At a glance
Klipsch RP-280FA in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 32 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity: 98 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.6/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
After extensive research and use, I found the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280FA to be an excellent addition to my home theater system. The sound quality is incredibly pure, and the integrated Dolby Atmos takes movie watching to another level. Despite their large size, they offer great value for money and are worth the investment for any audio enthusiast. The speakers do have some minor downsides, such as their size and occasional customer service issues, but overall, they have significantly improved my audio experience. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 2x 8" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 32 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
- Crossover frequency
- 1.8 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 150 W
- Power handling (RMS)
- 150 W 600 W peak Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Maximum SPL
- 123 dB
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Speaker terminals
- 5-way binding posts Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 43 in 1092 mm
- Width
- 10.5 in 267 mm
- Depth
- 19.8 in 502 mm
- Weight
- 62.5 lb 28.3 kg
- Colors
- Ebony Cherry
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Klipsch RP-280FA isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Klipsch RP-8000F II.
Why this one: Same Reference Premiere tower line with 8 inch woofer, same frequency range and sensitivity as the old model.
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