Buy Klipsch RF-82 II Reference Series Floorstanding Loudspeaker - Each (Black)Klipsch RF-82 II Reference Series Floorstanding Loudspeaker - Each (Black) Product Description:
- Features -
- An ideal choice for serious listeners
- Fills large rooms with pure sonic excitement
- Equally impressive with music and movies
- Highly efficient design produces more output using less energy
Product Description
The Reference Series RF-82 II tower speaker is a definite must-have for anyone who is serious about their music and movie entertainment, but don't have the room. The RF-82 II is complete with proprietary Tractrix Horn technology, which produces a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless power. Finished in a beautiful black wood grain vinyl veneer, the RF-82 II is guaranteed to complement any d cor.
Accurate, non-fatiguing sound provides hours of listening pleasure Enhanced 1 titanium horn-loaded tweeter, dual 8 high-output woofers Beautiful wood-grain vinyl veneer cabinet Specifications - Frequency Response - 33Hz-24KHz +- 3dB Power Handling - 150W RMS / 600W Peak Nominal Impedance - 8 ohms compatible High Frequency Crossover - 1400Hz High Frequency Drivers - 1 (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90 x 60 square Tractrix Horn Low Frequency Drivers - Dual 8 (20.3cm) Cerametallic cone woofers Enclosure Type - Bass-reflex via dual rear-firing ports Inputs - Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-ampUnit Dimensions - 43.6 H x 9.5 W x 16.25 D, Weight - 61.5lbs.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Klipsch RF82 II
By Audio Jim
Klipsch RF82 II BLACK Single 2-way Reference series black floor-standing speakerI received these speakers from Amazon in the time frame specified. Delivery was awesome and very helpful.The setup for these speakers was a snap. Good terminal connections. Just a simple mount for the base to stabilize the speaker from tipping. Very stable.I am using these for a secondary viewing area and as a music studio reference speaker. The higher power handling is very good with no distortion and very very crisp high and mid-range, typical with Klipsch horn driver. The low end is slightly limited which can be offset with proper EQ without the aid of a sub-woofer. The addition of a sub, while not needed does add improved low end. (watch your cross over frequency of the sub) The Klipsch 12 inch sub is a great addition.Overall it is a very well balanced speaker. The cabinetry is solid though not furniture quality by any means. I got the black pair and the simulated wood grain fits my decor. While it lacks the subtleties, finesse, lows and production quality of the older Klipsch Fortes speaker (Furniture grade made in Hope Arkansas not China) it does a very nice job for vocal reproduction for movies and music as well as some studio work.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Smooth and Powerfull
By wuboyblue
I just came from listening to the RF-82II with the RC-62 center and color me impressed. I have always been a Heritage series bigot, preferring the sound quality of a 3 way horn speaker and the powerfull bass generated by both porting and passive radiators. I own the Forte II's amd a quartet center channel(my favorites, I like 'em better than the Cornwalls).I was expecting to be less than surprised by the two way system, but instead I came away with an impression of a powerfull, dynamic speaker at home with video game soundtracks, movies and music. There was none of the shrillness accompanying many two way horn systems.Would I trade them for my Heritage series stuff, no way. Were I to go out and get something modern and aesthetically appealing, the answer is yes. Fortunately my wife understands my fetish and I accomodate her with a pair of the RF-62's and an RC-62 in her playroom. I have a man cave, she has her room, fair enough.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful.Klipsch rf-82 ii
By Speaker Searcher
I am looking for front speakers and a receiver to start a home theater system. I want the front speakers to really excel at music because I enjoy listening to music in 2 or 2.1 channel stereo. If the speakers can handle music well I am confident they will be able to handle movies.I went to local audio shops and I was able to hear the rf-82ii's at one place and they sounded pretty good. They were being powered by a 105 watt per channel Pioneer reciever. The sales person explained that they had just set up the 82ii's a couple of days ago and they were not broken in yet. Immediately after hearing the Klipschs I went to another shop and the only speaker that impressed me (near my budget) was the Monitor Audio rx6. They sounded great on mellow music and some aoustic/piano stuff and they did ok on rock. When I left the shop, the MA's were at the top of my speaker list.To be fair to the rf-82ii's, however, I wanted to hear a pair that were broken in. I went to another shop and listened to Paradigm floor standers (in the same price range as the rf-82ii's) right next to the Klipschs that had been broken in for two months and both bi-WIRED through a Marantz with 110 watts per channel. WOW! What a difference having break in time and a little more power can make!!! The rf-82ii's blew away the Paradigms in high frequency clarity, dynamics, and imaging. Bass response for both speakers was good, although both of them would need a subwoofer to sound their best (not a very big sub, though). The clarity and imaging was what really intrigued me. During certain songs it sounded as if the center channel was on because I could feel the lead vocals immediately in front of me. During one song, I could hear the vocalist to my left (about 11 o'clock) and the guitarist to the far right (about 2 o'clock). Compared to the MA rx6's, I like the rf-82ii's better because I listen to various forms of rock and the klipsch had free and flowing highs and adequate bass response compared to the restricted and muddied highs of the MA's (when playing rock).Pros: Excellent clarity, wonderful imaging, "highs" are tamed and not shrill, will likely sound even better with more power, appearanceCons: Big (although I like the size), will eventually require a sub, made in chinaI listened to the Klipschs and Paradigms with my own cd through a panasonic blu ray player so there was not a difference in file siz/sound quality. I have not purchased anything yet as I have more speakers to hear, but with my budget the rf-82ii's are going to be very hard to beat. I can't wait to see how the rf-82ii's compare to Klipsch Heresys.NOTE: The music I listened to included bands such as Phish, Raconteurs, Live, MGMT, and Pink Floyd
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