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product_id: 1165481
title: "Klipsch Reference Series RB-81 II Bookshelf Speaker (Black)"
brand: "klipsch"
price: "AED 1867"
currency: AED
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category: "Klipsch"
url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1165481-klipsch-reference-series-rb-81-ii-bookshelf-speaker-black
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region: United Arab Emirates
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# 600W max output power 1" titanium LTS horn tweeter 8" high-output Cerametallic woofer Klipsch Reference Series RB-81 II Bookshelf Speaker (Black)

**Brand:** klipsch
**Price:** AED 1867
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your space with sound that commands attention.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Klipsch Reference Series RB-81 II Bookshelf Speaker (Black) by klipsch
- **How much does it cost?** AED 1867 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1165481-klipsch-reference-series-rb-81-ii-bookshelf-speaker-black)

## Best For

- klipsch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted klipsch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Energy-Efficient Design:** Get more sound with less power—optimized for high output and low energy consumption.
- • **Room-Filling Soundstage:** Transform larger rooms into immersive concert halls or cinematic experiences.
- • **Sleek, Space-Smart Build:** Top-tier bookshelf speaker that delivers floorstanding performance without the bulk.
- • **Precision Titanium Tweeter:** Experience crystal-clear highs with the dynamic 1" Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter.
- • **Powerful Cerametallic Woofer:** Feel every beat with the 8" high-output woofer engineered for deep, distortion-free bass.

## Overview

The Klipsch Reference Series RB-81 II Bookshelf Speaker combines a 1" titanium horn-loaded tweeter and an 8" Cerametallic woofer to deliver powerful, accurate sound with up to 600 watts of output. Designed for larger rooms, it offers energy-efficient, non-fatiguing audio performance in a sleek bookshelf form factor, perfect for audiophiles who demand premium quality without sacrificing space.

## Description

A towering achievement in a bookshelf design, the Reference Series RB-81 II is a force to be reckoned with. It provides unrivaled music and movie performances to those who demand the very best, but don’t have the room to accommodate a floorstanding speaker.

## Features

- Includes single speaker
- Dynamic 1" titanium Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter, 8" high-output Cerametallic woofer
- Highly efficient design produces more output using less energy
- Top Of The Line Klipsch Book Shelf Speaker.
- Fills larger rooms with lifelike music and movie performances
- Accurate, non-fatiguing sound - Priced and Packaged Each.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0040Q51FE |
| Additional Features | Dynamic 1-inch titanium Linear Travel Suspension horn-loaded tweeter |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Music |
| Audio Driver Size | 8 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo, Surround Sound |
| Battery Average Life | 8 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #109,637 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #50 in Floorstanding Speakers #138 in Surround Sound Systems #233 in Bookshelf Speakers |
| Brand | Klipsch |
| Built-In Media | Bookshelf Speaker |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet, MP3 Player, Desktop, Television, Projector, Laptop |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car |
| Connectivity Protocol | Jack Connector (3.5mm Audio Jack) |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Corded Electric |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (267) |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 7 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Cerametallic |
| Frequency Response | 24000 Hz |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Input Voltage | 2.83 Volts |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.3"D x 9.25"W x 19"H |
| Item Weight | 12.5 Kilograms |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Klipsch |
| Model Name | RB-81 II |
| Model Number | 1011850 |
| Mounting Type | Shelf Mount |
| Number Of Circuits | 2 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 1.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | DC power supply |
| Series Number | 81 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 70 dB |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 600 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 8 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Woofer,Bookshelf, Tweeter |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor, larger rooms, music and movie playback |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 8 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 743878021820 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
| Warranty Type | Limited Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 15.5 Centimeters |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo, Surround Sound
- **Brand:** Klipsch
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Frequency Response:** 24000 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 600 Watts

## Images

![Klipsch Reference Series RB-81 II Bookshelf Speaker (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zMrGBVTwL.jpg)
![Klipsch Reference Series RB-81 II Bookshelf Speaker (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e0aZch5WL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Any hiss heard in horns during quiet passages?**
A: This is typically on account of your integrated receiver's THD - on my Pioneer and Mcintosh (both of which have a THD of .005) the speakers were pitch black BUT when I hooked the exact same speakers up to my Rotel Integrated and separate amps (THD .3) there was always an audible hiss, it drove me NUTS - it's actually the reason I got rid of the Rotels. So even though horn tweeters are more sensitive and more likely to hiss - that is not the case with these - it's probably the stereo unit. Hope this helps.

**Q: Can these speakers be laid down sideways? I don’t have 19” space between shelves**
A: You could do that if needed i suppose but i will say if you are tight on space i would recommend looking at something a bit smaller. These are beautiful speakers but they definitely require some room, not your average bookshelf speaker by any means.

**Q: could you use two of these side by side as a center speaker to match my dual 8in  R-28F fronts ?**
A: Yes. however, the tweeter is a 90x60 degree directionality. 90degrees horizontal and 60degrees vertical. If you turn it on its side, the vertical axis become the horizontal axis. So if you watch movies alone, it may be perfect. But i find the 60degrees a bit narrow, and easy to go in and out of the directionality of it. 90 degrees has better fall off. But horn tweeters seem to be a lot more directional than other tech. YMMV

I love horn tweeters for movies. Simultaneously more nostalgic theater sound and very crystal clear on sound effects. Works well with speech too.

**Q: is this a pair (2 speakers) or just a single unit?**
A: This is a single speaker.   You would need to order 2 for a pair.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Klipsch Reference Series RB-81 II Bookshelf Speaker (Black)
- Klipsch RB-61 II Reference Series Bookshelf Loudspeakers, Black (Pair)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-12*