Triple 8" Floorstanding Loudspeaker
RF-83
A force to be reckoned with, the Reference Series
• Ultra-high-performance floorstanding speakers
• Professional-grade titanium dome compression driver for unmatched detail
RF-83 floorstander sets a new standard for the line
in both sound and style. With its high-end
materials and slender design, this flagship tower
delivers unrivaled audio performance for those
who demand the very best.
and dynamics
• Triple high-output Cerametallic™ woofers deliver intense bass response with
astonishing speed and accuracy
• Furniture-grade wood veneer finish
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Exclusive Tractrix Horns have always been the
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
key component of this critically acclaimed series.
In the RF-83, this technology has been refined to
include improved throat geometry for a more
genuine, lifelike sound. Behind the horn lies a
professional-grade 1.25-inch titanium diaphragm
compression driver to provide a unique
combination of precision, clarity and effortless
power.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
POWER HANDLING
SENSITIVITY
29Hz-21kHz 3dB
250W RMS / 1000W Peak
100dB @ 2.83V / 1m
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
8 ohms compatible
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVERS
1.25" (3.2cm) Titanium diaphragm
compression driver mated to 90˚x 60˚
square Tractrix® Horn
Featuring an all-new driver layout, the RF-83
employs triple 8-inch high-output woofers with
large motor structures for a solid bass foundation
and greater control, output and power handling.
These Cerametallic™ woofers with inverted
copper dust caps exhibit a very high stiffness-to-
mass ratio and superb damping characteristics.
HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVERS
1650Hz
Triple 8" (20.3cm) High-output Cerametallic™
cone woofers
ENCLOSURE TYPE
HEIGHT
Bass-reflex via triple rear-firing ports
49.6" (126cm) (w/feet)
9.25" (23.5cm)
WIDTH
The RF-83’s rigid cabinet offers improved internal
cross-bracing to minimize panel vibrations that can
color sound and three rear-firing ports to
eliminate turbulence noise. Increased baffle
ribbing in the lower panel and around the horn
mouth dramatically improve acoustics across the
sonic range. For signal purity and perfect driver
integration, the crossover on the RF-83 features
the finest components and Klipsch custom internal
wiring. Premium binding posts ensure superior
connectivity.
DEPTH
20.5" (52.1cm)
WEIGHT
FINISH
100 lbs (45.4kg)
Cherry or Black Ash wood veneer
Available in either a cherry or black real wood
veneer finish, the RF-83 comes with a knife-edge
back and low-diffraction, magnetically attached
grille to further accentuate the elegance of this
speaker.
1-800-KLIPSCH
All specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2006
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