"Hi-Fi Formula" The NEW Klipsch RP-8000F II Speakers and Willsenton R300 Home Sound System !

[@kevinwest1607]

I stayed away from Klipsch for many years because so called audiophiles always talked bad about them. I finally got them and tried them out. I found what was longing for in Klipsch,and love them. I also love my lowly class d amp as well!

[@paulgyro]

Awesome man, enjoy!

[@betelgeuse68]

The complaint usually stems from the "brightness" associated with horns. They can be fatiguing... up close. But in a living room area I've found that not to be the case -- I have other Klipsch towers in my living room. As for the fatigue, I can relate, I have Klipsch's "The Fives" in my office and they are much closer to me than say if I were using them on a TV, i.e., using them in a living room setup. At first, I placed them in the location I had had old Klipsch bookshelf PC speakers and immediately all the complaints about horns being "too bright" came to my mind. Thankfully I have a large desk so now they're recessed and I've turned down the treble with Klipsch's Connect app.

[@scottlowell493]

Actually, they were right to a degree. Old klipsch with metal horns are painfully harsh to me. The model 1 of the RP600M had a bad crossover, so they were veiled and harsh to me. The RP Model II are a leap in anything that preceded it. So are the heresy and forte IV. They are NOT harsh or shouty like older models. Klipsch keeps getting better, just in the past 2 years they have vastly improved. Meanwhile sonus faber released the lumina, which is garbage and expensive to boot. The tweeter is totally pathetic coming from an audio snob approved brand.

[@gage4375]

Yup

[@Victor43377]

You speak the truth! I paired Onkyo with my RP 8000Fii by dumb luck and it sounds amazing! I don’t hear any of the “tiring” highs people talk about

[@adrot2937]

What onkyo model do you have because I just got mine and I need to get a receiver just got mine looking to get a good rich sound

[@fredmccarroll3476]

I love my Klipsch Synergy 7.1 Surround Sound system with my Yamaha 7.2 A/V receiver. I purchased them both June 19, 2010 and both are still going strong and sounding clean as the day of purchase. Knock on Wood! I use my Klipsch speaker system and Yamaha A/V receiver everyday to listen to music, watch movies, and to watch TV shows.

[@patrykgorecki581]

What would you recommend rp8000f klipsch with Yamaha amplifier 3080 or A6A model or Marantz sr7015 or model higher? In my area my local audio shops people say that Maratnz is more musical and warm and I shouldn't pair Yamaha cuz is dynamic and plays more in high frequency which is not good for dynamic speaker like klipsch.... I always wanted to try Yamaha is a bit more expensive but I think has a better quality.

[@floshi6519]

I own a pair of Klipsch RP600M from 2 years. Really good speakers!

[@JR-ho5qm]

You think Klipsh would be mad if you took them down to Texas, and you watched Danny do a upgrade on them? You have to admit that would make for some fantastic KZbin! 🔈👍🏻

[@lakaylukas]

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[@mattsynth]

I have had the 8000F I for a few years and love them. Add some EQ to them and they sing even without a sub. Home theater sound is very natural with tons of low end for dynamic transitions. Great bang for the buck if you ask me.

[@jungtarcph]

try adding a sub.... i am not saying there is no low end.... I am just saying there is no sub 40 hz.... that matters in movies...

[@scottlowell493]

they actually have better bass than forte's. Lots of quick, deep slam.

[@Peter144-zn7us]

How much power are you using

[@Plastpackad]

Willsenton R300 - 😍.

[@beenasty6980]

I have the RP 280Fs and would not trade them for anything...paired with my lowly Denon PMA....

[@olefriesi259]

I'm using the klipsch rp-280f paired which an unison research simply italy tad and technics gr with ortofon 2m blue at the moment combined with a pro ject tube pre amp, and it feels and sounds very good, even at higher levels. I like it very much.

[@TimpBizkit]

If you go for maximum bass extension, you sacrifice bass SPL in most music in the 40+ Hz range, plus you use up the displacement of the drivers more quickly at lower powers than before.

[@V1ralB1ack]

The willsenton 300b is amazing and my current main amp powering my ls50s. I also used it with my legend l200s and it made them sing too. I bought them based on your review of the r800i. When these first came out I bought them right away because honestly willsenton is phenomenal. And it has a remote.

[@mindhead1]

Is the 300b an updated R8?

[@V1ralB1ack]

@@mindhead1 No it's completely different. To me it's my favorite amp ever. I love 300b amps.

[@brendanliddell240]

@@V1ralB1ack Have you tried the headphone output on the Willsenton R300? If so, how does it sound? Would you recommend this for a headphone amplifier, or mostly for speakers?

