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Klipsch R-40SA

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The Klipsch R-40SA is a height speaker with 8 Ω impedance. 27 of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
8 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Up-firing driver
4 in
Nominal size
Enclosure
Sealed
No port

$675 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the R-40SA is 8 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that, and as a height speaker it needs Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding.

  • Works

    Receivers and amps rated for 8 Ω

    27 in our catalogue

  • Not recommended

    Receivers without Dolby Atmos or DTS:X

    A height speaker needs one that decodes them.

    2 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

Works27

Not recommended2

  • Denon AVR-S570BT

    Denon AVR-S570BT has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

  • Denon AVR-S670H

    Denon AVR-S670H has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

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R-40SA specifications

Impedance
8 Ω
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 1 × 102 mm
Size
6×7×12 in
Weight
2.8 kg (6.2 lb)
MSRP
$675 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the R-40SA

What receiver do I need for the R-40SA?
One rated for 8 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Emotiva BasX A-700, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-X1700H are rated to drive it. Denon AVR-S570BT and Denon AVR-S670H are not rated for it.
Is the R-40SA 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The Klipsch R-40SA has a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 8 Ω or lower.
How much power does the R-40SA need?
Klipsch does not publish a recommended amplifier power. How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How big is the R-40SA?
The Klipsch R-40SA measures 146 × 178 × 298 mm (5.7 × 7 × 11.7 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 2.8 kg (6.2 lb).

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References

  1. Klipsch R-40SA: Spec sheet, assets.klipsch.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Klipsch R-40SA: Retailer listing, bhphotovideo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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