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Klipsch RP-8000F II vs Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3

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 Klipsch RP-8000F II or Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3?

The Klipsch RP-8000F II wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Klipsch RP-8000F II Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3
US price $799.99
BrandKlipschBowers & Wilkins
Released
Way configuration 3-way
Woofer size (in) 2 x 8 3 x 6.5
Tweeter type horn-loaded
Frequency response (Hz) 35-25000 46-28000
Sensitivity (dB) 98 90
Nominal impedance ohms 8 8
Crossover frequency (Hz) 1630
Recommended power watts 30-300
Enclosure type bass-reflex bass-reflex
Height (in) 43.1 39.8
Weight (lb) 61.4 73.8

Sources — Klipsch RP-8000F II: klipsch.com (verified 2026-07-11). Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3: bowerswilkins.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Klipsch RP-8000F II and Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Woofer size (in): Klipsch RP-8000F II 2 x 8 vs Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 3 x 6.5
  • Frequency response (Hz): Klipsch RP-8000F II 35-25000 vs Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 46-28000
  • Sensitivity (dB): Klipsch RP-8000F II 98 vs Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 90
  • Height (in): Klipsch RP-8000F II 43.1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 39.8
  • Weight (lb): Klipsch RP-8000F II 61.4 vs Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 73.8

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