[@V1ralB1ack]

@@brendanliddell240 I highly recommend it as a headphone amplifier. I haven't tested it with low impedance headphones only my sennheiser HD58x Jubilee (150 ohms) and it's sounds like a match made in heaven I highly recommend it. I have a lot amplifiers both headphone and speaker amps and for the first time in over 5 years in this hobby I feel I need to sell my other gear because this 300b is that good. For both.

[@douxreveur131]

@@V1ralB1ack Thank you very much for this information about the quality of the headphone input of this amplifier. This is a question I had in mind. I just ordered the Willenton R300 :)

[@MajorTendonitis]

I was considering these speakers for my home gyms stereo system . I wasn’t overly concerned about base extension as I have a paradigm 12” sub for base duties . I was hoping to get some punchy midbase though . I normally buy paradigm speakers ,but since they killed their studio line off I’m moving on . Not a huge fan of metal cones,but I listened to a lesser model of Klipsch with 6.5” drivers at our local audio store and it wasn’t bad from my brief test. I have seen some reviewers claim the tweeter/ horn design is a little fussy and not great off axis though . I doubt it will be an issue as I really just want what I call party speakers , and not for critical listening

[@arliecrumpler3213]

I have the Klipsch Forte II speakers with ALK crossovers and titanium diaphragm upgrades. Just ordered the Wilsenton R300. Hope it is a good match.

[@buckmclean8391]

I get a kick out of how many people have upgraded the components in their klipsch speakers and still refer to them as heresy, forte, etc. At that point, all you have is the box...the rest has become DIY.

[@startmeupaudio2235]

I just got my Willsenton R300 - first impressions are this is a keeper.

[@Janny32]

may I ask what speakers are you pairing with the willsenton?

[@MatthewProietto]

Another great review! Looking forward to the Willsenton R300 review. I have a Forte IV and have been wanting to try them with a low powered tube amp for awhile

[@mindhead1]

Jay when are we going to get a review of the Willsenton t300 review? Would love your thought s on how it compares to the r8 and/or Decware UFO2.

[@davidmorgen4558]

Klipsch are real Good for jazz as well!

[@nelsonscattabingus5751]

I challenge anyone to find a better speaker then the rp-8000f for the price There under $1000 it’s simply the best sound and price .

[@scottlowell493]

While I MUCH prefer the 8000FII to polk, I also consider the differences. Polk is for a softer, and more laid back presentation, almost the opposite. That being said? i use a 300 watt solid state amp and a tube pre amp. Audio bliss. Exceptionally realistic sound. Ive heard lots of speakers, owned very expensive speakers. I get bored quickly with soft, laid back speakers because they don't sound real at all. You can keep Vandersteen, Burchardt, Dynaudio, sonus faber, etc. zzzzz.

[@gage4375]

What tube amp do you use😎

[@tonezou3918]

I have the original 8000F for a few years. They are very lively and I enjoy all genres of music on them. Maybe not jazz as much, since they are indeed bright. I tried EQ-ing the highs and high mids, but that kinda killed the air/liveliness, so I left them as they are. The soundstage is really great, I hear sounds far out my window from time to time. I want to give SVS Ultra speakers a shot, I hope I won't lose a lot of soundstage compared to the Klipsch.

[@brendanliddell240]

Can you please do a solo review of the Willsenton R300? If you do, can you please focus a component on the headphone output? Would you recommend this as a headphone amplifier, or mostly for speakers? I'm hoping this could be used to pair with a Gustard R26 DAC and Sennheiser HD800S headphones.

[@901pics]

Jay, I have these paired with STR AZ5000ES, plus the older Def Tech center 2002, and Def Tech side bookshelf on stands. The 360 spatial Audio sound stage is absolutely amazing....but I wonder what would happen with the right sub...could you guess which sub might pair well.

[@tallpaull9367]

I bet some good bypass caps on the tweeter section of these would be nice. ie: some Miflex 0.1uf KPCU-01. I’d upgrade the Main cap to something like ClarityCap CSA as well.

[@chelillingworth9466]

I added miflex bypass on my Forte, sounds very good!

[@LIL-MAN_theOG]

Iyagi clan...assssemble!! Jay, now before the Polk Reserve series came out, lotta audioheads were against Polk too. To many of us, Polk hadn't been Polk in 10-15 years till recently. Especially when they went mainstream and could be found in the electronics and big box stores

[@davel4449]

How would you compare them with the Polk r700?! For music and movies 50/50 use

[@RandySmith-iz1ml]

So my question would be is the Forte IV worth the upgrade? And what amp or monoblocks would you connect to them? Thanks

[@ericeasterbrooks5530]

That's what I want to know

[@Victor43377]

Same… also, go and order a decware amp if you think you might get the Forte any time in the next 2 years. You’ll thank me later

[@NoodlesNJ1]

I would like to hear them as a three way crossover speaker such as the RP450C.

