Description
The R-15PM powered monitors deliver room-filling sound without taking up much space. This highly efficient, powerful yet minimalist speaker engulfs listeners in their favorite movies and music. Each monitor includes a 1″ aluminum diaphragm compression driver mated to 90 Degree x 90 Degree square Tractrix Horn and 5.25″ copper spun magnetically shielded IMG woofer.
From the manufacturer
R-15PM Powered Monitors
Experience True High Fidelity. No Receiver Neccessary.
The R-15PM powered monitors deliver room-filling sound without taking up much space thanks to a built-in amplifier that is custom-engineered for these high-performance speakers, maximizing output and sound quality.
With integrated phono pre-amp, Bluetooth wireless technology, digital optical, analog RCA and USB inputs, you can finally say goodbye to your clunky A/V receiver. Each monitor includes a 1″ aluminum diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 90° square Tractrix Horn and 5.25″ copper spun magnetically shielded IMG woofer.
Note: Manufacturer warranty is only valid when purchased from a Klipsch Authorized Reseller. For full list, visit the official website.
Features
- 1 x pair of RCA phono level inputs with switch for Phono/Line input versatility (Phono Pre-amp with ground screw terminal)
- 1 x USB digital audio from a PC or Mac single RCA line level output for connection to sub.
- 1 x Digital optical
- 1 x 3.5mm mini jack line level
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Full featured IR remote
The Most Versatile Speakers On The Planet
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The Most Versatile Speakers On The PlanetWith an integrated phono pre-amp, Bluetooth wireless technology, digital optical, analog RCA and USB inputs, your R-15PM is the best performing, most versatile monitor on the planet. |
High Efficiency AmplificationForget the expense, clutter and hassle of an external A/V receiver. The R-15PM monitors incorporate individual ultra-low noise amplifiers custom designed to maximize system performance and eliminate the need for external amplification. |
Full Featured IR RemoteAllows easy access to system features such as dedicated source selection, track controls, and play/pause. |
System ExpandabilitySeamlessly add a subwoofer to enhance low frequencies even further. |
Lowrider –
Sound Excellent, but with a Serious DeficiencyI luv the sound from these speakers. I have always liked Klipsch products. I have a Klipsch Home Theater system in my family room.These replaced a 4 year old Klipsch Pro-Media 2.1 system, that I outgrew. I had to replace the driver in the woofer three times. I found myself listening to music more and more on my Mac and less and less on my home theater. Next to my new system, the Pro Media system is a toy.I tried the R-14PM first, but the ones I received had a bad negative terminal on the main speaker, and the sound was a little bright, so I returned them and got the R-15PM. These are paired with the Klipsch R-10SW subwoofer for a 2.1 system. The R-15B is not as bright as the smaller speaker. They sound GREAT IMO and blend very well with the sub. The soundstage is full and bright in my office. The mids are full and the highs are bright and clear.The reason for the downgrade, is that this speaker has, what I consider to be a serious deficiency. They power off when not in use, and they forget the volume they were at when powered back on. When powered back on, they are at their lowest volume. What makes this a frustrating issue, is that there is no visible indication of what the volume setting is. I called Klipsch and was told there is no way to turn this “feature” off. I inquired about the new replacement speaker, the R-51PM, and was told that they too behave the same way.EDIT -I’ve now had these speakers for 90 days, and I’m still very happy with them. However, I had them coupled with a Monster Aux Cable. DON’T BUY THIS CABLE. It’s junk. Very flimsy, and failed at 90 days, first the right than both channels. I have since replaced it with a cable from another supplier, much cheaper and superior and heavier construction. While waiting for the new cable, I used a digital signal using USB. In my opinion the DAC in my Mac Pro is better then the one in the Klipsch speakers. When Using USB, the speakers didn’t forget the volume like the do with the analog signal. But, when using a source with intermittent sound like normal computer alerts or a game, the sound is choppy and goes in and out. Usually out. When play something with steady sound like music, the sound is fine.
