Upgrade your Klipsch with the new Klipsch R-51PM, a recent arrival for Audio Affair. Replacing the previous R-15PM generation, the succeeding pair of speakers entail improved sound quality, ability and input. Without sacrificing a single specification from the older model, the newer Klipsch R-51PM set breezily enhances the users’ experience. Integrating their flagship Bluetooth, analog RCA and USB inputs, the upgraded model now edges over its predecessor with a 3.5mm input for even more versatility.
Sound Quality
Sound on the new pair is incomparable to its older twin: 68Hz-21kHz +/-3dB; copper-spun IMG woofer, and output up to 107.3 dB. Averaging at 120W, system power and peaking at 140W, it delivers a punchy performance, deserving the title of ‘upgrade’ when sided with the R-15PM. System performance is enhanced with ultra-low noise amplifiers, customers designed solely to maximise efficiency. This, in turn, cuts out the need for external amplification. Matching the human’s ear to hear lower frequencies with a consistent output, the speakers encompass Dynamic Bass to allow for listeners to hear at said range. This is an innovative first for Klipsch’s powered monitors.
Why the need to upgrade?
Owners of the older Klipsch iterations will audible fear and feel performance improvements, whilst complexity new and novice users will be able to experience audio in a much-improved quality. Known and renowned for excellent quality and revered by professionals, the speakers, constructed with industry-standard MDF in black, are the new favourite of the range – notably at Audio Affair.
Bigger, better, smaller
Those with a lesser budget or restricted space would benefit from the smaller relative of the Klipsch R-51PM, the R-41PM. At £399, it packs a virtually similar, excellent sound quality – in a frame that stand at less than 10″.70W total system power, same inputs (including the new 3.5mm input) and dynamic bass EQ packs that punch, without losing out on quality. Size aside, the smaller set matches some of new Klipsch R-51PM’s now-flagship features. Both sets have matching inputs, enabling for a superbly easy setup, Dynamic Bass EQ, 140W peak system power, and are constructed with a 90° x 90° square Tractrix horn for furthermore quality.
The Klipsch R-51PM’s Overall impression
The brand, an established North American brand that are renowned for being consistent in their top-quality loudspeaker and speaker systems, are firm favourites with Audio Affair, and stock a diverse range of just under 50 of their best products. The latest hardware upgrade in the form of the R-51PM comfortably sit above the rest. The new pair of Active Speakers fare somewhat cheaper compared to the rest of the available line, but serve their ultimate purpose: to deliver excellent sound quality and be versatile in their use (input-wise).
A juggernaught of power in a smaller body that its other counterparts at Klipsch yet only weighing an accessible 10.6kg, the pair of speakers come with a 2 year warranty for peace of mind, and rubber feet for durability when positioned. It is worth the upgrade for those familiar with the range that care about sound quality, stepping up from previous models. To read more, you can view R-51PM and the smaller R-41PM on our website