[@DirectX3]

I use my MA7900 pairs with the RP8000f and they sound very good to my ears.

[@ulises3113]

Good morning Thanks again for your work. You look very enthusiastic with these Klipsch. I remember the Tannoy Ravolutions that you tested and still enjoyed after some time. if I remember correctly you loved the Tannoy Revolution xt8F. What is your opinion between the Klipsch Reference II and the Tannoy Revolution? Do you think replacing the Tannoys with the Klipschs would be a good idea? The only annoying thing is the depth of the Klipsch, very bulky. I own the Onkyo RZ50. It may not be one of the best stereo home theater amplifiers but what stereo home theater amplifiers are really good? In Hom-cinema is exceptional and I added an Onkyo A9130 in bypass for 200€. I can say that in stereo it is above the Marantz 8012 for only €200. So I have the best of both worlds. thanks again

[@ch33psk8]

Like the Audioholics tests, maybe the RP8000f mark II's horn is a bit hot (on purpose). The original RP-8000F mark l's had better integration imho. Good placement helps of course. The SVS sb 2000 pro, blends quite well for mine with the RP-8000 I's.

[@johnbrooks1058]

Can you recommend a dac to pair with that combination.Thanks for all the great videos.

[@glengatt3941]

Are they better than the RP 8000f,I still have a chance to swap with the new ones?

[@phrosda]

I would if possible...

[@Peter144-zn7us]

They are home theater speakers perhaps they don't want too much bass emphasis on the cones to keep them clean through action scenes perhaps that's why they make subwoofers

[@boombasticbass1374]

Enjoyed your vid can you tell me what acoustic you are using on the wall behind the speakers ? Do you recommend it?

[@jeffolson3166]

Jay, another great review, TY for it. When you say fun live music fun, or great tones and distinctive enjoyable nuances across the spectrum?

[@thomasdiyaudio5353]

Hello there, I'd like to seek your advice on bookshelf speakers. I am building (DIY) a 300B tube amplifier and I plan to buy a pair of speakers to make the best out of the 300B. Vocal and treble. A setup which I can listen for hours without getting fatigue. Please give me some choices under $500 and $1,000. Thanks.

[@drdesmo8489]

Great review Jay, I have a question for you after watching so many reviews from you. I have a NAD 388C with BluOS, paired with the Tekton Papa Lores and a 12” 1200 watt wireless Sub. I love the set up. But the Tekton’s don’t seem to give much hit or punch in the mid range, for bands like RUSH or other heavy drum type music. Any ideas would be beyond grateful man. Many Thanks Jay.

[@schalklouw123]

Hi hi, I own the same amp as you with a set of Klipsch RP-6000F speakers... I cannot be happier! I listen to a vast range of music, Classic, Country, Americana, Rock and lots more. With the speaker's sensitivity and the amp's headroom I think it's an excellent pairing. I don't own a sub and don't feel I need one. Just my 2c... Cheers mate!

[@fivelevels]

Big Like for the video. is it worth upgrading to this speaker over my Klipsch RP-280F?

[@robkoning5665]

Hi, Did you consider to hook up the Willsenton R 300 B, with your DIY CSS TD-X speaker ............. Your alltime replicate of the Sonus Faber Amator ........ Or is this an impossible match .........great channel ...... I got Sonus Faber myself so this should help me very much ....... Thanks.......

[@Iamtommy69]

How much power did you put through them they rated upto 600w, could this nave effected the bass?

[@collinbrown4521]

How is klipsch 8000 mkii with denon X4700H avr

[@brooklynknightss]

Jay question which speaker is better these RP 8000f or the Klipsch RP-280FA thank you!!

[@EnpuerKT]

I have these speakers and they do lack bass, inevitably I removed the bottom driver from the xover and plug them into a crown xlr amp set to LP. The bass coming out of them is crazy good. The rest of the speaker is run by a Schiit Vidar

[@sandrosachser]

Hi dears, I don´t have money for Klipsch loudspeakers, so I bought JBL Stage A190 and sounds goods for me. Regards from Brazil.

[@themarksmanABP]

what is your thoughts on pairing this with a NAD 33? just looking for a one and done all in solution for streaming

[@MetalsForBrunch]

the mid bass won't matter for the towers because adding 2 subs will make up for it. I really want to hear these in person since I have the version 1.

