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Klipsch R-40PM vs Klipsch The Fives

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Klipsch R-40PM

Black · powered stereo pair (primary + secondary speaker) · 100–240 V internal supply with region-specific cord

Pair of black Klipsch R-40PM powered speakers without grilles, showing square horn tweeters and copper-coloured woofers
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Exact model & source notes

The R-40PM is Klipsch's compact powered stereo pair from its Reference line, with a 1-inch aluminium tweeter on a square horn and a 4-inch copper-coloured woofer in each cabinet. It covers turntables, TVs with optical output, computers over USB and phones over Bluetooth, and has a subwoofer output.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Frequency response60 Hz–20 kHz50 Hz–25 kHz
8.3 kgWeight (pair)5.35 kg
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Klipsch The Fives

Matte Black · powered stereo pair (primary + secondary speaker) · 100–240 V internal supply with region-specific cord

Pair of matte black Klipsch The Fives powered speakers without grilles, showing square horn tweeters above round woofers
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Exact model & source notes

The Fives are a Klipsch powered stereo pair in which the primary speaker carries the amplification and a wide input panel, including HDMI ARC, a switchable phono stage, optical, USB and Bluetooth. Each cabinet pairs a 1-inch horn-loaded titanium tweeter with a 4.5-inch woofer, and a subwoofer output is provided.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Klipsch R-40PMMDF; bass-reflex with rear-firing port

Manufacturer specification

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Klipsch The FivesMDF with genuine wood veneer; bass-reflex with rear-firing port

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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10 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Klipsch R-40PMStereo pair of powered monitors: one speaker plugs into the mains and the two are linked by the supplied 4 m speaker wire
Klipsch The FivesStereo pair of powered monitors: a primary speaker holding the inputs and amplification, plus a secondary speaker fed over the supplied 4-conductor cable
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Sold per pair; one region-specific power cord is listed, so the second speaker is fed from the first. Klipsch does not publish which cabinet holds the amplifier on the spec sheet.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Sold per pair. The single power cord and the 4-conductor speaker cable listed as included indicate the secondary speaker is driven from the primary; Klipsch does not publish a separate amplifier for the secondary.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)

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Drivers (per speaker)

In Visual facts
Klipsch R-40PM1 in (2.5 cm) aluminium LTS tweeter on 90° × 90° square Tractrix horn; single 4 in (10.2 cm) spun-copper TCP woofer
Klipsch The Fives1 in (2.5 cm) titanium LTS vented tweeter on Tractrix horn; 4.5 in (11.43 cm) fibre-composite cone woofer
Sources

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Frequency response

In Visual facts
Klipsch R-40PM60 Hz–20 kHz
Klipsch The Fives50 Hz–25 kHz
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · No dB tolerance stated; Klipsch separately lists dynamic bass extension to 52 Hz.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · No dB tolerance stated. Klipsch separately lists dynamic bass extension to 46 Hz at 35% volume.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Klipsch R-40PMTwo speakers; remote control with 2 × AAA batteries; 4 m speaker wire with soldered tips; 2 m region-specific power cord; 2 m USB Type-A to Type-B cable
Klipsch The FivesTwo speakers (primary and secondary); region-specific power cord (2.0 m); remote control with 2 × AAA batteries; 4-conductor speaker cable (4 m); USB Type-B to Type-A cable (1.5 m); HDMI cable (1.5 m)
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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Klipsch R-40PMBluetooth; phono/line analogue RCA (switchable, with ground terminal); 3.5 mm analogue mini jack; USB digital (Type-B); optical digital
Klipsch The FivesHDMI ARC with CEC; Bluetooth 5.0; phono/line analogue RCA (switchable, with ground terminal); 3.5 mm analogue mini jack; USB digital (Type-B); optical digital
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · No HDMI input is listed. Bluetooth version and codecs are not published on the spec sheet.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)

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Rated power and measurement basis

