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Klipsch RP-8000F II vs ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Comparison

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Klipsch RP-8000F II

Passive Floor-standing | 32-25k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 40-35k Hz

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Klipsch RP-8000F II vs ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing RP-8000F II and UFR52, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and ELAC.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Klipsch RP-8000F II and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Klipsch RP-8000F II Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
  • 2 x 8" Cerametallic cone Woofer
  • 32-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 98 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 150watts
  • Weight:28.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1097.0" x 10-7/8" x 17-9/16"( 1097.0 x 277.0 x 447.0mm )

ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" soft dome Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 4" Midrange
  • 40-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:up to 140watts
  • Weight:23.80kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1005.0" x 9-1/4" x 13-5/16"( 1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm )

What size room are the Klipsch RP-8000F II and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Klipsch RP-8000F II ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch RP-8000F II and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that RP-8000F II is a 2-way design whereas the UFR52 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver Klipsch RP-8000F II ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52
Driver Setup 2-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - 1 x 4-inch
Woofer 2 x 8-inch 3 x 5.25-inch

RP-8000F II features a 1" titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 8" Cerametallic cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1630 Hz. On the other hand, the UFR52 features a 1" soft dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .

Frequency Response

RP-8000F II has a frequency range of 32-25k Hz whereas UFR52 has a frequency range of 40-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the RP-8000F II can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the UFR52's min frequency of 40Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

RP-8000F II
UFR52
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Klipsch RP-8000F II
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

RP-8000F II is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the UFR52 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. RP-8000F II sensitivity is rated at 98 dB and the UFR52's is rated at 86 dB. This 12 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-8000F II a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

RP-8000F II
UFR52
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

RP-8000F II can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS from the amp the whereas UFR52 has a max power handling value of 140 watts RMS, 10 watts less than the RP-8000F II.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Both RP-8000F II and UFR52 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Klipsch RP-8000F II Terminals
Klipsch RP-8000F II's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52Binding post Terminals
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52  Port
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Port

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Klipsch RP-8000F II's and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's external dimensions. Klipsch RP-8000F II has external dimensions of 1097.0 x 277.0 x 447.0mm ( 43-3/16 x 10-7/8 x 17-9/16inch) whereas ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 has external dimensions of 1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm ( 39-9/16 x 9-1/4 x 13-5/16inch) .

Klipsch RP-8000F II is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 42mm wider, 92mm taller and 108mm deeper than ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch RP-8000F II and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 in scale.

Klipsch RP-8000F II vs ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Klipsch RP-8000F II and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Klipsch RP-8000F II is approximately 1238.2cm2 / 191.9inch2 and base area of the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 is approximately 796.7cm2 / 123.5inch2. The RP-8000F II requires 55% more surface area than the UFR52 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Klipsch RP-8000F II weighs 28.00kg / 61.6lbs and the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 weighs 23.80kg / 52.4lbs. This makes the RP-8000F II 18% heavier than the UFR52.

Here is a comparison of how RP-8000F II and UFR52's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Klipsch RP-8000F II
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Klipsch RP-8000F II?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of RP-8000F II:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Stabilizer feet (pre-installed)
  • Grille
  • 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
  • Rubber cap (pre-installed)
  • User Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Warranty Information
  • What's in the Box of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52?

    Here are the items that come with the UFR52:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)
  • 2 Stabilizer-bars
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Protective discs
  • 4 Knobs
  • 6 Machine screws
  • Hex-key
  • Operating Instructions

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II over ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52
    Max Input Power 150 watts vs 140 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 98 dB vs 86 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 6 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 40 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility
    Price per pair* 1798USD vs 2400USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52 over Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II

    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Number of Woofers 3 vs 2 More woofers
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 25k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 1005mm vs 1097mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 796cm2 vs 1238cm2 Takes less floor space
    Klipsch RP-8000F II vs ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52
    Brand Klipsch ELAC
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 150 watts up to 140 watts
    Sensitivity 98 dB 86 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 6 ohms
    Frequency Response 32-25k Hz 40-35k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 3
    Woofer Size 8" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Cerametallic cone Aluminum
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn soft dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No 4"
    Crossover Frequency 1630 Hz n/a
    Firing Direction rear n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 1097.0mm (43.2") 1005.0mm (39.6")
    Width 277.0mm (10.9") 235.0mm (9.3")
    Depth 447.0mm (17.6") 339.0mm (13.3")
    Weight 28.00kg (61.6lbs) 23.80kg (52.4lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
    Available Colors Walnut, Black Satin Black with Walnut Sides, Satin White with Oak Sides
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 3 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 3 Years

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