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Klipsch XF-48
$2,498.00
Released January, 2007
The Pros:Full frequency response - down to 40Hz. Built in amplifier. Does not require additional home theater equipment - can be used directly with a TV.
The Cons:Still requires a subwoofer for a powerful low end (specifically for movie watching). Somewhat expensive for the majority of consumers. Somewhat too simple and limiting for the majority of audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
The Klipsch XF-48 is a high-performance floorstanding loudspeaker that falls at the top of the Icon X series offered by Kilpsch. These speakers also have a built in 100W amplifier, eliminating the need for an A/V receiver.
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This allows you to plug these speakers directly into your TV or iPod with the line-level RCA jack. There are also conventional high-level speaker binding posts. The other key feature is the round Tractrix horn, which is connected to a 0.75" titanium diaphragm compression driver to give a smooth and precise high frequency response. For bass frequencies, there are dual 5.25" fiberblass cone woofers, as well as dual passive radiators for enhanced bass performance. The sleek and slender aluminum enclosure comes in a black anodized finish with high-glass black accents to fit any decor. The Klipsch XF-48 comes with a removable black grill and is sold individually, or as a pair for $2,498. The Klipsch XF-48 is also sold as the L/R speakers in the Klipsch XF-48 Home Theater System.
Specifications
- Frequency response: 40Hz-23kHz +/-3dB
- Low frequency extension: 33Hz
- Sensitivity: 96.5dB @ 2.83V / 1m
- Amplifier power: 100W continuous system power / 360W peak
- High freq crossover: 2550Hz
- High frequency drivers: 0.75" (1.9cm) titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 80° x 80° round XT Tractrix Horn
- Low frequency drivers: Dual 5.25" (13.3cm) high-output, fiberglass cone woofers with dual 5.25" x 9" (13.3cm x 22.9cm) passive radiators
- Amplifier: HF: Class A/B, LF: Class D
- Enclosure material: Aluminum
- Enclosure type: Bass-reflex via dual front-firing passive radiators
- Inputs: Line-level RCA jack, high-level speaker binding posts
- Height: 48.8" (123.8cm)
- Width: 7" (17.8cm)
- Depth: 7.9" (20cm) not including 12" (30.5cm) diameter base
- Weight: 39lbs (17.7kg)
- Features: Input sensitivity control, auto power
- Finishes: Black anodized w/ high-gloss black accents
- Voltage: 110/120 VAC 60Hz
User Reviews (4)
Pros & Cons
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full frequency response - down to 40Hz
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does not require additional home theater equipment - can be used directly with a TV
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center, l/r satellites and subwoofer also available
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good enough alone for music listening
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highs are not as bright one would expect from Klipsch speakers
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still requires a subwoofer for a powerful low end (specifically for movie watching)
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somewhat expensive for the majority of consumers
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somewhat too simple and limiting for the majority of audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts
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look cheaply constructed - like part of an inexpensive home theater in-a-box
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