Derek Rowe –
Info about USB and Bluetooth connectivity! (TRY USB 3.0!)USB: I RMA’d my pair of speakers because the USB port was not working. The Klipsch representative told me that this has been common with these speakers. My symptoms were that when I plugged the speakers into any of my computer’s USB 2.0 ports, I got an error from windows 10 saying that the USB device had malfunctioned. Klipsch asked that I try two different USB cables, I did so, and then they had me mail my speakers back and they mailed me a new pair. The new pair gave me the same error in my two of my computer’s USB 2.0 ports, that the USB device had malfunctioned. I can’t honestly say I remember whether or not I tried this with the original pair I received from Amazon, but I tried plugging them into a USB 3.0 port, and they worked! When plugged into USB 3.0, Windows immediately set up the speakers as my primary listening device. I encountered a similar issue with Windows 10 and my new phone, a Huawei Mate 10 Pro with a USB C port. The phone came with a USB C to USB 2.0 cable (I am assuming it is USB 2.0 because it does not have the extra 5 connectors inside the plug that you would find on a USB 3.0 or 3.1 connector). When I plug my phone into a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on my computer, windows 10 gives me exactly the same error, claiming that the USB device malfunctioned. The only way I can sync this phone with my computer is by plugging it into my computer’s one and only USB 3.1 port, or my computer’s USB C port with a USB C to C cable. It is as if windows replaced the old “This device can perform faster” from Windows XP with a failure message and the complete disabling of the connected device. Who knows, hopefully Windows will fix this soon!Bluetooth: You have to either hold in the Bluetooth button on the remote or hold in the volume knob while already in the Bluetooth input to get the speakers to enter discoverable mode. The blue light blinks at a medium rate when you turn it on and choose the Bluetooth input, and this means it is not connected and is NOT in discoverable/discovery mode. When you hold in the Bluetooth button on the remote or hold in the volume knob, the blue light will start to flash faster, and when it is flashing at a faster rate, it is in discovery mode! Also, you may read in other reviews that you will need to reconnect to these speakers each time you want to listen to music. This was true for my iPhone 6S+, but now I have a Huawei Mate 10 Pro which has Bluetooth 4.2, and this phone will automatically connect to these speakers as soon as they are powered on, and they actually remain connected to the speakers if they are turned on but not set to the Bluetooth input.I absolutely love the sound quality of these speakers, both vocal and low frequency reproduction is stunning. I often find myself confused that there is not a subwoofer in the room.The tweeters have incredible voice reproduction. If you listen to Money by Pink Floyd, the saxophone and the coin sounds come through beautifully. I think that song is one of the best that you can use to judge the accuracy of speakers, as everyone has heard coins falling, and a lot of people have heard saxophones in person.
B. Huebscher –
Volume Resets After Every UseI’ve owned these speakers for a few months now and Ive been very disappointed. Whenever the audio feed is silent for a few minutes, the speakers turn off. While the few seconds it takes them to turn back on is a minor annoyance, the fact that the volume level resets is a major design flaw. Unless you want to reselect the correct volume level every time you walk away from your computer for 10 minutes, dont buy these speakers. Instead, I recommendpurchasing a pair of Klipsch R-15M speakers and powering them with an external amp.
Anon –
Great sound, awful product, no supportThe speakers sound amazing but they’re crippled by two major flaws.The first is that the speakers will occasionally go into a loud crackling and buzzing sound. Sometimes this just persists for days, where they can’t be powered on at all or they’ll emit the loud buzz at full volume. It’s pretty horrible to wake up at 3am because the speakers are screaming for no reason.The second flaw is the “smart” technology. It turns the volume very low whenever it goes on standby, so you can’t really have these setup with a normal device, or integrated with any other speakers. Other speakers in the lineup have a way to disable it, but these don’t appear to.Klipsch customer service is terrible, as well. I experienced both of these problems within a few days after receiving the speakers, and immediately sent support requests. They never responded to me, and now the return window is closed.I will never buy another set of smart speakers, and especially not from Klipsch.It’s a shame, because the sound is really amazing.
Amazon Customer –
Easy set up, great sound quality.Fantastic speakers. Really easy to set up and had my record player up and running in no time. The sound quality is excellent and I love the copper touches – they look great on the shelf!
Emily Brown –
Amazing SpeakersI bought these to use with my record player and for Bluetooth. The sound quality blows you away, they’re incredible for their size
Sam –
buy thisThe sound quality is pure sex.
Cliente de Amazon –
Excelntes.Es una marca cara, pero valen la pena. El nivel de volumen puede ser algo bajo, si bien su foco es mas hacia la calidad de sonido. Para ver películas son excelentes (se recomienda adquirirlas junto con un subwoofer). Para música, hay generos (electrónica, pop, jazz) en donde brillan y se escuchan excelente, pero para otros géneros (rock, heavy metal, etc) pierden cierto detalle. Pero en general muy buen producto.
Ty –
Not great for computer speakers! Constant hissI was expecting more to be honest ..Using them as computer speakers over optical cable. They auto turn on too often (when you turn them off with remote, they come back on by themselves which is really annoying).Constant high pitch hum/hiss when on but no sound being played (this is normal and not a defect due to the high efficiency) … So this drives me nuts combined with the issue above of them auto turning on. Due to close proximity to my ears(3 feet) the hiss is irritating.There is a real lack of mid range and bass so without a separate sub you will surely be disappointed. Luckily I had a sub which helps to fill in the sound imagingI wouldn’t buy them again due to the price and comments above, but I also haven’t returned them… So I guess I’m am happy enoughThe Bluetooth is nice bonus but range is not that far. Breaks up from other side of the house.Nice looking, not the highest quality materials but pretty decent