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Compare speakers at true scale

Pick two speakers and see them side by side at their real-world size.

Speaker A
Speaker B
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Front view — side by side at true scale

AKlipsch RP-8000F IIBKlipsch RP-5000F II
Klipsch RP-8000F II front view
Klipsch RP-5000F II front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 43.1 in · 1 in = 12.99 px

Klipsch RP-8000F IIvsKlipsch RP-5000F 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 203 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-8000F II and a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-5000F II. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $600 a pair.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerKlipschKlipsch
ModelRP-8000F II IIRP-5000F II II
HiFi ladder position#124 of 281 floorstander#17 of 281 floorstander
Height43.1 in36.1 in
Width11.1 in8.3 in
Depth18.2 in14.8 in
Weight61.3 lb38.6 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 1 in tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 2× 8 in woofer (Cerametallic cone)1× 1 in tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 2× 5.2 in woofer (Cerametallic cone)
Frequency — low35 Hz40 Hz
Frequency — high25000 Hz25000 Hz
Sensitivity98 dB95 dB
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Recommended amp
MAP (USD)$599 each$600 each
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteklipsch.comklipsch.com
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.