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Klipsch RF-52


$600.00 Released January, 2006

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Excellent high-frequency detail. Value-priced speaker. Dual binding posts can be bi-amped or bi-wired.

The Cons:Requires rear clearance room because of rear-firing vents - limits placement. Not a real wood finish - vinyl woodgrain. Only available in one color or finish - black.

Klipsch RF-52 are 2-way floorstanding speakers in the lower half of the Klipsch Reference Series. They feature a 1" titanium tweeter for high frequencies situated behind, what Klipsch calls, a Tractrix horn and dual 5.25" mid/bass driver made of a composite ceramic and copper material that Klipsch calls Cerametallic.

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The 2-way crossover is set at 1900 Hz, and the speaker has reported frequency response of 34Hz to 23kHz (+/-3dB). They feature a rear-firing port to eliminate vibration and use magnetically attached grilles. The RF-52 speakers are sold individual for around $300 each or ($600 / pair) and are only available in a black woograin vinyl finish. They were first produced in 2006. The next model up is the Klipsch RF-62 ($400 / each) and the step-down model is the Klipsch RF-10 ($250 / each) with similar design, but with 6.5" and 4.5" mid-range drivers, respectively.

Specifications

  • frequency response: 34Hz-23kHz +/-3dB
  • power handling: 100W RMS / 400W Peak
  • sensitivity: 96dB @ 2.83V / 1m
  • nominal impedance: 8 ohms compatible
  • high frequency drivers: 1" (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90x60 square Tractrix Horn
  • high freq crossover: 1900Hz
  • low frequency drivers: Dual 5.25" (13.3cm) Cerametallic™ cone woofers
  • enclosure type: Bass-reflex via rear-firing port
  • height: 37.6" (95.5cm) (w/feet)
  • width: 6.75" (17.2cm)
  • depth: 14.25" (36.2cm)
  • weight: 38lbs (17.3kg)
  • finishes: Black Ash woodgrain vinyl
  • built from: 2006

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Pros
  • 8

    Excellent high-frequency detail

  • 7

    Value-priced speaker

  • 6

    Dual binding posts can be bi-amped or bi-wired

  • 6

    clean aesthetic is perfect for a nice home theater setup

  • 5

    Can be matched easily with a complete set of Klipsch reference speakers for surround sound for a decent price

  • 5

    respectable low-end frequency cutoff

  • 5

    can play at high volume with no distortion

  • 2

    wonderful bass for size

Cons
  • 4

    Requires rear clearance room because of rear-firing vents - limits placement

  • 3

    Not a real wood finish - vinyl woodgrain

  • 3

    Only available in one color or finish - black

  • -1

    Horn tweeter can be shrill

  • -2

    somewhat boring looking

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