Klipsch RP-8000f Better Than Rp-280f??

[@manuelaguillon7564]

I ordered the RP- 280 yesterday and they forgot to pull it off from their website as it’s discontinued and they messaged me apologizing for the inconvenience and would send me the 8000 with a price match of the 280’s, honestly not even mad, quite happy tbh

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Ooh dang. win for you

[@sharifamily5364]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude it is not a win bro, i just bought the 8000f to replace the 280 but i was wrong!! the 280 sounds much better than the 8000f!! so i put the 280 back. i also have another system with rf82 ii so i swapped them with the 8000f and was good swap. the 8000f sounds better than rf82 ii.

[@Motinhox]

@@sharifamily5364 Are you sure you don't just have to break it in?

[@sharifamily5364]

@@Motinhox get this, I sold my RP-8000F. I bought old RF-3 II. They sound better than both RP’s! I was going to sell the RP-280F but I thought to put the crossovers from the RF-3 II in the RP-280F. OMG!!! The RP-280F now sounds like $1000000 speakers with the crossovers from RF-3 II. Yes I have the time and knowledge to do this :) now I have speakers sooooo clear, sooooooo balanced and will never sell ever again!! I was going to email Klipsch and ask them why they put POS crossovers in the new speakers!!!! Trust me on this!

[@keithazz5103]

4 years later and still available. I'm grabbing a pair at 299 each

[@Aziah9999]

The footprint on the 8000's are design to cut back on vibrations onto the floor. I do like the copper ring and beveled look on the drivers, appears classy in my opinion.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I think they changed their appearance from what was debuted at ces in 2018. I think its tastefull. I have been back to this store and heard the 8000s they have had time to open up. Sounds very good now

[@emilianoescobar1015]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude I just bought the 8000s. I've been listening then for a couple of hours and hopefully they break in, soon enough...because my 280's sound way better 🤔

[@drgreengood]

Did the 8000 ever get to sound better than the 280’s?

[@Morphz_Unlimited]

Different tweeter; cabinet size has changed slightly.

[@8000860]

@@emilianoescobar1015 So, how is it? 280 or 8000?

[@nottheonlyjustin]

with that one tower on the right being closer to the wall, and playing full range could have an effect on the depth. I'd be curious as well. Ended up upgrading the RF7 iii last month, and they are still blowing my mind.

[@eldoran18]

I bought my RP-6000f’s in walnut last month. Being my first Klipsch speakers I love them. Sound so much better than my JBL Northridge series bookshelves from the early 2000’s I’ve been running. The 6000’s with a SVS PC-2000 are amazing. Not having much to compare them to myself, so I’m biased for sure. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Dustin Edwards I had Northridge also they sucked so bad ! bought from best buy but they do make good JBL speakers 590s but I took those jbl back and for klispch KG2.5 from a friend been happy ever since

[@scottyo64]

I still have JBL Northridge speakers with twin 10s and they sound good. Maybe not as good as my Klipsch stuff but they dont suck, check out my video on them.

[@scottlowell493]

I knew a dude with the Northridge, he ordered them unheard because of all the reviews. He returned them almost as quickly, since they were such a cheap, sloppy sounding mess.

[@Feckerhead]

Just ordered a pair of RP8000f's, should be here Friday. Can't wait to get some sit in time with these bad boys

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

sweet

[@Feckerhead]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude I must say these speakers are amazing, while I'm sure they could use a bit more power than my AVR outputs even though I'm only running it in 2ch mode. I hear the differences when running 3.1 even in 2.1. Wanted the RP280fs but they were not an option and would have actually cost me more due to shipping.

[@freedomdance7601]

Feckerhead did you compare these to anything else when you picked them? Bought to buy a pair

[@Feckerhead]

@@freedomdance7601 These are second to the RF7iii which cost twice what the RP8000f were. Also I don't need anything bigger, these fill my entire space with amazing sound and clarity. Only thing I had to compare them to are some La Scalla's. Which I found a pair local for $1000. I actually turned them down to get these instead, they fit my needs and taste more.

[@freedomdance7601]

Feckerhead great!! Did you hear the smaller towers?

[@Gandalf5k]

I got the rp-280 and Love them

[@B1tterAndThenSome]

Just bought a complete 5.1 Klipsch setup, including the 280s. The 280s will be replacing a pair of B&W 683s. Really excited to check them out.

[@RonGallardo777]

280s sound better and how different from the 683?

