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expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 2, 2022 9:05 PM

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280FA Atmos Floorstanding Speakers (Walnut, Pair)

$699

$2,098

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Adorama has Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280FA Atmos Floorstanding Speakers (Walnut Wood Veneer, Pair) for $699. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Dimensions: 43" x 10.5" x 19"
  • Redesigned Tractrix Horn utilizes a circular horn throat paired to a square horn mouth to further improve high-frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. The compressed molded rubber construction adds high frequency damping to minimize distortion and improve detail. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible.
  • A Linear Travel Suspension maximizes dynamics for enhanced, detailed performance. LTS Tweeters have been a hallmark of previous Reference lines, as well as their flagship Klipsch Palladium series, making it a core component of some of the best speakers in the world.
  • Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers represent the pinnacle of Klipsch driver design, maintaining exceptional rigidity and lightweight construction, for minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-loaded LTS tweeter, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.
  • Utilizing Tractrix geometry, the Reference Premiere ports allows for the most efficient, fastest air transfer from the cabinet - for the cleanest, most powerful low frequency response on the market.
  • MDF Cabinet With Real Wood Veneer Finish
  • Strong, Flexible, Removable Grille attaches magnetically for an elegant transition from powerful showstopper to discrete performance piece.

Editor's Notes

Written by Brynn
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $1399 lower (67% savings) than the list price of $2098
  • About this product:
    • Includes 5-Year Warranty.
    • This item cannot be shipped outside the USA
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy can be found here.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Adorama has Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280FA Atmos Floorstanding Speakers (Walnut Wood Veneer, Pair) for $699. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Dimensions: 43" x 10.5" x 19"
  • Redesigned Tractrix Horn utilizes a circular horn throat paired to a square horn mouth to further improve high-frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. The compressed molded rubber construction adds high frequency damping to minimize distortion and improve detail. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible.
  • A Linear Travel Suspension maximizes dynamics for enhanced, detailed performance. LTS Tweeters have been a hallmark of previous Reference lines, as well as their flagship Klipsch Palladium series, making it a core component of some of the best speakers in the world.
  • Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers represent the pinnacle of Klipsch driver design, maintaining exceptional rigidity and lightweight construction, for minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-loaded LTS tweeter, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.
  • Utilizing Tractrix geometry, the Reference Premiere ports allows for the most efficient, fastest air transfer from the cabinet - for the cleanest, most powerful low frequency response on the market.
  • MDF Cabinet With Real Wood Veneer Finish
  • Strong, Flexible, Removable Grille attaches magnetically for an elegant transition from powerful showstopper to discrete performance piece.

Editor's Notes

Written by Brynn
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $1399 lower (67% savings) than the list price of $2098
  • About this product:
    • Includes 5-Year Warranty.
    • This item cannot be shipped outside the USA
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy can be found here.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Dec 2, 2022 9:50 PM
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GrandmasterFineDec 2, 2022 9:50 PM
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Might have to pull the trigger on these. I was waiting for the RP 5.1 deal that included these to come back around, but I already have an RP center speaker, and a couple rears …though they're cherry RPs lol
Dec 2, 2022 9:50 PM
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mrsunnyDec 2, 2022 9:50 PM
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Seems like a good deal...I believe these are the older release prior to the RF-8000 series.
Dec 2, 2022 9:51 PM
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BeigeJoke7661Dec 2, 2022 9:51 PM
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Quote from mrsunny :
Seems like a good deal...I believe these are the older release prior to the RF-8000 series.
Yes they are
Dec 2, 2022 9:52 PM
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ROOSKIEDec 2, 2022 9:52 PM
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This is a really good deal.
It is an older model but honestly the nex gen, the RP-8000fa was a slight technical downgrade(depending your view)(though still more than decent - see the Audioholics view of the non atmos version https://www.audioholics.com/tower...conclusion ).
The brand new model(Rp-8060faII $3k a pair) is indeed an upgrade over this RP-280FA but costs a bundle more and the real wood veneer on these will be an asset to many folks around.

