In this review, we will be comparing RP-8263FA and Concord, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch RP-8263FA and KLH Concord first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch RP-8263FA | KLH Concord |
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| Brand | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 | KLH
United States · founded 1957 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Tractrix Horn | 1" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 8" Cerametallic | 2 x 6.5" Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 35-25k Hz | 28-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 94 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 150 watts | up to 225 watts |
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| Weight | — | 20.45kg / 45lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43-1/8" x 10-13/16" x 20-13/16"
1095.0 x 275.0 x 528.0mm | 40-3/8" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"
1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both RP-8263FA and Concord are 2-way speakers.
Klipsch RP-8263FAKLH Concord
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Klipsch RP-8263FA |
KLH Concord |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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- |
- |
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Woofer
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2 x 8-inch
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2 x 6.5-inch
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RP-8263FA features a 1" titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 8" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1630 Hz. On the other hand, the Concord features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
RP-8263FA has a frequency range of 35-25k Hz whereas Concord has a frequency range of 28-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Concord can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the RP-8263FA's min frequency of 35Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
RP-8263FA and Concord have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. RP-8263FA sensitivity is rated at 98 dB and the Concord's is at 94 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-8263FA a more sensitive speaker compared to KLH Concord, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Concord can handle a max power of 225 watts RMS, whereas RP-8263FA has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 75 watts less than the Concord.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
RP-8263FA features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Concord has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
KLH Concord's 5-Way post terminals
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Klipsch RP-8263FA's and KLH Concord's external dimensions. Klipsch RP-8263FA has external dimensions of 1095.0 x 275.0 x 528.0mm (43-1/8 x 10-13/16 x 20-13/16inch) whereas KLH Concord has external dimensions of 1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm (40-3/8 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch).
Klipsch RP-8263FA is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 63mm wider, 69mm taller and 148mm deeper than KLH Concord.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Klipsch RP-8263FA needs about 80% more floor or shelf area. Klipsch RP-8263FA is 148mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Klipsch RP-8263FA is 69mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Klipsch RP-8263FA is approximately 1452.0cm2 / 225.1inch2 and base area of the KLH Concord is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The RP-8263FA requires 80% more surface area than the Concord which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of KLH Concord?
Here are the items that come with the Concord:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Spike feet (w/ locking nut attached)
- 4 Protective discs
- 4 Rubber feet
- Port plug
- Manual
- ATTENTION! note