Klipsch RP-440D SB Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall Passive 3-Channel Sound Bar
Klipsch RP-440D SB Passive Sound Bar
The Klipsch RP-440D SB Passive Sound Bar is a premium 3-channel passive LCR soundbar built for clean, powerful home-theater sound in a slim, modern cabinet that pairs perfectly with today’s ultra-flat TVs. Drawing from Klipsch Reference Premiere acoustics, it delivers crisp dialogue and dynamic detail using three horn-loaded 1" Titanium Dome LTS tweeters and four 3.5" spun-copper Cerametallic woofers in a dedicated left/center/right design. The result is a refined, minimalist on-wall look with the output and clarity you expect from a true speaker system—ideal for media rooms and custom installs where performance matters as much as aesthetics. The Klipsch RP-440D SB is part of the Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall Series.
What It's Good At:
- Delivering clearer dialogue and more accurate front-stage imaging with true L/C/R separation
- Producing detailed highs and focused dispersion via 90° x 90° Tractrix horn-loaded LTS tweeters
- Adding punchy midbass and low distortion using Cerametallic woofers in a bass-reflex design
- Blending into modern setups with a slim 2.4" depth and matte black finish
- Supporting clean installs with three sets of binding posts (one per channel)
- Offering flexible placement with secure on-wall mounting and an included glass base for tabletop use
Klipsch RP-440D SB Full Specifications:
- Series: Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall
- Product type: 3-channel passive LCR soundbar (Left / Center / Right in one cabinet)
- Acoustic platform: Reference Premiere horn-loaded design
- Horn: 90° x 90° Tractrix horn (one per channel)
- High-frequency drivers: Three 1" (2.54 cm) Titanium Dome LTS tweeters (one per channel)
- Low-frequency drivers: Four 3.5" (8.89 cm) Cerametallic cone woofers (L/R: one each, Center: two)
- Enclosure type: Bass reflex
- Enclosure material: ABS
- Inputs: Three sets of single binding posts (one set per channel)
- Frequency response: 65Hz–25kHz (±3dB)
- Sensitivity: 92dB @ 2.83V / 1m
- Power handling: 50W continuous / 200W peak per channel
- Nominal impedance: 8 ohms compatible per channel
- Crossover frequency: 2200Hz
- Mounting: Dual 4-way keyholes for secure on-wall mounting
- Grille: Magnetic wrap-around grille
- Included accessory: Glass base for tabletop/bookshelf mounting
- Finish: Matte Black Paint
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 6" (15.24 cm) x 42" (106.68 cm) x 2.4" (6.10 cm)
- Weight: 12 lbs (5.44 kg)
- Built from: 2017
Klipsch RP-440D SB Q&A:
- Q: What does “passive soundbar” mean for the RP-440D SB?
- A: It does not have a built-in amplifier. It must be powered by an AV receiver or amplifier, just like traditional speakers.
- Q: Is this a real Left/Center/Right speaker setup or a simulated soundbar?
- A: It’s a true 3-channel LCR design with separate left, center, and right channels built into one cabinet for clearer dialogue and better front-stage imaging.
- Q: How does it connect to an AV receiver?
- A: It uses three sets of binding posts—one for each channel (L/C/R)—so you wire it like three separate speakers.
- Q: Can it be wall-mounted under a TV?
- A: Yes. It’s designed for on-wall use with secure keyhole mounting, and its slim depth helps it sit neatly beneath ultra-flat TVs.
- Q: Does it include anything for tabletop placement?
- A: Yes. A glass base is included for a clean tabletop or bookshelf setup when wall-mounting isn’t preferred.
- Q: What kind of sound character should be expected?
- A: Expect high clarity and strong dynamics, with focused high-frequency dispersion from the Tractrix horn design and tight, low-distortion output from Cerametallic woofers.
- Q: What receiver power and speaker load is it suited for?
- A: It’s designed to work with 8-ohm compatible amplification and handles up to 50W continuous / 200W peak per channel (use a quality AVR and sensible calibration).
- Q: Is the grille removable?
- A: Yes. The wrap-around grille attaches magnetically for a refined look and easy removal.
