Consumer Score
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10.0
Amazing
Consumer Score
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9.6
Amazing
Experts prefer Klipsch R-26FA over Klipsch R-610F
On 2 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Klipsch R-26FA received 1 endorsement from The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023). Meanwhile, Klipsch R-610F did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews  | The Sound Junky  | Popular Mechanics  | Music Critic  | The Master Switch  | ZD Net  | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review  | stereocheck.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | N/A | $600 |  Klipsch R-26FA The Klipsch R-26FA floor-standing speakers offer a balanced and powerful sound with built-in Dolby Atmos technology, making them ideal for music and movie enthusiasts looking for a premium audio experience. | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $168 |  Klipsch R-610F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 11 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Klipsch R-26FA as #6
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 20 Klipsch R-26FA Maximum Volume and Power... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com
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Klipsch R-26FA 
Klipsch R-610F Customers like Klipsch R-26FA somewhat 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-26FA
Klipsch R-610F
Klipsch R-610F
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.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Klipsch R-26FA, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Klipsch R-610F.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). Both Klipsch R-26FA and Klipsch R-610F receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Klipsch R-26FA |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| Klipsch R-610F |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Speakers |
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9.0 Great
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Klipsch R-26FA is more popular than Klipsch R-610F
It's fairly safe to say that Klipsch R-26FA are more popular speakers than Klipsch R-610F, based on their 200+ 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-26FA and R-610F often consider Pioneer SP-FS52, a more popular, pricier option.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Klipsch R-26FA and R-610F | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pioneer SP-FS52 | $600 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | MartinLogan Motion 40 | $600 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Dayton Audio T652 | $160 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | Polk Audio T50 | $143 |
In comparison:
9.4 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Klipsch R-26FA nor Klipsch R-610F were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch
| ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 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 | - | $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. | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Q Acoustics 5040 The Q Acoustics 5040 speakers receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, compact size, and versatile compatibility, making them a recommended choice for those seeking powerful home theater sound in a compact package. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 2
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 0
| Highest score by 7Review | 80 |
| Average score based on 2 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by HiFiReference | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 2x Klipsch Reference R-26FA Dolby Atmos Floorstanding Speaker - 2x Front Grille - 2x Top Grille - Klipsch 5 Year Limited Warranty
- Built-in Elevation Channel for Dolby Atmos
- 1" Aluminum Diaphragm Compression Tweeter
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From Seller:
- Single 6. 5" Spun-copper woofer
- 1" Aluminum lets tweeter mated to a 90x90 square tractrix Horn
- 45Hz - 21kHz plus/minus 3dB
- Sensitivity 94dB at 2. 83V/1m
- 340 watts power handling
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Hands On Review: Klipsch Reference R-26F Black Floorstanding Speaker - R-26F
Review by Abt Electronics
Very popular! 101K views!
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Klipsch Atmos Tower Speakers blogger review
Review by Best Buy Canada Product Videos
Popular! 40K views!
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KLIPSCH R-26F FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS REVIEWED BEST SOUND
Review by Glave
Popular! 50K views!
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0846431059725
UPC Numbers: 846431059725
Model Numbers: R-26FA
General Info
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Sound Quality
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
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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
38Hz - 24kHz
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Weight
53 lbs
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Tweeters
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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
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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
Other
Aluminum Diaphragm Compression Tweeter
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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
Aluminum Diaphragm Compression Tweeter
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Woofers
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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
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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
Dual 6.5" Copper Spun Magnetically Shielded IMG Woofers
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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
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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
Dual Binding Posts / Bi-wire / Bi-amp
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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
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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
Dual Binding Posts / Bi-wire / Bi-amp
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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
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Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
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Wireless Connections
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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
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Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
- 90x90 Tractrix horn
- Linear travel suspension (LTS) tweeter
- Spun copper IMG woofers
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Klipsch R-26FA are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Pioneer SP-FS52 or MartinLogan Motion 40 .
Klipsch R-26FA are $100.98 more expensive than average speakers ($499).
Klipsch R-610F are a very popular and one of the cheapest options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Dayton Audio T652 or BIC America Venturi DV64 .
Klipsch R-610F are $331 less expensive than average speakers ($499).
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