Short answer: the Klipsch The Three II for better sound quality, the Klipsch The One II for the lower price. The Klipsch The Three II ranks #12 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $400. The Klipsch The One II ranks #13 at $149.95, $250.05 cheaper.
What the Klipsch The Three II offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Treble boosted.
What the Klipsch The One II offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Treble boosted.
Buy the Klipsch The Three II if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch The One II if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 13 powered desktop speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The Three II | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #12 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #13 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11" x 7.3" x 7.3" (280 x 186 x 186 mm) | 9.1" x 5.9" x 5.9" (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Output Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Klipsch The Three II: $400 Amazon
Cons: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
Full Klipsch The Three II review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11" x 7.3" x 7.3" (280 x 186 x 186 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Output Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Klipsch The One II: $149.95 Amazon
Cons: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
Full Klipsch The One II review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 5.9" x 5.9" (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Output Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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