Speaker Fluance Ri71 Reference Stereo Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Storm Score 87 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet PCMag highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Fluance Ri71 Reference Stereo Powered Bookshelf Speakers for their excellent sound quality and versatile connectivity, noting they deliver impressive performance at an affordable price.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed 87 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
67%
33%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Balanced, articulate sound
  • Powerful yet controlled output
  • Excellent connectivity
  • Solid build quality
  • Brilliant audio with weighty low‑end
  • High‑end Bluetooth codec support (AAC, aptX HD)

Points of Contention

  • No USB or optical inputs
  • No USB
  • Inconvenient volume wheel placement

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
90
Mark Knapp
PCMag

“Fluance has outdone itself with the $399.99 Ri71.”

Perfect 4.5/5
90
James Holland
TechRadar

“The Fluance Ri71 are an impressive pair of powered speakers, especially for the price.”

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Derek Malcolm
Digital Trends

“The Canadians have done it again with the Fluance Ri71, a great‑sounding, connection‑diverse set of powered bookshelf speakers that everyone can afford.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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