I previously purchased a set of Klipsch R-15M's for my HTS as rear surround speakers. I currently have the RP-150M's as fronts and the R-25C for center, driven by a Denon AVR-S720W. I really enjoy my HTS with using Klipsch as my surround speakers. I recently set up a "vintage" Kenwood receiver and tuner for some casual listening in another room. The speakers that were used with this system were no good anymore. The foam surrounds were dry rotted. I temporarily hooked up the R-15M's from my HTS and I was quite surprised how well they sounded. The Kenwood is rated at 40WPC and the Klipsch's are very efficient. Nice match for the Kenwood I thought. I set the tone controls at "0". No problem "cranking" the volume up a bit..the speakers produced great sound. I was really impressed with the bass for a bookshelf speaker in a 2 channel system! The mids and uppers were clean. Yes, Klipschs are known for their "forwardness", but I always preferred a dynamic, engaging sound. I ordered a second pair of the R-15M's and also a set of Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2's for comparison. The Elacs are a little more expensive, but thought "lets give the Klipsch's a run for the money". I hooked both sets of speakers up to a AB switch. I know that to do a "real" comparison I would need to let the speakers break-in for a period. Well, if the speakers were being installed in my main 2 channel audio system, and were up in the thousands of dollars range, yes, I would let them break in according to the manufacturer and do longer listening sessions for comparison. In this instance, I decided to give the listening sessions a couple of days with various media. I used a Audioengine B1, Thorens TD160 turntable, and a Adcom GCD-575 CD player. Good quality audio components for their respective price range. I set the speakers up six feet apart at ear level. The room has no special acoustic treatments. Curtains behind the speakers, both side and opposite wall is drywall. Large area rug on floor. Upholstery chair. "Average room" furnishings. Nothing special. Both pairs of speakers were placed right next to each other, four feet from the rear wall just slightly facing in. I was sitting in the sweet spot at 15 feet. Both sets of speakers produced great sound on all of the respective audio components. The Elacs really came through on the Thorens listening to Adele's 25. Definite "wow" factor! The cartridge is a Shure M97. The Elacs were outstanding on this album! They also stood out on Dire Straits Brother in Arms 20th Anniversary Edition on the Adcom CDP. The Klipsch speakers sounded to me, more engaging, dynamic, more punch, and yes, "forward". The Elacs sounded clean, smooth, although not quite as much low end as the Klipschs on this system. Possibly the Elacs lower efficiency rating may have affected the low end? I really liked the Elacs. The mids and highs were much more easy listening to, more accurate, but yet kind of "sterile", I thought. Compared to the Klipsch R-15M in this particular listening comparison, overall the Elacs to me were a little too neutral, not as engaging for my listening preference. After going over the positives and negatives of both excellent sounding speakers, my preference leaned more towards the Klipschs. I felt more "involved" with the music coming from the Klipschs. More dynamic. Either speaker would be a great choice in its price range for quality of sound. FYI. I have no affiliation with either of the speaker manufacturers. Enjoy the music!!
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Klipsch’s founder, Paul W. Klipsch, was an engineer, inventor, madman and certified genius. He spent his life trying to bring the world better sound. Since 1946, Klipsch has carried on their founder's passion for delivering the best home audio experience possible. You're not buying a speaker - you're buying a piece of American audio history - built on more than 70 years of remarkable acoustic technology.
Small but mighty, the Reference R-15M monitor speaker delivers big sound from a small footprint. Highly efficient, this powerful yet minimalist speaker engulfs listeners in their favorite movies and music for hours of listening pleasure.
- Fills small to medium rooms with powerful, lifelike performances
- 1" aluminum Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter
- 5.25" copper-spun high-output IMG woofer
- Dimensions: 12.5" H x 7” W x 8.11" D
- Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet
90x90 Tractrix Horn
Klipsch Reference bookshelf speakers feature our proprietary 90x90 Tractrix Horn technology mated with an aluminum tweeter, for the most impressive high-end response and greater extension, enhanced imaging and powerful dynamics. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible.
Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) tweeter
The Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) tweeter minimizes distortion for enhanced, detailed performance while the copper-spun Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) woofer provides remarkable low frequency response with minimal cone breakup and distortion. Pair together, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.
Spun Copper IMG Woofer
Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) woofers are exceptionally light while being extremely rigid–providing remarkable low frequency response, with minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-loaded LTS tweeter, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.
Rear-Firing Port
Klipsch Reference bookshelf speakers feature a rear-firing port that is perfectly matched to the cabinet and drivers. This design is precisely flared to minimize turbulence even at the lowest frequencies. 5-way binding posts provide the maximum connection flexibility.
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| Price | $179.00 | $299.99 | $279.99 | -16% $315.00 List: $374.00 | $249.00 | -30% $279.00 List: $399.00 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 4 | — | — | Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 4 | Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 4 | Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 4 |
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| Sold By | Top Products International | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Huppins |
| speaker size | — | 4 inches | 5.25 inches | 4 inches | 10.16 centimeters | 13.33 centimeters |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Wired | Binding Post Pair | Powerline | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Speaker Cable |
| speaker type | Outdoor | Bookshelf, Surround Sound | Bookshelf | Monitor | Bookshelf | Monitor |
| mounting type | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Floor Standing | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Shelf Mount |
| weight | 10.3 pounds | — | — | 8.3 kilograms | 14 pounds | 22 pounds |
| control method | remote | touch | — | touch | remote | remote |
| model name | — | R 41M | R41M | R-40PM | R-40M | R-50M |
| woofer diameter | 5.25 inches | 4 inches | — | 4 inches | 4 inches | 5.25 inches |
| subwoofer diameter | 5.25 inches | 4 inches | — | — | 4 inches | 5.25 inches |
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Like all speakers, you have the let them break in for the first few days. When installed they sound like old Radio Shack walk-in talkie speakers but have come to life after a few days of use.
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