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Klipsch reference
Premiere - the leap into the top class.
The Reference 160 Series RP 160 M delivers superior performance and unsurpassed quality for those who demand the very best. This top model offers high quality materials and elegant design and represents an important market factor.
A real evergreen has been reissued: The Klipsch RP-160M Shelf Box (Bookshelf). Reason for us, our experience, which we were able to collect in a large group test of the Klipsch Reference Premiere series also with the RP-160M, once again highlight in a short single test of the RP-160M. For this we tried the notes that were made during the test operation to the RP-160M, but since there was no single test at that time, they were never used - until now.
The RP-160M is a 2-way bass reflex construction with 100 watts continuous and 400 watts peak load capacity. 8 ohms is the impedance, the efficiency is 96 dB. The representable frequency range is from 43 Hz to 24 kHz. Equipped with a 16,4 cm Spun Copper Cerametallic woofer and a 90x90 Hybrid Tractrix Horn for high-frequency reproduction.
The actual tweeter behind the horn attachment is a Linear Travel Suspension Titanium Tweeter (LTS Tweeter). The rear bass reflex opening is optimized so that hardly any disturbing flow noises are produced - in practice, even with titles with heavy bass at high level, there is nothing to hear. The crossover frequency is 1.500 Hz.
The Klipsch RP-160M has a sturdy foil-covered MDF housing. Visually looks the base, which is mounted under the actual housing, very good. Due to the fact that the copper-colored membrane looks very attractive, we would not use the magnetically adhesive front grille. But that is ultimately a matter of taste.
Sound
In terms of sound, the compact shelf box acts as a typical Klipsch construction, meaning: Enormous levels are combined with enormous dynamics. The Klipsch pushes properly, for example, in "Living On A Prayer" by Jon Bon Jovi and delivers a rich bass, which does not "soften" even at high levels. Trance tracks like "Communication" by Armin van Buuren are also part of the RP-160M.
The dynamic differences are reflected in the bookshelf speaker impulsively, thanks to the excellent rough dynamics, dynastic jumps are also very intense. Voices are well presented by the RP-160M. This generation of speakers, our first test of the entire series, took place in October 2015. Klipsch was already much more sensitive than earlier models. This is shown by the fact that "The Power Of Love" by Celine Dion appears much more sophisticated and authentic than it used to be known by Klipsch speakers.
As a result, you can even hear classical music such as Antonio Vivaldi's "Four Seasons": the vibrant, lively, rousing presentation of "Spring" is quite enjoyable. Sure, savvy classical music lovers are always looking for the last detail - the reproduction of almost all the details can not be expected in view of the price range.
Especially since the RP-160M is suitable for larger rooms due to the volume that it releases. Locations with almost 25 square meters are no problem, and thanks to the immense efficiency of 96 dB you do not even need an extremely powerful amplifier. Sure, if you want to go high levels, should already connect a correspondingly strong stereo amplifier, with a model for 350 to 500 EUR but you are served properly.
Pop music of the 80s like "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John or "West End Girls" by the Pet Shop Boys is also the RP-160M. Her brisk, powerful performance is praiseworthy, the slightly mismatched interpretation of the Elton John title in the upper mids compensates her quite well. That would have been almost unthinkable in older Klipsch models, these played much harsher, more metallic and dominant in the heights and in the upper mids.
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Klipsch RP 160 M 
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