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Klipsch R-40M
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Specifications · per-field provenance
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Speaker typebookshelf standmountManufacturer
Way configuration2-wayManufacturer
Woofer count1Manufacturer
Woofer size (in)4Manufacturer
Tweeter typealuminum domeManufacturer
Tweeter size (in)1Manufacturer
Impedance, nominal (Ω)8Manufacturer
Sensitivity (dB @ 1 W/1 m)91Manufacturer
Sensitivity measurement contextin roomManufacturer
Frequency response, low (Hz)71Manufacturer
Frequency response, high (Hz)21000Manufacturer
Frequency response toleranceplus minus 3dBManufacturer
Peak power handling (W)200Manufacturer
Crossover frequency (Hz)1770Manufacturer
Enclosure typebass reflex portedManufacturer
Port locationrearManufacturer
Binding postssingle wireManufacturer
Grille includedYesManufacturer
Height (in)11.7Manufacturer
Width (in)5.8Manufacturer
Depth (in)8.5Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)7Manufacturer
Sold aspairRetailer
Finish optionsBlack Textured Wood Grain VinylManufacturer
Common questions
ANSWERED FROM THE DATAWhat receiver do you need to drive the Klipsch R-40M?
The Klipsch R-40M is rated at 91 dB sensitivity (efficient — it reaches volume on modest power) and is 8Ω nominal with no stated minimum — an easy electrical load most receivers handle. Our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.
How much do the Klipsch R-40M cost as a pair?
$199 for the left/right pair at today's tracked price. Retailers list some speakers per unit and some per pair without saying so loudly — we normalize every price on this site to what the pair actually costs.
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