[@GeneA.69]

I adore my version one’s, they’re amazing… I paired them with REL subs and the combination is remarkable! Every few years they’ll come out with something “bigger or better” but honestly I’m not going to play that game, I already love what I have and that’s what will always matter in the end 😁

[@Janny32]

Which speaker are you guys using with Willsenton R300? Looking for recomendations.

[@robertkosar7420]

I'm using my R300 with altec model 19 it's like a match made in

[@TheTheis1995]

thank you for the video, do you think it would be possible for you to review the canton Vento 90 or vento 100?

[@germanhisto]

Does wilsetton 800i will work with klipsch rf 7-iii ?

[@Jayiyagi]

yes it does

[@germanhisto]

@@Jayiyagithx ❤

[@stevenhunter3454]

See a pair of Gatos on your rack there, any reviews on them coming? Keep up the good work.👍

[@luispaxtor2680]

I love Klipsch for home theater but not for music.

[@randomtube8226]

With the lack of low bass extension from the dual 8s. That was the deal breaker for me. I will always praise my KLH Kendalls.

[@kelvotan213]

Ooh I see some Gato audio gears on the rack! Looking forward to the review!

[@edwinter8424]

Would you recommend the r300 over the 800i? Looking for a mate for my belle's

[@bruss529]

Heritage Line Klipsch are the real Klipsch, all these other models are just speakers.

[@ryansudding667]

Like the Gato amps on display 👍. Great amps 😄

[@mikefiftynine]

What about pairing it with the Willsenton R8?

[@donaldchamble6897]

Hello guys thanks again for the post 😊

[@MundoManu2049]

Great great review. An honest one. One more subscriber here!

[@tmed827]

Would Rotel Integrated Amplifiers work well with this speaker. I'm currently looking at the Rotel RA1572 mark ii with a 120 wpc. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

[@mk1mcqueen277]

Thanks jay for this amazing video

[@klepp19]

Hey Jay how does the new Willinston r300 compared to the Synthesis Roma 96dc integrated? Which one is more tubey? Thanks!

[@lescobar55]

You say Willsenton R300 in the title but keep referencing the 300B in the video, Which one were you using?

[@2HatHudders]

Out curiosity how was the 300b for movies?

[@desuhunachew2805]

Thank you for brifing about klipsch speaker.I have 2 question 1.If i buy klipsch RF 8000II does it much for center RC 64III.Most audio people they recommanded RF 7III .But the price is to high. 2.I have Anthem AVM 70 processors and monolitch monoprice7x200w you think it is muching for the klipsch speakers.

[@pratapjena4624]

Will it be a good pair with Arcam avr 31

[@Benvos]

Looking forward to your views on the Gato power amps

[@kiahweelee9994]

Great review. Thanks for sharing.

[@veroman007]

Great review

[@kuisin88]

Jay, Is the Willsenton R300 relatively quiet? Any noise / hum issue?

[@JH-dh9hx]

Hi just curious, how did you set the R300 up with your AVR for home theater stuff if you used it with subwoofers?

[@HLFybLeon]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@MetalsForBrunch]

Klipsch movie sounds 8.5/10. Klipsch music sound 7/10 imo. I wouldn't say it sharp but the older Klipsch speakers before the rp series were considered sharp. Rp series aren't sharp at all and have pretty decent mid bass.

[@chadhansen2198]

Wait till you're in your later40's and on, losing you ability to hear the subtleties on the edges. This speaker sounds like you're young again. You'll see;)

[@TakakoTokiwa8699]

Will you be reviewing the Willsenton R300B?

[@Jayiyagi]

yes I will !

[@felipedantas4666]

Gato amps on the way? Good reviews and a nice "prece of furniture" in my opinion.

[@tcbmike4926]

Nice review but I believe I will go with the JBL L100 classics

[@rx7dude2006]

R300 review please.

[@JamesBrown-pf2wh]

Hi Jay, these or the Polk R700s for all around performance

[@Jayiyagi]

Polk for the overall performance

[@patrykgorecki581]

Maratnz or Yamaha for rp8000f Mark 2?

[@Lfunk1983]

Vintage Marantz all the way

[@kevindavis4709]

Too be honest bruh that’s why I never gave them a try. Most folks was like they don’t have bass you need a sub that’s for your movies I’m more of listening to music. That was several years back wasn’t very much videos on this fellas on KZbin back then. For their size you can feel the music plus doesn’t take up space.

