Klipsch Audio Surround Speaker RS-42 - Black

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  • Compact (1)
  • Crisp sound (1)
  • Easy to connect (1)
  • Powerful (1)
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  • Home theater (1)
  • Larger rooms (1)
 
 
 

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Delivering detailed and lifelike performances, the Reference Series RS-42 brings a new dimension of reality and convenience to the world of surround sound. Offering superior technology and elegant design at an enticing price, this surround speaker let's you experience the full impact of high-performance special effects.

Adopting a completely new cabinet and driver layout that is similar to the Klipsch THX(R) Ultra2 KS-525-THX surround speaker, the RS-42 establishes greater output, improved coverage and increased power handling to further extend Klipsch's best-in-class surround sound performance.

Exclusive Tractrix(R) Horns have always been the key component of the Reference Series. In the RS-42, this technology has been refined to include improved throat geometry for a more genuine, lifelike sound. Behind the speaker's dual horns lie 1-inch titanium tweeters with powerful neodymium magnet motor structures to provide a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless dynamics.

The RS-42 employs dual 4-inch woofers for a solid bass foundation. These Cerametallic(TM) woofers with inverted copper dust caps exhibit a very high stiffness-to-mass ratio and superb damping characteristics.

Klipsch Wide Dispersion Surround Technology(TM) (WDST) provides crystal-clear sonic detail even in listening areas with less than ideal configurations. The Tractrix Horns deliver a 90-degree wide by 60-degree high dispersion pattern. By aligning two horns at 90-degrees with respect to each other, WDST smoothly covers a 180-degree horizontal arc. In other words, the surround sound is pointed at you no matter where you are seated.

While increased baffle ribbing around the horn mouth dramatically improves acoustics across the sonic range, the crossover utilizes Klipsch custom internal wiring and the finest components to provide signal purity and perfect driver integration.

Available in a matte black vinyl finish, the RS-42 also features side-firing ports to eliminate turbulence noise and back-panel keyholes and ΒΌ" threaded inserts to simplify installation. A low-diffraction, magnetically attached grille further accentuates the elegance of this speaker.

Specification Description
Model RS-42, RS-42 BLACK EA, RS42, RS42BK
UPC 743878016390
Color Black
Speaker Terminals 5-Way Binding Post

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Klipsch Audio Surround Speaker RS-42 - Black Review

Pleasing surrounds

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Crisp Sound
  • Great Sound Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"I replaced a pair of admittedly poor Sony bookshelf speakers from an old shelf system with these Klipsch surrounds in my 5.1 system. It made a bigger difference than I anticipated. The overall sound is very crisp and bright, making positional sound effects better. The real surprise was the sound of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 16 2009
Dan
Philadelphia
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Klipsch Audio Surround Speaker RS-42 - Black Review

Worth Every Penny

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Compact
  • Easy To Connect
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • NONE

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Larger Rooms
 

"These speakers sound so good they could be used as fronts and do that job quite well. I upgraded from Polk surrounds and I'm glad I did. You cant go wrong with these Bipolar speakers. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 2 2008
scott5626
Indiana
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  • Audiophile
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Price: $498.00
 
 

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Klipsch Audio Surround Speaker RS-42 - Black Review

Great speaker, perfect sound

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great Sound Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
 

"Used as surround speaker,easy mounting.

Great sound and excellent addition to any

theater. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 27 2008
Paul Nova Man
Grayslake IL.
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  • Audiophile
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