Monoprice MP-65RT 6.5in and Ribbon Tweeter 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Black
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What is the box made of, wood or plastic? Will these work in a surround sound system?
Richard S
on Mar 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Wood, and yes they would work in a surround sound system.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Wood, and yes they would work in a surround sound system.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 15, 2019
The speaker box is MDF and the black paint is thick and opaque. Wood or plastic, these sound great for the price point and would definitely work in surround system just fine. Don’t expect the sound to blow you away but they will get the job done.
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- Jordan S on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2018
It's the standard particle board wood, they work great in my surround system.
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- Joshua T on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2018
It seems to be high quality plastic.. Nice flawless finish.. They sound fine for $50 speakers.. I use them in a four speaker system giving me great coverage and stereo separation in a small room. Go ahead and use them for surround sound. For the price you have nothing to lose.
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- John W on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2018
The enclosure is made of pressboard/particleboard, as far as I can tell, so wood, sort of. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't work in a surround sound system, although they are a touch large for actual surround (rear channel) speakers, if you ask me.
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- Kevin L K on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 10, 2018
I don't know for sure what box material, but it feels like plastic. Would make a good entry level surround sound system, providing you use a sub-woofer or two.
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- Mitch F on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
Boxes are MDF (wood). Yes they will work for a surround sound but due to their low power handling, I would not use as main front speakers
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- Jeffrey O on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2018
The Speakers is housed in Real wood Black Oak. I use my speakers for atmos sound yes it will work fine for the surround sound.
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- jose m on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2018
Black oak is a solid hardwood. These are MDF.Enter
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- New User U on Sep 26, 2019
They are made of pressed fibreboard (wood). Yes, they will work fine in surround sound applications.
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- Allen E on Mar 16, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 24, 2019
It seems to be pretty thin (1/2"?) MDF wood. I use them as surrounds currently and they do just fine.
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- Tyler Easterling on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 2, 2018
Excellent for surround sound setup. Cabinets seem to be a hard heavy composite. Great sound.
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- kenneth l on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2018
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Is that price each or per pair?
A shopper
on Jun 8, 2020
Per pair I think. Very nice modest priced speakers to fill in, in the back of the large conference win the offixe
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- Jeffrey A K on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2020
It says (Pair) in the description..... I got two speakers when I ordered my pair.
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- Richard H on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2020
Per pair. These are good quality low priced speakers for everyday listening.
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- Mark H on Aug 10, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2021
The well- worth-it price is happily f
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- Jack W on Aug 11, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 3, 2020
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How many speakers come with this? Is it only one bookshelf speaker or two?????
A shopper
on Dec 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These come in pairs. I own 2 pairs of these speakers. They are an exceptional speaker for the price. They will not handle high volumes but at low to mid volume they are reproduce sound exceptionally well. The ribbon tweeters are excellent. I pair them with a monoprice subwoofer for my office. Mostly listen to jazz and classical so like the clear and accurate sound reproduction at low volume.
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- PAUL on Dec 2, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These come in pairs. I own 2 pairs of these speakers. They are an exceptional speaker for the price. They will not handle high volumes but at low to mid volume they are reproduce sound exceptionally well. The ribbon tweeters are excellent. I pair them with a monoprice subwoofer for my office. Mostly listen to jazz and classical so like the clear and accurate sound reproduction at low volume.
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- PAUL on Dec 2, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 19, 2019
As the description says it is a pair of speakers - two in other words.
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- Robert L on Dec 2, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2019
They come as a pair (2) in the box.
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- Chris M on Dec 2, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 15, 2019
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Is a lepai amp powerful enough for these?
Erik T
on Dec 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Should be just fine, that’s actually a nice budget setup!
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- A R on Dec 3, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Should be just fine, that’s actually a nice budget setup!
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- A R on Dec 3, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 2, 2018
I use this model of speaker with a 25 watt tube amp, so my guess is your Lepai, if it is the 20 watt version, would work fine. Should produce more than adequate volume for a small space.
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- Johnny L on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 2, 2018
Depends on the output wattage. Note these are rated at a nominal 6 Ohms, so on the low side for some amps. Practically, they'll work, but will stress some amps at higher volume. GL
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- TJ P on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2018
ok so you haven't provided any info on your amp! As the specs on the speaker say minimally 30Watts max 60Watts
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- Roger B on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2018
I would recommend a more powerful amp. When we tested multiple Lepai amps; we weren't impressed.
