Klipsch R-50PM EUA Hi-Fi Bookshelf speaker Black

Klipsch R-50PM Powered Bookshelf Speakers — Plug-and-Play Hi-Fi with Horn-Loaded Clarity

Powered bookshelf speakers with a custom-matched internal amplifier and horn-loaded tweeters eliminate the need for a separate AV receiver. Each cabinet pairs a 5.25" copper-spun TCP woofer with a 1" aluminum LTS tweeter in a 90×90° Tractrix horn, reaching down to 55 Hz from a rear-ported MDF cabinet — enough low-end impact for music, movies, and gaming without an external subwoofer.

What Sets the R-50PM Apart in the Powered-Monitor Category

Most powered speakers hide their amplifier behind a generic plate; this pair integrates a custom-tuned amp matched to the driver complement, so cabinet, drivers, and electronics are voiced together. The 1" LTS aluminum tweeter uses a Kapton suspension — a hallmark of the Reference line — to keep distortion low at higher listening levels. A switchable phono input with ground screw lets a turntable connect directly without an external phono preamp.

Driver Complement and Built-In Amplification

The driver and amplifier package gives this pair its room-filling character without external gear. Copper-spun woofer cones are steeply angled for rigidity, the horn-loaded tweeter spreads high frequencies across a wide listening area, and the integrated amplifier drives both with headroom to spare.

• Woofer: 5.25" / 133 mm copper-spun TCP (graphite/polymer) cone, front-firing — steep cone angle improves rigidity for tighter bass
• Tweeter: 1" / 25 mm aluminum LTS dome with Kapton suspension in a 90×90° Tractrix horn — high efficiency, low distortion, wide dispersion
• Built-in amplifier delivers 120 W RMS / 240 W peak total system power — no AVR or external amp required

Frequency Response, Cabinet, and Subwoofer Integration

Cabinet depth and port tuning shape low-end performance more than raw driver size on a bookshelf speaker. The R-50PM uses a rear-firing bass-reflex port in a 10.8" deep MDF enclosure, with an RCA line-level output for an optional subwoofer.

• Frequency Response: 55 Hz – 20 kHz — full-range output from a compact cabinet
• Frequency Range: 44 Hz – 20 kHz — usable deep-bass extension before sub handover
• Crossover: 1663 Hz passive — handoff between woofer and horn-loaded tweeter
• MDF cabinet with rear-firing bass-reflex port, 17.8 × 35.6 × 27.4 cm — extra depth for warmer, more impactful bass

Inputs, Outputs, and Physical Footprint

Connectivity is where this pair earns its "plug-and-play" label — every common source is covered, from a turntable to a TV to a phone. Magnetic grilles and a small footprint make placement flexible on a desk, shelf, or dedicated 28" speaker stand.

• Wireless: Bluetooth streaming — cable-free playback from phones, tablets, and computers
• Wired Inputs: Stereo RCA (switchable line/phono with ground screw), 3.5 mm, TOSLINK optical, USB-A — covers turntable, TV, computer, and digital sources
• Subwoofer Output: RCA line-level — pairs with the Klipsch R-101SW, R-121SW, or RP-1000SW
• Weight: 11.2 kg / 24.7 lb per pair — solid MDF build that resists cabinet resonance

Who Should Choose the Klipsch R-50PM

The Klipsch R-50PM is the right choice for listeners who want a true two-channel hi-fi setup without the cost, space, or complexity of a traditional amp-and-speaker stack. Turntable owners benefit from the integrated phono preamp and ground screw, while apartment dwellers and desktop users get a clean solution that streams Bluetooth and accepts USB and optical digital sources. The pair also works as front left/right channels in a Reference-series surround system.

Klipsch Reference Series Heritage

The R-50PM sits inside Klipsch's next-generation Reference Series, a refreshed lineup that carries forward the brand's signature horn-loaded architecture — with the Tractrix horn geometry itself dating to the 1920s. This generation introduces larger edge-to-edge Tractrix horns, copper-spun TCP woofers borrowed from the higher-end Reference Premiere line, and refined LTS aluminum tweeters with Kapton suspension for lower distortion.