Klipsch RP-440D SB Downloads
Klipsch RP-440D SB Spec Sheet
Klipsch RP-440D SB Manual
Klipsch RP-440D SB Product DIMS
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Description
Klipsch RP-440D SB Passive Sound Bar
The Klipsch RP-440D SB Passive Sound Bar is a premium 3-channel passive LCR soundbar built for clean, powerful home-theater sound in a slim, modern cabinet that pairs perfectly with today’s ultra-flat TVs. Drawing from Klipsch Reference Premiere acoustics, it delivers crisp dialogue and dynamic detail using three horn-loaded 1" Titanium Dome LTS tweeters and four 3.5" spun-copper Cerametallic woofers in a dedicated left/center/right design. The result is a refined, minimalist on-wall look with the output and clarity you expect from a true speaker system—ideal for media rooms and custom installs where performance matters as much as aesthetics. The Klipsch RP-440D SB is part of the Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall Series.
What It's Good At:
- Delivering clearer dialogue and more accurate front-stage imaging with true L/C/R separation
- Producing detailed highs and focused dispersion via 90° x 90° Tractrix horn-loaded LTS tweeters
- Adding punchy midbass and low distortion using Cerametallic woofers in a bass-reflex design
- Blending into modern setups with a slim 2.4" depth and matte black finish
- Supporting clean installs with three sets of binding posts (one per channel)
- Offering flexible placement with secure on-wall mounting and an included glass base for tabletop use
Klipsch RP-440D SB Full Specifications:
- Series: Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall
- Product type: 3-channel passive LCR soundbar (Left / Center / Right in one cabinet)
- Acoustic platform: Reference Premiere horn-loaded design
- Horn: 90° x 90° Tractrix horn (one per channel)
- High-frequency drivers: Three 1" (2.54 cm) Titanium Dome LTS tweeters (one per channel)
- Low-frequency drivers: Four 3.5" (8.89 cm) Cerametallic cone woofers (L/R: one each, Center: two)
- Enclosure type: Bass reflex
- Enclosure material: ABS
- Inputs: Three sets of single binding posts (one set per channel)
- Frequency response: 65Hz–25kHz (±3dB)
- Sensitivity: 92dB @ 2.83V / 1m
- Power handling: 50W continuous / 200W peak per channel
- Nominal impedance: 8 ohms compatible per channel
- Crossover frequency: 2200Hz
- Mounting: Dual 4-way keyholes for secure on-wall mounting
- Grille: Magnetic wrap-around grille
- Included accessory: Glass base for tabletop/bookshelf mounting
- Finish: Matte Black Paint
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 6" (15.24 cm) x 42" (106.68 cm) x 2.4" (6.10 cm)
- Weight: 12 lbs (5.44 kg)
- Built from: 2017
Klipsch RP-440D SB Q&A:
- Q: What does “passive soundbar” mean for the RP-440D SB?
- A: It does not have a built-in amplifier. It must be powered by an AV receiver or amplifier, just like traditional speakers.
- Q: Is this a real Left/Center/Right speaker setup or a simulated soundbar?
- A: It’s a true 3-channel LCR design with separate left, center, and right channels built into one cabinet for clearer dialogue and better front-stage imaging.
- Q: How does it connect to an AV receiver?
- A: It uses three sets of binding posts—one for each channel (L/C/R)—so you wire it like three separate speakers.
- Q: Can it be wall-mounted under a TV?
- A: Yes. It’s designed for on-wall use with secure keyhole mounting, and its slim depth helps it sit neatly beneath ultra-flat TVs.
- Q: Does it include anything for tabletop placement?
- A: Yes. A glass base is included for a clean tabletop or bookshelf setup when wall-mounting isn’t preferred.
- Q: What kind of sound character should be expected?
- A: Expect high clarity and strong dynamics, with focused high-frequency dispersion from the Tractrix horn design and tight, low-distortion output from Cerametallic woofers.
- Q: What receiver power and speaker load is it suited for?
- A: It’s designed to work with 8-ohm compatible amplification and handles up to 50W continuous / 200W peak per channel (use a quality AVR and sensible calibration).
- Q: Is the grille removable?
- A: Yes. The wrap-around grille attaches magnetically for a refined look and easy removal.
Klipsch RP-440D SB Downloads
Klipsch RP-440D SB Spec Sheet
Klipsch RP-440D SB Manual
Klipsch RP-440D SB Product DIMS
