Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II over Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500C II
Max Input Power 150 watts vs 100 watts
Sensitivity 98 dB vs 96 dB
Woofer Size 8 inches vs 5.25 inches
Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 60 Hz
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No
Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No
Base Surface Area 1238cm2 vs 1328cm2

Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500C II over Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II

Height 177mm vs 1097mm
Price per pair* 499USD vs 1798USD
Klipsch RP-8000F II vs Klipsch RP-500C II Specs Table
General Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500C II
Brand Klipsch Klipsch
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Center channel speaker
Power Range up to 150 watts up to 100 watts
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Response 32-25k Hz 60-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 2
Woofer Size 8" 5.25"
Woofer Composition Cerametallic cone Cerametallic cone
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn Tractrix Horn
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 1630 Hz 1630 Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 1097.0mm (43.2") 177.0mm (7")
Width 277.0mm (10.9") 494.0mm (19.4")
Depth 447.0mm (17.6") 269.0mm (10.6")
Weight 28.00kg (61.6lbs) 8.20kg (18lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
Available Colors Walnut, Black Walnut, Black
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs Yes No
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years