Comparing Klipsch R-24F and Klipsch RP-280F

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Consumer Score
In comparison:
Klipsch R-24F ranks #69 out of 81.
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7.9
Great
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Klipsch RP-280F ranks #44 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.0
Great
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Klipsch RP-280F: Buy | Customer Reviews
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Experts prefer Klipsch RP-280F over Klipsch R-24F

On 3 Jun 2023 (7 days ago) we went through 92 Speakers expert endorsements .

Currently, Klipsch RP-280F received 1 endorsement from BestReviews (1 Apr 2022). Meanwhile, Klipsch R-24F did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Speakers
BestReviews
Popular Mechanics
Bob Vila
KBonet
The Master Switch
Old Time Music
Music Critic
What Hi-Fi
The Sound Junky
Gadget Review
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N/A $349
Klipsch RP-280F
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N/A N/A $395
Klipsch R-24F
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 1 Apr 2022 BestReviews ranked Klipsch RP-280F as #4
    Rank Speakers Comment
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    #4 out of 5 Klipsch RP-280F
    Impressive Soundstage
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Customers like Klipsch RP-280F noticeably more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Klipsch R-24F
Klipsch RP-280F
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Klipsch RP-280F, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Klipsch R-24F.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Klipsch R-24F and Klipsch RP-280F receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.

Klipsch R-24F
In comparison:
Klipsch R-24F ranks #69 out of 81.
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7.9
Great
Klipsch RP-280F
In comparison:
Klipsch RP-280F ranks #44 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.0
Great
Median best-selling Speakers
In comparison:
Focal Aria 936 ranks #41 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great





Klipsch RP-280F is more popular than Klipsch R-24F

It's fairly safe to say that Klipsch RP-280F are more popular speakers than Klipsch R-24F, based on their 100+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Klipsch R-24F and RP-280F often consider Jamo S809, a more popular, pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Klipsch R-24F and RP-280F
Jamo S809 $399
In comparison:
Jamo S809 ranks #54 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.7
Great
2 expert recommendations More Popular
Klipsch R-625FA $334
In comparison:
Klipsch R-625FA ranks #23 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews
Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 $320
In comparison:
Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 ranks #65 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.1
Great
2 expert recommendations Cheaper
Klipsch RP-280F $349
In comparison:
Klipsch RP-280F ranks #44 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.0
Great
No expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Jun 2023 neither Klipsch R-24F nor Klipsch RP-280F were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
Rank Change Price Speakers
BestReviews
Popular Mechanics
Bob Vila
KBonet
The Master Switch
Old Time Music
Music Critic
What Hi-Fi
The Sound Junky
Gadget Review
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Klipsch RP-8000F
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- $499
Q Acoustics 3050i
The Q Acoustics 3050i speakers offer a well-balanced sound with a punchy bass, midrange presence, and high-quality materials, making them suitable for a variety of settings and compatible with a range of amplifiers.
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6
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SVS Prime Pinnacle
The SVS Prime Pinnacle speakers are versatile, well-balanced, and powerful, making them a great choice for audiophiles who demand high-quality sound in any setting.
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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.
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Klipsch R-24F: Buy | Customer Reviews
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Klipsch R-24F.

Expert reviews [5]

95
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
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From Seller:
  • Dynamic aluminum Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter
  • Dual 4.5" copper-spun, high-output IMG woofers
  • 100 feet of 14-gauge speaker wire for connecting speakers to an A/V receiver or amplifier
  • 99.9% oxygen-free copper (OFC); delivers high-quality undistorted signals to and from audio equipment
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From Seller:
  • The Country Of Origin Is China
  • All New Tractrix Port; Strong, Flexible Removable Grille; MDF Cabinet with Brushed Polymer Veneer Baffle Finish;Perfect fit to add one of Klipsch Dolby Atmos elevation channel speakers to deliver overhead sound to your home theater
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Klipsch R-24F.
Klipsch RP-8000f Better Than Rp-280f??
Very popular! 190K views!
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Klipsch RP-280F | Unbox & First Impressions
Review by Techno Dad
Popular! 82K views!
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KLIPSCH RP-280F / REVIEW & FIRST IMPRESSIONS / HOME THEATER
Review by ThatHomeTheaterGuy
Very popular! 108K views!
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Klipsch R-24F: Buy | Customer Reviews
Klipsch RP-280F: Buy | Customer Reviews
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0743878027617
UPC Numbers: 743878027617
Model Numbers: RP-280F
General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
1 Speaker(s)
1 Speaker(s)
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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
Two-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
95 dB
98 dB
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
45 - 24000 Hz
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
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
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
300 Watts
600 Watts
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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
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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
Brushed polymer veneer
Ebony, Cherry
Dimensions
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Weight

25 lbs
 

62 lbs
 
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Tweeters
Number of Tweeters
1 Tweeter(s)
1 Tweeter(s)
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
374 ft
1 inches
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
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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
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Titanium LTS Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn
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Woofers
Number of Woofers
2 Woofer(s)
2 Woofer(s)
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
0.98 inches
8 inches
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
Aluminum, injection molded graphite (IMG)
Dual 8" Cerametallic Cone Woofers
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
No
No
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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
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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
No
No
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
Speaker wire
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
Yes
Yes
Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?
No
No
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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
No
No
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
No
No
Additional Details
Additional Features Any other features included.
  • Bi-amplified
  • Bi-wiring
MDF cabinet with brushed polymer veneer baffle finish
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Klipsch R-24F are a popular option in the middle of the speakers price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Jamo S809 or Yamaha NS-555 .

Klipsch R-24F are $35 cheaper than the average speakers ($429.99).

Klipsch RP-280F are a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klipsch RP-5000F or BIC America PL-89 .

Klipsch RP-280F are $80.99 cheaper than the average speakers ($429.99).

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Klipsch RP-280F: Buy | Customer Reviews

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