Klipsch Introduces New Reference
Series
The new series
consists of two floorstanding towers (R-28F and R-26F), two monitors (R-15M and
R-14M), one centre channel (R-25C), and one surround (R-14S)
Klipsch has just announced the launch of a new Reference
Series that includes six home theatre speakers and two subwoofers. The Klipsch
Reference line joins the renowned Reference II Series and offers similar
advanced acoustic engineering and industrial design The new series consists of
two floorstanding towers (R-28F and R-26F), two monitors (R-15M and R-14M), one
centre channel (R-25C), and one surround (R-14S). The line’s subwoofers include
the R-10SW and R-12SW. All of the Klipsch Reference loudspeakers are equipped
with exclusive Tractrix Horn technology and Linear Travel Suspension (LTS)
aluminum tweeters that produce impressive high-end response and powerful
dynamics for clean, natural sound. Their LTS tweeters have been a hallmark in
the previous Reference generations as well as the flagship Palladium Series and
ensure minimized distortion for enhanced, detailed performance. Providing
remarkable low-frequency response with minimal cone breakup and distortion are
the speakers’ Injection Molded Graphite woofers. The Klipsch Reference
subwoofers feature high performance, front-firing drivers that provide deep
bass and placement flexibility. Their Injection Molded Graphite woofers are
exceptionally light while being extremely rigid to provide remarkable low-frequency
response with minimal cone breakup and distortion. The built-in all-digital
amplifier also delivers ample power with high efficiency and true-to-source
accuracy in reproduction. $199 to $898 (US) depending on the model
Infinity Reference Series Loudspeakers
The three-way
loudspeaker models R263, R253 and RC263 utilize a unique flat-piston CMMD
midrange driver that helps reduce diffraction in the critical high and
mid-frequency bands
The new Infinity Reference Series uses CMMD (Ceramic Metal
Matrix Diaphragm) transducer technology, a proprietary process that combines a
ceramic surface to aluminum cones to provide an ideal stiffness-to-weight ratio
while helping to move resonances up in frequency and out of the pass-band of
the drivers. The three-way loudspeaker models R263, R253 and RC263 utilize a
unique flat-piston CMMD midrange driver that helps reduce diffraction in the
critical high and mid-frequency bands. The 1-inch CMMD tweeter found in all
full-range models is mated to an advanced waveguide. The RC263 centre channel
is a 3-way model with a flat-piston midrange driver that provides clarity and
precision in vocal reproduction. The RC263 and the smaller RC252 centre channel
loudspeakers are sonically matched to the companion floorstanding, bookshelf,
and surround speakers. The RS152 Surround Channel loudspeaker is ideally suited
for multi-channel music and home theatre. It uses a patented Hemispherical
Soundfield Technology (HST), which is designed to provide remarkably balanced
coverage across a 180-degree hemispherical listening area with greater
consistency then traditional, on-the-wall loudspeakers. The SUB R10 and SUB R12
powered subwoofers round out the Reference Series. $349 to $1,099 (US)
depending on the model