Klipsch R-40PM70 W total system power (240 W peak); 35 W per channel continuous at under 1% THD
Klipsch The Fives160 W total system power (320 W peak); 60 W LF and 20 W HF
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch rating for the pair; test impedance and bandwidth are not stated.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch total-system rating for the bi-amplified pair. The spec sheet does not state whether 60 W/20 W is per channel or the test impedance and distortion; not an RMS-per-channel or loudness figure.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)

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Dimensions of each unit

Klipsch R-40PM30 × 14.5 × 25.65 cm (H × W × D), each speaker (11.8 × 5.7 × 10.1 in)
Klipsch The Fives304.8 × 165.1 × 234.95 mm (H × W × D), each speaker (12 × 6.5 × 9.25 in)
Sources

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Missing or non-comparable evidence (6)

App and EQ

Klipsch R-40PMNot verified
Klipsch The FivesKlipsch Connect app: 3-band EQ (bass, mid-range, treble), subwoofer volume control, speaker placement control, over-the-air firmware updates and support access
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

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Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · The product pages mark the 3-band EQ with an asterisk pointing to a download ('The Klipsch Fives Update one-time app'). The V06 spec sheet's app panel lists set-up, virtual remote, EQ presets, how-to videos/FAQs and product-support access.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (UK)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

High-resolution decoding

Klipsch R-40PMNot verified
Klipsch The Fives192 kHz / 24-bit decoding
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded for this side.

Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch states this applies to high-resolution audio tracks from a PC or streaming source; the input(s) that accept 192 kHz/24-bit are not itemised.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Klipsch R-40PM

What it brings

  • Switchable phono/line input with a ground terminal, optical, USB, 3.5 mm and Bluetooth inputs in one pair.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • Klipsch gives a per-channel figure with a distortion limit (35 W per channel continuous at under 1% THD) as well as the total and peak ratings.
    Manufacturer source
  • Remote, inter-speaker wire and USB cable are included, and the 100–240 V supply ships with a regional cord.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

Klipsch The Fives

What it brings

  • HDMI ARC with CEC plus optical, USB, 3.5 mm and a phono/line RCA input let one pair serve a TV, a computer and a turntable without a separate amplifier.
    Manufacturer source
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD, 192 kHz/24-bit decoding for high-resolution tracks, and an RCA subwoofer output for adding a powered sub.
    Manufacturer source
  • The internal supply is rated 100–240 V and the pack includes the HDMI, USB and inter-speaker cables and a remote.
    Manufacturer source
  • The Klipsch Connect app adds a 3-band EQ, subwoofer level and speaker placement controls, and over-the-air firmware updates.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • Klipsch quotes 160 W as total system power (320 W peak) without a per-channel test basis, so it does not compare directly with RMS-per-channel ratings.
    Manufacturer source
  • No Wi-Fi streaming such as AirPlay or Chromecast is listed, and the two speakers must be linked by the supplied 4 m cable.
    Manufacturer source
  • Each cabinet measures 304.8 mm high by 234.95 mm deep and the primary speaker weighs 5.35 kg (the secondary 4.85 kg), so allow for that footprint on a desk or shelf.
    Manufacturer source
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Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Klipsch R-40PM and Klipsch The Fives
SpecificationKlipsch R-40PMKlipsch The Fives
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Sold per pair; one region-specific power cord is listed, so the second speaker is fed from the first. Klipsch does not publish which cabinet holds the amplifier on the spec sheet.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Sold per pair. The single power cord and the 4-conductor speaker cable listed as included indicate the secondary speaker is driven from the primary; Klipsch does not publish a separate amplifier for the secondary.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Stereo pair of powered monitors: one speaker plugs into the mains and the two are linked by the supplied 4 m speaker wireStereo pair of powered monitors: a primary speaker holding the inputs and amplification, plus a secondary speaker fed over the supplied 4-conductor cable
Drivers (per speaker)Different
Sources
1 in (2.5 cm) aluminium LTS tweeter on 90° × 90° square Tractrix horn; single 4 in (10.2 cm) spun-copper TCP woofer1 in (2.5 cm) titanium LTS vented tweeter on Tractrix horn; 4.5 in (11.43 cm) fibre-composite cone woofer
Frequency responseDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · No dB tolerance stated; Klipsch separately lists dynamic bass extension to 52 Hz.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · No dB tolerance stated. Klipsch separately lists dynamic bass extension to 46 Hz at 35% volume.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
60 Hz–20 kHz50 Hz–25 kHz
Crossover frequency
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Klipsch The Fives

