Klipsch The Three Review: Ranked #21 of 21

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The Klipsch The Three ranks #21 out of 21 total Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Klipsch

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Klipsch The Three - ranked #21 of 21 Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers · Editor's rating 2.6/5

#21 Klipsch The Three: $399 each Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Klipsch The Three Plus, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5.

Pros: A one-box stereo music system with two 2.25” full-range drivers, a 5.25” long-throw woofer and two passive radiators in a walnut cabinet, 60W of power, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming. Audio Science Review measured deep bass for a tabletop speaker, 42.5Hz (-3dB). Measured bass extension of 42.5Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The listening window spans 5.2dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, on-axis response is uneven (1.26dB average deviation) and the predicted in-room response is rough (0.22), for a preference score of 2.41. Klipsch replaced it with The Three II and then The Three Plus. Discontinued.

Related speakers: Klipsch The Three II.

How it compares: Just above it: Klipsch The One II - $269 cheaper, 10W less output power.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power60W continuous
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)about 34.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)42.5Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
BluetoothYes
Coaxial InputNo
DIY KitNo
Dimensions7”H x 13.7”W x 8”D (178 x 348 x 203 mm)
Drivers2x 2.25” full-range drivers, 5.25” woofer, 2x 5.25” passive radiators
HDMI InputNo
Maximum SPL106dB at 0.5m (manufacturer specified)
Optical InputNo
RCA InputNo
Spinorama Preference Score2.41
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub4.22
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Weight10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)
XLR InputNo

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