Do I need a powerful amplifier for the RF-7 III?

No. Its 100 dB sensitivity means even low-wattage amps can drive it to loud levels. A clean amp with good current delivery still helps control the dual 10-inch woofers at high volume.

Is the RF-7 III sold as a pair?

No, it is sold individually. A stereo setup requires two speakers.

Can I bi-wire or bi-amplify it?

Yes. It has dual binding posts that support bi-wiring and bi-amplification.

Does it need a subwoofer for home theater?

Its 32Hz low end covers most music and much movie content. A subwoofer still adds the deepest effects and LFE channel for serious home theater.

How much space does it need behind it?

The dual Tractrix ports fire from the rear, so leave clearance from the wall to avoid boomy bass. A large room suits its output and cabinet size.

How does it compare with the RF-7 II?

The III keeps the dual 10-inch woofer layout and high sensitivity but updates the compression driver and horn for the high-frequency section. It is a refinement rather than a redesign.

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

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

What do buyers say about the Klipsch RF-7 III Floorstanding Speaker?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

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

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

Klipsch RF-7 III Floorstanding Speaker

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What reviewers say

Owners of the RF-7 line praise its dynamics, efficiency and live-sounding scale, and the III is seen as a refinement of a long-running design. Critics and some owners note the horn treble can be forward and that the big cabinet rewards careful setup.

What people mention

SensitivityPraisedOwners say it plays loudly with little amplifier power, which suits low-wattage tube amps.
TrebleMixedSome listeners find the horn-loaded highs forward or bright, while others call them detailed and lively.
BassPraisedThe dual 10-inch woofers are described as delivering deep, punchy low end without a subwoofer.
DynamicsPraisedReviewers highlight its scale and impact on large orchestral and movie material.
PlacementCriticisedThe rear-firing ports and large cabinet make placement and room treatment important.
BuildPraisedOwners note the solid cabinet and furniture-grade veneer finish.

About the Klipsch RF-7 III Floorstanding Speaker

The Klipsch RF-7 III is the flagship floorstanding speaker of the Klipsch Reference Series. It is a two-way, horn-loaded design, designed and assembled in Hope, Arkansas. It is sold individually, as each.

The high-frequency section uses a 1.75-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver with a new phase plug. The driver sits on an 8.5-inch square, 90x90-degree Tractrix horn made of compressed molded rubber. The horn works across a 1,300Hz to 25kHz range.

Two 10-inch spun copper Cerametallic woofers sit in cast aluminum frames with dual shorting-ring magnet structures. The bass-reflex cabinet is bifurcated into two separate chambers, one per woofer. Each chamber vents through its own rear-firing Tractrix port. Dual binding posts allow bi-wiring and bi-amplification.

Design

Two-way, horn-loaded floorstanding loudspeaker

Tweeter

1.75-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver on 90x90-degree Tractrix horn

Horn

8.5-inch square, compressed molded rubber

Woofers

Dual 10-inch spun copper Cerametallic cones, cast aluminum frames

Enclosure

Bifurcated dual-chamber bass reflex with dual rear-firing Tractrix ports

Sensitivity

100 dB