Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference R-51M over Klipsch Reference R-15PM
Base Surface Area 382cm2 vs 445cm2
Price per pair* 359USD vs 499USD

Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference R-15PM over Klipsch Reference R-51M

Speaker Type Powered vs Passive
High Frequency Response 24k Hz vs 21k Hz
Height 317mm vs 338mm
3.5mm Connection Yes vs No
RCA Connection Yes vs No
Klipsch R-51M vs Klipsch R-15PM Specs Table
General Klipsch Reference R-51M Klipsch Reference R-15PM
Brand Klipsch Klipsch
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
Sensitivity 93 dB n/a
Impedance 8 ohms n/a
Frequency Response 62-21k Hz 62-24k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) n/a 100-watt RMS
Max Bit Depth n/a 24-bit
Max Sample Rate n/a 96 kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 5.25" 5.25"
Woofer Composition Copper-spun IMG Copper-spun IMG
Woofer Surround Material Rubber n/a
Tweeter Size 1" 1.0"
Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn Hard-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 1660Hz 1800Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 338.0mm (13.3") 317.5mm (12.5")
Width 178.0mm (7") 177.8mm (7")
Depth 215.0mm (8.5") 250.8mm (9.9")
Weight 5.00kg (11lbs) 4.67kg (10.3lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl n/a
Available Colors Black n/a
Mounting Bracket No No
Recommended Stand Height 24-28" n/a
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs No n/a
Aux Inputs n/a 3.5mm, RCA
USB Port n/a Type-B
Phone Input n/a Yes
Subwoofer Output n/a Wired
Digital Input n/a Optical
HDMI Input n/a No
Headphone Jack n/a No
Ethernet Port n/a No
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 1 Year
Labor Warranty 5 Years 1 Year