Klipsch Reference RF-83 Speaker System:
At A Glance & Ratings
At A Glance: Klipsch Reference RF-83 Speaker System
Subwoofer: RT-12D
Connections: Stereo RCA line-level in & out, USB
Enclosure Type: Passive radiator
Woofer (size in inches, type): 12, Cerametallic (1); 12, Cerametallic passive radiators (2)
Power Rating (watts): 800
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Cherry or Black Ash real-wood veneers
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 18.75 x 24 x 21.75
Weight (pounds): 71
Price: $1,999
Speaker: RF-83; RC-64; RS-62
Type: Two-way tower; Two-way center-channel; Two-way surround speaker
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1.25, horn-loaded inverted titanium dome tweeter; 1.25, horn-loaded inverted titanium dome tweeter; 1, horn-loaded,titanium dome tweeter (2)
Woofer (size, type): 8, Cerametallic cone (3); 6.5, Cerametallic cone (4); 6.5, Cerametallic cones (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8; 8; 8
Recommended Amp Power: 250 watts (RMS); 200 watts (RMS); 150 watts (RMS)
Available Finishes: Cherry or Black Ash real-wood veneers; Cherry or Black Ash Cherry or Black Ash real-wood veneers; real-wood veneers
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 49.6 x 9.25 x 20.5; 8 x 33 x 13.5; 15 x 14.75 x 9.75
Weight (pounds): 100; 61; 28
Price: $2,498/pair; $899/each; $998/pair
Ratings: Klipsch Reference RF-83 Speaker System
Build Quality: 93 Good
•The RF-83 towers have a hefty weight of 100 pounds each
•The triangular RT-12d sub exudes strength
Value: 94 Good
•Towers and center are made in the United States
•Furniture-grade real-wood veneers
Features: 94 Good
•These high-efficiency speakers bring out the best from even moderately powered receivers
•Horn-loaded tweeters' controlled dispersion minimizes floor and ceiling reflections
Performance: 97 Excellent
•Equally spectacular with music and movies
•High-resolution sound is effortless
•References convey full-on, feel-it-in-your-guts dynamics
Ergonomics: 90 Good
•The system is big and heavy, definitely a two-person unboxing and setup job
•The RT-12d's auto room-correction system makes subwoofer setup a breeze
Overall Rating: 95 Excellent
The top-of-the-line Reference system from Klipsch not only delivers full throttle home theater Sturm und Drang, it sounds sweet with music.
General Information
RF-83 Tower Loudspeaker, $2,498/pair; RC-64 Center-Channel Speaker, $899/each; RS-62 Surround Speaker, $998/pair; RT-12d Subwoofer, $1,999
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