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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 950 mm (95.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.59 px
Klipsch RP-5000F IIvsPolk Signature Elite ES50
The Polk Signature Elite ES50 stands 95.0 cm tall — about 3.3 cm more than the Klipsch RP-5000F II at 91.7 cm. On footprint the Polk Signature Elite ES50 is the wider cabinet (26.1 cm versus 21.1 cm). At 95 dB against 88 dB, the Klipsch RP-5000F II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Polk Signature Elite ES50 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. The Klipsch RP-5000F II is rear-ported and the Polk Signature Elite ES50 is down-firing ported. On price, the Polk Signature Elite ES50 sits higher — about $700 a pair against $600 for the Klipsch RP-5000F II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Polk |
| Model | RP-5000F II II | Signature Elite ES50 |
| HiFi ladder position | #17 of 281 floorstander | #27 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 917 mm | 950 mm |
| Width | 211 mm | 261 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 277 mm |
| Weight | 17.5 kg | 14.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 2× 133 mm woofer (Cerametallic cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Terylene Dome), 2× 133 mm mid-bass (Dynamic Balance mica-reinforced polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $600 each | $700 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | polkaudio.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.