On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Klipsch®, a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation, announced new additions to its Reference™ Powered Speaker Series. Added to the Reference Powered Speaker Series are the new Klipsch R-28PF two-channel floorstanding speakers and R-14PM powered monitors.

While capable of connecting to digital, analog and wireless inputs, both of the new offerings eliminate the need for external receivers, and speaker wires. Included in the speakers are a 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter and an RIAA-equalized phono preamplifier. This gives the speakers compatibility with TVs, computers, and turntables. The speakers also include Bluetooth® wireless technology for connecting to external devices (mobile phones, tablets, etc.). Finally, a subwoofer output port allows the listener to connect the speakers to an external powered subwoofer.

R-28PF Reference Powered Speaker Series Floorstanding Speaker

The R-28PF floorstanding speaker is a powered two-channel configuration that features dual 8” copper spun magnetically shielded IMG woofers, 1” linear travel suspension in Tractrix® horns, and a bi-amplified ultra low-noise 260 watt amplifier. Also included in these speakers are a digital crossover, an equalizer, and limiters designed to lessen distortion.

R-28PF Features

Powered Floorstanding Speaker (Sold In Pairs)

33Hz – 20kHz Frequency Response

114dB @ 1M Max Output

260W Total System Power

520W Peak Power

20W Per Channel Cont. @ < 1% THD+N Bi-Amplified Tweeter

110W Per Channel Cont. @ < 1% THD+N Woofers

1” (2.54 cm) Aluminum Diaphragm Tweeter Mated to 90º x 90º Square Tractrix® Horn High Frequency Driver

Dual 8” (10.2 cm) Copper Spun Magnetically Shielded IMG Woofer Low Frequency Driver

1700 Hz (active) Crossover Frequency)

Built-In Bluetooth Wireless Technology

1 Single RCA Line Level Output Port for Connection to Subwoofer

1 Phono / Line Analog (With Switch and Ground Screw Terminal) Input Port

1 3.5mm Analog Mini Jack Input Port

1 USB Digital Input Port

1 Optical Digital Input Port

MDF Enclosure Material

Bass-Reflex Via Front-Firing Port Enclosure Type

Brushed Black Polymer Veneer

Magnetic Grille

42” (106.6 cm) High x 9.5” (24.1 cm) Wide x 15.7” (39.8 cm) Deep

56.67 lbs

Remote Control (with 2 x AAA Batteries) Included

1.8 Meter Power Cord (Region Specific) Included

2 Meter 3.5 mm AUX Cable Included

3 Meter Optical Cable Included

R-14PM Reference Powered Speaker Series Monitor Speaker

The Klipsch R-14PM is a powered monitor speaker that features one 4” copper spun magnetically shielded IMG woofer and ¾” LTS tweeters in Tractrix horns. These speakers also include an ultra low-noise 80W amplifier.

R-14PM Features

Powered Monitors (Sold In Pairs)

80Hz – 20kHz Frequency Response

103dB @1M Max Output

70W Total System Power (140W Peak)

35W Per Channel Cont. @ < 1% THD

3/4” (1.9cm) Aluminum Diaphragm Compression Driver Mated to 90º x 90º Square Tractrix® horn High Frequency Driver

4” (10.2cm) Copper Spun Magnetically Shielded IMG Woofer Low Frequency Driver

2000Hz (Passive) Crossover Frequency

Built-In Bluetooth Wireless Technology

1 Phono / Line Analog (With Switch and Ground Screw Terminal) Input

1 3.5mm Analog Mini Jack Input Port

1 USB Digital Input Port

1 Optical Digital Input Port

1 Single RCA Line Level Output for Connection to a Subwoofer

MDF Enclosure Material

Rubber Feet

Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Port Enclosure Type

Brushed Black Polymer Veneer

9.75” (24.8cm) High x 5.88” (14.9cm) Wide x 7.5” (19.1cm) Deep

7.1 lbs

Remote Control (With 2 x AAA Batteries) Included

4 Meter Speaker Wire with Soldered Tips Included

2 Meter Power Cord (Region Specific) Included

1.5 Meter USB Type A to Type B Cable Included

Pricing and Availability

The Klipsch Reference R-28PF floorstanding speakers have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,199 per pair. The Klipsch Reference R-14PM monitor speakers have an MSRP of $399 per pair. Both are available now at select retailers and at Klipsch.com.

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