In this review, we will be comparing R-15PM and EGG, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Klipsch and KEF. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch R-15PM and KEF EGG first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch R-15PM and KEF EGG compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
Drivers
Both R-15PM and EGG are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch R-15PM |
KEF EGG |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.0-inch
|
0.75-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
1 x 4.25-inch
|
R-15PM features a 1.0" Aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1800Hz. On the other hand, the EGG features a 0.75" Aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.25" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
R-15PM has a frequency range of 62-24k Hz whereas EGG has a frequency range of 90-33k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 62Hz, the R-15PM can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the EGG's min frequency of 90Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
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.
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 Klipsch R-15PM's and KEF EGG's external dimensions. Klipsch R-15PM has external dimensions of 317.5 x 177.8 x 250.8mm ( 12.5 x 7 x 9.875inch) whereas KEF EGG has external dimensions of 274.6 x 138.1 x 184.1mm ( 10.8125 x 5.4375 x 7.25inch) .
Klipsch R-15PM is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 39.7mm wider, 42.9mm taller and 66.7mm deeper than KEF EGG.
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 Klipsch R-15PM is approximately 445.9cm2 / 69.1inch2 and base area of the KEF EGG is approximately 254.2cm2 / 39.4inch2. The R-15PM requires 75% more surface area than the EGG which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.