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"What truly sets these speakers apart is that you can hear distant intonations in a thriller like Independence Day, and then gawk in amazement when the ships start flying. Even at incredibly high volumes the system sounds clean and undistorted, which is a remarkable engineering accomplishment." — by John Brandon, TECH Edge, December 2002
“The system’s bass continued to be the selling point: quick and punchy without sacrificing clarity and tonality”
“The rear stage maintained a strong, dynamic character that was highly consistent and free of major gaps.” — by Chris Lewis, Home Theater, August 2002
“…terrific system that delivers fine detail and fully integrated surround sound … at any volume I could stand.”
“…you’ll need a pretty large room to fully appreciate – and even to comfortably situate – the Klipsch Reference Series array. We’re talking big-time performance here – in a big way.”
“I remained impressed during multichannel DVD listening: the Klipsch suite produced sound that was very well integrated front to back on music and movie material alike.”
“…the system played effortlessly at movie-theater reference levels.”
“…there’s no doubt this is a terrific home theater system.”
“We’re talking big-time performance here – in a big way.” — by Daniel Kumin, Sound & Vision, June 2002 |
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RS-7 Surround Speakers
In conjunction with the introduction of our new Reference Series flagship floorstanding loudspeaker (RF-7), we have introduced RS-7 surround speakers, new high performance rear channel models that match the flagship model in performance, technology, materials and styling. The new RS-7 surrounds also feature Klipsch's exclusive Wide Dispersion Surround Technology (WDST™), which produces the diffuse effects needed for envelopment as well as the direct sounds necessary for good localization.
The RS-7 was designed to provide "best in class" home theater and multi-channel audio surround sound as part of the ultradynamic Klipsch Reference Series flagship system, including the RF-7 floorstanding loudspeakers, RSW-15 subwoofer and RC-7 center channel. The RS-7s utilize a combination of professional grade materials and advanced horn technology for a smooth response and consistent coverage pattern. Two Reference Series 1" titanium dome compression drivers are coupled to 8" square Tractrix® Horns and powered by unusually large 9.6oz. magnets. This motor assembly offers the speed and accuracy needed to deliver clear, accurate, non-fatiguing high and upper midrange frequencies at any volume level. This design approach is so efficient that it virtually eliminates the most common cause of driver failure — excessive energy.
The 8" Cerametallic™ woofer cone is lighter, stronger and better damped than commonly used cone materials. Cerametallic™ is a specially treated aluminum that has been anodized, or electro-chemically transformed into ceramic on both outer surfaces. Similar to the motors of the large compression drivers, a powerful 28oz. magnet drives the woofer, allowing for precise signal tracking without blurring the sound. Aesthetically, the unmistakable copper color of our Cerametallic™ cone gives the RS-7 its distinctive Klipsch Reference look.
The RS-7's cast-polymer woofer frame, which has high impact tolerance to stabilize the woofer motor and guarantee its critical alignment, is designed to be stronger and more functional than typical driver "baskets," and actually contributes to the overall enhanced performance. The non-magnetic woofer basket eliminates any loss of magnetic energy needed for output and dynamic headroom. And the unique venting system cools the motor and voice coil to enhance reliability.
The RS-7 surround speaker features Klipsch's exclusive Wide Dispersion Surround Technology™ (WDST). WDST enhances rear channel performance because it gives the surrounds the capability to produce the diffuse effects needed for envelopment as well as the direct sounds necessary for good localization. The optimal 180? sound pattern of the surrounds makes the new Reference Series surrounds less sensitive to room placement, allowing greater flexibility in a home theater setup.
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