Klipsch RF-62 Floorstanding Loudspeaker

Because compromise isn't an option, the Reference Series RF-62 floorstander offers up everything you've never heard before in your favorite music and movies. With its superior technology and slender design, this speaker definitely stands out in the crowd. Exclusive Tractrix Horns have always been the key component of this critically acclaimed series. In the RF-62, this technology has been refined to include improved throat geometry for a more genuine, lifelike sound. Behind the horn lies a 1-inch titanium tweeter with a large ceramic motor structure to provide a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless power. The RF-62 employs dual 6.5-inch woofers for a solid bass foundation. These Cerametallic woofers with inverted copper dust caps exhibit a very high stiffness-to-mass ratio and superb damping characteristics. The RF-62's rigid cabinet offers improved internal cross-bracing to minimize panel vibrations that can color sound and twin rear-firing ports to eliminate turbulence noise. Increased baffle ribbing in the lower panel and around the horn mouth dramatically improve acoustics across the sonic range. For signal purity and perfect driver integration, the crossover on the RF-62 features the finest components and Klipsch custom internal wiring. Available in a black vinyl finish, the RF-62 comes with a low-diffraction, magnetically attached grille to further accentuate the elegance of this speaker. HIGH FREQ CROSSOVER - 1800Hz LOW FREQUENCY DRIVERS - Dual 6.5 (16.5cm) Cerametallic cone woofers ENCLOSURE TYPE - Bass-reflex via dual rear-firing ports Unit Dimensions - HEIGHT - 40.6 (103.1cm) (w/feet) x WIDTH - 8.5 (21.6cm) x DEPTH - 15.5 (39.4cm) / WEIGHT - 54lbs (24.5kg) FINISH - Black Ash woodgrain vinyl Requires speaker wire for connection (not included)

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I purchased a pair of these speakers from a local shop as part of an overall upgrade of my home audio system. They replaced a pair of Bose 501's, and are paired up with a Harman Kardon 3390 (an Amazon bargain rated at 80 watts per channel) which replaced an older 90 watt per channel Yamaha receiver. Everyone likes something a little different in their speakers, so anyone considering a major purchase like this would do well to audition them. I usually have a bias towards a clear high end, even if it comes at the expense of bass. I generally view bass-heavy speakers as being made for youngsters, and I'm certainly not one at age 58. However, these speakers have a very pronounced lower end, and I really like them. It's a very clear and smooth sounding bass, and the high end is much the same - clear and well defined. I didn't expect to find both features in one speaker, nor did I expect to be so impressed with the quality of the sound. These speakers produce sound that is big but also complete, well rounded and pleasing to the ear. They were the clear stars of the show when compared to the other speakers at the store. I should disclose that the comparisons were made with a 90 watt per channel receiver which would tend to favor more efficient speakers like this. A power source of 120 watts or more may have produced a different winner among the speakers. Or maybe not - these things are tough to beat. A couple things for the potential buyer to be aware of: 1. These speakers are quite large and will easily dominate a small room both physically and acoustically. 2. They are highly efficient, requiring very little power to produce a lot of sound. At higher volumes, they will part your hair, but they still sound great at low volume. 3. Although the bass end is fully developed, they are still what many would call "bright" because of the clear and strong high end (most likely due to the horn tweeters), so they should be paired with a receiver that is not especially bright in order to avoid creating a harsh sound. A lot of the Yamaha products would fall into the "bright" category, so HK or Marantz might be a better choice in this application. One other consideration that may or may not be important to everyone (it was to me) - they are made in the USA.