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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
66% off
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Adorama has Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280FA Atmos Floorstanding Speakers (Walnut Wood Veneer, Pair) for $699. Shipping is free.
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Key Features:
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.
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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:
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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You can refer some guides like https://www.svsound.com/blogs/spe...-placement or https://www.audioholics
This is going to be a fun journey for you. Good luck!
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
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://hometheaterrevi
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One tip - The two large sides are very easy to do, but cut enough in width so that it covers midway to the back of the speaker, and enough in height so that it meets at the top section near the middle. I lay the speaker on the side, applied and squeegeed it fully, and then curved the vinyl onto the back of the speaker which resulted in a very smooth looking finish. Here is how the speaker looks currently - https://imgur.com/a/nkDJvTx near the top you can see how i messed up one side on the very first install - but it is not at all noticeable when standing next to it
That said for a lot of folks traditional wood finishes clash with their stuff, or in home theaters where black is often preferred.
Just depends.
For just as many this is the finish they want but don't post about it, so you see the complaints only.
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You can refer some guides like https://www.svsound.com/blogs/spe...-placement or https://www.audioholics
This is going to be a fun journey for you. Good luck!
That said for a lot of folks traditional wood finishes clash with their stuff, or in home theaters where black is often preferred.
Just depends.
For just as many this is the finish they want but don't post about it, so you see the complaints only.
also once you mention klipsch it brings out every single fan boy from that brand and every other brand gets thumbs down no matter how much better it is. they like the brand because they are inexpensive, but they never take the time to see what is inside the unit. they tend to use low quality crossovers and minimal bracing / dampening which causes resonances. you get what you pay for.
of those brands mentioned both KEF and Focal are much more neutral, much more accurate. Polk can be hit or miss, they make a lot of different types of units.
brand names aside, using atmos enables (reflecting / bouncy) speakers can be difficult to get set up properly. you would prefer to have the atmos unit separate from the main speaker for that reason (So each can be adjustion / positioned individually). when they are attached you have to balance the toe-in form the main speaker with the atmos reflection and that always gives less than optimal results.
One tip - The two large sides are very easy to do, but cut enough in width so that it covers midway to the back of the speaker, and enough in height so that it meets at the top section near the middle. I lay the speaker on the side, applied and squeegeed it fully, and then curved the vinyl onto the back of the speaker which resulted in a very smooth looking finish. Here is how the speaker looks currently - https://imgur.com/a/nkDJvTx near the top you can see how i messed up one side on the very first install - but it is not at all noticeable when standing next to it
As far as how well, IMO not very.
Ideally these modules should reflect the sound off a smooth flat ceiling that is 8-12ft in height.
Aligning the reflection point to your seating, plays a significant role here, and can be difficult to do in the average home.
They are more than an alternate choice for people that can't/won't do in ceiling design or height design setup.
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