Floorstanding loudspeakers — Klipsch RP-8060FA II

The RP-8060FA II is a floorstanding loudspeaker at the top of Klipsch's Reference Premiere range, adding a built-in powered bass section to the RP-8000F II's platform. This model represents Klipsch's most ambitious current Reference Premiere tower, combining the brand's traditional horn-loaded passive design with an integrated powered bass module for reference-level low-frequency output.

Position in line

It sits above the RP-8000F II, sharing the same core driver complement with an added internal amplified bass module for extra low-end reinforcement. This direct relationship to the RP-8000F II means buyers already familiar with that model's midrange and treble character should find this flagship variant delivers essentially the same signature with meaningfully more bass authority.

Key specs that matter

Rated response, sensitivity and power window all match the RP-8000F II - 35 Hz to 25 kHz, 98 dB into 8 ohms, 150-600 W. The difference is size and weight, at 109.5 x 27.5 x 52.8 cm and 34.35 kg, roughly 6.5 kg heavier than the RP-8000F II from the added powered bass section, confirming the additional module is the sole meaningful difference between the two models.

Sound and use context

Expect the same dynamic, high-sensitivity Klipsch character as the RP-8000F II, with additional low-frequency reinforcement from the built-in powered bass module - a worthwhile upgrade for anyone who found the RP-8000F II's bass reach insufficient for a demanding room or film-heavy use.

Pairing

The 98 dB sensitivity and 150-600 W window match the RP-8000F II exactly; the powered bass section needs its own mains connection alongside the passive speaker terminals, a detail worth planning for during installation.

Alternatives

The RP-8000F II covers the same core platform without the built-in powered bass module, at a lower price and weight, worth choosing instead if the added bass module's extra cost and installation complexity are not needed for the room. Given the added complexity of the powered bass module, buyers should confirm with a dealer exactly how crossover integration between the passive and active sections is handled, since this detail matters more for overall coherence than either specification in isolation. The additional mains connection this model requires should be planned for during any installation alongside the standard speaker cable run.