Anyone have any thoughts on the New Reference Series

[spud77]

https://www.klipsch.com/reference-series

 

[busterfree]

Klipsch should have used another name instead of all new reference series in my opinion. 

[pzannucci]

Seems to be a cost reduced "R" series.  Will likely hit a sweater spot in would be system builders and younger folks not looking to make as steep an investment as RP's.  

 

Interesting horn.  Would like to hear the R-820Fs.

[rebuy]

They'll be OK for an entry level Klipsch and priced lower than

earlier models. I though other entry models were priced too high for lower tier.

Klipsch has to compete in lower priced models because there is stiff competition 

for dollars. These will probably sell well at big box stores especially with the price drop.

In a metro area with lots-o-people, unlike where I live, I'd look for good conditioned

mid line "used" for about the same price.

 

The one nice thing is they made pretty nice matching center and

Dolby Atmos Speakers to match the system. So you can

build a complete nice system.

They put more into this line than other entry level lines.

 

I also agree with not calling these reference. 

Too many reference lines in the Klipsch Catalog.

[pzannucci]

12 hours ago, rebuy said:

 

I also agree with not calling these reference. 

Too many reference lines in the Klipsch Catalog.

True, "Reference" is supposed to stand for something.