Wow!
They were $500 for awhile.
Dropped to $450, which is what I paid, and now down to $400.
My mini-review and comments are in this thread starting at post #5:
https://forums.audioholics.com/forums/threads/klipsch-r-26pf-260w-powered-floorstanding-bluetooth-speakers.111154/
Pros:
1) Bass management - fixed at 80Hz, but it
high-passes the speakers and low-passes the sub-out!
2) Remote control with sub volume control - why can't they give me this on my AVR? I find sub-volume is (after volume) the setting I would most often want to adjust. Some mixes are bass-heavy and others are good, but this is my most frequent complaint with modern recordings!
3) Clean look - eliminating the need for an AVR and providing a BT connection eliminates gear and cabling (but you still have (one) power cord and speaker cable running from right speaker (with all 4 amps) to left speaker). These are active speakers as in the crossover happens before the amps, so there are two amps for each speaker. The speaker cable between the right and left carries two speaker signals.
4) Incorporates Klipsch's latest generation of horn technology - for me, their RF-82ii was very good, once the toe-in was properly adjusted. But this most recent generation of horns are the first ones where I can actually point the horn straight at my ear and enjoy the music!
5) Over the top good alternative to typical wireless speakers or soundbar! A pair of these with an Amazon Dot (which is BT capable or you can set on top and run the wire down the back of the speaker and leave the BT available to your phone, etc.) along with a music service can be a great option!
6) Inputs include Line, USB Audio, Toslink, and Phono for impressive versatility!
Cons:
1) Amp hiss - it is not noticeable under normal listening circumstances, but if you are close to the speaker and the room is quiet, it can be heard.
2) Without adding a sub, bass is a little heavy for neutral music, but not an issue for HT, IMHO. Once you engage the bass management, the bass is clean and tight.
Overall, if you plan to pair a sub with these, I think they are excellent! I would be reluctant to connect a typical ported sub or a sealed sub which has been tuned flat to 20Hz, because there is no EQ system for tuning the bass. I would look at Hsu's offerings which provide good tuning options or the SUB-1200 which has a gradual roll-off (typically characteristic of a sealed sub) starting around 35Hz, IIRC. I used a Martin Logan 10" sealed Dynamo with good result.
Without a sub, I think they work very well for HT, so make a very good alternative to a sound bar. However for me, it is the bass management and the sub volume control (along with great SQ) that make this an exceptional design!