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- Μηνύματα
- 8.978
- Reaction score
- 894
Bigger Is Better
Sure, using small satellites with a powerful subwoofer can sound great, but it's not the same as using a large system. The big ones sound more of one piece, complete, and therefore more "correct." It was an easy enough theory to check; I just went into my Sunfire pre/pro's bass management and switched back and forth between the Large and Small speaker settings—and Large sounded more together. Klipsch's director of product planning, Jim Garrett, summed up the appeal of big with this: "There's no replacement for displacement." It's true—big systems really do possess huge performance advantages over even the better small ones. If you've got the space to accommodate the Klipsch Reference RF-83 speaker system, by all means, check it out for yourself.
Highlights
- Knock-your-socks-off sound
- Room-correcting subwoofer really lets you feel the shake and quake
Ratings:
Build Quality: 93 Good
•The RF-83 towers have a hefty weight of 100 pounds each
•The triangular RT-12d sub exudes strength
Value: 94 Good
•Towers and center are made in the United States
•Furniture-grade real-wood veneers
Features: 94 Good
•These high-efficiency speakers bring out the best from even moderately powered receivers
•Horn-loaded tweeters' controlled dispersion minimizes floor and ceiling reflections
Performance: 97 Excellent
•Equally spectacular with music and movies
•High-resolution sound is effortless
•References convey full-on, feel-it-in-your-guts dynamics
Ergonomics: 90 Good
•The system is big and heavy, definitely a two-person unboxing and setup job
•The RT-12d's auto room-correction system makes subwoofer setup a breeze
Overall Rating: 95 Excellent
The top-of-the-line Reference system from Klipsch not only delivers full throttle home theater Sturm und Drang, it sounds sweet with music.
Full Review: hometheatermag.com
