Mission speakers for sure but on sale.

@niveketihw1897 Жыл бұрын

I use Emotiva Stealth 6s (active powered) for our living room system (along with dual 10" sealed box subs). In my office I've got Emotiva Airmotiv 5s. Love both systems.

@SB-hi5hd Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, great video. I really enjoy KRK Rokit 6 for some years. Do you have experience with the brand/speaker, and do you like them?

@griffinwangen8776 Жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@johnlane2395 Жыл бұрын

I was pleased and well informed with the Tannoy gold 5, I bought the 8s, simple and lovely, thanks again for the review!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

The Tannoy Golds are great speakers just not as universal as some others mentioned.

@joshmcgowan4 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. My pick is the PSB AM3 I picked up a pair at 25%off. Here in Canada they retail for $699. I use them on my desktop and they sound great. They have a remote, Bluetooth, usb and aux input, tone controls, phono preamp and a sub. I’m a larger space they will need a sub. The AM5 is there bigger brother for $999 CAD.

@jean-pierreserret301 Жыл бұрын

had the opportuntiy to listen to the fives and personally i was surprised by the output and bass for their size. would love to see you guys review the 7's and the new 9's

@lonniefarmer7067 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I finally watched it as my use of powered is limited to REL Predators lol.

@AnotherAnonymousMan Жыл бұрын

Great rundown as always! My pick is Kef LS50 wireless 2! It's a little crazy that it isn't in contention since I think the original LS50w was one of the original champions for the segment and the new model markedly improved the sound, usability and connectivity.

@leon23leon Жыл бұрын

Cool roundup guys! Personally speaking, I’ve had The Fives for a year or so and my grills look the same way they did on day 1. As you say, maybe yours were an earlier design?

@bluerev Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Excellent shootout. Have you heard Mission's upgraded budget passive speakers (LX, QX lines)? Can you review them? Curious how they compare to their rivals in that price category.

@m4nc1n1 Жыл бұрын

Just stopped by to drop a liked. I'm good with my JBL Professional 305P MkII's. Price to performance is unmatched. BYOD and that's fine with me

@themastroiannis Жыл бұрын

great review and recommendations... wish you would have had a chance to check the Q acoustics M20 ...and wonder how well they would have done....especially 'sound quality'...

@KS-mt1lb Жыл бұрын

I like this format and would like a kef vs q acoustic powered shoot out.

@thekeyoftime Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, in your opinion, how do these compare with a pair of Tannoy Gold 7? Are you still using those (the Gold 5s) as your desktop speakers?

@Landpuma Жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, just watched a couple hours worth of your reviews and all top notch quality. I have a question, I currently have B&W 606 S2 (which you were not a fan of) and a set of Kanto Yu5 powered speakers. Using a Denon 600NE for the 606 S2. I was wondering if the Kanto Tuk powered speakers would be worth getting as I am looking for a new speaker but don't want to spend a whole bunch. I don't see the Tuk in this list of Top 5 but was wondering your thoughts on the Tuk based on what I have, would it be an upgrade or a side grade? I would use them for Vinyl, and Movies. Thanks for your help :)

@oddeye Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Though I have a hard time figuring out if it'll be worth it to upgrade to those after using the Edifier R1280DB as desktop speakers though. I do like the Mission speakers since it has the mini console.

@ajanthony01 Жыл бұрын

Any way we can get a review of the Edifier S3000 Pro or comparison to this group?

@SeanVedell Жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed the premier. Great video though, except no Kantos models?????

@matthewwhitmore4245 Жыл бұрын

This was really helpful I just wish you could have compared the q acoustics m20. It's still a really helpful video anyways and a pleasure to watch thank you.

@liamporter1137 Жыл бұрын

Nice review.

@paulh6517 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you Andrew with the Klipsch grills. I bought a pair and they looked like the skin of an octogenarian, saggy and wrinkled. I probably got a B-stock pair from Costco because the sound was just as nice as the grills. I am so glad Costco let me return them. I currently have two home theatre systems set up in my home with Klipsch speakers and love their sound, but obviously I got a bad sounding pair of 5's with crappy grills. This experience does not diminish my enthusiasm for the Klipsch(s) that I have, but leads me to suspect the quality control of the 5's.

@BMaxey Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a video on Genelec and Neumann studio monitors. Yes, they are marketed for studios, but they can equally be used for HIFI.

@michaelkaiser5994 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, speaking of powered speakers did you ever review the Dynaudio Focus 110a? I got them as demos a few years ago and I use them in a second system based on my pc.