No source recorded.

1,730 Hz (passive)Not provided
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · No HDMI input is listed. Bluetooth version and codecs are not published on the spec sheet.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Bluetooth; phono/line analogue RCA (switchable, with ground terminal); 3.5 mm analogue mini jack; USB digital (Type-B); optical digitalHDMI ARC with CEC; Bluetooth 5.0; phono/line analogue RCA (switchable, with ground terminal); 3.5 mm analogue mini jack; USB digital (Type-B); optical digital
Maximum outputDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Measurement distance and conditions not stated.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
100 dB109 dB at 1 m (stereo pair)
Outputs
Sources
One RCA line-level subwoofer outputOne RCA line-level subwoofer output
Bluetooth version
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Not providedBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Not providedSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch rating for the pair; test impedance and bandwidth are not stated.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch total-system rating for the bi-amplified pair. The spec sheet does not state whether 60 W/20 W is per channel or the test impedance and distortion; not an RMS-per-channel or loudness figure.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
70 W total system power (240 W peak); 35 W per channel continuous at under 1% THD160 W total system power (320 W peak); 60 W LF and 20 W HF
Power supply
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Same part number (1071484) on Klipsch's US and UK pages; the documented regional difference is the supplied cord.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (UK)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch lists the same part number on its US and UK pages; the regional difference it documents is the supplied power cord.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Internal mains supply rated 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; supplied with a region-specific 2 m power cordInternal mains supply rated 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; supplied with a region-specific 2.0 m power cord
App and EQ
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · The product pages mark the 3-band EQ with an asterisk pointing to a download ('The Klipsch Fives Update one-time app'). The V06 spec sheet's app panel lists set-up, virtual remote, EQ presets, how-to videos/FAQs and product-support access.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (UK)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Not providedKlipsch Connect app: 3-band EQ (bass, mid-range, treble), subwoofer volume control, speaker placement control, over-the-air firmware updates and support access
Processing
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Not providedDynamic bass EQ that adjusts bass with listening volume; dynamic bass extension to 46 Hz at 35% volume
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
30 × 14.5 × 25.65 cm (H × W × D), each speaker (11.8 × 5.7 × 10.1 in)304.8 × 165.1 × 234.95 mm (H × W × D), each speaker (12 × 6.5 × 9.25 in)
Weight (pair)Different
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Combined weight of both speakers; per-speaker weight is not published.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Primary speaker; the secondary speaker is 4.85 kg.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
8.3 kg5.35 kg
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
MDF; bass-reflex with rear-firing portMDF with genuine wood veneer; bass-reflex with rear-firing port
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Two speakers; remote control with 2 × AAA batteries; 4 m speaker wire with soldered tips; 2 m region-specific power cord; 2 m USB Type-A to Type-B cableTwo speakers (primary and secondary); region-specific power cord (2.0 m); remote control with 2 × AAA batteries; 4-conductor speaker cable (4 m); USB Type-B to Type-A cable (1.5 m); HDMI cable (1.5 m)
High-resolution decoding
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Klipsch The Fives

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch states this applies to high-resolution audio tracks from a PC or streaming source; the input(s) that accept 192 kHz/24-bit are not itemised.

Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch The Fives Powered Monitors — spec sheet V06 (assets.klipsch.com)
Not provided192 kHz / 24-bit decoding
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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