The Bottom Line
Pros
- Horn loaded combined with bass reflex design provides excellent all around performance.
- Delivers a full, balanced, and distinctive midrange, without overwhelming the highs and lows.
- Delivers crisp highs without harshness.
- Distinct upper bass performance that doesn't muddy out.
- Heay duty speaker terminals.
Cons
- Speaker grills difficult to fit on.
- Should be combined with a subwoofer for use in a home theater system.
Description
- Horn Loaded bookshelf loudspeaker featuring 5-inch Tratrix horn and bass reflex design.
- 1-inch aluminum diaphragm tweeter with frequency response up to 23KHZ (+/- 3db).
- High frequency crossover at 2,000 HZ.
- 6.5 inch long woofer, combined with rear port, delivers bass response down to 55HZ (+/-3db).
- Highly efficient with a sensitivity of 93.5 db (2.83 volts at 1 meter).
- Power handling is rated at 85 Watts RMS and 340 watts peak.
- Magnetically shielded for home theater use.
Guide Review - Klipsch B-3 Synergy Series Bookshelf Loudspeaker - Short Review
Whether listening at low or high volume levels, I found that the B-3 delivered clean, clear sound, especially in the mid-range and high frequencies. With music, vocals distinctively standout, and background details don't get lost. Although it doesn't deliver the lowest bass frequencies, its bass reflex design delivers powerful upper bass that is clear and not muddled.
I found the Klipsch Synergy B-3 compact loudspeaker is equally at home in a modest two-channel stereo system or as part of the larger home theater system with the addition of a subwoofer. Although Klipsch also sells companion center and surround sound channel speakers with slightly different designs, 5 or 7 B-3s can be used in a surround configuration, if positioned properly.
There are bigger speakers, there are more expensive speakers, and there are better speakers at higher prices. However, the Klipsch Synergy B-3 proves that a good speaker doesn't have to be big or expensive.
Don't get caught in the trap that most persons starting out in audio or home theater do; don't settle for bargain basement loudspeakers. Before making your final loudspeaker purchase choice, I highly recommend that you give the Klipsch Synergy B-3 a listen.
