The Klipsch The One and The Three line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 5 models, from the Klipsch The Three to the Klipsch The One Plus and Klipsch The Three Plus. Ratings run from 2.6/5 to 3.4/5. Of these, 3 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
The Three to The Three II
The Klipsch The Three II replaced the Klipsch The Three. It rates higher, 3.4/5 against 2.6/5.
| Spec | The Three | The Three II |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2x 2.25” full-range drivers, 5.25” woofer, 2x 5.25” passive radiators | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| Amplifier Power | 60W continuous | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) |
Full The Three vs The Three II comparison
The Three II to The Three Plus
The Klipsch The Three Plus replaced the Klipsch The Three II. Both rate 3.4/5.
| Spec | The Three II | The Three Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges | 2x 2.25” full-range drivers, 5.25” long-throw woofer, 2x 5.25” passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) | 120W total |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) | 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) |
The One II to The One Plus
The Klipsch The One Plus replaced the Klipsch The One II. It rates higher, 3.4/5 against 3.3/5.
| Spec | The One II | The One Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges | 2x 2.25” full-range drivers, 4.5” high-excursion woofer, 2x 4.5” passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) | 60W total |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Klipsch The One and The Three are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Klipsch The One and The Three, from the Klipsch The Three to the Klipsch The One Plus and Klipsch The Three Plus.
What replaced the Klipsch The Three?
The Klipsch The Three II replaced the Klipsch The Three. It is rated 3.4/5, against 2.6/5 for the Klipsch The Three.
What replaced the Klipsch The Three II?
The Klipsch The Three Plus replaced the Klipsch The Three II. Both are rated 3.4/5.
What replaced the Klipsch The One II?
The Klipsch The One Plus replaced the Klipsch The One II. It is rated 3.4/5, against 3.3/5 for the Klipsch The One II.