shrimpfriend Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hi everyone, I'm interested in upgrading my system to R-15PM monitors with a small sub. I would like to listen to high-res audio-files mainly through my Computer/the R-15PM's integrated DAC but I can't find any information on what the dac is capable of. As the speakers will be placed in a small room, I wonder whether the R-10SW is big enough as a sub or if the R-12SW is a very big step up. Thanks in advance for your answers, Tim TL;DR: What are the specs of the R-15PM's DAC? How big is the difference between R-10 and R12 subs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbphoto Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 The USB DAC inside the R-15PM advertises itself as 2-channel 24bit 96kHz capable to my Mac, according to AudioMidi. I'm not sure on the sub question but the R12-SW is on sale for less than the R10-SW at Crutchfield right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpfriend Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thank you! According to Crutchfield the DAC is indeed 24bit/96kHz on usb as well as optical. Sadly I can't make use of the sub deal on crutchfield, as I live in Germany. Do you have any experience with the R-15PM's integrated preamp? Is it comparable to those in entry/mid-level turntables? Also the general consensus seems to be that they sound slightly clearer, but otherwise simmilar to Audioengines A5+. Can you confirm that? Are the R-15PM suitable for near-field listening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbphoto Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I mostly have them on the floor of my small office (with Audioengine's wedges to angle them up) and play music via Bluetooth. They support aptx. I also use the line-in occasionally but not with a turntable, so I have no experience there. They sound excellent to me - especially for their size. Here's a good review on CNET comparing them to the A5+ https://www.cnet.com/products/klipsch-reference-premiere-r-15pm/review/#p=klipsch-reference-premiere-r-15pm-klr15pm/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WX4GPS Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I am currently waiting on Klipsch to reach back out to me on my service ticket as my computers no longer show the USB port on the Klipsch. I own a MacBook Pro 2012 15" non Retina ( still Unibody) and I have learned this Mac doesn't support hi res audio at all, it was 2013 models that they started supporting hi res, so it looks like if my USB is working I would be able to support playing 24/96 correct? Now lets say they are unable to repair my speakers, I know there is a digital input's and again my computer doesn't have any digital outs in that era. So what kind of recommended device could I do between my 2012 MacBook and these speakers to produce higher bit rate sampling sound? Not looking to break the bank here. But I need to be prepared for options depending how Klipsch handles the claim. Sincerely, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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