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Product highlights
1\" LTS (Linear Travel Suspension) titanium diaphragm tweeter with Tractrix® horntwo 8\" Cerametallic™ cone woofersfrequency response: 35-25,000 Hz (± 3dB)sensitivity: 98 dBpower handling: up to 150 watts RMSimpedance: 8 ohmsbass-reflex design with two rear-firing Tractrix portsmagnetic grille protects drivers and looks stylishfurniture-grade walnut vinyl with scratch-resistant design and satin-painted bafflescast aluminum feet for modern look with less vibration transferred to floortwo sets of aluminum binding posts for bi-amping or bi-wiring, with audiophile-grade internal speaker wiringextra set of binding posts for connecting a passive Dolby Atmos-enabled speakerdimensions (measured by Crutchfield): 10-7/8\"W x 43-3/16\"H x 17-9/16\"Dweight: 61.4 lbs.warranty: 5 yearsWhat\'s in the box
- Stabilizer feet (pre-installed)
- Grille
- 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- Rubber cap (pre-installed)
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
About this item
Written by Crutchfield\'s Archer A.
Klipsch\'s flagship Reference Premiere tower speaker
Klipsch\'s Reference Premiere tower speakers are longtime favorites among Crutchfield customers. Theirimpactful, dynamic sound makes listening to albums and film soundtracksan exciting, involving experience.The beefy RP-8000F II is the largest direct-firing tower speaker in Klipsch\'s newly updated RP lineup, and it packs a hefty punch. Itfeatures dual8" woofers for punchy bass and midrange,and a 1" horn-loaded tweeter for clear highs.
Upgraded tweeter and horn
The 1" LTS (Linear Travel Suspension) tweeter features a vented housing to reducestanding waves that cancompromise sound quality. The hallmark Tractrix® horn it\'s housed in has a widenedmouthfor better soundstaging and directivity. That means a wider "sweet spot" overall and better imaging within that sweet spot.The hornalso sports a soft silicone face and a unique phase plug to keep the highs smooth and non-fatiguing.
Under-the-hood driver upgrades
Metallic driversaren\'t anything new for Klipsch speakers, but the company has made significant improvements to the motor structures behind the cones. Each woofer hasa 70% larger voice coilfor greater control, speed, and accuracy. The woofersalso havenew aluminum shorting rings that help reduce distortion and letthe drivershandle someextrapower.
A new cabinet for better sound
Klipsch also upgradedthe RP-8000F II\'s cabinet. This go-around, they added additional bracing throughout and divided the cabinet into sections. That helpsto reduce sound-alteringcabinet resonance and vibration and improves clarity.
Since thisspeakeruses aported cabinet, you don\'t want to place itup against a wall.Instead, I recommend giving the speakersome "breathing room" by pulling itaway from your wall a little. Itsbass response will thank you.
Bi-amp or bi-wire for even better sound
There are two sets of binding posts on the back of theRP-8000F II.These let you bi-amp or bi-wireyour speaker to get the best sound out of it.
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