R-51M

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Leveraging a 1" aluminum tweeter matted to our proprietary Tractrix horn-loaded technology - the R-51M bookshelf speaker delivers incredible acoustics to fill your home with loud, crystal-clear sound and robust bass that no ordinary bookshelf speaker can.

Features:

  • Sold in pairs
  • 1" Aluminum LTS tweeters
  • 90° x 90° Square Tractrix Horns
  • 5.25" Spun-Copper IMG Woofers
  • Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Port
  • Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille
  • Dimensions: 13.3" x 7" x 8.5"

"If you like your rock or pop music loud, the Klipsch R-51M can inject a dose of fun into your system for an affordable price."

Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com Editor

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Tractrix® Horn Technology

Klipsch exclusive 90x90º Tractrix® horn technology ensures that the R-51M high frequency energy is aimed at the listener and reduces artificial reverb or filtering caused by indirect sound bouncing off of walls. Using this proprietary focused technology gives you the best clarity, dynamics, and detail from your movies and music.

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LINEAR TRAVEL SUSPENSION TWEETER

WITH KAPTON® SUSPENSION

Klipsch exclusive Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) aluminum tweeter minimizes distortion for enhanced, detailed performances. Using Kapton, an extremely light and rigid material, in the tweeter suspension provides high efficiency and improves resolution and detail. LTS tweeters are a hallmark of Klipsch speakers, making them some of the best speakers in the world.

R-51M bookshelf speakers

Spun Copper IMG Woofers

Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) woofer cones are exceptionally light while being extremely rigid – providing remarkable low frequency response, with minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-Loaded LTS Tweeter, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.

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Sleek Design

Exposed fasteners, low profile magnetic grilles and a scratch-resistant, textured wood grain vinyl give the Reference Series a polished, modern appearance.

Bookshelf speaker with a guitar and subwoofer

HIGH QUALITY CABINET DESIGN

Reinforced MDF construction reduces cabinet vibration for less audible coloration and improved sonic accuracy - giving you the ultimate listening experience that's built to last.