Klipsch R-3800-W User Manual

R-3800-W
Discrete but not understated, the high-
performance and installer-friendly R-3800-
W in-wall loudspeaker delivers all the gusto
you’d expect from Klipsch.
Featuring an 8-inch copper
-colored IMG
woofer, a 1-inch aluminum tweeter,
exclusive Tractrix® Horn technology, as well
as a treble contour switch, this dynamic in-
wall speaker gives you plenty of bang for
your buck and brings high-quality
entertainment into your home without
taking up valuable floor space.
Available in a white finish, the R-3800-W can
be paired with one of Klipsch’s new
installation kits (sold separately). Each of
these revolutionary kit designs allow for
increased mounting flexibility and
incorporate a mud ring, wire tie and
universal metal mesh wing for multi-position
placement and a color-coded bracket for
easy speaker size identification.
8" Two-Way In-Wall Loudspeaker
SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 46Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
SENSITIVITY 93dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 2200Hz
POWER HANDLING 50 watts (200 watts peak)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL/TYPE ABS/ Infinite baffle, front flush with wall
DRIVE COMPONENTS Two-way system using one 1" (2.54cm)
Aluminum dome compression tweeter with a
6" (15.24cm) square 90° x 60° pivoting
Tractrix
®
Horn and one 8" (20.32cm)
IMG w
oof
er
WIRE GAUGE ACCOMMODATED 12
WEIGHT 7.9 lbs. (3.6kg)
HEIGHT 16.1" (40.89cm)
WIDTH 10.6" (26.92cm)
MOUNTING DEPTH 3.75" (9.5cm)
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 14.75" (37.47cm) x 9.25" (23.50cm)
FINISH White
INSTALLATION KIT IK-800-W (sold separately)
■
High sensitivity and power handling
■
Pivoting Tractrix Horn compression driver tweeter for clear sound in
any location
■
Treble attenuation switch and IR receiver knock out
■
Single piece grille frame and rustproof aluminum grille
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Klipsch R-3800-W Specifications

General

Brand	Klipsch
Model	R-3800-W
Category	Speakers
Language	English

Summary

Klipsch R-3800-W In-Wall Loudspeaker

High Sensitivity and Power Handling

Highlights the speaker's ability to produce loud sound with minimal distortion.

Pivoting Tractrix Horn Tweeter

Features a compression driver tweeter with a Tractrix Horn for directional sound.

Treble Attenuation and IR Receiver

Includes a switch for treble adjustment and an IR receiver knockout.

Grille Construction

Features a single-piece grille frame with a rustproof aluminum grille.

Specifications Overview

Frequency Response

Specifies the audible frequency range the loudspeaker can reproduce.

Sensitivity

Indicates the loudness produced for a given input power.

Nominal Impedance

The speaker's electrical resistance, crucial for amplifier matching.

Crossover Frequency

The frequency at which the audio signal is divided between drivers.

Power Handling

Maximum continuous and peak power the speaker can safely handle.

Enclosure Material and Type

Details the speaker cabinet construction and mounting type.

Drive Components

Lists the tweeter and woofer components and their specifications.

Wire Gauge Accommodated

Specifies the recommended wire gauge for connection.

Weight

Indicates the physical weight of the loudspeaker.

Height

The vertical dimension of the loudspeaker.

Width

The horizontal dimension of the loudspeaker.

Mounting Depth

The depth required for installation into a wall.

Cutout Dimensions

The required dimensions for the wall opening.

Finish

Describes the external color and finish of the loudspeaker.

Installation Kit

Identifies the compatible optional installation kit.