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Klipsch The Fives McLaren Edition Active Shelves

The emergence of Klipsch The Fives McLaren Edition active acoustics, according to Klipsch itself, should be perceived as an increase in the scale of partnership with McLaren Racing.

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Indeed: what began last year with the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport Earphone McLaren Edition, and then the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC McLaren Edition , this time was embodied in a pair of active speakers measuring 304.8x165.1x234 each. 95 mm. Visible growth.

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When comparing the Klipsch The Fives McLaren Edition Powered Speaker to the regular "The Fives", the top dashboard nameplate on the top bezel, anodized orange, is striking. The horn tweeter also features an orange accent in signature McLaren styling.

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Another difference is the speaker supports. Instead of the usual legs, the Klipsch The Fives McLaren Edition uses a whole rubber outsole on the entire lower plane, and even with the structure of a Formula 1 tire. True, not a racing slick, but the tread of intermediate tires. But this did not affect the speed.

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The woofer of the novelty has been seriously reworked. He received a diffuser made of "racing" carbon fiber, no less popular in acoustic systems. The manufacturer promised powerful and precise bass, supported by a high-frequency range, which is responsible for a 1-inch titanium diaphragm tweeter in the Klipsch Tractrix horn.

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Otherwise, these are the same black MDF cases and architecture with a "master" and "slave" speaker, when all the electronics is located in the first of them. A pair of separate amplifiers deliver 60 watts each for the woofers and 20 watts for the tweeters. By the way, the cable connecting the speakers is also made in the McLaren aesthetic.

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The novelty receives an input signal on a pair of RCA connectors. Their function switches from the line-in option to the MM phono preamp mode - and it is important not to confuse them. Another analog input is a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack.

For digital signals, optical S / PDIF is suitable. In addition, a PC or Mac can be connected via USB (resolutions up to 24-bit / 192 kHz are supported). Also, HDMI CEC is not forgotten for working with a TV controlled by a "television" remote control.

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The choice of connections is completed by the Bluetooth 5.0 module for music from mobile gadgets. In addition to the network cable and the 4th connecting cable, the kit includes a USB Type-B to USB Type-A cable and an HDMI cable. An infrared remote control is provided for control.

In the European Union, the suggested retail price for the Klipsch The Fives McLaren Edition active shelves is 1,500 euros.