Klipsch RP-3 Floorstanding Speakers
Klipsch RP-3 Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Jan 25, 2002]
Chris
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
A warm and crystal clear sound. When I listen to CD's, I feel like I am at the concert or in the studio. When I watch movies, I feel like I am part of the action.
Weakness:
None. When I decided that it was time to upgrade my old system, I committed that I would find the best deal that was within my budget. I was willing to spend up to $1200 for new speakers, so that offered a very wide range of products. In my search for speakers, I was not willing to buy anything that I had not listened to previously, so I went to several of the better sound and home audio stores in the area. These included the Home Theatre Store, The Great Indoors, and Tweeters. I also looked through the reviews in this forum to get opinions of others. When it came to listening to all of the different speaker pairs above $600, the differences in sound were fairly subtle, but what sold me on this set of speakers was the fact that it did tend to have a little better and more realistic sound to it than others that I had listened to. The Denon AVR-3802 that I used as my receiver seemed to have been designed specifically to complement the Klipsch speakers. I could not find a better combination for the price. Similar Products Used: Boston Acoustics, M&K, Bose, Sony |
[Jan 13, 2002]
Michael Schelb
Audiophile
Strength:
Very efficient, base response down to 27Hz, good detail and soundstage, bi-wire option, spikes,
Weakness:
None for the money I have always been a fan of high-efficiency speakers and the RP 3 is no exception at 95 db watt/meter. I am a die-hard 2 channel person and thus my application is primarily audio. With the proper components, line conditioner, cable and interconnects the Klipsch RP3 is a powerful speaker capable of surprising detail and deep base. Some reviewers complained of the lack of base from this unit - I suspect that this is due to cheap speaker cable or inadequate amplification - possibly even source. Similar Products Used: Klipsch Chorus II, Klipsch CF3, Klipsch KSF 8.5, etc. |
[Sep 10, 2001]
Christopher
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great base, unbelievable sound
Weakness:
None so far I've always owned old stereo equipment, so this was my first real leap into new, high tech merchandise. I can't really offer too much in the way of comparisons to other products, but what I can say is that for around $1,000 dollars, I don't know how you could ask for much better speakers. They are truly incredible, and for anyone looking for speakers for a home theater system, I would highly recommend these. I was real nervous with my purchase of the speakers, not having that much experience and what not, but I'm completely satisfied with them. Similar Products Used: First set of "nice" speakers |
[Aug 14, 2001]
Richard Huang
Audio Enthusiast
This is the update for my previous review. |
[Jun 20, 2001]
Steven Van Schultz
Audiophile
Strength:
Everything. Great Sound and Looks.
Weakness:
None, except for the Grills I have had these Speakers (RP 3's) for less than 1 month and allready know that these are the best speakers that I have ever owned. Similar Products Used: Wharfedale Opal 100's |
[Oct 03, 1999]
John M.
an Audio Enthusiast
Exceptional clarity and separation. Powered subwoofers deliver crisp punch in the lower octaves while the titanium tweeter and mid-bass aluminum cone emit true flat responses that Klipsch is famous for. These are the best speakers that I've ever heard under $1500.00 I have 3 home stereo listening areas and right now all I'm using is a little Kenwood KR-A5070 with these speakers and I can"t wait til I match them with my pro equipment in my main music room. |
[May 20, 2001]
Jason
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Clear midrange and highs, tight strong bass
Weakness:
Very dependent on position These speakers are fantastic! They deliver crisp clean mids/highs without being overbearing. The 10" sidefiring subs more than balance out the upper range in this speaker. One caution, however, is that these speakers don't perform well in corners. This is to be expected, but, I was not prepared for how overbearing the bass reinforcement would be. If you're willing to experiment with placement, these speakers will astound you! Similar Products Used: comparable Boston Acoustics and Definitive |
[Oct 26, 2000]
CarlC
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Wide Music Stage, Presence, Ability to do a lot with a little
Weakness:
Can become harsh at high volumes I purchased these after having used the B&W 602s for almost a year and a half. I missed the in your face sound of the Heresys (which I still have) but also wanted more bass. I'm sure I will soon miss the mid and uppermid range clarity of the B&Ws soon, but these speakers are much more refined than my old Heresys (model 1 from 1981). Gone is the sound which is so overpowering that it creates its own distortion waves after leaving the speaker and which causes a loss in clarity at that range. Similar Products Used: Klipsch Heresy, B&W 602 |