@IThinkNowListenUp Жыл бұрын

Are all the speakers with HDMI input arc(cec) compatible with volume and power control? I read that it's a pain to manually switch these on and off and can lead to longevity issues if not

@PlaAwa 5 ай бұрын

i may have simply skipped over it but my only feedback would be that it would have been nice to know a bit more about that display on the SVSs. i can just open a new tab and go to the manufacturer's website, but still, it looked like a distinguishing feature worth mentioning.

@tehgman2 Жыл бұрын

Sweet video. For my particularly odd use case though I would like a little more info. I would like to have some speakers for my gaming computer(complete with flashing lights). It needs to be able also have a decent dac/amp for headphones too. Looks wise wood veneer doesn't really go. I thought of getting an amp like the emotiva with both and some passive speakers, but after seeing this I am now considering maybe going this route instead.

@marksalamon619 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this evaluation of powered loudspeaker models. I bought my first powered speakers 20 years ago and I have enjoyed them so much that I doubt I would ever go back to using passive speakers again. Many people seem to be unaware that there are several advantages to internally amped loudspeaker designs. This is unfortunate, because when manufacturers produce high-quality active speakers, buyers often ignore them, which results in the discontinuation of those models and discourages audio companies from creating in that format. Personally speaking, I don't care what an active speaker looks like as long as it is well-built, reliable, provides the features I want, produces accurate sound, and is priced within my budget.

@kirkaparty4143 Жыл бұрын

Nice comps. I have a set up of powered Mackie MR624 connected with Bluesound Node. Great powerful sound for medium and large size rooms (in plain black only), and can add subs for upgrade. This was by far better then the Fives in the medium/large room.

@KlipschHead281 Жыл бұрын

I have the Mackie MR824's for my desk and they sound incredible off of the Shiit Audio DAC and Loki, I have The Fives on a TV and they sound great as well.

@rjmoyer2 Жыл бұрын

I will say it’s nice to see hdmi becoming the norm in the powered speaker market

@akn_9220 Жыл бұрын

Can you check out the new Triangle borea Bluetooth speakers? Would be good to see how they compare to these ones. Their passive ones got really good reviews.

@rondickinson8741 Жыл бұрын

Been leaning towards the mission connect for a while that sell price I think I'll jump on them thanks

@dentman67 Жыл бұрын

I get the biggest kick out of the contrast between these two. Andrew choses his words so cautiously and speaks with a grace comparable to a fine ballet dancer. Krissy (SP) has all the grace of a long haul truck driver who won't waste anyones time with unnecessary words, or PC. Nice balance guys.

@great100m Жыл бұрын

Spot on. Considering powered speakers/bar for secondary TV in great room with lots of open volume. You covered the likely speaker candidates and included the KEF LSX comments at the end. Leaning toward the SVS but need to investigate the DTS Play-Fi implementation a bit more.

@s2photo Жыл бұрын

The Darko review of the SVS doesn’t speak too highly of the play-fi…

@markwalsh2709 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. I was just about to pull the trigger on a pair of the svs prime wireless pro. I still may buy them since they have a 45 day trial. I already have the fives. interesting, I did buy the Mclaren version, but felt there wasn't a difference that would justify $500 to $1000.

@martinmerino3272 Жыл бұрын

Which has the better or decent phono stage?! Thanks for the video!

@johnchiang494 Жыл бұрын

I've owned the Fives for over a year now, and my grills still look great. I do agree that you need to tone down the bass on the Fives for a more natural sound.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

But the App now working (it didn't at the time of our initial review) makes the Fives SOOOO much easier to live with!

@johnchiang494 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews After installing the app, the subwoofer output of the Fives seemed to be greatly increased, so I had to readjust all my bass settings again.

@stevejernigan2959 Жыл бұрын

I have had mine for 6 months with no issues from the grilles either.

@dre_k Жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for about a year also, and I also say the grills are fine. Maybe Andrew and Kristi had an early review unit that had the issue that was later resolved with mass shipments? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@davidjurney Жыл бұрын

I wonder the same thing. I’ve had mine for 16 months and they still look great. I use them in my office at work and they’re great for that, especially at the price I paid. I tend to prefer a more neutral sound so I might really like the new SVS speakers, but adjusted The Fives are pretty good. And their flexibility and value are fantastic.

@astrotrance Жыл бұрын

I'm really digging the look of Missions. The darker "wood" reminds me of my dad's first A/V rack, whose paper did eventually start to peel off the MDF, aided in part by my tiny toddler hands. Not sure which one I would choose though. The SVS is probably the most practical choice, because with a surround receiver with preamp outs they could be used in conjection with their many passive brethren, giving you something of an upgrade path.

