Klipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black
Model: 1065839 R-51-M
SKU: 11498222
Questions & Answers
Does anyone know if putting the mounting feet on the SIDE of the speaker & laying it down sideways would affect the sound quality? I would prefer to stack them on the top of my wall unit, but I can only do that if they are laying on their sides. Thanks!
Answered by Klipsch Product ExpertOrienting the R-51M on it's side will not affect the sound quality or acoustic properties, as this speaker features a 90X90 degree Tractrix horn.
The weight listed seems high for one speaker - can you confirm the weight of an individual speaker (not the pair) - I would like to mount these on floating shelves which have a limited weight capacity.
Answered by Hal279 pounds 15 ounces for one individual speaker. Just checked it with my digital fish scale.
have Pioneer SCLX904 its RMS is rated at 140w per channel,(not sure on total w per ch) confused at matching new speakers with the receivers RMS and total power. these are 85rms and 340w peak. do you stay at or below the receivers rms for speakers ?
Answered by Tigerphan2007Hello Preorder: A receiver's RMS rating is supposed to be set against a "standard" and is an indicator of how much "clean" power a receiver can deliver to speakers at a certain resistance (OHM rating, 8 Ohms for example), and with the proper gage wiring and distance, etc..... You typically hit the "peak" power draw on the lower BASS response. So the lower tones generated by your music source and the higher the volume, the more power it takes to drive your speakers. To be clear, the 140W RMS receiver and the 85W RMS speakers need to be compared at the same resistance, so for example if these are both rated at 8 ohms, then what this means is you would be fine to use these speakers at volumes near 70% of what the rated output is for your receiver. So don't turn it up all the way, or you may run the chance of damaging these speakers. You should NOT turn it up all the way in any case because when you do, the receiver begins to deliver more "noise" distortion in the signal and that can potentially damage ANY speaker. Keep it at a decent volume under 70% and you should be able to enjoy these together just fine.
Can I wall mount this speakers?
Answered by KalenThe answer is yes and no. They have a rear port on them so you can’t flush mount them; it would cause the speakers to sound terrible. You can however use a swivel mount to mount these. I’ll attach a link and picture so you can see how they work. These do not come with keyholes on them anymore . Link below https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Universal-Clamping-Bookshelf-Mounting/dp/B01MZE0O8U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=klipsch+speaker+mount&qid=1573572562&sprefix=klipsch+speaker+&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMFY1NjRMV1NHNlA1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTE5ODExTThYU1BMUzc5SEFIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4Nzc2ODlOR1ZRWUdSS0xKTzEmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Hope this helps!
I just ordered a pair of these R-51M speakers for my TV sound setup, bit I stil need to order a power amplifier. Given the output power level and impedance, what would you recommend for a good quality amplifier yet reasonably priced. Thank you.
Answered by LeeSMuch depends on your budget and what you are willing to spend on an a/v receiver/amplifier. There are quite a few good AV receiver brands today. Review the offerings from Yamaha, Denon, Sony, and Marantz. I prefer a Marantz A/V Receivers although they are expensive. You get what you pay for. With the current ongoing sales, you can find good multi channel A/V receivers for less than $300. Yamaha and Sony come to mind for budget priced amps. If you go to inexpensive you may find yourself upgrading very soon. 50 years of experience with many thousands of dollars spent.