About the Klipsch Reference R-4B
"Ahh, that's better"
The Klipsch R-4B delivers great sound, dialogue enhancement, and wireless music listening from a low-profile system that's easy to set up.
"Ahh, that's better"
Are your TV's built-in speakers not cutting it for you? Do you struggle to follow the dialogue on your favorite TV shows? The Klipsch Reference R-4B is a simple solution that lets you add powerful home theater sound to your TV without taking up a lot of space. A single-cable connection makes it easy to set up so you can enjoy it right off the bat. The R-4B consists of a sound bar and a wireless subwoofer. The sound bar can be wall-mounted, or it can rest on your TV stand, while the subwoofer can be placed just about anywhere in the room. This system adds clear dialogue, surround sound effects, and exciting low-frequency impact to movies and TV shows.
Realistic detail throughout your TV room
You'll get legendary Klipsch sound from the two-channel sound bar. Two 3/4" tweeters add crisp detail. Each tweeter is mated to one of Klipsch's signature Tractrix® horns to accurately direct high-frequency sound across a wide listening area. Two 2-1/2" midrange drivers reproduce clear dialogue and dynamic soundtracks.
More home theater thrills
The R-4B's wireless subwoofer fills in the missing low end, delivering satisfying bass for action scenes, music, and more. Since it connects to the sound bar wirelessly, you can place it anywhere you like in the room. Just plug it into a wall outlet, sync it to the sound bar, and you're done.
Listening modes let you fine-tune your sound
The R-4B doesn't just add volume and clarity to your TV setup. It also offers different listening modes for different situations. Virtual surround mode adds three-dimensional surround sound effects — great for movies — while voice enhance mode increases dialogue volume without increasing ambient sounds — great for TV shows with quiet dialogue, or for making sure you catch all of the evening news. With night mode, you can watch TV into the wee hours without disturbing anyone else.
Use it for music
When you aren't watching TV, the R-4B doubles as a convenient music system. Bluetooth lets you stream any music you like from your compatible mobile device. There's also a USB port in the back, so you can load up a thumb drive with your favorite tunes and keep it plugged in for music any time you want it.
Product highlights:
Sound bar:
- two-channel sound bar with four built-in speakers
- two 3/4" textile dome tweeters mated to Tractrix Horns for wide dispersion
- two 2.5" fiber-composite midrange drivers
- ideal for wall-mounting beneath a flat-panel TV or resting on a TV stand
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
- Dolby® Digital decoding
- virtual surround sound mode for a more immersive listening experience
- Toslink optical digital audio input (cable included)
- stereo RCA inputs
- USB input for connecting a thumb drive
- keyhole slots for wall-mounting (wall template included)
- 40"W x 3-1/2"H x 3-3/8"D
- weight: 5.8 lbs.
Subwoofer:
- 6.5" down-firing fiber-composite cone woofer
- ported enclosure for enhanced low-frequency response
- syncs wirelessly with sound bar
- 6-5/16"W x 10-1/16"H x 14-3/16"D
- weight: 8 lbs.
System:
- remote control
- warranty: 3 years for drivers and cabinets, 1 year for electronics
- MFR # 1062351
What's in the box:
Klipsch Reference R-4B owner's manual
- Active soundbar speaker
- Wireless powered sub
- 2 AC power adapters (w/ attached 6' DC cord)
- Remote control
- CR2025 3V battery
- 59" Optical digital cable Wall-mount template
- Owner's Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | Bar | |
Amplification | Self-powered | |
Separate Subwoofer | Yes | |
Wireless Surrounds | No | |
Number Of Channels | 2.1 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | Yes | |
DTS | No | |
Dolby Atmos | No | |
DTS:X | No | |
Audio Enhancements | ||
Dialogue Enhancement | Yes | |
Auto Volume | No | |
Night Mode | --- | |
Virtual Surround | Virtual Surround | |
Room Correction | No | |
Audio Connections | ||
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | None | |
HDMI ARC Input | No | |
HDMI eARC Input | No | |
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs | None | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | 1 | |
USB Type-A Input | Yes | |
Subwoofer Output | Wireless | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | 0.75" Horn-Loaded dome (2 | |
Midrange | 2.5" Cone (2) | |
Woofer | None | |
Subwoofer Driver | 6.5" cone | |
Enclosure | Ported | |
System Frequency Response | Not Given | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | Not given | |
Subwoofer RMS Power | Not given | |
Video Connections | ||
HDMI Inputs | None | |
HDMI Outputs | None | |
Video Specs | ||
HDMI Version | N/A | |
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution | N/A | |
HDR Video Compatible | No | |
Control | ||
Includes Remote | Yes | |
Voice Control | No | |
Control by App | No | |
HDMI CEC | No | |
Remote IR Passthrough | No | |
Learns TV Remote | Yes | |
Audio Streaming | ||
Bluetooth Connectivity | Built-in | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | |
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode | No | |
Online Music Sources | --- | |
Apple AirPlay | No | |
Chromecast built-in | No | |
Amazon Music | --- | |
Apple Music | --- | |
Pandora | --- | |
SiriusXM | --- | |
Spotify | --- | |
TIDAL | --- | |
TuneIn | --- | |
YouTube Music | --- | |
Files on Your Network | No | |
Wi-Fi Networking | ||
Built-in Wi-Fi Version | None | |
Bands | N/A | |
Other Info | ||
Wall-mountable | Yes | |
Mounting Bracket Included | No | |
Sound Bar Size (inches) | 3-1/2H x 40W x 3-7/16D | |
Sound Bar Weight | 5.8 lbs | |
Subwoofer Size (inches) | 10-9/16H x 7-5/16W x 14-1/8D | |
Subwoofer Weight | 8 lbs | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 3 Years | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 3 Years | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Soundbar & Wireless Sub System: The Klipsch R-4B Soundbar & Subwoofer Speaker System improves your television and movie sound by simulating a multi-speaker surround sound system. It instantly upgrades your TV sound without requiring a separate receiver and multiple speakers. The Klipsch R-4B consists of a self-powered soundbar speaker, wireless powered subwoofer, and IR remote. The system features a satin black finish to blend in with your flat-panel TV and decor.