[@B1tterAndThenSome]

@@RonGallardo777 A world of difference as far as I'm concerned. I listen to mostly metal, where Klipsch really come into their own. The 683s might be more refined, but the 280s sure are a lot more fun!

[@MancaveCentral1]

I really wish Klipsch hadn't abandoned front ported speakers. It wasn't till recently I realized I needed them for the smallish music/gaming room I'm building at around 14'x9'. Can't afford the space between wall and speaker in that size room. Luckily I found some RB-81 Reference II's for that.

[@sholavandan81]

Ordered RP6000F few days back. Eagerly waiting for it. Have RP250C and R15M accompanied by BIC PL200 driven by entry level Yamaha RXV581

[@sholavandan81]

Installed my all new RP6000F yesterday.. Awesome towers..

[@Bob.martens]

Yamaha and klipsch generally pair well.

[@sholavandan81]

@@Bob.martens Now I am using Marantz SR7013

[@moviemanmills]

Thanks, I will be getting the Rp-280F instead of the 8000 and you saved me about $400

[@HomeTheatre101]

Started with R15M, Got some RB-81ii, now I’m hooked and want some Klipsch towers lol. Now trying to figure out whether to get the 280 or 8000.

[@erics.4113]

Pair of 280f for $798 on Amazon and crutchfield has them on sale too. Pair of 8000f are $1600 currently (I think). I couldn't justify that price hike and non sale price for the 8000f. Wish I got them when they were around $1000/pair.. the 280f will be here in a week so will see how they compare with the rp600m plus sub

[@robertkeefer7791]

I noticed the Martin Logan Motion 60 XT speakers. I have a pair. They are awesome!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i like ML speakers. they are pricey though

[@hi-fihaven2257]

That is one sharp looking speaker! I like those wave guide bezels, I had some on a pair of my speakers, and the helped with sound distribution. Great demo man!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Thanks for the kind words buddy

[@markweber5278]

I was going to wait for the 8000f but picked up the 280 instead with the center and four surrounds to match, really like them!

[@dyrnenorka]

the RP-280F and the RP-8000F are the same, there is only the aesthetics that changes that is all i have the RP-8000F i payed 1430 euro for the paire, i could not get the RP-280F they are at 890 euro for the paire but no where to be found so had to go for the RP-8000F. Just finish installing them this morning and really happy about them, just sad i could get the RP-280F for the money saving.

[@lincolnfrancisco2038]

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[@kadekyson6572]

@Lincoln Francisco Yup, I've been watching on instaflixxer for months myself =)

[@hobartpowell4340]

Thanks for the review. Any chance you might give your thoughts and or a comparison of the klipsch rp8000 vs the Martin Logan motion 40 or 60 series. I have the a pair of the 40s and don’t see many ML comparisons. Thanks Bart

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i dont mess with martin logan much. i have some favs but not the 60s or 40s

[@ch33psk8]

Klipsch RP8000F with Denon X6200w = happy as pie.. nice transparency

[@Bob.martens]

Klipsch rp6000f/rp150m with Yamaha as1100...:)

[@veeravision9138]

i love the RP 8000F

[@stitch1007]

I'm loving my RP-8000s.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Awesome!

[@romanlewandowski9616]

Hi I have the old ones and I’m still like the Sound from the RP280f

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Me too. Not real impressed with the new ones

[@panteraowns2515]

I ordered rp 280f for 900 a pair. They sent me the 8000f for same price. Had any chance to compare after the 8000f were broke in? . I know they are new and all but they don't match my other speakers and if they dont sound as good I think I'd rather have 280f

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

they went back to the older style baffle my KG 2.5 are like that

[@desertraider]

Thanks for doing this video. I wasn't sure if I should go with the 8000's or 280F's. I've been told the tractrix horn is slightly different but the same for the most part other than the cosmetic changes. Fortunately, I found a local Fry's Electronics who had a promo code for the 280F's for dirt cheap. They only had one but I took it anyway. Hoping Klipsch or a retailer has them on sale for Black Friday so I can get the matching speaker.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yeah the klipsch are guaranteed to be on super sale on black friday. they dont like to hold onto stock. The only real difference that isnt cosmetic in between the 8000 and the 280 is that the 8000 has an open backed tweeter/horn. the old 280 is closed. i prefer the 280 100%

[@procanvas]

Should i buy the Q Acoustics 3050i's or the Klipsch R-820f's ?

