JTG Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have ordered the R-28f's, and they will be delivered Monday. After reading the reviews for the RP-280's, I am thinking about sending the R-28's back and ordering the RP-280. Is there much difference between the two in sound quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD1957 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) This is from Klipsch: "90x90 HYBRID TRACTRIX HORN Redesigned Tactrix® Horn utilizes a circular horn throat paired to a square horn mouth to further improve high-frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. The compressed molded rubber construction adds high frequency damping to reduce harshness and improve detail. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible" I think this makes a HUGE difference in the sound. That rubber surround is in response to a bunch of owners performing "putty" modifications to earlier models to reduce the harshness of the treble. The 280's are much less harsh than the 28's. As for bass response, I believe the 280's are 32 Hz, the 28's are 35 Hz. Don't know if that really makes a big difference, but I know bass response is quite good with the 280's. I'm quite happy with my 280's, and I REALLY wish I could have gotten 'em for the price they are listed at now. My two cents. Edited November 29, 2015 by JamesD1957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTG Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thanks James. I have ordered the RP-280's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Correct choice - with the 2 given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 There's no comparison to be made between the R-28F and the RP-280F. It's apples and bell peppers. Higher quality parts, better sounding design, more efficient, better frequency response....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 It's a night and day difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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