Floorstanding loudspeakers — Klipsch R-800F

The Klipsch R-800F is a floorstanding speaker from the Reference range, fitted with the horn-loaded tweeter typical of the brand.

Key specs that matter

Klipsch rates the response at 34 Hz to 21 kHz. Sensitivity reaches a high 98 dB into 8 ohms, with an amplifier window of 150 to 600 W. The tower measures 109.3 x 27.7 x 44.3 cm and weighs 24.5 kg, substantial without being oversized.

Engineering and use context

The horn-loaded tweeter is the key to this sensitivity.

Pairing

Even a modest amplifier drives the R-800F to high volume with ease. The wide power window still leaves room for a powerful amplifier when headroom and control at high output matter more than efficiency alone.

Alternatives

The R-600F is a more compact tower in the same Reference range, fitted with two 6.5 inch woofers.