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KEF R11 Meta vs Klipsch RP-8000F II

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Klipsch RP-8000F II is cheaper at $799.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the KEF R11 Meta or Klipsch RP-8000F II?

The Klipsch RP-8000F II wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Klipsch RP-8000F II is the cheaper at $799.99. The Klipsch RP-8000F II both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec KEF R11 Meta Klipsch RP-8000F II
US price $3499.99 $799.99
BrandKEFKlipsch
Released
Way configuration 3-way
Woofer size (in) 4 x 6.5 2 x 8
Tweeter type aluminium-dome horn-loaded
Frequency response (Hz) 46-28000 35-25000
Sensitivity (dB) 90 98
Nominal impedance ohms 4 8
Crossover frequency (Hz) 330, 2500 1630
Recommended power watts 15-300
Enclosure type bass-reflex bass-reflex
Height (in) 49.2 43.1
Weight (lb) 80.5 61.4

Sources — KEF R11 Meta: us.kef.com (verified 2026-07-11). Klipsch RP-8000F II: klipsch.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the KEF R11 Meta and Klipsch RP-8000F II?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Woofer size (in): KEF R11 Meta 4 x 6.5 vs Klipsch RP-8000F II 2 x 8
  • Tweeter type: KEF R11 Meta aluminium-dome vs Klipsch RP-8000F II horn-loaded
  • Frequency response (Hz): KEF R11 Meta 46-28000 vs Klipsch RP-8000F II 35-25000
  • Sensitivity (dB): KEF R11 Meta 90 vs Klipsch RP-8000F II 98
  • Nominal impedance ohms: KEF R11 Meta 4 vs Klipsch RP-8000F II 8
  • Crossover frequency (Hz): KEF R11 Meta 330, 2500 vs Klipsch RP-8000F II 1630
  • Height (in): KEF R11 Meta 49.2 vs Klipsch RP-8000F II 43.1
  • Weight (lb): KEF R11 Meta 80.5 vs Klipsch RP-8000F II 61.4

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