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Klipsch RP-8000F IIvsPolk Signature Elite ES50
The Klipsch RP-8000F II stands 109.5 cm tall — about 14.5 cm more than the Polk Signature Elite ES50 at 95.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch RP-8000F II is the wider cabinet (28.1 cm versus 26.1 cm). At 98 dB against 88 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 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-8000F II and a 133 mm cone on the Polk Signature Elite ES50. On price, the Polk Signature Elite ES50 sits higher — about $700 a pair against $599 for the Klipsch RP-8000F II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Polk |
| Model | RP-8000F II II | Signature Elite ES50 |
| HiFi ladder position | #124 of 281 floorstander | #27 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 43.1 in | 37.4 in |
| Width | 11.1 in | 10.3 in |
| Depth | 18.2 in | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 61.3 lb | 32 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 2× 8 in woofer (Cerametallic cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (Terylene Dome), 2× 5.2 in mid-bass (Dynamic Balance mica-reinforced polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $599 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.