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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 950 mm (95.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.59 px
Polk Signature Elite ES50vsKlipsch RP-5000F II
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 Polk Signature Elite ES50 is down-firing ported and the Klipsch RP-5000F II is rear-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 | Polk | Klipsch |
| Model | Signature Elite ES50 | RP-5000F II II |
| HiFi ladder position | #27 of 281 floorstander | #17 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 950 mm | 917 mm |
| Width | 261 mm | 211 mm |
| Depth | 277 mm | 375 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Terylene Dome), 2× 133 mm mid-bass (Dynamic Balance mica-reinforced polypropylene cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 2× 133 mm woofer (Cerametallic cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 95 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $700 / pair | $600 each |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | polkaudio.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.