[@garykarczewski6678]

I am considering these, Emotiva T2 Towers, and the SVS Ultra Towers. HT is important but how they sound playing music is more so. You have tested quiet a few speakers and was curious if you have a favorite as per music performance?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

What kind of music we talking?

[@sholavandan81]

Worth video for all new buyers like me

[@lyndonramchatesingh105]

Home theater dude did u like d rp280f instead of 8000f n what's d price difference thanks

[@EdwardStorlien]

Is the RP-280F the previous Reference Premiere model with two 8" from Klipsch? Before the RP-8000F

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yep

[@festushaggen2563]

Some of these new RP models don’t seem to offer much over their predecessors. Everyone is going nuts over the new RP-600m’s but they’re almost identical to the RP-160m’s. Same specs and everything where it counts. Just a slightly modified “hybrid composite” horn as they call it and those copper rings. Might as well save some money and get the older model.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Thats what I keep saying :)

[@ekiquantameki7701]

hi. from comments it appears that the sound after breaking rp8000f is better. But is it better for you or now than rp280f. I have rp260f, does it make sense to sell to buy rp6000f. What do you think about it.

[@beyondonethousand]

I have the RF82s and not much difference in progression if at all. Klipsch is just trying to refresh the brand that’s all. Keepin’ the brand fresh.

[@sharifamily5364]

not really!!! i own all 3 sets right now. 280f the best, 2nd 8000f, last rf82 ii. trust me on this.

[@mikez-ht7706]

Nice video,but I stick with my Fluance Signature series.

[@drsankardas]

How does it perform in comparison with revel f 36?

[@gtric1466]

Would like to hear the audition again once the RP-8000 are broken in.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I can go back for sure. I was there a couple of weeks ago the 8000 sounded much better.

[@felipelagos1517]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude is better the 8000f than the 280f for you?

[@emilianoescobar1015]

Hey Due! Have you had the chance to compare them both at your house? I am listening to the 8000F next to my 280F since then. Its incredible how different these speakers sound. I had published the 280F to sell, but, I am having second thoughts! I wished they only changed the looks! Or are my 8000F broken in some way I cannot think🤯

[@raizt1596]

Did you ever figure it out? Did the 8000f need broken in or are the 280f just better? What differences did you notice in the sound?

[@sharifamily5364]

you are correct 280 better than 8000. i have them both in my house right now!

[@angelmelo350]

Hi, when new model speaker is out, old model could be on sale, that is a good chance to buy, I keep my RP-280f, if I replace it It would be other one like RF7 II, RF7 III or Forte

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

rf7 aint no joke. I have a demo coming out soon to show its capabilities

[@kennethdunn1359]

What reciever or amp are you using? I picked up the Marantz SR5013. Will that be enough at 100w/ Channel or should I get a different amp? Can you tell a difference between 100w and 140w with these speakers? Thanks

[@intrinsicfreedom]

I am now running the Marantz SR5013 with the RP280F and the combination is quite delicious. I will say that I've spent many hours over many days tinkering with speaker positioning. I highly suggest working with the 1/5ths rule. You sit 1/5 the way into the room and place the speakers 1/5 of the distance away from their closest walls. I also worked at the toe-in, with the focus of the speaker a foot or so behind my head,. The calibration software in the Marantz does a splendid job of adding further balance to the speaker and I think you will have a very difficult time making a big step to so-called "higher" Fi without dropping a huge load of added coin. I've spent some time in listening rooms auditioning four thousand dollar amplification setups and they do not seem to me to provide anything but a subjective improvement over the Marantz. The 100W is more than ample for this speaker setup and when I attempt to play my system at reference levels it is just too much volume, for anything but a short burst.

[@rockystallone3925]

Great work on the channel! I wanted to get the 8000 but it's way too big. So I was thinking about the rp-6000f what are your thoughts on that speaker?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

the new X000f series seemed to help alot with the harsh tones. I was talking about the rp280 series. All these kipsch speakers have the klipsch sound though

[@phrosda]

I first bought the rp6000f and ended up returning them and getting the rp8000. I imagine there difference between these two is like the 8000f vs. The ultra towers. 6000f sounded thin in comparison. You may as well get there rp600m bookshelves. I heard good things about those.

[@rockystallone3925]

@@phrosda Does the 8000 take up a lot of floor space? It's so hard picking speakers out.

