In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Fluance. Fluance Ri91 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Ri71 is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fluance Ri91 and Fluance Ri71 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Fluance Ri91 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 150-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" AMT Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Glass fibre Woofer
- 40-30k Hz Frequency Response
- Power Range:up to 150watts
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
- Weight:19.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 41-3/4" x 8-1/2" x 10-1/4" ( 1060.0 x 216.0 x 260.0mm )
Fluance Ri71 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 120-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" AMT Tweeter
- 5.25" Glass fibre Woofer
- 46-30k Hz Frequency Response
- Power Range:up to 120watts
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
- Weight:6.40kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 12-3/16" x 7-5/16" x 7-13/16" ( 310.0 x 185.0 x 199.0mm )
Ri91 and Ri71 are members of Fluance's Reference series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Fluance Reference Series
History
|
Model |
Body |
Frequency |
Watts RMS | Max Depth / Sample Rate | Woofer |
 |
Fluance Ri71
|
Bookshelf |
46-30k Hz |
120-watt | 24-bit/192 kHzΩ |
1 x 5.25"
|
 |
Fluance Ri91
|
Floor-standing |
40-30k Hz |
150-watt | 24-bit/192 kHzΩ |
2 x 6.5"
|
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Fluance Ri91 and Fluance Ri71 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Ri91 is a 3-way design whereas the Ri71 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Fluance Ri91 |
Fluance Ri71 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
Ri91 features a 1.1" Air Motion Transformer AMT Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Glass fibre Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2700Hz. On the other hand, the Ri71 features a 1.1" Air Motion Transformer AMT Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Glass fibre Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2700Hz.
Frequency Response
Ri91 has a frequency range of 40-30k Hz whereas Ri71 has a frequency range of 46-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Ri91 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Ri71's min frequency of 46Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Ri91 and Ri71 have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Fluance Ri91's and Fluance Ri71's external dimensions. Fluance Ri91 has external dimensions of 1060.0 x 216.0 x 260.0mm ( 41-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 10-1/4inch) whereas Fluance Ri71 has external dimensions of 310.0 x 185.0 x 199.0mm ( 12-3/16 x 7-5/16 x 7-13/16inch) .
Fluance Ri91 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 31mm wider, 750mm taller and 61mm deeper than Fluance Ri71.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Fluance Ri91 is approximately 561.6cm2 / 87.0inch2 and base area of the Fluance Ri71 is approximately 368.2cm2 / 57.1inch2. The Ri91 requires 53% more surface area than the Ri71 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.