Klipsch RF-83 - Manual

RF-83

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

29Hz-21kHz ± 3dB

POWER HANDLING

250W RMS / 1000W Peak

SENSITIVIT Y

100dB @ 2.83V / 1m

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE

8 ohms compatible

HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVERS

1.25" (3.2cm) Titanium diaphragm

compression driver mated to 90˚x 60˚

square Tractrix

®

Horn

HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER

1650Hz

LOW FREQUENCY DRIVERS

Triple 8" (20.3cm) High-output Cerametallic™

cone woofers

ENCLOSURE T YPE

Bass-reflex via triple rear-firing ports

HEIGHT

49.6" (126cm) (w/feet)

WIDTH

9.25" (23.5cm)

DEPTH

20.5" (52.1cm)

WEIGHT

100 lbs (45.4kg)

FINISH

Cherr y or Black Ash wood veneer

Triple 8" Floorstanding Loudspeaker

A force to be reckoned with, the Reference Series

RF-83 floorstander sets a new standard for the line

i n b o t h s o u n d a n d s t y l e . W i t h i t s h i g h - e n d

materials and slender design, this flagship tower

delivers unrivaled audio performance for those

who demand the very best.

Exclusive Tractrix

®

Horns have always been the

key component of this critically acclaimed series.

In the RF-83, this technology has been refined to

include improved throat geometry for a more

g e n u i n e , l i f e l i k e s o u n d . B e h i n d t h e h o r n l i e s a

professional-grade 1.25-inch titanium diaphragm

c o m p r e s s i o n d r i v e r t o p r o v i d e a u n i q u e

combination of precision, clarity and effortless

power.

F e a t u r i n g a n a l l - n e w d r i v e r l a y o u t , t h e R F- 8 3

employs triple 8-inch high-output woofers with

large motor structures for a solid bass foundation

and greater control, output and power handling.

T h e s e C e r a m e t a l l i c ™ w o o f e r s w i t h i n v e r t e d

copper dust caps exhibit a very high stiffness-to-

mass ratio and superb damping characteristics.

The RF-83’s rigid cabinet offers improved internal

cross-bracing to minimize panel vibrations that can

c o l o r s o u n d a n d t h r e e r e a r- f i r i n g p o r t s t o

e l i m i n a t e t u r b u l e n c e n o i s e . I n c r e a s e d b a f f l e

ribbing in the lower panel and around the horn

mouth dramatically improve acoustics across the

sonic range. For signal purity and perfect driver

integration, the crossover on the RF-83 features

the finest components and Klipsch custom internal

wiring. Premium binding posts ensure superior

connectivity.

Available in either a cherry or black real wood

veneer finish, the RF-83 comes with a knife-edge

back and low -diffraction, magnetically attached

grille to further accentuate the elegance of this

speaker.

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All specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2006

• Ultra-high-performance floorstanding speakers

• Professional-grade titanium dome compression driver for unmatched detail

and dynamics

• Triple high-output Cerametallic

™

woofers deliver intense bass response with

astonishing speed and accuracy

• Furniture-grade wood veneer finish