[@Bob.martens]

I got the 6000 and they are amazing for my smallish room. I think the 8000 would be overkill, though I can't really say because I haven't tried. Once you sacrifice the space for speakers like this the difference in footprint between the 6000 and the 8000 is actually negligible.

[@kingtrance6826]

Did you get a chance to demo the 8000’s in your home and do you still prefer the sound of the original RP-280f’s?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

im not sure if i like the sound of the new ones. Older ones sound great and are wayyy cheaper now

[@willdelaney300]

How do Klipsch sound in comparison to SVS?

[@RoseGold823]

Trying to decide between the 280s and the wharfedale crystal 4.3s

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

280s are a great bargain right now. I havent heard the 4.3s before

[@JustinOsmerIV]

Hi all. I am very basic with audio and nothing close to an audio expert. I only have a soundbar and want to upgrade to surround sound. Since I am audio novice, will I notice the difference between the RP-8000F and the R-820F? I am also considering the R-625FA for the Atmos sound. Any opinions would help tremendously. Thanks!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

what up man. I like the 820s over the 8000f. You get almost the same voice of the 8000 without the cost. Im not a huge fan of ceiling bounce atmos speakers. They arent very accurate.

[@ch33psk8]

Definitely agree about run in time. New RP-8000F just look schmik and should end up sounding even better than 'old' model with the 'new' LTS vented tweeter's response.

[@kingtrance6826]

@ ch33psk8 Except the old RP 280f model doesn’t have the “new” vented horn. Minor differences in sound between the two but the RP 280f is built better.

[@denissssss8579]

ch33psk8 hello should I buy 8000F or RP240?

[@vdubfr3k]

I currently have have R28F, I found a sweet deal on the RP280FA built in atmos. My question is, is it worth upgrading to the RP8000ll?

[@bishalbk4664]

I'm currently looking at the RP280FA also. I How do you like those? I see lot of reviews for the F version but not the FA model. What av receiver are you using?

[@jamoyme4475]

hi. what amp are you using with your klipsch? im planning to buy for my rega elicit-r. thanks

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Parasound a31

[@djsoulfilter]

Second. I love the RP-280f's

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Chris just re-watched this video, hard to believe it has been 2 years!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

haha. i hope the videos got better :)

[@hi-fihaven2257]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude I always thought that they were awesome!

[@Mrtscrp30]

Would you say that the slightly older klipsch 820f are comparable to these newer models in performance? I purchased a set of 820's at half the price of the RP8000f mainly for price and availability. Do you have a preference?

[@sharifamily5364]

the 820 are junk!! all the new ones with gray front panels with gold screws are junk.

[@Mrtscrp30]

@@sharifamily5364 what do you recommend?

[@MrJaskirat2000]

I would love to see a full comparison of 8000f vs 280f

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

if you find them get the rp-280, very cheap and great speakers

[@MrJaskirat2000]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude If price doesn't matter which one would you say is better for music ?

[@jimmytatro11]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude now that you've heard 8000f again after break in which one did you like more?

[@celiuskroontje]

What type of paradigm youre talking about in this video. I gonna order klipsch 8000f with spl 150. But i also listened to the paradigm 85f. They were amazing. So what type of paradigm youre talking about in this video?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

persona series. much much higher price bracket

[@jefflee3639]

Nice video, I can say the recent Klipsch have had my attention. But as a Paradigm guy, I was always under the impression that Paradigms were known to have a more "laid back" type of sound. And with Klipsch usually being described as a more "forward" type of sound, would it be arguable that the Paradigms sound signature wasn't so much "muffled" as you described it as much as they're just a different type of sound? We all hear things differently and have different preferences, but Paradigm in general has always been well regarded as having good sounding well made speakers...

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

you are right. The klipsch are more in your face and paradigm are smooth and refined. For most people that arent going to listen to super hifi content they may never really notice a huge difference in between the two. I like Paradigm but i just cant afford the ones i want. I will get an anthem AVR soon though.

[@jefflee3639]

Yeah my experience with Klipsch is rather limited, but I've always been curious. My buddies or family that have been into home theater either went with cheap speakers, NHT, Polk, Def Tech or Paradigm and none of them that I experienced have horn loaded drivers. I miss Paradigm's older lines like their Studio and Signature lines that they no longer make. I was hoping their new Premier line was a new version of the Studios, but that's just more of a thought than reality. I currently run a mix of Paradigm Studio and Monitor lines that work great for me.

