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

Name: Klipsch R-24F
Brand: Klipsch
SKU: bf8cf717-0434-4991-9ee0-61641065fa3c
Price: 394.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.9 (57 reviews)

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$349

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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
33	N/A	$349	Klipsch RP-280F	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$395	Klipsch R-24F	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 1 Apr 2022 BestReviews ranked Klipsch RP-280F as #4

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#4 out of 5 Klipsch RP-280F
Impressive Soundstage

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Klipsch R-24F

Klipsch RP-280F

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

Klipsch R-24F customer reviews
Klipsch RP-280F customer reviews

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.


Jamo S809	$399	In comparison: Jamo S809 ranks #54 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings Read reviews 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. Go to rankings Read reviews 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. Go to rankings Read reviews 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. Go to rankings Read reviews 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
1	-	$499	Klipsch RP-8000F	1	-	-	1	-	1	-	-	-	-
2	-	$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.	-	-	6	9	4	7	-	7	-	-
3	-	$1798	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.	-	-	-	3	1	2	-	-	-	-
4	-	Check price	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.	5	-	-	8	2	-	-	-	-	5
5	-	$160	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.	-	-	-	10	8	-	4	-	-	7
6	-	$148	Polk Audio T50 The Polk Audio T50 floor-standing tower speakers offer high-quality sound, a sleek design, and versatile connectivity options, making them a great choice for small to medium-sized spaces.	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	8	2
7	-	$798	Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 speakers offer balanced and versatile sound quality, a sleek design, and are suitable for medium to large-sized rooms, making them a solid choice for music listening, home theater, and gaming.	-	-	-	-	17	-	-	1	-	-
8	New *	$290	Polk Signature Elite ES50	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
9	-1	Check price	Triangle Borea BR08 The Triangle Borea BR08 speakers are highly praised for their sound quality, sleek design, and versatile power handling capability, making them ideal for audiophiles who prioritize high-quality audio playback and integration into a home theater system.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	2	-	-
10	-1	$399	Jamo S809 The Jamo S809 speakers are a versatile and powerful choice for those looking for high-quality sound for music listening and home theater setups, with a sleek design, lifelike audio, and compatibility with different types of amplifiers.	3	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
11	-1	Check price	Pioneer SP-FS52 The Pioneer SP-FS52 floor-standing speakers are a compact and affordable option with a three-way design, providing clear and sharp sounds across mid-range and trebles, with excellent bass and minimal distortion, making them suitable for use in a variety of settings.	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	6
17	-1	$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.	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	3	-
18	-1	$443	Polk Audio Signature S55 The Polk Audio Signature S55 speakers are a versatile and stylish option for music and movie enthusiasts, with a well-balanced frequency response range and compatibility with various amplifiers and home theater systems.	2	-	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	-
19	-1	Check price	Onkyo SKF-4800 The Onkyo SKF-4800 2-Way Floor-standing Speakers offer high-quality sound, a sleek design, and compatibility with various amplifiers and receivers, making them a versatile and reliable option for any home theater setup.	-	-	-	-	-	9	-	-	-	3
20	-1	$320	Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 The Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 speakers are highly praised for their balanced sound, sleek design, and compatibility with a variety of amplifiers and receivers.	-	-	-	5	-	4	-	-	-	-
21	-	$700	MartinLogan Motion 40 The MartinLogan Motion 40 speakers offer clear, dynamic, and precise sound with minimal distortion, making them ideal for audiophiles and home theater setups.	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	-	5	-
22	-	$299	Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II The Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II speakers are highly praised for their powerful and immersive sound quality, making them ideal for use in home theaters, music studios, and large living spaces.	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	-	4	-
23	+1	$1499	Dali Oberon 5 The Dali Oberon 5 Floorstanding Speaker is a versatile and reliable speaker that provides a well-balanced sound with a slightly generous bass, making it an excellent choice for music and movie lovers.	-	-	-	-	12	-	-	5	-	-
24	+1	Check price	Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition speakers offer exceptional sound quality and modern design, making them a top-of-the-line option for audiophiles.	-	5	-	-	14	-	-	-	-	-
25	+1	$750	KLH Kendall The KLH Kendall speakers are a well-balanced 3-way passive bass reflex floor-standing speaker that delivers accurate and balanced sound in small to medium-sized listening rooms, with a frequency range of 25-23k Hz, sensitivity of 96 dB, and power handling capability of up to 250 watts, making them suitable for diverse musical environments and highly compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers.	-	-	-	-	15	5	-	-	-	-
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Expert reviews [5]

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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

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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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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)

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

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

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

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

Tweeters

Number of Tweeters

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

Woofers

Number of Woofers

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

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

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

Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?

No

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

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

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).