Klipsch RP-8000F II Floorstanding Speaker (Each) at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The RP-8000F II is the flagship non-Atmos floorstanding speaker of the Klipsch Reference Premiere II Series (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. The second generation of the RP-8000F, it features an enlarged 90x90-degree silicon composite hybrid Tractrix horn paired with a 1-inch titanium LTS vented tweeter and dual 8-inch Cerametallic cone woofers with aluminum Faraday shorting rings in a braced, divided MDF cabinet with dual rear-firing Tractrix ports. With 98 dB sensitivity, a 35Hz to 25kHz frequency response, and 150W continuous power handling, the RP-8000F II delivers Reference Premiere performance for both home theater and two-channel listening. The rear panel includes hidden Dolby Atmos passthrough connections for straightforward integration of compatible elevation speakers. Sold individually in Ebony and Walnut vinyl finishes with magnetic grilles and cast aluminum decoupling feet.

Enlarged Silicon Composite Hybrid Tractrix Horn with LTS Titanium Vented Tweeter

The most visible acoustic upgrade from the first-generation RP-8000F to the RP-8000F II is the enlarged 90x90-degree silicon composite hybrid Tractrix horn, widened so that its mouth approaches the full width of the front baffle. The increased horn mouth size extends the frequency range over which the horn controls the tweeter's directivity, allowing the 1,630Hz crossover to hand off from the woofers to the tweeter at a point where the horn is already effectively guiding the wavefront rather than leaving a transition zone where neither driver is fully controlled. This directly addresses one of the primary criticisms of the original RP-8000F, which exhibited a measurable off-axis crossover null that the enlarged horn of the II generation substantially reduces. The silicon composite hybrid material of the horn face provides inherent damping of horn resonances that rigid plastic horns cannot match, and the compressed molded silicon layer at the horn mouth further smooths the frequency response at the air-to-horn boundary. The 1-inch titanium Linear Travel Suspension tweeter operates in a vented rear housing that eliminates pressure buildup behind the diaphragm, preventing standing waves that would otherwise produce unwanted harmonic colorations in the high-frequency output. A ceramic magnet motor dissipates heat more effectively than a neodymium design at the same output level, reducing thermal compression during sustained high-output listening sessions.

Dual 8" Cerametallic Woofers with Faraday Rings and Dual Tractrix Ports

The RP-8000F II's low-frequency section uses dual 8-inch Cerametallic cone woofers, updated for the Reference Premiere II generation with aluminum Faraday shorting rings embedded in the magnetic gap. Faraday rings, also known as aluminum shorting rings, reduce the variation in inductance that occurs as the voice coil moves through the magnetic gap during cone excursion. This inductance variation in first-generation woofers without shorting rings causes the impedance and sensitivity of the driver to change across its frequency range, contributing to distortion and reduced transient accuracy. The addition of Faraday rings stabilizes the inductance and magnetic flux across the driver's operating range, lowering distortion, improving upper-frequency sensitivity, and increasing power handling capacity compared to the original RP-8000F woofer design. The redesigned motor structure further improves transient response with greater mechanical control and speed. Both woofers vent through a divided dual-chamber rear cabinet via two Tractrix-geometry ports with custom inner flares, which minimize air turbulence entering the port for cleaner, faster low-frequency output with less port noise than conventional cylindrical ports at equivalent cabinet volume.

Key Features

• Enlarged 90x90 Silicon Composite Hybrid Tractrix Horn: A second-generation Tractrix horn widened to approach the full baffle width, with a silicon composite face for inherent damping, delivering a larger soundstage, enhanced directivity, and improved off-axis crossover transition compared to the first-generation RP-8000F.
• 1" Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter: Linear Travel Suspension constrains the titanium diaphragm to precise piston motion for lower distortion, while a vented rear housing eliminates standing waves behind the diaphragm for cleaner high-frequency reproduction to 25kHz.
• Dual 8" Cerametallic Woofers with Aluminum Faraday Shorting Rings: Updated Cerametallic cones with aluminum shorting rings stabilize magnetic flux during excursion, reducing distortion and improving transient accuracy, power handling, and upper-frequency sensitivity versus the first-generation design.
• Dual Rear-Firing Tractrix Ports with Custom Inner Flares: Two Tractrix-geometry rear ports reduce air turbulence entering the port for cleaner, punchier low-frequency output with minimal port noise from a divided dual-chamber enclosure.
• Braced and Divided MDF Cabinet: Additional internal bracing and a divided cabinet structure reduce resonances and vibration for improved transparency and midrange clarity at all listening levels.
• 98 dB Sensitivity: High efficiency enables room-filling output from AV receivers and integrated amplifiers across a wide power range without requiring high-wattage dedicated amplification.
• Dolby Atmos Passthrough Connections: Hidden rear connections simplify the integration of compatible Dolby Atmos elevation speakers such as the RP-500SA, with cleaner wire management than exposed elevation speaker terminals.
• Bi-Wire / Bi-Amp Input Panel: Dual aluminum binding posts support bi-wiring and bi-amplification configurations, with audiophile-grade internal wiring throughout the signal path from input panel to drivers.
• Cast Aluminum Decoupling Feet: Cast aluminum feet minimize floor contact area to decouple the cabinet from floor-borne vibration, improving low-frequency tightness and overall detail retrieval.
• Magnetic Grille: A grille attaches and detaches magnetically for a clean front baffle appearance with no visible mounting pins or clips.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Klipsch RP-8000F II?

