At a glance
Klipsch RP-280F 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: 9.4/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
I had a fantastic experience with the Klipsch RP-280F floorstanding speakers. They produce an exceptional sound quality, which strikes a balance between loudness and clarity, even at high volumes. Astonishingly, the bass response is so strong that it is comparable to a standalone subwoofer! While larger in size, they have a striking aesthetic and build quality, easily fitting into my existing setup. Just be aware, the sound is often more enjoyable when cranked up. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 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
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Port location
- Rear Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Speaker terminals
- 5-way binding posts Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Bi-wire capable
- Yes Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Bi-amp capable
- Yes Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 43.1 in 1095 mm
- Width
- 16.4 in 416 mm
- Depth
- 10.5 in 267 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
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