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Klipsch Reference R-26FA Dolby Atmos Floorstanding Speakers (Pair, Black) Expired

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Adorama has Klipsch Reference R-26FA Dolby Atmos Floorstanding Speakers (Pair, Black) on sale for $499. Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Built-in Elevation Channel for Dolby Atmos
  • 1" Aluminum Diaphragm Compression Tweeter
  • Dual 6.5" Copper Spun Magnetically Shielded IMG Woofers
  • 90 x 90 Square Tractrix Horn
  • Front-Firing Port
  • Strong, Flexible Removable Grille

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If you care about good audio, look for reference premier deals...not reference.

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JimBanville
11-25-2022 at 01:55 PM.
11-25-2022 at 01:55 PM.
If you care about good audio, look for reference premier deals...not reference.
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11-25-2022 at 11:52 PM.
11-25-2022 at 11:52 PM.
Quote from JimBanville :
If you care about good audio, look for reference premier deals...not reference.
What's the difference?
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11-26-2022 at 05:50 AM.
11-26-2022 at 05:50 AM.
And further, can such deals be found at this price point for those who are willing to wait? Or is this best bang for buck at this price?
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11-26-2022 at 05:57 AM.
11-26-2022 at 05:57 AM.
Quote from Weekenday :
What's the difference?

https://soundunlocked.com/klipsch...e-premiere
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11-26-2022 at 06:45 AM.
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Very good article. Thanks for posting.
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gforce1976
11-26-2022 at 07:32 AM.
11-26-2022 at 07:32 AM.

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Reference Premiere speakers are positioned as the more premium option of the two speaker lines. In comparison, the Klipsch Reference line of speakers is a more affordable, entry-level option.
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namlook
11-27-2022 at 01:14 AM.
11-27-2022 at 01:14 AM.
Quote from JimBanville :
If you care about good audio, look for reference premier deals...not reference.
There's a deal right now on this line for an entire system. I have the lesser Klipsch line but just can't justify upgrading. Wish I had bought these from the start though.

Klipsch Reference Premier Speakers: 2x RP-280FA, 2x RP-600M, RP-404C, Rel HT/1205 Sub $1749 + Free Shipping

https://slickdeals.net/f/16038994-klipsch-reference-premier-speakers-2x-rp-280fa-2x-rp-600m-rp-404c-rel-ht-1205-sub-1749-free-s-h?src=SiteSearch
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11-27-2022 at 10:05 AM.
11-27-2022 at 10:05 AM.
Quote from gforce1976 :
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Reference Premiere speakers are positioned as the more premium option of the two speaker lines. In comparison, the Klipsch Reference line of speakers is a more affordable, entry-level option.

Yes there is always a more premium sounding option.

Now whether it's worth the extra money can only be defined by each person listening for themselves.

This holds true to what is considered good or bad audio, there is no universal definition to it as you can tell in all these discussions.
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JasonStern
11-27-2022 at 10:57 AM.
11-27-2022 at 10:57 AM.
If you're okay with refurbs, Harman Audio has JBL Studio 590s for $350. Unlike TVs, gaming consoles, etc., a good set of speakers tends to last decades. Good area to not cheap out on.
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11-27-2022 at 02:43 PM.
11-27-2022 at 02:43 PM.
Quote from Paradigm2 :
And further, can such deals be found at this price point for those who are willing to wait? Or is this best bang for buck at this price?
Depends if you need floor standers. At this price range it's usually better to get bookshelves. And if you are going to be using a sub with them for home theater even more reason to go with bookshelves since the sub can handle the low frequency much better than even some more expensive floor standing speakers, a good sub anyway. And these really aren't for music anyway, they are for home theater with the atmos addon, and really the bouncing Atmos is really not worth it.

The kef 150 pair are still at thier bf price of $300, then put the $200 you save towards a better sub. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kef-...Id=5913623
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LastButNotLeast
11-27-2022 at 08:54 PM.
11-27-2022 at 08:54 PM.
Quote from jonhern :
And these really aren't for music anyway, they are for home theater with the atmos addon, and really the bouncing Atmos is really not worth it.
If you can't rip apart your ceiling (and the ceiling isn't vaulted or some other odd configuration), upfiring Atmos speakers can work very well. I have four Klipsch add-on modules and I like them very much. They also do a great job with music, so you have a sphere of sound around you.
If you don't have an Atmos-capable AVR, then it may not be worth the investment, but, if your AVR supports it, upfiring Atmos is vastly better then no Atmos.
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11-28-2022 at 05:59 PM.
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Quote from LastButNotLeast :
If you can't rip apart your ceiling (and the ceiling isn't vaulted or some other odd configuration), upfiring Atmos speakers can work very well. I have four Klipsch add-on modules and I like them very much. They also do a great job with music, so you have a sphere of sound around you.
If you don't have an Atmos-capable AVR, then it may not be worth the investment, but, if your AVR supports it, upfiring Atmos is vastly better then no Atmos.
You don't need to rip apart your ceiling to do real height speakers. I did mine in an afternoon with wire runway and some Polk OWM3 speakers that are super simple to mount on ceiling or wall. And you can get them in white, mine blend right in, I have to point them out for people to notice them.
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11-28-2022 at 08:18 PM.
11-28-2022 at 08:18 PM.
Quote from jonhern :
You don't need to rip apart your ceiling to do real height speakers. I did mine in an afternoon with wire runway and some Polk OWM3 speakers that are super simple to mount on ceiling or wall. And you can get them in white, mine blend right in, I have to point them out for people to notice them.
No WAF, then, eh? Wink
(I'm married to someone who would notice.)
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