I always have music playing in my home. Whether it’s the local radio station, the new vinyl I picked up from the record store that week, or my current Spotify playlist, it's never silent. I’m also quite the audio nerd, so I have come to rely on some of the best Bluetooth speakers over the years to make sure my music sounds the best it possibly can.
When I’m testing new speakers, I prefer something that can carry a booming bass but also perfectly reflect the vocals of my favorite band, like I’m right there in the recording studio. And while I have found good speakers, nothing comes close to the Klipsch The One Plus speaker.
This home speaker needs to be plugged in, but this means a consistent and reliable setup. It also gets crazy loud, and the sound completely fills my home. And most importantly, the sound profile is absolutely perfect.
Sleek design
The One Plus speaker by Klipsch looks super sleek. It is the definition of a homely speaker. The wooden veneer finish on the top of the speaker means it feels rustic and, well, cool. There are silver accents on the speaker, which give a more modern feel, and this stretches across the wood on top and around to the cloth-covered drivers.
I have this speaker in the matte black colorway, as this is what best suits my setup, but there is a walnut color that brings elegant brown tones to the design.
The on-board controls are minimal apart from a dial to control the volume on top. This means that, with the Klipsch Connect app, your streaming device becomes a controller. This worked well for me as I always have my phone in my hand anyway, and I was able to customize the EQ settings with ease.
One for the vinyl fans
I'm an avid vinyl collector. I have lost count of how many records now sit pretty on my shelf. I have everything from original press Beatles LPs passed down to me by my Grandfather, to the Spider-Man: Homecoming score (too niche?). I've tried a couple of different speakers over the years with my record player to try and get the best sound possible, and I'm in love with the results I got with the One Plus.
The speaker has an auxiliary connection at the back, so I was able to plug it into my record player, but this also means it can be used rather than wireless streaming, allowing me to achieve the highest audio quality and best sound.
I sat and listened intently to The Clearing by Wolf Alice on vinyl. This album is an eclectic mash of all of their influences from over the years, so it has a few piano-driven songs, more drum-prominent ones, and impressive breathy vocals. The speaker was able to capture everything with ease, and it’s the sound I’ve been searching for for years.
Booming bass taken to a new level
As I mentioned at the start, one of my main priorities when looking for new audio gear, and especially speakers, is the bass performance. While it doesn’t have to blow me away, I like a well-rounded bass profile, but one that doesn't come at the expense of any other frequency. Often, if there is good bass performance, the vocals and mids can become overwhelmed. Or, if bass has been prioritized in the speaker profile, neglected highs and mids can sound tinny. There was none of that whatsoever with the Klipsch speaker.
The One Plus speaker creates bass that moves the air around it. I put my hand to the front of the speaker when I was listening to Von Dutch by Charli XCX, and I could feel the force of the drivers.
If that level of bass isn’t suited to you though, don’t worry. There is a Night Mode setting in the app that will reduce the bass level to prevent it from carrying from room to room. This is great if you have neighbours who aren’t going to appreciate the bass as much as you.
You can find out more about my experience with the speaker in my full Klipsch The One Plus review.
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