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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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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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cyclicmoth
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If you are fully new to this, just a heads up - you will see many conflicting opinions on any speaker system because people have a different sound preferences. You will also come across many snobbish posts looking down on Klipsch saying something it is crap compared to X or Y brand. Many a times, what these folks conveniently forget is that, yes, overall, those brands could be much better than Klipsch, but they also cost a ton. It is like PC gamers with a $4k rig telling looking down on XBox players! My whole point being, audio systems follows the law of diminishing returns beyond a point. If you are fine with something that overall is pretty great value, nothing comes close to the Klipsch RP series when on a deal. However, if you are fine with putting away several thousands more, then definitely do a much of research and auditioning (at big box stores like Best Buy) before deciding on which ones to go with. Auditioning speakers is still good in any case as you may suddenly realize you prefer one specific brand over the others.

You can refer some guides like https://www.svsound.com/blogs/spe...-placement or https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-setup (audioholics is pretty great overall for guidance - check out their youtube videos as well) to start with. One thing to note is - most of the modern day Home Theatre Receivers have their own proprietary room audio calibration software - YPAO for Yamaha, Audyssey/Audyssey XT32 for Denon/Marantz etc. Depending on where you place the speakers, and where you intend to sit, the calibration software will optimize the audio for your listening position. You can then fine tune it to your liking. So - don't worry too much about the room layout if it is not rectangular. The height of your room helps decide whether you need height speakers or atmos or such. The size of your room helps decide how many channels/speakers you need to have a good audio experience.

This is going to be a fun journey for you. Good luck!
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ROOSKIE
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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.
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boosterjm
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For gods sake, not walnut again !
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Dec 2, 2022 11:45 PM
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adamoblivionDec 2, 2022 11:45 PM
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I got these at around the same price a year or so ago. They are super crisp and clear but not fatiguing. I couldn't be happier with them. I have them paired with an RP-450C and a pair of RP-150M's. If you're not pulling the trigger on them just because they're walnut, get over it.
Dec 3, 2022 12:11 AM
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FeistyManatee4035Dec 3, 2022 12:11 AM
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Quote from DOTCOM33 :
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.
I bought a Klipsh speaker set last year from Adorama and had to return it. I had no issues with the return process. Similar return process as Amazon
Dec 3, 2022 12:49 AM
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DOTCOM33Dec 3, 2022 12:49 AM
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Quote from FeistyManatee4035 :
I bought a Klipsh speaker set last year from Adorama and had to return it. I had no issues with the return process. Similar return process as Amazon
Thanks! Did you have to pay for return shipping?
Dec 3, 2022 1:14 AM
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boosterjmDec 3, 2022 1:14 AM
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Quote from FeistyManatee4035 :
I bought a Klipsh speaker set last year from Adorama and had to return it. I had no issues with the return process. Similar return process as Amazon
All my set up is ebony / black color
Going walnut will stand out in not a good way
I guess there is a reason black never gets discounted so much
Dec 3, 2022 1:34 AM
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swrobelDec 3, 2022 1:34 AM
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I have these and they're amazing. The walnut veneer is beautiful. What a steal.
Dec 3, 2022 1:39 AM
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rupterDec 3, 2022 1:39 AM
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If you have the room for these you will not find a better speaker for this price. They are big speakers and need to be away from the wall behind them for best performance. Atmos upfiring works too if you have flat ceilings with a 7 to 8ft height.
Dec 3, 2022 1:46 AM
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hotwheeler69Dec 3, 2022 1:46 AM
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this was the better deal

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Dec 3, 2022 1:52 AM
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gjsneptuneDec 3, 2022 1:52 AM
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Is $600/pair for the version without Atmos also a good deal?
https://a.co/d/7irQMGt
Dec 3, 2022 2:08 AM
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rking0122Dec 3, 2022 2:08 AM
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I've got a pair of the RF-82ii. I think this deal is for a generation or maybe two newer than the model I have. If these are anything like those they're pretty fantastic.
Dec 3, 2022 2:20 AM
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FigityDec 3, 2022 2:20 AM
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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!
U can get the 504c or 450c for $300 as they been on sale often and the rp 600 u can get for $300 as well so that would be $1300 total for the 280-fa, rp-504c or 450c, and rp 600m. The set is $1800 so the set is terrible value compared to buying individually. Lose $500 buying as a set. Anti slickdeal
Dec 3, 2022 2:29 AM
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crakarjaxDec 3, 2022 2:29 AM
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Quote from Figity :
U can get the 504c or 450c for $300 as they been on sale often and the rp 600 u can get for $300 as well so that would be $1300 total for the 280-fa, rp-504c or 450c, and rp 600m. The set is $1800 so the set is terrible value compared to buying individually. Lose $500 buying as a set. Anti slickdeal
That set I linked to includes the newer model floor standing speakers, not the 280s. If I wanted the 280s you'd be right and that would be a better deal.

Even if I wanted the 280s though, I'd want them in black and those are $700 *each*
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Dec 3, 2022 2:40 AM
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bigo_oxesDec 3, 2022 2:40 AM
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Quote from gjsneptune :
Is $600/pair for the version without Atmos also a good deal?
https://a.co/d/7irQMGt
Not when you can buy them directly from Klipsch for $249 each with free shipping!

https://www.klipsch.com/products/...j7EALw_wcB


But I'd watch this before making a decision. The review is for the more current gen and speaks of the previous ones but makes a good case for alternative speakers. That being said, You may love these, who knows?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0...1Xk&t=244s
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Dec 3, 2022 2:53 AM
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timmyobamaDec 3, 2022 2:53 AM
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Quote from boosterjm :
For gods sake, not walnut again !
Haha, reminds me of growing up in the 80's/ early 90's.
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Dec 3, 2022 3:28 AM
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HotWingsAndBeerDec 3, 2022 3:28 AM
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Quote from bigo_oxes :
Not when you can buy them directly from Klipsch for $249 each with free shipping!

https://www.klipsch.com/products/...j7EALw_wcB


But I'd watch this before making a decision. The review is for the more current gen and speaks of the previous ones but makes a good case for alternative speakers. That being said, You may love these, who knows?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0...1Xk&t=244s
Not even the same tier of speakers. OP is Reference Premiere and can be bi-amped (I have 2), you linked the Reference tier speakers.
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Dec 3, 2022 3:35 AM
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supermanrobDec 3, 2022 3:35 AM
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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 and TBH you're better off getting the 8000f's.
These built in modules are hit and miss on performance.

Once you build a good 5.1 you can always add the SA's later which are more versatile.

Using them as height Atmos are better option than as modules IMO
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