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Klipsch RF-7 III vs Klipsch R-625FA Comparison

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Klipsch RF-7 III

Passive Floor-standing | 32-25k Hz

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Klipsch RF-7 III vs Klipsch R-625FA Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing RF-7 III and R-625FA, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Klipsch

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Klipsch RF-7 III and Klipsch R-625FA first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Klipsch RF-7 III Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1.75" dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 10" Cerametallic Woofer
  • 32-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 100 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 250watts
  • Weight:44.10kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1247.0" x 13-15/16" x 17-15/16"( 1247.0 x 355.0 x 456.0mm )

Klipsch R-625FA Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer
  • 38-21k Hz Frequency Response
  • 96 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 100watts
  • Weight:22.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1021.0" x 9-3/8" x 16-3/4"( 1021.0 x 239.0 x 426.0mm )

RF-7 III and R-625FA are members of Klipsch's Reference (R) Floor-standing series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Klipsch Reference (R) Floor-standing Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Klipsch R-620F
  
Floor-standing 38-21k Hz 96 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Klipsch R-820F
  
Floor-standing 35-21k Hz 97 dB8Ω 2 x 8"
Klipsch R-625FA
Floor-standing 38-21k Hz 96 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Klipsch R-610F
  
Floor-standing 45-21k Hz 94 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Klipsch RF-7 III
Floor-standing 32-25k Hz 100 dB8Ω 2 x 10"

What size room are the Klipsch RF-7 III and Klipsch R-625FA 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 RF-7 III Klipsch R-625FA
Near-field Bad Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Poor
Very Large Room Average 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch RF-7 III and Klipsch R-625FA compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both RF-7 III and R-625FA are 2-way speakers.

Driver Klipsch RF-7 III Klipsch R-625FA
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1.75-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 2 x 10-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

RF-7 III features a 1.75" titanium dome Tweeter and 2 x 10" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1300Hz. On the other hand, the R-625FA features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.

Frequency Response

RF-7 III has a frequency range of 32-25k Hz whereas R-625FA has a frequency range of 38-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the RF-7 III can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the R-625FA's min frequency of 38Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

RF-7 III
R-625FA
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Klipsch RF-7 III
Klipsch R-625FA
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

RF-7 III and R-625FA have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. RF-7 III sensitivity is rated at 100 dB and the R-625FA's is at 96 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Klipsch RF-7 III a more sensitive speaker compared to Klipsch R-625FA, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

RF-7 III
R-625FA
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

RF-7 III can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas R-625FA has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 150 watts less than the RF-7 III.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

RF-7 III features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. R-625FA has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Klipsch RF-7 III Terminals
Klipsch RF-7 III's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Klipsch R-625FA Terminals
Klipsch R-625FA's Post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both RF-7 III and R-625FA have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 RF-7 III's and Klipsch R-625FA's external dimensions. Klipsch RF-7 III has external dimensions of 1247.0 x 355.0 x 456.0mm ( 49-1/16 x 13-15/16 x 17-15/16inch) whereas Klipsch R-625FA has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 239.0 x 426.0mm ( 40-3/16 x 9-3/8 x 16-3/4inch) .

Klipsch RF-7 III is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 116mm wider, 226mm taller and 30mm deeper than Klipsch R-625FA.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch RF-7 III and Klipsch R-625FA in scale.

Klipsch RF-7 III vs Klipsch R-625FA Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Klipsch RF-7 III and Klipsch R-625FA 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 RF-7 III is approximately 1618.8cm2 / 250.9inch2 and base area of the Klipsch R-625FA is approximately 1018.1cm2 / 157.8inch2. The RF-7 III requires 59% more surface area than the R-625FA which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Klipsch RF-7 III weighs 44.10kg / 97lbs and the Klipsch R-625FA weighs 22.20kg / 48.8lbs. This makes the RF-7 III 99% heavier than the R-625FA.

Here is a comparison of how RF-7 III and R-625FA's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Klipsch RF-7 III
Klipsch R-625FA
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Klipsch RF-7 III?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of RF-7 III:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Plinth
  • Grille
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • 2 Jumpers (pre-installed)
  • 4 Machine screws
  • Owners Manual
  • What's in the Box of Klipsch R-625FA?

    Here are the items that come with the R-625FA:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 2 Grilles (installed)
  • 2 Feet
  • 4 Screws
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Warranty Information
  • Loudspeaker Feet note

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference RF-7 III over Klipsch Reference R-625FA
    Max Input Power 250 watts vs 100 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 100 dB vs 96 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 10 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 38 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 21k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections

    Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference R-625FA over Klipsch Reference RF-7 III

    Dolby Atmos Drivers Built-in 1 x 5.25 vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility
    Height 1021mm vs 1247mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1018cm2 vs 1618cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1658USD vs 4398USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Klipsch RF-7 III vs Klipsch R-625FA Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch Reference RF-7 III Klipsch Reference R-625FA
    Brand Klipsch Klipsch
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 250 watts up to 100 watts
    Sensitivity 100 dB 96 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 32-25k Hz 38-21k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 10" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Cerametallic Copper-spun IMG
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1.75" 1"
    Tweeter Type dome n/a
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency 1300Hz 2000Hz
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1247.0mm (49.1") 1021.0mm (40.2")
    Width 355.0mm (14") 239.0mm (9.4")
    Depth 456.0mm (18") 426.0mm (16.8")
    Weight 44.10kg (97lbs) 22.20kg (48.8lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood veneer MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
    Available Colors Black ash, Cherry, Walnut Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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