Fluance Ri71 is a 2-way Powered Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Fluance. It was released in March 2025. Ri71's built-in amplifier provides 120-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Fluance Ri71 to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 1.1" AMT Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Glass fibre Woofer.
The powered Reference bookshelf: a 28 x 35 mm AMT tweeter over a 5.25 inch woven glass-fibre cone, 2 x 60 W Class D, a 192 kHz/24-bit DAC, HDMI ARC, aptX HD Bluetooth and a subwoofer output crossed at 80 Hz.
The speaker has a frequency range of 46-30k Hz. Fluance Ri71 has an MSRP of 500$ per pair.
Fluance's Reference Series of Loudspeakers
Ri71 is a member of Fluance's Reference series of Powered speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Fluance Reference Series Speakers
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Model |
Frequency |
Watts RMS | Max Depth / Sample Rate | Woofer |
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Fluance Ri71
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46-30k Hz |
120-watt | 24-bit/192 kHz | 1 x 5.25" |
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Fluance Ri91
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40-30k Hz |
150-watt | 24-bit/192 kHz | 2 x 6.5" |
Frequency Response of the Fluance Ri71 Speaker
Fluance Ri71 has a Frequency response range of 46-30k Hz and Power Range of up to 120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 46 Hz, Ri71 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Ri71's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Fluance Ri71?
Crossover frequency of the Fluance Ri71?
The crossover frequency of the Ri71 is set to 2700Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Handheld Remote
Fluance Ri71 comes with a handheld remote which is obviously very useful to control your powered speakers from a distance.
Bluetooth Connectivity
Fluance Ri71 employs Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops. Ri71 can playback up to 24-bit / 192 kHz with compatible devices.
Inputs and Outputs
- RCA Input
- USB Port:
- Wired Subwoofer Output
- HDMI Input: ARC
- Headphone Jack:
- Ethernet Port
Fluance Ri71 External Dimensions and Weight
Fluance Ri71 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12-3/16 x 7-5/16 x 7-13/16inch (310.0 x 185.0 x 199.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Fluance Ri71 is approximately 368.2cm2 / 57.1inch2.
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WeightThe Fluance Ri71 weighs 6.40kg / 14.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Ri71's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
Fluance Ri71 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Fluance Ri71 is a front-firing port speaker, which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Wall Mounting
Ri71 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Fluance Ri71 come with a Grille?
Ri71 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Fluance Ri71.
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Fluance Ri71 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Fluance Ri71
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.