Distributor Henley Audio announced the UK launch of the Klipsch R-40PM and Klipsch R-50PM powered speakers this week.
With integrated amplification, users can plug the pair's active (right) monitor into a power outlet, join the two speakers using the supplied cable, and stream via Bluetooth. Additional sources, such as a CD player or TV, can be connected via the right speaker's rear panel's range of inputs, which includes 3.5mm, optical, and USB. The R-40PM and R-50PM also have a phono preamp for turntable connection.
The two new Klipsch monitors join the passive-design R-40M and R-50M in the US manufacturer’s Reference speaker series. They build on the outgoing R-41PM and R-51PM powered designs with greater performance and enhanced bass. The R-40PM reaches down to 60Hz, while its R-41PM forebear recorded 76Hz. The R-50PM offers 55Hz, compared to R-51 PM's 68Hz
threshold. To help deliver this bigger, more impactful bass response, Klipsch has increased the cabinet depths of the new models; the R-40PM is 28% deeper than the outgoing model, and the R-50PM adds 27%. Height and width stay nigh on identical.
Both models also feature a new, larger edge-to-edge proprietary Tractrix horn design that provides improved coverage, bandwidth, and directivity control. Klipsch has also improved aesthetics with the new 'beauty bar' between the 25mm linear travel suspension (LTS) tweeter and spun copper, thermoformed crystal polymer (TCP) woofer and the absence of visible fasteners. While primarily out of sight, the speaker's rear panel receives a new text colour for better readability. Klipsch has also upgraded the speaker terminals.
The R-40PM and R-50PM powered monitors include Dynamic Bass EQ; the monitors feature a dynamically controlled low-frequency response that optimises bass performance in real-time.
When it comes to amplification, the R-40PM supplies 70W total system power, and the R-50PM provides 120W.
The R-40PM features a 100mm TCP woofer and a 25mm LTS aluminium tweeter, while the R-50PM has a 130mm TCP woofer and the same 25mm tweeter.
The Klipsch R-40PM (£499.00) and R-50PM (£599.00) powered monitors are available to purchase in the UK now. (EU and US prices are €549/$499 and €649/$599.)