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- Charles H on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 3, 2018
Maybe, depending on your needs. You will not get a lot of volume.
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- Keith O on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2018
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Do these come with speaker wire or will I need to purchase it separately?
A shopper
on Dec 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It been a bit since I got mine but I believe they did but they’re short so if anything you might have to
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- Rio N on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It been a bit since I got mine but I believe they did but they’re short so if anything you might have to
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- Rio N on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 4, 2019
When I received mine they did not include speaker wire.
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- S L on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2019
The wire must be purchased, it is not included.
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- Luann W on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2019
This product does not come with speaker wire.
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- Chris A on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2020
I have 2 pair and neither came with wire.
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- DAVID B. on Dec 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2020
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Are these full range speakers?
Paul B
on Feb 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, they are not full range speakers. These smallish speakers love the highs aa they come flying off of the ribbon tweeter. Mids sound wonderful, The bad news is where did most of the bass go?
These speakers are delightful and for the price they really sound fantastic
These speakers are delightful and for the price they really sound fantastic
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- CARL R on Feb 17, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2018
These are technically classified as "full range" speakers. though someone may not be satisfied with the low endEnter
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- New User U on Sep 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, they are not full range speakers. These smallish speakers love the highs aa they come flying off of the ribbon tweeter. Mids sound wonderful, The bad news is where did most of the bass go?
These speakers are delightful and for the price they really sound fantastic
These speakers are delightful and for the price they really sound fantastic
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- CARL R on Feb 17, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2018
These are technically classified as "full range" speakers. though someone may not be satisfied with the low endEnter
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- New User U on Sep 26, 2019
Yes, they are two-way full-range speakers. The 6.5" woofer covers the mid and low range and the ribbon tweeter covers above 5,000 hertz.
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- Stanley E S on Feb 17, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2018
Depends on your definition of full range. In short, yes. Are they flat to 20hz? Nope..
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- Keith O on Feb 18, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2018
YES. The woofer has no crossover . the tweeter has 1 cap crossover. Hope that helps
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- jim K on Feb 17, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 22, 2018
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Do these except banana plugs?
Ted B
on Jun 18, 2021
Monoprice MP-65RT 6.5in and Ribbon Tweeter 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Black
Monoprice MP-C65RT Center Channel Speaker with Ribbon Tweeter
BEST ANSWER: No, they are just spring clip connectors.
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- New User U Staff on Jun 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No, they are just spring clip connectors.
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- New User U Staff on Jun 21, 2021
I think you just plug in the two connections from the wire. You can simply strip the banana plug if necessary.
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- Tajinderjit S on Jun 18, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 14, 2020
As far as I can remember they are spring-clip type to accept bare wire.
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- Jason H on Jun 18, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2020
They do not. The connections are actually kind of cheap.
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- Robert P on Jun 27, 2021
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How wide is the box? 6.7" or 7.6"?
Joaquin A
on May 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 7.6 also see picture of front and back ensemble on:
www dot monoprice dot com slash product?p_id=24739
www dot monoprice dot com slash product?p_id=24739
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- Ren K on Jun 19, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: 7.6 also see picture of front and back ensemble on:
www dot monoprice dot com slash product?p_id=24739
www dot monoprice dot com slash product?p_id=24739
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- Ren K on Jun 19, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2017
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Why does the second pic of the speaker show an ordinary dome tweeter?
A shopper
on Jan 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Because Monoprice accidentally added a photo of their cheaper bookshelf speaker.
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- Charles H on Jan 7, 2019
- Purchased on May 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Because Monoprice accidentally added a photo of their cheaper bookshelf speaker.
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- Charles H on Jan 7, 2019
- Purchased on May 3, 2018
Probably a catalog mistake. It does have a ribbon tweeter.
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- Stanley E S on Jan 6, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2018
I own the speakers and they both have the expected ribbon tweeters that are fantastic. The dome speakers pictured are some other model. With a sub, the ribbon tweeters are lovely to hear. Strings and vocals are outstanding. For the money involved this speakers are a real treat. I love them.
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- CARL R on Jan 6, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2018
The front grille has been removed for illustration. You see the speakers with the grille and without, but each speaker comes with a grille.
