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Klipsch RSB-8

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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
63 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.8 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
The Klipsch RSB-8 not only packs a long list of features into its midprice sound bar/wireless sub system, it also sounds terrific.Read more
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Pros

  • a wider soundstage and a better stereo frequency response
  • the setup is fairly stylish
  • better overall audio reproduction performance and has a slightly wider soundstage

Cons

  • sound profile is on the bright side and is slightly uneven
  • it lacks bass and its overall performance is quite disappointing
  • It also lacks a room correction feature

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • 100 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • no
  • yes

Klipsch RSB-8 - Pros & Cons

Klipsch RSB-8

Pros

  • a wider soundstage and a better stereo frequency response
  • the setup is fairly stylish
  • better overall audio reproduction performance and has a slightly wider soundstage
  • smaller and very well-built
  • Sonos is noticeably better-built and feels more robust
  • makes it easy to enjoy music from your phone or tablet
  • has better stereo performance and a more neutral sound profile
  • has better soundstage and surround performances as well as built-in voice assistant
  • sound profile is neutral and well-balanced
  • better-built and supports Atmos content
  • sound bar is compatible with universal remotes

Cons

  • sound profile is on the bright side and is slightly uneven
  • it lacks bass and its overall performance is quite disappointing
  • It also lacks a room correction feature
  • a bit of audible compression at max volume
  • it lacks sub-bass and is overall disappointing with music
  • flimsy remote
  • terrible remote and bulky design keep

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Klipsch RSB-8 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Recommended usageTV
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Frequency range30 - 15000
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Frequency range (max)15000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)30.0 Hz
Number of speaker drivers4
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)103.0 dB
RMS rated power100.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
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Features
Streaming standards
  • Spotify Connect
  • Play-Fi
Radio receiverno
FM radiono
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeNot supported
Apple docking compatibilityno
TV stand usageno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Analogue RCA stereo inputs0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Composite input0
Composite output0
AUX inyes
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of HDMI outputs1
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
USByes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Ethernet connectionyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
Line-inyes
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Subwoofer width7.38 in
Subwoofer depth10.5 in
Subwoofer height13.5 in
Subwoofer weight9.59 lb
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Dimensions
Width40.0 in
Height3.75 in
Depth3.75 in
Weight6.5 lb
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Storage
Optical driveno

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