Klipsch Reference R 40SA is a 2-way Passive Surround speaker by Klipsch. It was released in April 2022. It features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 4" Woofer. Klipsch Reference R 40SA has an MSRP of 470$ per pair but can often be found around 0$ per pair.
Klipsch's Reference (R) Series of Loudspeakers
Reference R 40SA is a member of Klipsch's Reference (R) series of Passive speakers. The Reference (R) range is Klipsch's affordable core line, using the brand's signature Tractrix horn-loaded tweeters. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch Reference R 40SA Speaker
Klipsch Reference R 40SA has a Frequency response range of . With a minimum frequency of Hz, Reference R 40SA delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Reference R 40SA's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch Reference R 40SA's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
.
Sensitivity
Surround Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Reference R 40SA is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, Klipsch Reference R 40SA is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
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Input Type
Reference R 40SA features Binding post type connectors.
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Klipsch Reference R 40SA External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch Reference R 40SA has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (177.8 x 147.6 x 281.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Klipsch Reference R 40SA is approximately 414.8cm2 / 64.3inch2.
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WeightThe Klipsch Reference R 40SA weighs 2.72kg / 6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Reference R 40SA's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
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Available colors
Klipsch Reference R 40SA is available in Black.
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.