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- Walt on Jan 6, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2018
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Would these speakers work to use as a pair of Atmos speakers mounted high on the wall and aimed at an angle downward?
A shopper
on Aug 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, these speakers could work that way.
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- New User U Staff on Aug 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, these speakers could work that way.
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- New User U Staff on Aug 8, 2019
Technically any speaker can serve as an Atmos speaker. If you are getting that serious into home theater, I wouldn’t buy these. I’ve got a pair for my garage that sound okay, but I think these are too big for mounting on the wall. I’d spend a little more on other (better and smaller) monoprice speakers.
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- Jordan S on Aug 3, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2018
I’m not really to familiar with how atoms works unfortunately. As my receiver isn’t capable. However, if Atmos set up is simple to connecting more speakers to a receiver. I don’t see why these would work. But ever Atmos set up I have seen has the upward pointing sleekest built
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- Billy H on Aug 5, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2018
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Can they be wall mounted?
A shopper
on Mar 31, 2021
BEST ANSWER: These speakers do not come outfitted with wall mounting hardware. Regardless, these small speakers pack a surprisingly powerful punch!
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- Paula B on Mar 31, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: These speakers do not come outfitted with wall mounting hardware. Regardless, these small speakers pack a surprisingly powerful punch!
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- Paula B on Mar 31, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2020
There are no devices on the back to mount these to a wall. You may create a small shelf on the wall to allow them to be placed.
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- Syed s on Mar 31, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2020
I use the wall mounts sold by monoprice. I think it’s”bookshelf speaker wall mount “ comes in a set of 2.
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- Jason D on Mar 31, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 1, 2020
Not on their own, I bought keyhole mounts for them and screwed them on the back.
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- Ryan N on Mar 31, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2020
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can I use banana plug cables with this?
A shopper
on Jun 10, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No, these have spring clips and accept bare twisted wire, or braided flex pins.
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- Elliott Y on Jun 10, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 18, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No, these have spring clips and accept bare twisted wire, or braided flex pins.
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- Elliott Y on Jun 10, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 18, 2021
No... its the spring type but I replaced mine with a banana type connector
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- Steve B on Jun 12, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 9, 2020
No, the inputs for these are the standard spring tension type.
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- Daniel G on Jun 11, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2020
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what kind of crossover do these speakers have?
A shopper
on Oct 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I removed the speakers and hotglued on the woofer back frame is a 100 volt, 2 microfarad electrolytic capacitor made by SPT. It is wired on the positive side of the speaker wired in series between the input terminal cup and the positive speaker terminal. There are no identifiable markings on either the woofer or tweeter. 2 microfarads is very close to 5000 hertz crossover point. I just wonder how much a difference a true two-way crossover would make but two 2nd order crossover boards would cost close to the price paid for the speakers. Some bloggers on some of the forums say that the capacitor is very adequate as a crossover on ribbon tweeters.
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- Stanley E S on Jun 13, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2018
Monoprice has in-wall speakers with ribbon tweeters. But they have sophisticated crossovers instead of just a 2uf electrolytic cap. Makes me wonder how the sound would change with such a crossover. Will investigate.
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- Stanley E S on Jun 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I removed the speakers and hotglued on the woofer back frame is a 100 volt, 2 microfarad electrolytic capacitor made by SPT. It is wired on the positive side of the speaker wired in series between the input terminal cup and the positive speaker terminal. There are no identifiable markings on either the woofer or tweeter. 2 microfarads is very close to 5000 hertz crossover point. I just wonder how much a difference a true two-way crossover would make but two 2nd order crossover boards would cost close to the price paid for the speakers. Some bloggers on some of the forums say that the capacitor is very adequate as a crossover on ribbon tweeters.
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- Stanley E S on Jun 13, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2018
Monoprice has in-wall speakers with ribbon tweeters. But they have sophisticated crossovers instead of just a 2uf electrolytic cap. Makes me wonder how the sound would change with such a crossover. Will investigate.
