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

No. Its high sensitivity means low-wattage tube and class-A amps drive it to loud levels. A clean 20 to 50 watts per channel is plenty for most rooms.

Is one speaker or a pair included?

Each RF-7 III is sold as a single speaker. For stereo or a home theater front stage you need to buy two.

How does it compare with the RF-7 II?

The III keeps the horn and dual 10-inch layout but updates the compression driver and crossover for smoother integration. Owners generally describe it as a refinement rather than a redesign.

Will it work in a small room?

It can, but the large cabinet and wide dispersion favor rooms with some distance from the walls. In tight spaces the bass can boom and the treble can feel aggressive.

What finishes does it come in?

Klipsch offers it in Black Ash, Natural Cherry and Walnut wood-grain vinyl with a satin painted baffle.

Is it good for home theater?

Yes. Its high output, wide dispersion and strong bass make it a strong front left and right speaker for movies, paired with a matching center channel.

Klipsch RF-7 III Reference Series Floorstanding Speakers

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

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

Q: Where can I buy the Klipsch RF-7 III Reference Series Floorstanding Speakers?

16 stores we checked sell it, including Audiolab, All Elite Audio, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the RF-7 line praise its dynamics, sensitivity and bass slam, and many call it a bargain for the output. Critics and some listeners find the horn treble forward and tiring on bright recordings, and note the size and placement demands.

What people mention

TrebleMixedThe horn tweeter is praised for detail and dynamics but called forward or bright by some listeners.
SensitivityPraisedOwners say it plays loud with low-power amps and stays clean.
BassPraisedThe dual 10-inch woofers are described as deep and punchy for music and movies.
PlacementCriticisedListeners report it needs room to breathe and careful toe-in to avoid harshness.
SizeMixedThe tall, heavy cabinet is admired for build but noted as hard to move and fit.

About the Klipsch RF-7 III Reference Series Floorstanding Speakers

The Klipsch RF-7 III is a two-way, horn-loaded floorstanding speaker from the Reference Series, sold as a single speaker. It uses a 1.75-inch titanium compression driver on a 90° x 90° Tractrix horn for high frequencies. Two 10-inch Cerametallic woofers handle the bass.

The cabinet is a bass reflex design with a front-firing port arrangement and a rear port. A 2½-way crossover network joins the drivers. The speaker is designed and assembled in Hope, Arkansas.

Its high sensitivity suits low-wattage amplifiers, and it works with modest to moderate power. The finish is wood grain vinyl with a satin painted baffle. A removable magnetic grille is included.

Design

Two-way, horn-loaded floorstanding speaker

Tweeter

1.75" titanium compression driver on 90° x 90° Tractrix horn

Woofers

Dual 10" Cerametallic woofers

Crossover

2½-way; 1,200 Hz and 2,200 Hz

Frequency response

32–24,000 Hz (±3 dB)

Sensitivity

99 dB @ 2.83V / 1m