The Klipsch RP-8000F II is the top non-Atmos floorstanding speaker in the Klipsch Reference Premiere II Series. It is a two-way bass-reflex loudspeaker featuring a 1-inch titanium LTS vented tweeter on an enlarged 90x90-degree silicon composite hybrid Tractrix horn, dual 8-inch Cerametallic woofers with aluminum Faraday shorting rings, and a braced divided MDF cabinet with dual rear-firing Tractrix ports. It delivers 98 dB sensitivity, a 35Hz to 25kHz frequency response, and 150W continuous power handling, with hidden Dolby Atmos passthrough connections for elevation speaker integration.

How does the Klipsch RP-8000F II compare to the RP-8060FA II or the Polk Audio Reserve R700?

The RP-8000F II and the RP-8060FA II share an identical main channel acoustic system, including the same drivers, horn, crossover, and cabinet architecture. The RP-8060FA II adds a 6.5-inch 2-way up-firing Dolby Atmos elevation speaker integrated into the top of the cabinet for listeners who want the height channel capability within the tower itself without a separate elevation module. The RP-8000F II is the appropriate choice for two-channel music-focused systems or home theater configurations where dedicated Dolby Atmos elevation speakers such as the RP-500SA are preferred or already planned. Compared to the Polk Audio Reserve R700, a conventional dynamic speaker at approximately 87 dB sensitivity with a soft-dome tweeter and passive radiator bass system, the RP-8000F II offers significantly higher efficiency, a horn-loaded tweeter for controlled directivity, and Dolby Atmos passthrough connections that the R700 does not include.

What is the difference between the RP-8000F II and the original RP-8000F?

The RP-8000F II introduces several targeted improvements over the original RP-8000F. The Tractrix horn has been enlarged to approach the full width of the front baffle, which improves off-axis crossover performance and reduces the crossover null that reviewers identified in the original model. The dual 8-inch Cerametallic woofers have been updated with aluminum Faraday shorting rings and a redesigned motor structure, reducing distortion, improving transient response, and increasing power handling. The cabinet adds internal bracing and a divided chamber structure for reduced resonances. The rear panel includes hidden Dolby Atmos passthrough connections for cleaner elevation speaker wiring, and the input panel features upgraded aluminum binding posts with audiophile-grade internal wiring.

What is the Dolby Atmos passthrough connection and how does it work?

The Dolby Atmos passthrough connection on the RP-8000F II is a set of hidden binding posts on the rear of the cabinet, separate from the main channel inputs, designed to accept the speaker cable from a compatible Dolby Atmos elevation speaker such as the Klipsch RP-500SA. These passthrough connections route the elevation speaker cable through the RP-8000F II cabinet to a terminal that connects to the AV receiver's height channel output, keeping the elevation speaker wiring managed within the tower rather than running separately from the receiver to a module on top of the speaker. The main channel and elevation channel remain electrically independent, each driven by their own dedicated amplifier channels from the AV receiver.

What AV receivers pair well with the Klipsch RP-8000F II?

The RP-8000F II's 98 dB sensitivity and 8-ohm nominal impedance make it compatible with a broad range of AV receivers. Denon and Marantz AV receivers supporting Klipsch Optimized mode, including models in the AVR-X and SR series, provide pre-configured crossover settings based on known RP series speaker parameters, reducing the need for manual adjustment after room correction calibration. Yamaha receivers with YPAO room correction and Anthem receivers with ARC Genesis room correction also pair well with the RP-8000F II's controlled directivity, which interacts more predictably with room correction algorithms than speakers with less even off-axis behavior. For two-channel listening, integrated amplifiers from brands such as Rotel, Hegel, and NAD provide clean power with strong current delivery that benefits the Cerametallic woofers' bass control.

Where can I buy the Klipsch RP-8000F II in Toronto or Canada?

The Klipsch RP-8000F II floorstanding speaker is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Klipsch dealer carrying the Reference Premiere II Series alongside the Klipsch Heritage Series and other Klipsch product lines. The RP-8000F II can be purchased online through the Vinyl Sound Canada website with shipping available across Canada, or buyers in the Toronto area can contact Vinyl Sound directly for home theater system configuration advice and compatible center channel and surround speaker recommendations.

Is the Klipsch RP-8000F II suitable for two-channel music listening as well as home theater?

Yes, reviewers at Hi-Fi+ and HomeTheaterHifi.com confirm the RP-8000F II performs well in both dedicated home theater and two-channel music listening contexts. The horn-loaded tweeter and controlled 90-degree directivity produce focused imaging and a wide, stable soundstage for music, while the dual 8-inch Cerametallic woofers deliver dynamic bass authority suitable for both cinematic soundtracks and complex musical material. The RP-8000F II benefits from moderate toe-in, pointing the speakers more directly at the primary listening position than typical floorstanding speakers, to take full advantage of the Tractrix horn's directivity pattern and optimize on-axis imaging and treble balance at the listening seat.