Klipsch Reference Series RS-42 - Surround channel speaker - 75 Watt - 2-way - matte black

Klipsch Reference Series RS-42 - Surround channel speaker - 75 Watt - 2-way - matte black
alaScore 88

30 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 30 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 97/100. The average review date is Oct 25, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 202394 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 88/100 = Very good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 30 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Consumer review by:

Jeff M

 

I work with home theaters professionally at a wide range of price points. This line of speakers from Klipsch are as good as it gets. From the THX 525 to the RS42 Klipsch makes the best surround speakers you can buy at their price point.

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RS-42 - A great surround speaker

 

After reading other reviews for the Klipsch RF-52/RS-42 II Reference floor standing speakers, there is not much that I can add other than to concur with the excellent reviews of Klipsch's outstanding product(s). I'm using the RF-42's as the rear...

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RS-42 - A great surround speaker

 

After reading other reviews for the Klipsch RF-52/RS-42 II Reference floor standing speakers, there is not much that I can add other than to concur with the excellent reviews of Klipsch's outstanding product(s).

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Spend the money!

 

ABT rocks! I bought these to complete my set up. I run the RF-82's up front with a RC-62 in the center. They are powered by a Pioneer 135 WPC receiver (installers edition) that should have been a Elite. I was running the Klipsch Quintet SL mini towers...

Great Sound Quality, Good Power Output, Attractive Design, Easy to Mount, Easy To Setup

Consumer review by:

Klipsch rs 42

 

Very good surround speaker for the money. I have auditioned tons of speakers and klipsch referance in my opinion are the best bang for the buck.

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Superb clarity and presence

 

I recently purchased these after a move. The new living room provides very few options for where to place surrounds, so I needed to move to dipole/bipole speakers, which provide the kind of presence to allow you to put them in all kinds of places and...

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Superb clarity and presence

 

I recently purchased these after a move. The new living room provides very few options for where to place surrounds, so I needed to move to dipole/bipole speakers, which provide the kind of presence to allow you to put them in all kinds of places and...

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great speakers

 

Purchased my Rf 62's and these RS 42's from Sound Distributors . My first experience with Klipsch. I'm setting up a 10 speaker plus center and sub , using a Onkyo 7.2 110 X7 A/V receiver. I tried the speakers with my 80 watt Yahama. I'm sure once I get...

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Amazing Clarity

 

I finally completed my piece-by-piece home theater upgrade with the Klipsch RS-42 surround speakers and I couldn't be happier. The sound quality is amazing. I've actually caught myself looking around the room from time to time as sounds from my Blu-Ray...

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Amazing Clarity

 

I finally completed my piece-by-piece home theater upgrade with the Klipsch RS-42 surround speakers and I couldn't be happier. The sound quality is amazing. I've actually caught myself looking around the room from time to time as sounds from my Blu-Ray...

Product Specifications

Delivering detailed and lifelike performances, the Reference Series RS-42 brings a new dimension of reality and convenience to the world of surround sound. Offering superior technology and elegant design at an enticing price, this surround speaker lets you experience the full impact of high-performance special effects. Exclusive Tractrix Horns have always been the key component of the Reference Series. In the RS-42, this technology has been refined to include improved throat geometry for a more genuine, lifelike sound. Behind the speaker's dual horns lie 1-inch titanium tweeters with powerful neodymium magnet motor structures to provide a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless dynamics. The RS-42 employs dual 4-inch woofers for a solid bass foundation. These Cerametallic woofers with inverted copper dust caps exhibit a very high stiffness-to-mass ratio and superb damping characteristics. Klipsch Wide Dispersion Surround Technology (WDST) provides crystal-clear sonic detail even in listening areas with less than ideal configurations. The Tractrix Horns deliver a 90-degree wide by 60-degree high dispersion pattern. By aligning two horns at 90-degrees with respect to each other, WDST smoothly covers a 180-degree horizontal arc. In other words, the surround sound is pointed at you no matter where you are seated. While increased baffle ribbing around the horn mouth dramatically improves acoustics across the sonic range, the crossover utilizes Klipsch custom internal wiring and the finest components to provide signal purity and perfect driver integration. The RS-42 also features side-firing ports to eliminate turbulence noise and back-panel keyholes and

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:7.8in
Height:10in
Weight:9.9lbs
Width:10.7in

Header

Manufacturer:Klipsch
Model:RS-42
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Klipsch Reference Series

Miscellaneous

Color:Matte black

Service & Support

Type:5 years warranty

Speaker System

Amplification Type:Passive
Connectivity Technology:Wired
Crossover Channel Qty:2-way
Max (RMS) Output Power:300Watt
Nominal (RMS) Output Power:75Watt
Response Bandwidth:52 - 23000Hz
Speaker System Type:Surround channel speaker
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