Neither Klipsch RP-280F nor Q Acoustics 3050 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 May 2024 (6 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Klipsch RP-280F nor Q Acoustics 3050 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony SSCS3 or other critically acclaimed Floorstanding Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sony SSCS3 received 5 endorsements this month, from Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023), ZD Net (1 Jun 2023) The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023) and 2 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | stereocheck.com | Gadget Review | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net | The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | The Sound Junky | BestReviews | ABT |
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1 | - | $228 | Sony SSCS3 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Klipsch RP-280F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $249 | Q Acoustics 3050 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Floorstanding Speakers ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | stereocheck.com | Gadget Review | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net | The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | The Sound Junky | BestReviews | ABT |
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1 | - | $228 | Sony SSCS3 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - |
2 | - | $1000 | SVS Ultra Tower | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
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3 | - | $168 | Dayton Audio T652 | - | 7 | - | - | 9 | 4
| - | - | 2 | - |
4 | - | $1499 | Q Acoustics 5040 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
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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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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 10
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 97 |
Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 90 |
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- 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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- Please order 2 boxes for a Pair of Floorstand speakers
- The perfectly proportioned 3050 speaker is the flagship of the 3000 Series speakers. Improved twin 165mm Aramid Fibre/Paper cone drivers deliver exceptional bass extension and midrange openness, whilst the new '2 in 1', Concentric Ring Dome tweeter adds astonishingly clear and smooth high frequencies.
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- Has 2-way reflex eclosure type
- Has treble unit of 25 mm
Q Acoustics 3050 are a very popular and one of the most affordable options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polk Monitor XT60 or Polk Audio T50 .
Q Acoustics 3050 are $250 less expensive than average speakers ($499).