Does the RF-7 III need a powerful amplifier?

No. At 100 dB sensitivity and 8 ohms it reaches high volume on modest power. Klipsch rates it for up to 250 watts continuous, so a small tube or class-A amp works fine.

Is it sold as a pair?

No, it is sold each. A stereo pair means buying two, which also lets you add a single speaker to an existing setup.

How does it differ from the RF-7 II?

The III keeps the two-way horn-over-dual-10-inch layout but uses the updated 1.75-inch titanium compression driver and Tractrix horn with revised crossover and cabinet tuning.

One floorstanding speaker with its grille and feet. Speaker cable and amplifier are not included.

Will the horn sound too bright?

It depends on the room and taste. The 90° x 90° Tractrix horn is detailed and forward; toe-in and room treatment tame it, and some listeners prefer softer dome tweeters.

What finish options are there?

Black Ash or Walnut wood-grain vinyl over a satin painted baffle.

Where can I buy the Klipsch Reference RF-7 III Floorstanding Speaker?

15 stores we checked sell it, including All Elite Audio, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Crutchfield.

Klipsch Reference RF-7 III Floorstanding Speaker

Q: Where is the Klipsch Reference RF-7 III Floorstanding Speaker cheapest?

At All Elite Audio, for $2,449.00, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners of Klipsch Reference towers generally praise the RF-7 line for effortless dynamics, high sensitivity and deep bass from a two-way design. The recurring criticism is the horn tweeter, which some find bright or fatiguing on poorer recordings, and the cabinet size.

What people mention

DynamicsPraisedOwners say it plays loud and clean with little amplifier power.
TrebleMixedThe horn tweeter is detailed and lively to some, bright or fatiguing to others.
BassPraisedDual 10-inch woofers deliver deep, punchy low end for a two-way tower.
SensitivityPraisedThe high efficiency lets low-wattage amps drive it to high volume.
SizeCriticisedThe tall, deep cabinet takes real floor space and is hard to move alone.

About the Klipsch Reference RF-7 III Floorstanding Speaker

The Klipsch Reference RF-7 III is a two-way, horn-loaded floorstanding speaker. A 1.75-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver sits on an 8.5-inch square Tractrix horn with 90° x 90° coverage. Two 10-inch Cerametallic woofers handle the lower frequencies, and the crossover point is 1,300 Hz.

The woofers have cast-aluminum frames and dual shorting-ring magnets for low distortion at high output. The bass reflex cabinet is dual-chambered and uses bifurcated, rear-firing Tractrix ports. An integrated plinth base adds stability.

Sensitivity is high, so the speaker works well with low-wattage amplifiers. Dual binding posts allow single-wire, bi-wire or bi-amp connections. Leave a few inches of clearance behind the cabinet so the rear ports can breathe.

Design

Two-way, horn-loaded floorstanding loudspeaker

Tweeter

1.75-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver on 8.5-inch square Tractrix horn (90° x 90°)

Woofers

Dual 10-inch Cerametallic woofers with cast-aluminum frames and dual shorting-ring magnets

Crossover

1,300 Hz

Enclosure

Dual-chamber bass reflex cabinet with bifurcated rear-firing Tractrix ports and integrated plinth base

Frequency range

32 Hz to 25 kHz (±3 dB)