Klipsch Reference Series RB-81

When I ran across the Klipsch RB-81—in the newly renovated Reference Series—I couldn't resist ordering a set. It's been years since I've reviewed a two-way design with a great big 8-inch woofer. The very concept brought on one of my increasingly...

Incredible sound. I urge you to find a better speaker with better sensitivity (-97dBm) for this price point. I really wanted to buy some other speakers based on the way they look or their brand, but I'm really glad I got these.

I AGREE WITH 100 PERCENT,WITH THE OTHER REVIEWER OF THE RB-81 II BUT THESE SPEAKERS ALSO TAKE A GOOD 100 HRS. TO BREAK IN OR BURN IN. PLUS THESE SPEAKERS REALLY CRY FOR YOU TO USE A FULLY INTERGRATED TUBE AMP. 10 TO 25 WATTS AT LEAST. BUT DONT GET ME...

I've owned quite a few Klipsch speakers and have always liked their sonic immediacy, dynamics and presence. From my first set of Heresy I's from 1978 theirs have been among my favorites. The RB-81II's are no exception and are in my opinion among the...

I've owned quite a few Klipsch speakers and have always liked their sonic immediacy, dynamics and presence. From my first set of Heresy I's from 1978 theirs have been among my favorites. The RB-81II's are no exception and are in my opinion among the...

I've owned quite a few Klipsch speakers and have always liked their sonic immediacy, dynamics and presence. From my first set of Heresy I's from 1978 theirs have been among my favorites. The RB-81II's are no exception and are in my opinion among the...

The Klipsch Reference Series RB-81 Speakers are a sonic wonder. I can't say enough good things about them. The soundstage is superb while individual instrument and vocal placement in the stereo field is pronounced and articulated. I am currently...

This is a very good speaker which can you can display with confidence that it is among the better bookshelf speakers. I have many of the fine Klipsch reference speakers in an 11.2 system where they serve well as surround speakers. I'm sure in a smaller...

These speakers sound fantastic for rock music, funk rock, country, hip hop, and most other genres. I love their seperation and detail. They do provide adequate bass, but for large rooms a powered sub might be in order. I have used them both ways and...

Well what can I say, these speakers were the ones that let me fall in love with music. I auditioned other speakers in this price range including Polk, Infinity, Mirage, Paradigm, and others, but these were the ones I kept coming back to. Granted, there...