Klipsch Release Active Monitor Speakers
Klipsch have announced their first powered monitor speakers, the Reference R-15PM, which will be available from late March this year.
Powered, or 'active' monitors and speakers are certainly increasingly in popularity as living spaces become smaller. By combining the amplifier with the speakers, you reduce the new for additional cables, clutter and mess.
Part of Klipsch’s Reference series, the R-15PM feature the same award-winning sonic sound signature as the rest of the line-up. Designed with power, performance and simplicity in mind, the R-15PM powered monitors cater to the way people access and listen to content while maintaining the core Klipsch design and acoustic principles.
With simplicity in mind, these powered monitors were designed for simple set up, allowing you to simply connect a turntable, television, computer or wireless device, in just minutes. With an integrated phono pre-amp, Bluetooth® wireless technology, digital optical, analog RCA and USB audio inputs make it a versatile audio solution.
There's also a wired sub output if you want to add a little more bottom end response. The RP-15PM’s dedicated IR remote allows easy access to system features such as dedicated source selection, track controls and play/pause options.
Just like all Reference loudspeakers from Klipsch, the R-15PM features their proprietary 90°x90° Hybrid Tractrix® Horn technology coupled with Linear Travel Suspension (“LTS”) aluminium tweeters.
Shelden Walker, Klipsch Product Specialist at Powermove Distribution told StereoNET:
Reference Premiere R-15PM powered monitors fully embody the ideals of Klipsch design philosophy: low distortion, high efficiency, flat frequency response, broad dynamic range and controlled directivity. Unique materials have been applied in the ongoing pursuit of ultra-low distortion design. The horn’s outer layer is silicon-based rubber, which eliminates resonance of the horn housing, improving detail and resolution.
Klipsch R-15PM will be available late March 2016 for $1,399 /pair RRP.
Specifications
- 5.25" copper-spun magnetically-shielded IMG woofer
- Hybrid Tractrix Horn with 1" titanium tweeters
- 62Hz - 24kHz +/- 3dB frequency response
- 50 Watts per channel
- 12.5-inches (H) x 7-inches (W) x 11-inches (D)
- 10.3 lbs (4.67kg)
Klipsch is distributed in Australia by Powermove Distribution.
Marc Rushton
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