Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II over Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500M II
Max Input Power 150 watts vs 75 watts
Sensitivity 98 dB vs 92 dB
Woofer Size 8 inches vs 5.25 inches
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1
Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 50 Hz
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No
Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No

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

Height 345mm vs 1097mm
Base Surface Area 472cm2 vs 1238cm2
Price per pair* 599USD vs 1798USD
Klipsch RP-8000F II vs Klipsch RP-500M II Specs Table
General Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500M II
Brand Klipsch Klipsch
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Bookshelf speakers
Power Range up to 150 watts up to 75 watts
Sensitivity 98 dB 92 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Response 32-25k Hz 50-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 8" 5.25"
Woofer Composition Cerametallic cone Cerametallic cone
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn Hybrid Tractrix Horn
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 1630 Hz 1530 Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 1097.0mm (43.2") 345.0mm (13.6")
Width 277.0mm (10.9") 175.0mm (6.9")
Depth 447.0mm (17.6") 270.0mm (10.6")
Weight 28.00kg (61.6lbs) 6.00kg (13.2lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
Available Colors Walnut, Black Walnut, Black
Mounting Bracket
Recommended Stand Height n/a 24-28"
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