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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1095 mm (109.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.51 px
Polk Signature Elite ES50vsKlipsch RP-8000F II
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 133 mm cone on the Polk Signature Elite ES50 and a 203 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-8000F II. On price, the Polk Signature Elite ES50 sits higher — about $700 a pair against $599 for the Klipsch RP-8000F II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polk | Klipsch |
| Model | Signature Elite ES50 | RP-8000F II II |
| HiFi ladder position | #27 of 281 floorstander | #124 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 950 mm | 1095 mm |
| Width | 261 mm | 281 mm |
| Depth | 277 mm | 463 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 27.8 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× 203 mm woofer (Cerametallic cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 98 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $700 / pair | $599 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.