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Klipsch RP-8000F II vs Sonus Sonetto V Comparison

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Klipsch RP-8000F II

Passive Floor-standing | 32-25k Hz

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II
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Passive Floor-standing | 38-25k Hz

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Klipsch RP-8000F II vs Sonus Sonetto V Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing RP-8000F II and Sonetto V, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and Sonus Faber.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Klipsch RP-8000F II and Sonus Sonetto V 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 )

Sonus Sonetto V Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 7" aluminum cone Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 38-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:50-300watts
  • Weight:22.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1072.0" x 10" x 16"( 1072.0 x 258.0 x 409.0mm )

What size room are the Klipsch RP-8000F II and Sonus Sonetto V 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 Sonus Sonetto V
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Good Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Poor Average

(* 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 Sonus Sonetto V 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 Sonetto V 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 Sonus Sonetto V
Driver Setup 2-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1.15-inch
Midrange - 1 x 6-inch
Woofer 2 x 8-inch 2 x 7-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 Sonetto V features a 1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" aluminum cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 235 and 3.000 Hz.

Frequency Response

RP-8000F II has a frequency range of 32-25k Hz whereas Sonetto V has a frequency range of 38-25k 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 Sonetto V's min frequency of 38Hz.

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
Sonetto V
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Klipsch RP-8000F II
Sonus Sonetto V
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 Sonetto V which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Sonetto V can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. RP-8000F II sensitivity is rated at 98 dB and the Sonetto V's is rated at 90 dB. This 8 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-8000F II a more sensitive speaker compared to Sonus Sonetto V, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

RP-8000F II
Sonetto V
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 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas RP-8000F II has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 150 watts less than the Sonetto V.

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 Sonetto V 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

Sonus Sonetto VBinding post Terminals
Sonus Sonetto V's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

RP-8000F II has a rear firing port whereas Sonetto V has a bottom firing ports. Sonus Sonetto V's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Klipsch RP-8000F II with its rear-firing 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 Sonus Sonetto V'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 Sonus Sonetto V has external dimensions of 1072.0 x 258.0 x 409.0mm ( 42 x 10 x 16inch) .

Klipsch RP-8000F II is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 19mm wider, 25mm taller and 38mm deeper than Sonus Sonetto V.

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 Sonus Sonetto V is approximately 1055.2cm2 / 163.6inch2. The RP-8000F II requires 17% more surface area than the Sonetto V 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 Sonus Sonetto V weighs 22.60kg / 49.7lbs. This makes the RP-8000F II 24% heavier than the Sonetto V.

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

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Klipsch RP-8000F II
Sonus Sonetto V
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 Sonus Sonetto V?

    Here are the items that come with the Sonetto V:
  • 8 Spikes
  • 8 Under Spikes
  • 8 Spike locks
  • 2 Masks
  • 2 Fabric dust guards
  • 2 Basis
  • 16 Locking screws
  • 2 Jumpers
  • 1 Allen Wrench
  • 1 Manual

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II over Sonus Faber Sonetto V
    Sensitivity 98 dB vs 90 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 4 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 7 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 38 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility

    Reasons to choose Sonus Faber Sonetto V over Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II

    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Height 1072mm vs 1097mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1055cm2 vs 1238cm2 Takes less floor space
    Klipsch RP-8000F II vs Sonus Sonetto V Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II Sonus Faber Sonetto V
    Brand Klipsch Sonus Faber
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 150 watts 50-300 watts
    Sensitivity 98 dB 90 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 4 ohms
    Frequency Response 32-25k Hz 38-25k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 8" 7"
    Woofer Composition Cerametallic cone aluminum cone
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 1" 1.15"
    Tweeter Type Tractrix Horn high definition DAD Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No 6"
    Crossover Frequency 1630 Hz 235 and 3.000 Hz
    Firing Direction rear bottom
    Physical Specs
    Height 1097.0mm (43.2") 1072.0mm (42.2")
    Width 277.0mm (10.9") 258.0mm (10.2")
    Depth 447.0mm (17.6") 409.0mm (16.1")
    Weight 28.00kg (61.6lbs) 22.60kg (49.7lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl n/a
    Available Colors Walnut, Black Wood, White, Black, Wenge
    Grille Yes n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years

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