Here is an old review of the RP-280FA by Brent Butterworth who is a measurement forward reviewer, now contributes often to the Wirecutter and is IMHO pretty trust worthy historically.
https://hometheaterreview.com/kli...-reviewed/ His comparison set in the review is a pair of REVEL towers which matters to some.
Last edited by ROOSKIE December 2, 2022 at 02:35 PM.
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Dec 2, 2022 10:12 PM
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boosterjmDec 2, 2022 10:12 PM
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For gods sake, not walnut again !
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Dec 2, 2022 10:15 PM
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wi2laDec 2, 2022 10:15 PM
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Good deal! Last time when I saw this deal is more than a year ago. And it was the color of cherry.
Dec 2, 2022 10:16 PM
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boosterjmDec 2, 2022 10:16 PM
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Does these 2 need 4 channels total from the receiver?

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Dec 2, 2022 10:32 PM
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crakarjaxDec 2, 2022 10:32 PM
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Quote from ROOSKIE :
This is a really good deal.
It is an older model but honestly the nex gen, the RP-8000fa was a slight technical downgrade(depending your view)(though still more than decent - see the Audioholics view of the non atmos version https://www.audioholics.com/tower...conclusion ).
The brand new model(Rp-8060fa $3k a pair) is indeed an upgrade over this RP-280FA but costs a bundle more and the real wood veneer on these will be an asset to many folks around.

Here is an old review of the RP-280FA by Brent Butterworth who is a measurement forward reviewer, now contributes often to the Wirecutter and is IMHO pretty trust worthy historically.
https://hometheaterreview.com/kli...-reviewed/ His comparison set in the review is a pair of REVEL towers which matters to some.
8060 are $1400 a pair right now, just FYI in case anyone's on the fence
Dec 2, 2022 10:45 PM
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KanwalpreetKDec 2, 2022 10:45 PM
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I have these speakers, got them around the same price about 2 years ago. They are phenomenal! Large and heavy so make sure you have the room for them. I painted mine white which was relatively easy and they look amazing.
Dec 2, 2022 10:49 PM
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thommanDec 2, 2022 10:49 PM
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Quote from boosterjm :
Does these 2 need 4 channels total from the receiver?
Only if you want to make use of the atmos speakers.
Dec 2, 2022 10:54 PM
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ROOSKIEDec 2, 2022 10:54 PM
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Quote from crakarjax :
8060 are $1400 a pair right now, just FYI in case anyone's on the fence
Sorry I meant the 8060FA-II is an upgrade, which currently is $3k a pair though obviously will get the Klipsch discount treatment at some point..
The version 1, regular 8060FA is not really any sort of upgrade. It has slightly different tweeter but reuses the crossover from the 280FA which was designed for the speaker to be at a slant as the 280FA was on a slanted base. This throws the design off a bit. The cabinet of the 280FA is larger and tuned differently as well. Not a big deal but it makes me think(not know for sure) the 280FA would actually measure better and be more useful in a large space. (while the new version might work better in a medium space, bass frequency wise due to how they are tuned)
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Dec 2, 2022 10:56 PM
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crakarjaxDec 2, 2022 10:56 PM
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Hmm, looks like I should have just bought these speakers as a set last year: https://slickdeals.net/f/15082183-klipsch-reference-premiere-speakers-2x-rp-8060fa-2x-rp-600m-rp-504...

I have the 504C center and now it looks like I could have just about bought the full set for just the current price of the fronts!
Dec 2, 2022 11:19 PM
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SiennaFlag487Dec 2, 2022 11:19 PM
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Quote from crakarjax :
Hmm, looks like I should have just bought these speakers as a set last year: https://slickdeals.net/f/15082183-klipsch-reference-premiere-speakers-2x-rp-8060fa-2x-rp-600m-rp-504...

I have the 504C center and now it looks like I could have just about bought the full set for just the current price of the fronts!
Ya I waited a for that deal to comeback but not looking that way.
Dec 2, 2022 11:23 PM
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BareJooDec 2, 2022 11:23 PM
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These or the Focal chora 826-D 🤔

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Dec 2, 2022 11:36 PM
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DOTCOM33Dec 2, 2022 11:36 PM
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Anybody ever have to return anything to these guys? I had a bad experience with the last tower speakers I bought and had to return them. But it was easy because it was Amazon.

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