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- Stanley E S on Jun 22, 2018
I have the Dayton B652 air speakers, they have 6.8uF cap, series 3 ohm resistor for ribbon tweeter that makes vinyl crackles sound like what is heard when a phone line crackled on a rotary phone. The cap IMO could be reduced to 3.3uF and add a 0.45mH coil to the woofer
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- New User U on Apr 29, 2019
1 cap on the tweeter. nothing else
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- Joe C on Dec 24, 2017
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What speakers would you recommend for this amplifier? I am looking for a good pair of bookshelf speakers for it. I like the look of the 4” retro bookshelf speakers but I think I could use larger speakers to get the most out of this amp. Would the MP-65RT 6.5in and Ribbon Tweeter 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers be a good choice? These speakers don’t have the female connector to use them with the Affinity Premium 14AWG Braided Speaker Wire with Gold Plated Banana Plug Connectors. Please let me know your recommendation. Also please recommend a powered subwoofer.
New User U
on Oct 24, 2018
Monoprice MP-65RT 6.5in and Ribbon Tweeter 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Black
Monoprice 50-Watt Stereo Hybrid Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth, Line Output, and Qualcomm aptX Audio
Monoprice Affinity Premium 14AWG Braided Speaker Wire with Gold Plated Banana Plug Connectors, 10ft (Open Box)
BEST ANSWER: I would go with the MP-65RT as it has a full size woofer for a bookshelf (6.5") and the ribbon tweeter makes the highs clear without being too bright. I bought these bookshelves to replace some expensive ones in the living room as we were getting a puppy. Lucky so far he hasn't chewed them and I'm quite surprised how well they work in an open concept living room (Large space) You can buy plain speaker wire and separate banana plugs (just a pair for the amp) which may be cheaper in the long run as you can run any length of speaker wire rather than be limited to 10 ft which isn't a lot depending on the size of your room and where you place the amp and speakers.
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- David C on Oct 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I would go with the MP-65RT as it has a full size woofer for a bookshelf (6.5") and the ribbon tweeter makes the highs clear without being too bright. I bought these bookshelves to replace some expensive ones in the living room as we were getting a puppy. Lucky so far he hasn't chewed them and I'm quite surprised how well they work in an open concept living room (Large space) You can buy plain speaker wire and separate banana plugs (just a pair for the amp) which may be cheaper in the long run as you can run any length of speaker wire rather than be limited to 10 ft which isn't a lot depending on the size of your room and where you place the amp and speakers.
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- David C on Oct 26, 2018
As long as you are not looking for big volume, and I assume you are not, the 65RTs would work fine. As for a sub, I would stay small, with an 8" model such as this one: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8248. Only problem is it is out of stock right now.
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- Bob on Oct 24, 2018
I have the amp and speakers, but not the wire. They are a good match. I added a small subwoofer to make it great budget system.
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- george C on Oct 24, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 26, 2018
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Can these speakers be mounted with PID 6979 or any other wall mount?
Gustavo B
on Apr 8, 2019
Monoprice MP-65RT 6.5in and Ribbon Tweeter 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Black
Monoprice Low Profile 7.5 lb. Capacity Speaker Wall Mount Brackets (Pair), Black
BEST ANSWER: There is no standard mounting mp-65rt. You must either be willing to drill into the speaker cabinet or choose clamp-style mounting. Given the low price, I chose to drill. The rear panel of the cabinet is plenty strong and thick enough to support the speakers with 2+ wood screws.
I personally wouldn't choose a low-profile mount unless i was mounting them perfectly straight and level; because the speakers are large, a low-profile mount will severely limit the ability to aim them. A mount with more distance from the wall will allow the speaker to tilt a bit.
A love the sound quality, but these ribbons are more sensitive to sub-optimal listening positions. Point them toward the listening position and they are fantastic.
GL.
I personally wouldn't choose a low-profile mount unless i was mounting them perfectly straight and level; because the speakers are large, a low-profile mount will severely limit the ability to aim them. A mount with more distance from the wall will allow the speaker to tilt a bit.
A love the sound quality, but these ribbons are more sensitive to sub-optimal listening positions. Point them toward the listening position and they are fantastic.
GL.
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- TJ P on Apr 9, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: There is no standard mounting mp-65rt. You must either be willing to drill into the speaker cabinet or choose clamp-style mounting. Given the low price, I chose to drill. The rear panel of the cabinet is plenty strong and thick enough to support the speakers with 2+ wood screws.
