In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Klipsch. Klipsch Reference R-620F is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the R-34C is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch R-620F and Klipsch R-34C first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch R-620F | Klipsch R-34C |
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| Brand | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.0" | 1" Tractrix horn |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG | 4 x 3.5" copper spun IMG |
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| Frequency response | 38-21k Hz | 82-21k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 96 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 100 watts | up to 100 watts |
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| Weight | 18.64kg / 41lbs | 5.91kg / 13lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 40-3/16" x 9-3/8" x 14-1/2"
1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm | 4-15/16" x 26-1/16" x 6-1/4"
126.0 x 662.0 x 159.0mm |
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What size room are the Klipsch R-620F and Klipsch R-34C speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Klipsch R-620F |
Klipsch R-34C |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Average |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Bad |
Bad |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both R-620F and R-34C are 2-way speakers.
Klipsch R-620FKlipsch R-34C
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 R-620F |
Klipsch R-34C |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
|
1.0-inch
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1-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
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4 x 3.5-inch
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R-620F features a 1.0" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz. On the other hand, the R-34C features a 1" aluminum Tractrix horn Tweeter and 4 x 3.5" copper spun IMG Woofer.
Frequency Response
R-620F has a frequency range of 38-21k Hz whereas R-34C has a frequency range of 82-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the R-620F can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the R-34C's min frequency of 82Hz.
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
R-620F and R-34C have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 96 dB.
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.
R-620F and R-34C have the same power range of up to 100 watts.
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
R-620F features Binding post type posts and R-34C has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Klipsch R-620F's Post terminals
Klipsch R-34C's Binding 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 R-620F's and Klipsch R-34C's external dimensions. Klipsch R-620F has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm (40-3/16 x 9-3/8 x 14-1/2inch) whereas Klipsch R-34C has external dimensions of 126.0 x 662.0 x 159.0mm (4-15/16 x 26-1/16 x 6-1/4inch).
Klipsch R-34C is 895mm shorter and 210mm less deeper than Klipsch R-620F but it is also 423mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch R-620F and Klipsch R-34C in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch R-620F and Klipsch R-34C Size and External Dimensions
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 R-620F is approximately 881.9cm2 / 136.7inch2 and base area of the Klipsch R-34C is approximately 1052.6cm2 / 163.2inch2. The R-620F requires 16% less surface area than the R-34C which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-620F?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of R-620F:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille (installed)
- 2 Feet
- 4 Screws
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
- Loudspeaker Feet note
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-34C?
Here are the items that come with the R-34C:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille (installed)
- 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information