At a glance
Klipsch RB-81 in 5 facts
- Type: Speaker
- Frequency response: 46 Hz to 23 kHz
- Sensitivity: 97 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 9.2/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
The Klipsch RB-81ii bookshelf speakers lend an exceptional audio experience from a compact form factor. Despite a few hiccups like the granular high-end output and potential confusion due to individual sale, the speakers offer excellent value for money with a beautiful walnut finish, remarkable at-volume output, and notably efficient power use. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 171 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 8" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 46 Hz to 23 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 1.8 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 97 dB
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 19 in 483 mm
- Width
- 12.3 in 311 mm
- Depth
- 9.3 in 235 mm
- Weight
- 66.1 lb 30 kg
- Colors
- Cherry woodgrain vinyl Black Ash woodgrain vinyl
From our review
What we found
Compared across 171 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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