I personally wouldn't choose a low-profile mount unless i was mounting them perfectly straight and level; because the speakers are large, a low-profile mount will severely limit the ability to aim them. A mount with more distance from the wall will allow the speaker to tilt a bit.
A love the sound quality, but these ribbons are more sensitive to sub-optimal listening positions. Point them toward the listening position and they are fantastic.
GL.
I personally wouldn't choose a low-profile mount unless i was mounting them perfectly straight and level; because the speakers are large, a low-profile mount will severely limit the ability to aim them. A mount with more distance from the wall will allow the speaker to tilt a bit.
A love the sound quality, but these ribbons are more sensitive to sub-optimal listening positions. Point them toward the listening position and they are fantastic.
GL.
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- TJ P on Apr 9, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2018
I dont think so because if you look at the back of the speakers they dont have a key hole or any type of mounting system. I used them to mount a pair of definitive technology satellite speakers.
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- Antonio Muniz J on Apr 9, 2019
Yes, but you would have to drive screws into the back panel.
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- Charles H on Apr 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 3, 2018
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what is the minimum wattage?
David C
on Jun 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It depends on what you want the maximum volume to be.
You could make them work with 100 watts for short periods with no noticable distortion). However, I suspect my normal, loudish music volume is only about 10-20 watts per channel.
That said, they seem efficient and seem to play loud and clear with minimal wattage; these are not power hungry speakers. But, they are 6ohm, so make sure you use low gauge speaker wire, especially on longer runs.
You could make them work with 100 watts for short periods with no noticable distortion). However, I suspect my normal, loudish music volume is only about 10-20 watts per channel.
That said, they seem efficient and seem to play loud and clear with minimal wattage; these are not power hungry speakers. But, they are 6ohm, so make sure you use low gauge speaker wire, especially on longer runs.
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- TJ P on Jun 23, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It depends on what you want the maximum volume to be.
You could make them work with 100 watts for short periods with no noticable distortion). However, I suspect my normal, loudish music volume is only about 10-20 watts per channel.
That said, they seem efficient and seem to play loud and clear with minimal wattage; these are not power hungry speakers. But, they are 6ohm, so make sure you use low gauge speaker wire, especially on longer runs.
You could make them work with 100 watts for short periods with no noticable distortion). However, I suspect my normal, loudish music volume is only about 10-20 watts per channel.
That said, they seem efficient and seem to play loud and clear with minimal wattage; these are not power hungry speakers. But, they are 6ohm, so make sure you use low gauge speaker wire, especially on longer runs.
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- TJ P on Jun 23, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2018
I used them first with a 5 watt per channel solid state amp with good results. They also performed well (at lower volumes) with a 1 watt SET tube amp. Probably best for smaller spaces overall. Clear highs and well defined bass, and somewhat bright balance. YMMV, but I would not try to fill a large room with a single pair.
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- Keith O on Jun 23, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 25, 2018
With speakers there is no real minimum wattage. There is RMS which is the best wattage to run them at then there is the maximum it will take, which will decrease their lifespan.
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- Ryan V on Jun 22, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2018
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I purchase both Monoprice MP-65RT, MP-C65RT. Which Subwoofer crossover hz would best suit these speakers? 80hz, 100hz? 120hz?
Thanks so much, I love these speakers!
Thanks so much, I love these speakers!
A shopper
on Apr 19, 2021
Monoprice MP-65RT 6.5in and Ribbon Tweeter 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), Black
Monoprice MP-C65RT Center Channel Speaker with Ribbon Tweeter
BEST ANSWER: When it comes to subs the more the merrier, in this case taking into consideration the size and if you are not that into loudness hit the one in the middle, 100hz should be good enough for a small space. I use them for audio production; 2 thumbs up ;
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- ANGEL R on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: When it comes to subs the more the merrier, in this case taking into consideration the size and if you are not that into loudness hit the one in the middle, 100hz should be good enough for a small space. I use them for audio production; 2 thumbs up ;
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- ANGEL R on Apr 19, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 29, 2020
I use the 80hz setting as it seems to be the smoothest transition and gives the most natural sound to my 5.1 surround system. Since systems are different in scope, I would suggest you also try the 100hz setting also, then select the one that sounds best to you. I think the 120hz is probably too high for these great speakers.
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- JAMES B. on Apr 19, 2021
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Is there a recommended mount for these speakers?
