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Klipsch RP-5000F IIvsKlipsch RP-8000F II
The Klipsch RP-8000F II stands 109.5 cm tall — about 17.8 cm more than the Klipsch RP-5000F II at 91.7 cm. On footprint the Klipsch RP-8000F II is the wider cabinet (28.1 cm versus 21.1 cm). At 98 dB against 95 dB, the Klipsch RP-8000F II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch RP-8000F II reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-5000F II and a 203 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-8000F II. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $600 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Klipsch |
| Model | RP-5000F II II | RP-8000F II II |
| HiFi ladder position | #17 of 281 floorstander | #124 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 36.1 in | 43.1 in |
| Width | 8.3 in | 11.1 in |
| Depth | 14.8 in | 18.2 in |
| Weight | 38.6 lb | 61.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 2× 5.2 in woofer (Cerametallic cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 2× 8 in woofer (Cerametallic cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB | 98 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $600 each | $599 each |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | klipsch.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.