[@keithfailmezger1596]

you should review the emotiva T3

[@MasterofPlay7]

is it cuz the amp is not powerful that's why the base can't dive deeper?

[@manuellazarocarus9614]

👍👍

[@TheLMMish]

Same here. Was looking for a pair of speakers from European manufacturers cause of the bashing of Klipsch. After listening to about ten of the popular Danish, English and German brands within 3000Eur segment, I got to the Rp 8000f. Mind blown for 1200 Eur. Kind of tired of people bashing on the Klipsch liveliness... have you ever been to a concert? A room session? Well, it's the same. The rest just seemed muffled compared to Klipsch.

[@Lfunk1983]

Nice score! I was thinking of the first 8000s as well, there only $350 to 400 a piece now

[@EduardoRodriguezRocks]

is 500 each now

[@ufarkingicehole]

The 300 tubes aren't the most powerful but they can definitely do something special.

[@Plastpackad]

I guess these Klipsch have a high sensitivity.

[@dajikbatarang1]

I spy the Hegel H30A

[@stephenyoud6125]

I look forward to the Inevitable GR-Research upgrade. Similar to the recent 600M Mark 2's

[@Carl-bd1rf]

Danny will just ruin them.

[@hoth2112]

If someone sends us one we'll definitely look at designing and upgrade like we did the original 8000F We'll be working on the 600M II in the next week or so.

[@chelillingworth9466]

The GR research upgrade I did on the original 600Ms was amazing. Still an exciting awesome speaker to listen to but now with better balance in the mid-range and an unbelievable holographic deep soundstage. Easily some of the best money I spent in audio. I have a lot of fun doing it.

[@stephenyoud6125]

@@chelillingworth9466 Good to hear (Pun intended). I'm planning on some upgrades myself by simply buidling new crossovers with good quality parts and cabinet damping on a pair of old Warfedales which I'll then donate to my son. Hope to put my learnings from Danny to the test by using REW and a UMIK-1 mic to measure the response and even tweak the crossover design. Purely in the interest of Science !

[@stephenyoud6125]

@@hoth2112 Good man there!

[@MMK___]

At the End they are 600eur Made in China Speakers with cheapest Electronic Parts. My 2 way Compact weight only 10 Kg less and its 1/4 of the size + one Driver less, so Klipsch saves Money where they can specially the electronic parts. People always expect wonders out of an China Mass Produced Product

[@johnsullivan8673]

What a worthless comment.

[@craigenputtock]

well, the frequency response graph is online for anyone to see .. so it seems Klipsch has lived up to its reputation of producing another inaccurate speaker ...

[@Sc2God724]

It's a hometheater speakers not a speaker for music for hometheater they a good most avrs will eq them and if you are spending that much money on towers you are likely to run dule subs then the mids lows and highs will end up pretty balanced with a little bit sparkle on highs I wouldn't buy a home theater speaker expecting a flat response no speaker is completely flat and rooms will play a big part on it that being said these are one of the more neutral then they have been in a long time for their hometheater speakers

[@beenasty6980]

Yeah...but they sound great...ain't that what's it's all about?!

[@vincentobrien5939]

In Germany, the RP 8000 II are unfortunately quite expensive, about 1900 euros a pair. You can definitely get better speakers for that money. I listened to the new RP and they didn't stand a chance against the Canton Vento 896.2 DC, which also cost less than 2000 Euros. I found even the affordable Heco Aurra 1000 much better in the mids and more defined in the bass.

[@matejpodlesnik6538]

Yeah, RP-8000F are really lacking mids and details below 100hz are missing. More I listen to them less I liked them. Unatural sounding.

[@REX4340]

Holographic but don't image well🤔

[@jlo8775]

With exception to their High-end speakers, Klipsch is low-Fi garbage. It’s available at Costco for God’s sake 🤦‍♂️

[@ManuelMedellin.]

I have listened to these and was not impressed. I guess you will eventually find your way to review the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G or 300 7G ...or the Arendal 1723 Towers - really Jay these will open your Eyes on proper Sub 3000 $ Tower speakers. Klipsch 👎

[@Sc2God724]

It's a hometheater speaker of course you need a sub

[@bradleydurbin6784]

2000 dollars is ridiculous because these speaker companies raised the prices due to inflation. Your really paying for 1400 dollars worth of technology. Want a tower speaker with a not so bright treble audition pan xt1

[@abdulislandia]

KLIPSCH RF-7 III + SPL-150 + 🎛? = ☯🎯?

[@patrykgorecki581]

SVS PB3000.....👍

[@kelvotan213]

Ooh I see some Gato audio gears on the rack! Looking forward to the review!