Short answer: the JBL Authentics 200. It ranks #10 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $199.95; the Klipsch The Three Plus ranks #25, rated 3.4/5, and costs $274.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The JBL Authentics 200 is the better-sounding option. A retro styled Wi-Fi speaker that plays surprisingly loud and runs Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Klipsch The Three Plus cannot. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Klipsch The Three Plus lacks. Watch for: Bass not as deep as others.
The case for the Klipsch The Three Plus: A retro tabletop speaker with a built in phono input for a turntable, plenty of volume and optical and USB-C inputs. The catch: The tuning leans heavily on bass: TechRadar called it on the warm side of neutral with the treble only just holding its own, and HomeTheaterHifi found the treble turned sharp and piercing at higher volumes.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch The Three Plus and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 200 | Klipsch The Three Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 each | $274.99 each |
| Ranked | #10 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #25 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Klipsch Connect) |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) | Bluetooth, Optical, Phono/RCA, USB-C |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room) | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Drivers | 5” full-range woofer, 2x 25mm tweeters; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator | 2x 2.25” full-range drivers, 5.25” long-throw woofer, 2x 5.25” passive radiators |
| TWS | No | - |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) | 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)) | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 10.5” x 6.8” x 6.6” (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) | 7”H x 14”W x 8.4”D (178 x 356 x 213 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable (100-240V) | - |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM | - |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) | None |
| Amplifier Power | 90W | 120W total |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes (24-bit/96kHz) |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No (RCA line input) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Authentics 200: reviews by Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More and Danny Pops.
- Klipsch The Three Plus: reviews by TechRadar, Trusted and HomeTheaterHifi.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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