Remember when everyone waited all year with bated breath for the coveted Black Friday and year-end clearance sales to buy AV gear? Those days are seemingly over with the success of Amazon Prime Day and flash online sales from a growing list of manufacturers.
Klipsch has also decided to jump into the burgeoning “Summer Sale” craze with its own Christmas in July event that runs through July 16, 2023.
The Christmas in July sale is not only offering up speakers but also select Onkyo and Pioneer AVRs and even earbuds There are almost 100 products being offered in total at substantial discounts.
As a result, we are not going to list every product that is being offered, but we are highlighting a cross section of seven speaker products that will appeal to those looking to assemble home theater or audio systems on a moderate budget.
Don’t let the low prices fool you into believing they are trying to unload inferior products; Klipsch offers a rather wide range of entry-level and mid-tier high-end loudspeakers that offer excellent performance.
Tip: At the end of the following product spotlight, we have included a link to the complete Christmas in July product list.
Deal #1: R-820F Floorstanding Speaker
The R-820F is part of Klipsch’s Reference Speaker line. A pair of these speakers are great for a two-channel audio system or as the main speakers in a multi-channel home theater setup.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 35Hz-21kHz
- Sensitivty: 97 dB @ 2.83V/1M
- Power Handling: 150W (Continuous)/600W (Peak)
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Crossover Frequency: 1,700 Hz
- High-Frequency Driver: 1-inch Aluminum LTS tweeter mated to a 90 x 90 squareTractrix Horn
- Low-Frequency Drivers: Dual 8-inch spun-copper IMG (Injection Molded Graphite) woofers
- Enclosure Material: MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)
- Enclosure Type: Bass-Reflex via rear-firing Tractrix®ports
- Connections: Single Gold Plated Binding Posts
- Dimensions (HWD): 43 x 10.9 x 17.5 inches (1093 x 277 x 443 mm)
- Weight: 54 lbs (24.5 kg)
- Finish: Black Textured Wood Grain Vinyl
$249 each at Klipsch.com (50% Off)
Deal #2: R-605FA Dolby Atmos Floorstanding Speaker
If you are putting together a Dolby Atmos system and don’t want to cut into your ceiling to install height-channel speakers, The Klipsch Reference Series R-605FA might be a good solution because in addition to its horizontally directed drivers, each R-605A has a built-in upward firing driver that is designed to direct the Dolby Atmos height-channel sound off the ceiling and back down to your listening position.
Tip: For this to be effective, you need a flat ceiling so that the sound reflects evenly.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 38Hz – 21kHz
- Sensitivity (In-Room): 96 dB
- Power Handling: 100W (Continuous)/400W (Peak)
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Crossover Frequency: 1,440 Hz
- High-Frequency Driver: 1-inch Aluminum LTS (Linear Travel Suspension) tweeter mated to a 90 x 90 square Tractrix Horn
- Low-Frequency Driver: Dual 6.5″ spun-copper TCP (Thermoformed Crystalline Polymer) woofers
- Enclosure Material: MDF
- Enclosure Type: Bass-Reflex via rear-firing Tractrix®ports
- Connections: Single Gold Plated Binding Posts
- Dimensions (HWD): 40 x 9.5 x 18.2 inches (1017 x 240 x 463 mm)
- Weight: 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
- Finish: Black Textured Wood Grain Vinyl
$500 each at Klipsch.com (35% Off)
Deal #3: R-34C Center Channel Speaker
Finding the right center channel speaker for a home theater setup can be somewhat tricky. However, at only 5.2″ tall, the R-34C center channel speaker compliments today’s flat-panel TVs with a low design that will not obstruct the bottom of the screen. Also, if your TV is wall-mounted, you can easily wall-mount the R-34C either above or below the TV screen.
In addition, its dual front-firing Tractrix ports allow the R-34C to be placed right up against your wall or entertainment system without affecting the bass response.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 82Hz – 21kHz
- Sensitivity: 96 dB @ 2.83V/1M
- Power Handling: 100W (continuous)/400W (peak)
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Crossover Frequency: 1,600 Hz
- High-Frequency Driver: 1-inch Aluminum LTS tweeter mated to a 90 x 90 square Tractrix Horn
- Low-Frequency Driver: (4) 3.5-inch spun-copper IMG woofers
- Enclosure Material: MDF
- Enclosure Type: Bass-Reflex via forward-firing Tractrix®ports
- Connections: Single Gold Plated Binding Posts
- Dimensions (HWD): 5.2 x 26 x 6.2 inches (133 x 660 x 157 mm)
- Weight: 13 lbs (5.9 kg)
- Finishes: Black Textured Wood Grain Vinyl
$199 each at Klipsch.com (50% Off)
Deal #4: RP-600M II Bookshelf Speaker
We previously reviewed the RP-600M II, which are part of Klipsch’s Reference Premiere speaker line.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 44-25kHz
- Sensitivity: 94.5dB @ 2.83V / 1m
- Power Handling: 100W (continuous)/400W (peak)
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Crossover Frequency: 1500Hz
- High-Frequency Driver: 1-inch Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Cross-Section Expanded Tractrix® Horn
- Low-Frequency Driver: 6.5-inch Cerametallic Cone Woofer with Faraday rings
- Enclosure Material: MDF (Internally Braced)
- Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex via rear-firing Tractrix® Port
- Connections: Dual aluminum binding posts/Bi-wire/Bi-amp
- Dimensions (HWD): 15.75 X 7.95 X 13.00 inches (40.0 x 20.2 x 33.0 cm)
- Weight: 18.1lb (8.20kg)
- Finish: Ebony, Walnut
$462/pair at Klipsch.com (29% Off)
Deal #5: R-121SW Subwoofer
The R-121SW Subwoofer is part of the Klipsch Reference speaker line. It features a 12-inch front-facing driver with a rear port and the following support features.
