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Klipsch RP-8000F II vs Polk Reserve R700

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 Polk Reserve R700?

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 Klipsch RP-8000F II Polk Reserve R700
US price $799.99 $1199
BrandKlipschPolk Audio
Released
Way configuration 3-way
Woofer size (in) 2 x 8 2 x 8
Tweeter type horn-loaded
Frequency response (Hz) 35-25000 38-38000
Sensitivity (dB) 98 88
Nominal impedance ohms 8
Crossover frequency (Hz) 1630 350/2700
Recommended power watts 50-300
Enclosure type bass-reflex bass-reflex
Height (in) 43.1 45
Weight (lb) 61.4 79.1

Sources — Klipsch RP-8000F II: klipsch.com (verified 2026-07-11). Polk Reserve R700: polkaudio.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Klipsch RP-8000F II and Polk Reserve R700?

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

  • Frequency response (Hz): Klipsch RP-8000F II 35-25000 vs Polk Reserve R700 38-38000
  • Sensitivity (dB): Klipsch RP-8000F II 98 vs Polk Reserve R700 88
  • Crossover frequency (Hz): Klipsch RP-8000F II 1630 vs Polk Reserve R700 350/2700
  • Height (in): Klipsch RP-8000F II 43.1 vs Polk Reserve R700 45
  • Weight (lb): Klipsch RP-8000F II 61.4 vs Polk Reserve R700 79.1

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