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Cambridge Audio L/R S vs Klipsch R-50PM

What L/R S does better (3) and where R-50PM wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio L/R S
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R S
3 advantages≈ $540
vs
Klipsch R-50PM
Klipsch · 2023R-50PM
1 advantage≈ $530
9.5Sound8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

L/R SR-50PM
134 × 226180178 × 358274
L/R SR-50PMDifference
Height226 mm358 mm−132 mm
Width134 mm178 mm−44 mm
Depth180 mm274 mm−94 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L/R S better than R-50PM?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · R-50PM: No
  2. aptXYes · R-50PM: No
  3. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%

Why is R-50PM better than L/R S?

  1. Output power100 W vs 120 W+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power100 W120 W
Lowest frequency55 Hz55 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYesYes
Design & build
Weight3,000 g—
Width134 mm178 mm
Height226 mm358 mm
Depth180 mm274 mm
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