Experts prefer Fluance Signature Hi-Fi over Klipsch RP-280F
On 6 Jan 2025 (1 month ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Fluance Signature Hi-Fi received 1 endorsement from The Sound Junky. Meanwhile, Klipsch RP-280F did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews  | What Hi-Fi  | ZD Net  | The Master Switch  | Music Critic  | Popular Mechanics  | The Sound Junky  | Gadget Review  | World Wide Stereo  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | N/A | $800 |  Fluance Signature Hi-Fi The Fluance Signature Hi-Fi speakers are highly praised for their well-balanced sound quality, powerful bass performance, and clear high frequencies, making them ideal for use in a home theater system or for 2-channel stereo listening. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Klipsch RP-280F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- The Sound Junky ranked Fluance Signature Hi-Fi as #3
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Fluance Signature Hi-Fi Best Tower Speakers for Home Theater... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Fluance Signature Hi-Fi nor Klipsch RP-280F were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net | The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | The Sound Junky | Gadget Review | World Wide Stereo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts. | - | 3 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3
| - | $599 |  SVS Prime Tower | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Dayton Audio T652 The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design. | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | - | 7 | - |
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Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Audioholics | 90 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
90
Fluance Signature Series 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers Review
The Fluance Signature Series Hi-Fi Three-Way Floorstanding speakers are a large and tastefully finished speaker with a powerful bass and good dispersion, but may not be suited for small rooms or close listening distances. The redesigned crossover has rectified the weaknesses of the first units while retaining their strengths, making them a good value for their price.
+ pros
- Powerful bass: The dual 8 inch woofers provide a strong and impactful bass response.
- Good finish for the price: The speakers have a sleek and attractive design that looks more expensive than it actually is.
- Reasonably good dispersion: The speakers have a decent dispersion pattern that allows for a wider sweet spot.
- Easy electrical load for any amplifier: The speakers have a low impedance and are easy to drive with any amplifier.
- Good dynamic range for the cost: The speakers have a good dynamic range that is impressive for their price point.
- cons
- They are not suited for a small room or close listening distances: The large size of the speakers may not be suitable for smaller rooms or for those who sit close to the speakers.
- 'Warm' voicing is a matter of preference: The speakers have a warm sound signature that may not be preferred by all listeners.
- On the large side for tower speakers: The size of the speakers may be too large for some users, especially those with limited space.
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Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by MusicInstrumentsCenter | 100 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by Appuals | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Klipsch Reference Premiere system, and the RP-280FA towers specifically. I think a lot of audiophiles will dig the way the RP-280FA's subtly, slightly elevated treble brings out the details in movie soundtracks and music without messing up the experience, and I know home theater fanatics will appreciate the way these speakers can crank really loud off practically any amp...and sound great doing it.
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From Seller:
- Mastering precision and sonic accuracy, the Signature Series uses only premium components that ensure high fidelity sound transporting the concert into your living room
- Powerful dual 8" woofers provide optimal linear movement resulting in a low frequency bass performance that is clean, deep and controlled
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From Seller:
- The Country Of Origin Is China
- The Reference Premiere RP-280F floor standing speaker is the largest in the Reference Premiere family, producing cinematic sound from two 8-Inch Cerametallic woofers and a Hybrid Tractrix Horn
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Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Three-Way
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Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
Crossover Network The crossover is the component of the speaker that interprets incoming audio sounds and directs frequencies to the correct part of the speaker—low frequency sounds to the woofer, high frequency sounds ... Show more
Has crossover frequency of 530/2600 Hz - PCB Mounted Circuitry
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Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
35Hz - 20KHz
32-25kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
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Ebony, Cherry
Dimensions
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Weight
62 lbs
62 lbs
Tweeters
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
Horn
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Balanced Silk Dome Ferrofluid Cooled
Titanium LTS Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn
Mids
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Midrange Size Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the soun ... Show more
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Woofers
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
Polypropylene Butyl Rubber
Dual 8" Cerametallic Cone Woofers
Woofer Surround In addition to the composition of the woofer itself, the material used for the woofer surround is also important. The surround is the flexible suspension ring that goes around the woofer cone. Surroun ... Show more
Polypropylene Butyl Rubber Surrounds Separate Enclosures
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Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
RCA Stereo Cable
Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
RCA Stereo Cable
Dual binding posts / bi-wire / bi-amp
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
Remote Control
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Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
Additional Details
Additional Features
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- Woofers that Reproduce Concert Inspired Bass
- Tweeters that Reproduce the High Notes Perfectly
- Midrange that Accentuates the Vocals
MDF cabinet with brushed polymer veneer baffle finish