Active Soundbar w/ Horn-Loaded Technology: The Klipsch R-4B's self-powered soundbar speaker utilizes horn-loading technology designed to send sound more directly to the listening area. By incorporating highly efficient horn-loaded technology into the soundbar, all sounds are more detailed, dialog clarity is significantly improved, and overall output is maximized to cover even the largest listening areas. The soundbar speaker utilizes one 0.75" horn-loaded textile dome tweeter mated with a 90° x 90° Tractrix horn that delivers crisp highs. Two 2.5" fiber composite woofers round out the enhanced sound with crisp vocals and dynamic soundtracks.
Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The Klipsch R-4B includes a wireless powered subwoofer with a 6.5" down-firing fiber composite woofer in a bass reflex enclosure with a rear slot-port. The sophisticated 2.4 GHz technology automatically connects the soundbar and subwoofer together wirelessly; up to 50'. The wireless powered sub's cabinet features a black wood-grain vinyl finish and rubber feet. The wireless powered subwoofer has independent volume control from the included IR remote control.
Sound Modes: The Klipsch R-4B Soundbar & Subwoofer Speaker System offers 3 sound modes to choose from - Virtual Surround, Voice Enhance, and Night. The Virtual Surround mode is designed to simulate the effect of a surround sound system. The Voice Enhance mode increases dialogue volume for enhanced vocal clarity without increasing ambient sounds. Night mode adjusts the system's dynamic range for quieter listening environments.
Digital + Analog Connection: The Klipsch R-4B is designed to quickly connect to most TV's using either a digital optical (toslink) connection or an analog (RCA) hookup. Using the digital optical connection, the built-in Dolby Digital decoder accepts sound from both the TV and any device (such as a DVD/Blu-ray player or Cable/Satellite receiver) hooked up to the TV. There is also analog RCA left/right input, if your television does not offer an optical digital output.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Klipsch R-4B features built-in Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming of stored music and music apps on your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC/PHone, Mac computer/laptop, and more to the Klipsch soundbar & subwoofer system. From the system's remote control you can operate basic playback functions like Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track. You'll continue to use your Bluetooth-enabled device to control advanced music playback functions and to view song/artist information. A simple single button press will pair your device with the R-4B system. Once paired, the R-4B speaker system will automatically re-connect to your device when within range (up to 33').
Remote Control: You can program the Klipsch R-4B's Volume Up/Down and Mute functions into your existing TV remote for further ease-of-operation. You also have the option of controlling all functions of the system with the included IR remote control. The remote also operates basic playback functions like Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track for Bluetooth-connected devices.
Mounting Options: The soundbar speaker can simply be positioned on a shelf or stand, below or above your TV. It can also be wall-mounted using its dual keyhole slots and included template (mounting screws not included). The slender soundbar speaker aesthetically matches either a wall-mounted or table-top mounted TV. Because the powered sub is wireless it can be positioned almost anywhere up to 50' from the soundbar speaker. It is recommended that the sub be positioned on the same wall as the soundbar.
Power Requirements: Both, the active soundbar & wireless powered sub, will require AC power.
Auto Turn-On: This soundbar speaker system will turn on automatically when it receives an audio signal on its optical or analog inputs.
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So out of box, I wall mounted the bar a few inches below my tv. Looks great. Hooked it up to my phone started playing music through my phone with in a minute. Love the look and the sound quality. Sound quality is night and of the tv speakers. With the bonus of some bass rumble of the subwoofer.
Tom from Schenectady, NY