Klipsch Reference R-820F is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Klipsch. It was released in 2018. It features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 8" Copper-spun IMG Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 35-21k Hz and a sensitivity of 97 dB. Klipsch R-820F has an MSRP of 1198$ per pair but can often be found around 798$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Klipsch R-820F is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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.)
Klipsch's Reference (R) Floor-standing Series of Loudspeakers
R-820F is a member of Klipsch's Reference (R) Floor-standing series of Passive speakers. These are the floorstanding models in Klipsch's affordable Reference (R) range. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Klipsch Reference (R) Floor-standing Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch R-820F Speaker
Klipsch R-820F has a Frequency response range of 35-21k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, R-820F 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 R-820F's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Klipsch R-820F?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Klipsch R-820F's 35Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch R-820F's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
97 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Reference R-820F is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
97dB of the Klipsch Reference R-820F is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes R-820F an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Klipsch R-820F will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Klipsch R-820F plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Klipsch R-820F need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
1.5–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
R-820F features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Klipsch R-820F External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch R-820F has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 43-1/8 x 10-7/8 x 16-3/4inch (1096.0 x 277.0 x 426.0mm ).
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 R-820F is approximately 1180.0cm2 / 182.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Klipsch R-820F, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Klipsch R-820F Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Klipsch R-820F virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Klipsch R-820F Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Klipsch R-820F weighs 24.55kg / 54lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how R-820F's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Klipsch R-820F has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood-grain vinyl finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Klipsch R-820F comes with 2 Feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Available colors
Klipsch R-820F is available in Black.
Does the Klipsch R-820F come with a Grille?
R-820F comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-820F?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of R-820F:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille (installed)
- 2 Feet
- 4 Screws
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
- Loudspeaker Feet note
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Klipsch Reference R-820F.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.