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The Klipsch Reference R-50M is a pair of passive bookshelf speakers built around Klipsch's signature horn-loaded tweeter. A 1-inch aluminum LTS tweeter sits behind a 90° x 90° Tractrix horn, paired with a 5.25-inch spun-copper TCP woofer in a rear-ported MDF cabinet. At 92 dB sensitivity and 8 ohms, they play loud on modest amplification, which makes them easier to drive than many low-sensitivity bookshelf rivals. They suit stereo music and home theater front or surround duty; the horn's forward, dynamic character is the main dividing line against softer-sounding competitors.
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Owners rate the R-50M highly, praising the lively, detailed Klipsch sound and easy amplification. The most common criticism is the forward horn treble, which some find bright, and bass that is modest without a subwoofer.
The Klipsch Reference R-50M is a pair of bookshelf speakers with a 1" aluminum Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) tweeter. The tweeter sits behind a 90° x 90° Tractrix horn, which controls high-frequency directivity. The 5-1/4" woofers are spun-copper Thermoformed Crystalline Polymer (TCP).
The cabinet is MDF with a scratch-resistant, textured wood grain vinyl finish. It has hidden fasteners and a low-profile magnetic grille that protects the drivers. The bass-reflex design uses a rear-firing port. Connections are made through single gold-plated binding posts.
