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The Reference Series RF-5 two-way, floorstanding loudspeaker is just like that guy in high school who had everything. Good looks, captain of this, president of that, homecoming king and a GPA that made Ivy League schools salivate. We’ve incorporated all of the latest and greatest in loudspeaker materials and technology with the RF-5 and the result is one fine sounding system that you can’t help but like.

The RF-5 was designed to provide "best in class" two-channel and multi-channel audio as well as home theater surround sound, but its striking metal drivers and real-wood enclosure also make it a desirable complement to any decor. Available in three beautiful furniture-grade veneers — black, maple or cherry — each handcrafted, real-wood finish is unique.

The RF-5 utilizes a combination of professional grade materials and advanced horn technology for a smooth response and consistent coverage pattern. The new Reference Series RF-5’s 1" titanium dome compression driver is coupled to a newly developed 8" square Tractrix® Horn and powered by an unusually large, video-shielded 9.6oz. magnet. This combination offers the speed and accuracy needed to deliver clear, accurate, non-fatiguing high and upper midrange frequencies at any volume level. This design approach is so efficient that it virtually eliminates the most common cause of driver failure — excessive energy.

The two 8" Cerametallic™ woofer cones are lighter, stronger and better damped than commonly used cone materials. Cerametallic™ is a specially treated aluminum that has been anodized, or electro-chemically transformed into ceramic on both outer surfaces. Similar to the motor of the large compression driver, powerful, video-shielded 28oz. magnets drive these woofers allowing for precise signal tracking without blurring the sound. Aesthetically, the unmistakable copper color of our Cerametallic™ cones gives the RF-5 its distinctive Klipsch Reference look.

The RF-5’s cast-polymer woofer frames, which have high impact tolerance to stabilize the woofer motors and guarantee their critical alignment, are designed to be stronger and more functional than typical driver baskets, and actually contribute to the overall enhanced performance. These non-magnetic woofer "baskets" eliminate any loss of magnetic energy needed for output and dynamic headroom. And the unique venting system cools the motor and voice coil to enhance reliability. The high quality crossover networks of the RF-5 are carefully designed for an improved blend between the lower midrange and upper bass frequencies. They are wired exclusively with custom manufactured Z-Series Monster Cable®, as are the external bi-wire jumpers of the newly developed circular input cup on the loudspeaker’s exterior. This materials upgrade (which is part of a strategic alliance with Monster Cable that will place this premium brand wire in all Klipsch Reference Series loudspeakers) ensures top-of-the-line connection from the electronics all the way through to the voice coil of each Klipsch audio system. The Z-Series Monster Cable® comes in three frequency specific designs for enhanced definition and detail. Klipsch is the first and only manufacturer to have made a performance commitment to use Monster Cable in a complete line of products.

Although many people will choose to show off the copper-colored Cerametallic™ cones, each RF-5 comes with a curved, cloth-covered, stand-off grille. This distinguished "floating grille" creates a physical barrier, protecting the drivers from damage and actually works to minimize sonic reflections. A spiked or protective tipped, stabilizing outrigger foot complements the enclosure’s computer-optimized bracing, which minimizes cabinet vibration and reduces unwanted coloration. 

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