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on Sep 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Since these would not have mounting screws there is not a mount we would recommend for these.
Since these would not have mounting screws there is not a mount we would recommend for these.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Since these would not have mounting screws there is not a mount we would recommend for these.
Since these would not have mounting screws there is not a mount we would recommend for these.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 2, 2019
These are shelf speakers anywhere will do but the same surface as a record player (turn-table).
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- Ren K on Sep 17, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2017
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How would these to klipsch R-41M which are 90 a pair?
William D
on Feb 9, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They won’t compare very favorably. But then again comparing anything to something that costs twice as much is going to not end well for the cheaper option. These speakers are good value for the price, I have them hooked up in my home office to a monoprice tube amp and use them to play vinyl. They aren’t worth twice as much however.
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- Christopher L on Feb 9, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2019
BEST ANSWER: They won’t compare very favorably. But then again comparing anything to something that costs twice as much is going to not end well for the cheaper option. These speakers are good value for the price, I have them hooked up in my home office to a monoprice tube amp and use them to play vinyl. They aren’t worth twice as much however.
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- Christopher L on Feb 9, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2019
I love the MP-65RT speakers from Monoprice, but I have never heard the Klipsch R-41M speakers so I cannot give you a comparison.
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- Bruce on Feb 10, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 30, 2019
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Are these acoustic suspension speakers? I didn't see a port.
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on Sep 20, 2020
There is no port. They are in sealed cabinets { I have 2 pair and enjoy them immensely}
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- DAVID B. on Sep 20, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2020
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Can be used on dell laptops?
A shopper
on Nov 22, 2021
BEST ANSWER: You will need an amplifier with Bluetooth to stream from your Dell laptop. These require an amplifier. Monoprice has some great tube stereo amplifiers. Conversely Monoprice has some great desktop powered speakers that can accept wired inputs or Bluetooth or both. Either recommendation works and I think you’ll be happy with either.
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- Elliott Y on Nov 22, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 18, 2021
BEST ANSWER: You will need an amplifier with Bluetooth to stream from your Dell laptop. These require an amplifier. Monoprice has some great tube stereo amplifiers. Conversely Monoprice has some great desktop powered speakers that can accept wired inputs or Bluetooth or both. Either recommendation works and I think you’ll be happy with either.
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- Elliott Y on Nov 22, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 18, 2021
They are not powered speakers, so you'd have to run audio out of the laptop to an amplifier first
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- Jason N on Nov 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 13, 2021
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VOLUME CONTROL?
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on Jun 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You control the volume from your connected amplifier.
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- New User U Staff on Jun 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You control the volume from your connected amplifier.
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Could I use this to hook up to my 10 watt guitar amp if I discard the tweeter?
New User U
on Mar 30, 2019
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I have an only tx-sr873 if I use these as rear speakers will they be able to handle it at higher volumes?
William C
on Feb 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
As long as you don't try to put more than 60W through these speakers they will be fine with that receiver.
As long as you don't try to put more than 60W through these speakers they will be fine with that receiver.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
As long as you don't try to put more than 60W through these speakers they will be fine with that receiver.
As long as you don't try to put more than 60W through these speakers they will be fine with that receiver.
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Which subwoofer would you recommend to go with these speakers?
New User U
on Jun 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Monoprice 12in 150-Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black is what I purchased, and I am pleased with the performance of the Bookshelf speakers and subwoofer being a Lowcost alternative.
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- David on Jun 1, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2020
Thank you! And did you connect it trough an amp or can you connect the sub through the speakers directly?
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- New User U on Jun 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Monoprice 12in 150-Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black is what I purchased, and I am pleased with the performance of the Bookshelf speakers and subwoofer being a Lowcost alternative.
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- David on Jun 1, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2020
Thank you! And did you connect it trough an amp or can you connect the sub through the speakers directly?
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How would you set up a subwoofer with this? Do you have to have an output on your amp or could you route it through the speaker directly?
New User U
on Jun 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Need an output on your amp or receiver.
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BEST ANSWER: Need an output on your amp or receiver.
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What speakers should I Buy to use with SB-2.1 36” soundbar with built in subwoofer. Bluetooth, optical input?
