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KEF R500 vs Klipsch RP-280F

    11.81 in
    42.0 in
    KEF R500 Loudspeaker
    KEF R500
      10.55 in
      43.07 in
      Klipsch RP-280F Loudspeaker
      Klipsch RP-280F
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      KEF's R500 floor standing speaker is the smallest of the R Series but still delivers a big soundRead more
      These floorstanders are classy and refined performersRead more
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      3
      3 editorial reviews
      A decent package let down by some of its componentsRead more
      Klipsch RP-280F (Speaker): 5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
      Brent Butterworth explores the new Atmos-enabled RP-280FA tower speakers from Klipsch, as well as other new models from the company's Reference Premiere line.Read more
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      User rating
      45
      3.8 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      222
      3.6 out of 5
      222 user ratings
      5 stars
      		27 %
      4 stars
      		26 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		12 %
      1 stars
      		5 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      KEF R500KEF R500
      Klipsch RP-280FKlipsch RP-280F
      Number of drivers33
      Recommended usageSpeaker set unitUniversal

      Connectivity

      KEF R500KEF R500
      Klipsch RP-280FKlipsch RP-280F
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Design

      KEF R500KEF R500
      Klipsch RP-280FKlipsch RP-280F
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Cherry
      • Walnut
      • Black
      • Black,Cherry
      Housing materialWoodMDF
      Speaker placementFloorFloor

      Dimensions

      KEF R500KEF R500
      Klipsch RP-280FKlipsch RP-280F
      Weight48.06 lb62.5 lb
      Height42.0 in43.07 in
      Width11.81 in10.55 in
      Depth12.9 in18.31 in

      Features

      KEF R500KEF R500
      Klipsch RP-280FKlipsch RP-280F
      Equalizernono

      Audio features

      KEF R500KEF R500
      Klipsch RP-280FKlipsch RP-280F
      Impedance8.0 Ω8.0 Ω
      Sensitivity88.0 dB98.0 dB
      RMS rated power150.0 W150.0 W

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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