@davids2214 Жыл бұрын

I know reviewers generally don’t want to “waste time” on a negative review, but your mentions in this video of the LSX ii and another recent video of the Sonus Faber Omnia as two products you had on but chose not to review because you didn’t like them that much is, to me, very informative. Personally I’d be very interested to hear about products you don’t elect to do full reviews on regularly as a datapoint even if it doesn’t have all the information contained in a full review. Keep up the great work you two!

@vilasnaikwad Жыл бұрын

Have you guys had a chance to listen Triangle Audio A01? If yes, what are your thoughts? Thanks

@mateojarquin Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Would love one comparing the performance/value of passive versus active systems. P.S. check out the powered AM5/AM3 by PSB!

@adam3402 Жыл бұрын

Recently got the SVS Prime Pros with a 300 Micro sub and the combo is stunning. That little sub is shockingly good, and when blended properly to where it seems like everything is coming from the speakers… my goodness, it is a wonderful sound reproduction. I was initially interested in the Klipsch’s because of the automatic high pass filter to the main speakers when a sub is connected, so they can open up the mids more without having to fight for the low end. SVS includes that feature as well, and their app for managing every aspect of the sub is extremely convenient, so they knocked it out of the park for what I wanted. Not to mention the HDMI eArc! Perfect for a soundbar use case. Also, the 6 preset buttons on the front and the remote are a hilariously innovative feature. You can match them to any Spotify playlist, or a podcast, etc.. just like an old school radio, how cool is that?! Agreed, wish they came in a wood finish, but I went with the white for now and am enjoying that look. And I also grabbed the wireless adapter they sell for the sub, that made placement a breeze like I’ve never experienced. Thanks for another fun video from you two! Keep it going.

@IThinkNowListenUp Жыл бұрын

Do these control easily with arc-cec and TV remote(power and volume)? Looking for a seamless soundbar replacement. Do voice and action sounds mix well.... Or do you constantly need to increase and decrease volume depending on scenes?

@dalecollins2238 Жыл бұрын

When reviewing these five powered speakers, did any of them have a low level Hess when powered on?

@EduardsPutra Жыл бұрын

Fives are working great for my desktop setup. The app took ages to arive in a usable form. It was fun to install, something like from fantastic mister fox playing cricket complexity levels. When adjusted via app fives are actual pretty good.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Updating the speakers to use the new App was admittedly stupid, yes. But I agree, now that they have an App that works, they may be even better!

@federicomederosspangenberg8762 3 ай бұрын

What do you think about edifier speaker?

@improvedgarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, i appreciated the heads up competition as a "new video style". I really liked the look of the fives until i saw them in person at costco and saw that the fit and finish looks cheap. The missions are the ones in the review that im the most intrigued by, especially at the reduced price. Ive never liked the sound signature of SVS speakers (i do like their subs). I think at the full price of the missions i would do a pair of Dynaudio LYD paired with something like a bluesound node or an AudioEngine B-fi. The LYDs are spectacular but have really limited connectivity options. With a B-fi they are around 1700$ which makes them far more $$ than anything in this competition. I think it would be cool to see you do a near field studio monitor comparison, i bet alot of your viewers use that type of speaker for listing to a desktop pc, which makes HDMI, Bluetooth, etc moot in many cases. Dynaudio, M-Audio, AudioEngine, yamaha, all make intriguing choices in that type of product and it would be cool to see how you think they compare to your YU6 that youve lived with for so long.

@rand9994 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had the black Fives for over a year a year and the grills are perfect. The weave is different from the wood grain version. I love them for tv but honestly, not for some music. Jazz and melodic like Asgeir they’re fantastic. I don’t use a sub with them and have no idea how they put out so much clean bass.

@Boiler272 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your support!

@ryakkan Жыл бұрын

Andrew or Kristi, I believe at one time you had a pair of the Kanto Yu2's connected to an iMac early on in this channel's history. In your opinion (or to the best of your recollection) would you be able to compare the Yu6's albeit with a bigger sound in comparison to the Yu2's? I have the Yu2's hooked up to my work Mac and really love the sound, but am looking for an upgrade on my gaming PC.

@driv3rde883 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, the Devialet Mania, the first portable speaker from Devialet, has been launched. Can you get your hands on it by any chance?

@aaronlunzmann6534 Жыл бұрын

Should I expect any of these to go on further sale for Black Friday? Thinking the 5s.

@anubhavs6388 Жыл бұрын

Eagerly Waiting for Beosound Theatre soundbar review 🐱

@enluzenment Жыл бұрын

I think your right about the grills being an issue on the fives being because they were a very early pair. Mine didn't come loose and have held up for about a year now. I imagine if you shot a message over to Klipsch they would be happy to replace them for you.

