Hands On Review: Klipsch Reference R-26F Black Floorstanding Speaker - R-26F

Klipsch Reference R-26F Black Floorstanding Speaker - R-26F

The Reference R-26F floorstanding speaker is jam-packed with the best-in-class audio technology for room-filling audiophile-worthy sound. Your movies and music soar to new heights with the big powerful sound emitting from this bad boy.
Key Features:
• Fills small to medium rooms with powerful lifelike performances
• Dynamic 1 aluminum Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter
• Dual 6.5 copper-spun high-output IMG woofers
• Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet
Features:
• 90x90 Tractrix Horn
Our exclusive Tractrix Horn technology and aluminum tweeters deliver the most impressive high-end response and greater extension enhanced imaging and powerful dynamics. This creates the cleanest most natural sound possible
• Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) Tweeter
A Linear Travel Suspension minimizes distortion for enhanced detailed performance. LTS Tweeters have been a hallmark of previous Reference lines as well as our flagship Klipsch Palladium series making it a core component of some of the best speakers in the world
• Spun Copper IMG Woofer
Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) woofers are exceptionally light while being extremely rigid–providing remarkable low frequency response with minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-loaded LTS tweeter it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class
• Front-Firing Port
Perfectly matched to the cabinet and woofers the front placement design creates ideal airflow with minimal distortion
• MDF Cabinet With Brushed Polymer Veneer Finish
Contemporary aesthetic with absolute durability that results in a seamless integration into any décor
• Dual 5-Way Binding Posts
Sturdy versatile and high quality terminals that provide the benefits of bi-wiring and bi-amping
• Strong Flexible Removable Grille
Adds a rich refined look that is acoustically transparent

[joshsimpson]

I own these, and absolutely love them for the price.

[blakenewton]

It's a good speaker. I feel that it's a halfway point between a full sized speaker and a bookshelf speaker. It's got a fairly decent sound though. For the room I am in it's the right speaker being big enough to give good bass yet not swamp a small audio room

[soukiallen]

i originally purchase a JBL ARENA 180 i was so exited for it to arrive since i purchase it online. and when finally arrives and after setting it up and firing it, im sorry jbl i was not happy at all with it didnt have enought high freq and the bass is really lacking.so after further reaserch i finally return my JBL ARENA I80 and purchased a KLIPSCH R-26F man let me tell you i love these floor standing speaker so much im so glad that i have bought these speakers. peopple if you are looking for a sound clarity weather its listening to your music or sorround system this is the way to go but make sure to also purchase a sub box you could never go wrong with klipsch i wanna thank all the peps that spent their time to design these speakers it made me smile everytime i listen to my fave trying to save some money to get my rear klipsch speaker for my sorround.

[dylan]

Got a great deal on these recently thru Amazon: basically 50% discount was taken at checkout so paid $220 plus tax for the pair!!

[MrZACATECANO]

Just bought a pair today at Best Buy, they have them for $175.00 each right now..

[susanciarrocchi]

When you check out YouTube video reviews, 50 percent of the Streaming is dominated by klipsch for one reason. Klipsch speakers provide a decent sound for a decent price. People always say, what are you seeing in most home theaters? Klipsch. ... The main reason for that is they spent all their money on the home theater. I personally I’m a fan of definitive technology and if you go to Best Buy and listen to the demos they have available, you’ll hear there’s obviously no comparison. If you want true room filling clear non-distorted sound at movie theater volumes. Its worth spending a few extra bucks for the definitive technology series. Just saying...

[PhillipYewTree]

What dimensions does a large room have?

[raghukanthjoshi]

HI which one to prefer R-26F or RF-62 which is superior I have both please comment

[TeleporterM]

Wow, it looks nice . Whats the price?

[marceloreis]

Hi, Abt. Does this speaker really have 8 ohms? Ty.

[bjrnhagen]

yeah the grills blocks the sound a little..i have the r28f and its a diffrence

[romankrhounek]

I have both RF 26 and the older Klipsch Synergy F2 I prefer the F2

[stealthsniper]

100 watts rms... thinking about pairing these with a Marantz PM6005 that is rated at 45 watts. Would that be a bad idea?

[NICKISFAST]

Can anyone recommend a good affordable receiver for the R-26FA speakers for a home theater

[lifewithahmed]

and can i use this for music only ????

[mattwright]

I have the ORIGINAL klipsch RF 25's They are light years ahead of the "BEST BUY ONLY" R26F This is very confusing for consumers. I hate the fact that someone who had only heard Klipsch speakers at a best buy have no idea how good a real Klipsch speaker can sound. The price range is totally different. It is for a reason. When picking up a tower at best buy it felt like a feather compared to the RF 25's at home. Save your money, and buy real Klipsch speakers used if you have to. Stay away from the big box stores versions of what is excellent equipment.

[dennissutton]

The cabinet looks like metal, not wood!

[lifewithahmed]

what amps do u reccomed for these. thnx

[LLCoolPass]

This is just a stinking ad infomercial