- Front-firing Spun Copper Thermoformed Crystalline Polymer (TCP) woofer driver. This type of construction is both light and rigid providing low-frequency response with minimal cone breakup and distortion without degradation.
- All-digital amplifier delivers ample power with high efficiency and true-to-source accuracy in reproduction, ensuring maximum efficiency for maximum output, detail, and power.
- Low Pass Crossover and Phase Control
- 3/4-inch thick MDF Cabinet with internal bracing to reduce vibration and coloration. The exterior is scratch-resistant textured wood grain vinyl
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 28Hz – 120Hz
- Maximum Acoustic Output: 118 dB
- Amplifier Power Output 200W (continuous)/400W (peak)
- Inputs: Line level/LFE RCA jacks
- Dimensions (HWD): 16.6 x 16 x 19.7-inches (421 x 406 x 500 m)m
- Weight: 35 lbs (16.0 kg)
- Finish: Black Textured Wood Grain Vinyl
$359 at Klipsch.com (40% Off)
Deal #6: The FIVES Powered Speakers
The Fives consist of two powered speakers. The attached pair does not need to be connected to an additional amplifier, stereo, or home theater receiver. They can be used as part of a compact standalone music system, as an alternative to a soundbar, or even as home studio monitors.
The Fives incorporate individual ultra-low noise amplifiers that are custom designed to maximize system performance and eliminate the need for external amplification. The Fives are also bi-amped (60 watts to each woofer + 20 watts to each tweeter) resulting in improved clarity and output.
The Fives feature 1” titanium tweeters on Tractrix® horns, a proprietary technology that has been the driving force behind Klipsch acoustics. Each powered monitor also features a 4.5” long-throw woofer and is ported to provide enhanced bass.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 50Hz – 25kHz
- Power Output: 160W Total System Power (320W Peak), 60W LF, 20W HF
- Tweeter: 1” (2.5cm) Titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix® horn
- Woofer: 4.5” (11.43cm) high-excursion fiber-composite cone woofer, Bass-reflex design via rear-firing port
- Wireless Input: Bluetooth®
- Wired Inputs: HDMI-ARC with CEC, Digital Optical, Phono/Line analog (with switch and ground screw terminal), 3.5mm analog mini jack, USB
- Wired Output: RCA line level for connection to external wired subwoofer
- Dimensions (HWD): 12” (304.8mm) x 6.5” (165.1mm) x 9.25” (234.95mm)
- Weight: Primary Speaker: 11.8 lbs (5.35kg), Secondary Speaker: 10.7 lbs (4.85kg)
- Finishes: Walnut / Matte Black
What’s Included:
- Region-Specific power cord (2.0m)
- Remote control (with 2x AAA batteries)
- 4-conductor speaker cable (4m)
- USB Type-B to USB Type-A cable (1.5m)
- HDMI Cable (1.5m)
$549 at Klipsch.com and Amazon (43% Off)
Deal #7: CINEMA 1200 Soundbar System
If you are having trouble figuring out what speakers to buy for a home theater setup or don’t have room for all the extra clutter, an all-in-one soundbar/wireless subwoofer/surround speaker system might be the right choice for you. With that in mind, the Klipsch Cinema 1200 provides a soundbar with Dolby Atmos capability and a wireless subwoofer that can fill your room with great sound. In addition, this system uses the same type of horn technology as Klipsch speakers use to deliver clear, detailed sound for both music and movie viewing.
- Soundbar Speaker Complement: 11 speakers with built-in amplification. three 1″ soft dome tweeters mated to Tractrix horns for wide dispersion. six 3″ high-output oval fiber-composite midrange drivers. two 3″ up-firing Cerametallic cone woofers
- Audio Decoding and Processing: Dolby Atmos, Dolby® Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus decoding, dialogue mode for enhanced vocal clarity
- Soundbar Dimensions (WHD): 54 x 2-15/16 x 6-3/16 inches
- Subwoofer: 12″ fiber-composite cone woofer in wood enclosure ported enclosure for enhanced low-frequency response syncs wirelessly with a soundbar
- Subwoofer Dimensions (WHD): 15-5/8 x 20-3/8 x 15-⅞ inches
- Rear (surround) Speakers (each): 3-inch high-output oval fiber-composite midrange driver.
- 3-inch up-firing Cerametallic cone woofer
- Rear (surround) Speaker Dimensions (Each – WHD): 4-13/16 x 8-7/8 x 4-15/16 inches
- Keyhole brackets for wall mounting (wall template included)
- Backlit remote control with subwoofer volume adjustment included.
Connections
- 2 HDMI inputs (up to 8K HDR video passthrough), 1 HDMI output with supports eARC/ARC Support
- 1 Digital Optical Input
- 1 3.5mm minijack analog audio input
- 1 subwoofer output for adding a second sub or replacing included wireless sub with a wired sub.
$799 at Klipsch.com (58% Off)
Klipsch Connect App for iOS or Android.
Tip: This app works with the Klipsch FIVES and Cinema 1200 Soundbar System.
Connect App features:
- Compatible with iOS or Android
- Front/Rear Height Channel Control
- EQ Setting
- Quick Setup Guide with instructional videos
- One-Tap access to Klipsch Support
Tip: To dig deeper into the Klipsch Cinema 1200, read our Previous Report.
More…
If you want to explore more choices, check out the entire Klipsch Christmas in July Sale listing at Klipsch.com and check Amazon for any Prime Day savings.
Reminder: The sale runs through July 16, 2023.
Related Reading
