Short answer: the Klipsch The Fives II for better sound quality, the Neumi BS5P-ARC for the lower price. The Klipsch The Fives ranks higher than the Neumi BS5P-ARC (#17 vs #51 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Klipsch The Fives II, is rated 4.3/5 at $1,399.99; the Neumi BS5P-ARC is rated 3.8/5 at $219.99, $1,180 cheaper.
The Klipsch The Fives is the more accurate pick. A versatile powered pair that replaces a soundbar, with good balance in Bass Cut mode plus HDMI ARC, phono and a subwoofer output. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.52 against 3.84 for the Neumi BS5P-ARC. Watch for: The favorable score specifically requires Bass Cut mode; it does not describe every firmware or bass setting.
The case for the Neumi BS5P-ARC: An inexpensive powered pair with HDMI ARC, an easy way to upgrade TV sound with stereo speakers. Watch for: Bass is thin: response is down 3dB at about 113Hz and 6dB at about 83Hz, which pulls the standalone score down to 3.84, so plan on adding a subwoofer for movies and music.
Buy the Neumi BS5P-ARC if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Klipsch The Fives II, the replacement for the discontinued Klipsch The Fives, is rated higher but costs $1,399.99.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The Fives | Neumi BS5P-ARC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $324.95 per pair Discontinued | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #17 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #51 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Drivers | 1” horn-loaded tweeter; 4.5” woofer | 1” silk dome tweeter with integrated waveguide, 5” poly-cone woofer |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, USB, optical, Bluetooth, phono/line RCA | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, USB-C, optical, coaxial, RCA analog |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | - |
| DSP | Dynamic Bass, Flat and Bass Cut profiles | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.52 | 3.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.89 | 7.03 |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | Yes | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Weight | Primary 11.8 lbs (5.35 kg), Secondary 10.7 lbs (4.85 kg) | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) pair |
| Dimensions | 12”H x 6.5”W x 9.2”D (304.8 x 165.1 x 234.95 mm) | 10.6H x 7.2W x 8.5D in each |
| Amplifier Power | 160W total system power (320W peak) | 75W total (37.5W per channel) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 25kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Typical In-Room) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way active |
| Country | - | China |
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