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FiiO SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT vs Klipsch R-40PM

What SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT does better (1) and where R-40PM wins (2) — every spec side by side.

FiiO SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT
FiiO · 2024SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT
1 advantage≈ $420
vs
Klipsch R-40PM
Klipsch · 2023R-40PM
2 advantages≈ $450
Dimensions

Size comparison

SP3 BT FIO-SP3BTR-40PM
120 × 163132145 × 300256
SP3 BT FIO-SP3BTR-40PMDifference
Height163 mm300 mm−137 mm
Width120 mm145 mm−25 mm
Depth132 mm256 mm−124 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT better than R-40PM?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is R-40PM better than SP3 BT FIO-SP3BT?

  1. Output power40 W vs 70 W+75%
  2. Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 60 Hz+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power40 W70 W
Speaker channelsStereo—
Lowest frequency65 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYesYes
Design & build
Weight—8,300 g
Width120 mm145 mm
Height163 mm300 mm
Depth132 mm256 mm
Features
Light effectsYes—
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