@natecaplin4374 Жыл бұрын

Andrew, have you ever experienced the Paradigm Reference Active/20 v.2 and Active/40 v.2? Yes, from around 2001. I still have several pair and have never found any powered speakers better.

@kierand9410 5 ай бұрын

Hugely valuable and original bit of content . Kudos!

@johngault-9597 Жыл бұрын

Andrew, please review the Mission LX6 Mark2 floorstanders...

@Manu-yv1jt Жыл бұрын

I own the MISSION and they are amazing! Buy them and never look back.

@AkaDjMario81 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking about buying the Klipsch five for my TV (instead of a soundbar). I have a stereo set to listen music, so the fives would be just for TV. But, I have read/red a lot of comments in the internet about some heavy issues regarding mentioned Klipsch fives (e.g. app is not stable, updates don't work fine, the fives turn off from time to time, etc.). To many such comments from clients to think the Problem does not exist.

@Kelembor Жыл бұрын

I miss some names like the Kanto TUK, Tannoy's, Edifier... but afterall great vid. Thanks for giving some love to the powered sector of this hobby.

@powerguymark Жыл бұрын

I liked my Kanto YU6's so much I bought the TUK's. I'd like to hear his comparison/thoughts to the TUK's

@Minipera Жыл бұрын

How does these KEF powered speakers compared to an amp+passive such as B&W 607 S2? at the same price range? (1500 USD)

@keithsnowdon3968 16 күн бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the review. I may have missed it but are any of these speakers not manufactured in China please?

@paulbrodeur5485 Жыл бұрын

I'l keep my original KEF LSX. They are in the same price category, are well designed and sound great

@oscarbravo1055 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew !! What about the PSB AM5 ?

@wabba67 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently looking for powered speakers for desktop use and there are just too many options to choose from. On the one hand, I'd like to use my existing DAC+Headphone amp and its XLR or RCA output, on the other, buying a "smart" speaker with plenty of connection options (mainly looking for optical and USB) seems to be a good choice as well. So, thanks for five more speakers to be added to my comparison list :D

@roelvanleeuwen7012 Жыл бұрын

What about the Edifier S3000pro?

@jwkpov734 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Andrew. I was in the market for wireless stereo speaker for open conecpt living room. Main streaming source was TV blutooth and Sonos did not work nor edifier. DIY ing speaker using galaxy budz was a option but too much work. From this review, I have discovered LX Connect and scored new one at 900CAD. I don't know how hifi speaker pricing works or overpriced but good deal. 2000cad vs 900cad Thank you. So here is the question, the middle piece LX Connect hub has one RCA output additional for a speaker or external source. If I were to add Subwoofer, what do you recommend? same brand mission sub-200? or different brand sub? What other speaker would you add to the hub if other than sub speaker. Your video is information overload and clean. usually people talk forever in the video and lose quality of the video but you are exceptional. Thank you.

@pv2302 Жыл бұрын

Hi Guys. Great review. Wondering how would the Q Acoustics M20 compare against this lineup?

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

We have not heard the M20s.

@Corwin74 Жыл бұрын

I recently picked up the 5's for a soundbar replacement and I can say that if you add a subwoofer, even a fairly cheap one, they sound completely different and can for sure scale to large rooms. I use mine in my livingroom which is fairly large (18x30) and has 2 story vaulted ceilings and they can get very, very loud without distortion, but only when using a subwoofer. The active cross-over is really doing a great job in them. I totally agree about the new app, night and day better than the old version and the 3 band eq in that app might have a lot to do with them sounding better in my room than before.

@IThinkNowListenUp Жыл бұрын

@lthemanl Жыл бұрын

I'd first lean towards the missions, but I'm looking for a soundbar replacement. So I'm leaning towards the Fives now because of the subwoofer output. I'm just hoping the grilles you received suck because they were pre production.

@bucksbenzer136 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the fives after a-b testing with similar options. As a matter of fact: just by today, I put their box in the cellar, because I finally made a choice. That said - I wouldn’t have chosen them, if it weren’t for the App. Bass was much to bloated and treble was off, as well. Other ones, I tested were much better with percussion and/or imaging and instrument separation. And with some more complex tracks, the Klipsch seem to brake down, a little - even at low-er volumes. But and that’s a big B: They just sound phenomenal with voices, are easy to live with (after adjustment), very flexible, and can play many genres of music in an equal fashion. And tuned in, they project a large stage with clear centered voice without any harshness. Therefore, they can do movies, podcasts, vinyl, Bluetooth in a pleasing way without any problems. Yes, they won’t detail much and on some tracks, I still miss some refinement. But that’s what I have my Headphones for. And though I do plan on getting a more refined setup, they would still fit well in the office/gaming room.