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on Jun 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I would definitely try one of the monoprice subwoofers
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- Stacey B on Mar 19, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I would definitely try one of the monoprice subwoofers
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I have a older receiver, 100w. Older speakers too, like 20yrs. Can I use the Mono 65RT I’m not concerned about big big sound, just looking to replace mainly for budget? Thanks Kenny
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Rated 5 out of 5
With a little tuning, a nice step up from Eris monitors
I chose these because planar tweeters would likely yield better performance in this price range than other designs. They have turned out to be better than I imagined.
Running them from a spare amp I had sitting around (Pioneer VSX-305), at first I was a little disappointed by weak lower frequencies - but turning on the amp's bass boost function solved that (a little too well). Turning the bass knob down about 10% helped even things out. (Sorry this was vague; I can't find any details about the frequencies affected.) After tweaking a few bands -1/-2 dB in a software EQ, I think these now sound at least as balanced as the Eris 3.5" monitors I was replacing.
These planar tweeters really shine on string instruments, high percussion, and woodwinds. As a musician and a bass player, I was also looking for stereo imaging at lower frequencies than most people seem to care about, and am most satisfied! Note that these might be prone to distortion if played above moderate levels.
Running them from a spare amp I had sitting around (Pioneer VSX-305), at first I was a little disappointed by weak lower frequencies - but turning on the amp's bass boost function solved that (a little too well). Turning the bass knob down about 10% helped even things out. (Sorry this was vague; I can't find any details about the frequencies affected.) After tweaking a few bands -1/-2 dB in a software EQ, I think these now sound at least as balanced as the Eris 3.5" monitors I was replacing.
These planar tweeters really shine on string instruments, high percussion, and woodwinds. As a musician and a bass player, I was also looking for stereo imaging at lower frequencies than most people seem to care about, and am most satisfied! Note that these might be prone to distortion if played above moderate levels.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Pleased As Punch
Speakers are excellent and really come to life with some power behind them. Dollar for dollar, they can't be beat.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Very functional when your expectations are controlled
This was an experiment...buy the least expensive bookshelf speakers, pair it with an inexpensive Class D amp with 2.1 capability and let it rip !
I have less than a hundred dollars in the whole rig and it sounds great. I would not be embarrassed to let anyone listen to it. Due to the fact that I put together my systems on a self-imposed low budget to listen to music, not review, not techno-disect or to put anyone through the paralysis of analysis. If it sounds good to me then it is good. While I wasn't expecting a lot, i was pleased with the clarity of the tweeter and using these with a small passive sub the system is more than adequate. I don't imagine I will use these without a sub as the low end is not strong but worth the $ for my configuration.
I have less than a hundred dollars in the whole rig and it sounds great. I would not be embarrassed to let anyone listen to it. Due to the fact that I put together my systems on a self-imposed low budget to listen to music, not review, not techno-disect or to put anyone through the paralysis of analysis. If it sounds good to me then it is good. While I wasn't expecting a lot, i was pleased with the clarity of the tweeter and using these with a small passive sub the system is more than adequate. I don't imagine I will use these without a sub as the low end is not strong but worth the $ for my configuration.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great sound
These sound much better than the B652 air. Don't even think about it, just get them. You won't be sorry. At $65 a pair I would give them a 10 star.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Bookshelf
Love these.. you cant go wrong.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Good enough
Just as expected, good speaker for the money. Using for front & rears with 65 center and a 12? 400 watt sub to pick up the base.
Good Enough! 5.1
Good Enough! 5.1
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Rated 2 out of 5
Get what you paid for.
Purchased these speakers about a year ago. Didn?t expect much, just want them for the surround chanel. I didn?t really understand the effect they have because the low sensitivity and 6 ohms. I thought my 15 years old av receiver finally loosing the power. Hook up my old 30 yrs old Boston Acoustic A40 back and everything is normal again.
The speakers look good, sound ok with a sub. I put them in my wife work room. She doesn?t know that I swap them out with BA.
The speakers look good, sound ok with a sub. I put them in my wife work room. She doesn?t know that I swap them out with BA.
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Rated 5 out of 5
They look and sound great. Would highly recommend if looking for budget speakers.
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Rated 5 out of 5
I love them just can?t believe how such a small set of speakers that can fill up a 20 x 20 room with sound and clarity
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Rated 5 out of 5
Atmos Rears
Works great for Atmos speakers
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