[@erwinmayer83]

I recently bought the Anthem Integrated 225 amp... and am blown away with the music quality and punchyness. Now im looking to pair them with a good set of speakers and am left with either the paradigm premier 800f or the klipsch rp8000f. Being the paradigm more expensive and klipsch having great reviews, i need your final advice on which to pick for stereo music listening mainly. Thank you in advance!

[@joseluisruiz3789]

Great video, I want to see what the RP-500AS can do vs the RP-140SA. So far I know they can take 75 watts rms vs the 50 watts rms on the smaller drivers, I always though to my self, what the hell was Klipsch thinking when they made the 4 inch drivers into Atmos when they should have gone with 5.25 inch drivers. Considering that I've seen in ceiling speakers at a size of 6.5 inches. I have 2 of the RP-280f, 1 RP-450C and 4 RP-250S running in a Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1070, they honestly sound great and I have no regrets buying them. I've been thinking about going Atmos too and replacing my receiver for one of the Matantz or Denon amps that support 7.2.4 out of the box but haven't decided yet. Plus wife is getting a bit irritated with me since I also spend money in Car Audio 😅

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yeah I know how that goes

[@emilianoescobar1015]

I made the mistake buying the 140SA. I sold them a week later! Now I'm using the 250S' as Atmos 🥰

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

@@emilianoescobar1015 hey man, I know this is a year late but how are you using the 250S as Atmos? I have the 140’s now and can’t really hear much from them as height Atmos mounted on the wall behind and in line with my 280f towers.

[@emilianoescobar1015]

Hi @@stevenrodriguez9655 ! Yes, the same happened to me! Yes, Im still loving them same position as yours. I have a pair of RS52II in wall above the fronts and the 250S in wall behind. I dont know your full line up, but I moved the RP500SA as Surround Back channels (ear level behind my coach (in line with towers and RP250S).

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

@@emilianoescobar1015 Cool! I have a Marantz SR6014 powering two rp280f’s as left and rights, an rp450c center, the 140’s on the wall in line with the towers, and the 250’s as left and right surrounds. We are moving soon and I might get some book shelves for the rears on stands!

[@ahmedhashmi3584]

Would you say the R.P.-8000f is a step down from rf-7iii? I’m debating rather to get the rf-7iii or the 8000f or the ultra towers...the goal is to not spend a fortune, but at the same time, I want the best lol..the struggle never ends..would appreciate some input on this as you have more experience with these type of stuff..I also watched your video on the SVS ultra towers...I was blown away by the performance from your recording perspective...I went down to a local electronic store that had the ultra towers on display, but they couldn’t play a clip of a movie for me to see for myself..they just said that the ultra towers was best for a 2 channel stereo rather than for cinema/reference level stuff..I’m currently setting the floor standing towers up for a room that is about 20x9.5

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

the towers are good for music and for theater. I love em. You should try them out

[@ahmedhashmi3584]

That Home Theater Dude you love em more than the rf-7iii? :) I can handle the truth..

[@cronusecho2057]

I have the exact same dilemma as Syed. I really wish if I could find a proper/detail response somewhere.

[@dc5001]

I heard coming out in july 2019 with a new flagship series to replace the discontinued palladium klipsch. They said they are going to call it titanium series.

[@jeremycroft6344]

Where'd you hear that? I'd be interested in finding out more.

[@Zoranurai13]

Finally, there barely are any videos on klipsch’s new line. I love the look of the new speakers, but tbh just pick up which ones are cheaper. The rp160m is now going for +/-€450,- the rp600m for nearly €700 a pair, obviously the old ones are better value

[@jaybmw525]

Can you do a comparison of klipsch and Martin Logan

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I can. Hope i can get it done in a reasonable time

[@rajasankar1245]

I have klipsch R28F, it's bit harsh in high frequency, I love classical music, which klipsch you recommend me

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

The smoothest klipsch are the rf-7 series. You dont have to buy the brand new ones the older models likt the rf-7i ii or iii are all great. They come with a price but you pay for overall quality and it mellows the harsh highs of the commercial reference series

[@bobtroutman]

I also listen to classical and acoustic on my R28F. I run the binding posts in a bi-wired setup and they mellowed out a good bit that way. These sound so good in my current room and on my current setup that I am having a hard time thinking about an upgrade

[@BeamerTime354]

How would you compare these to the ELAC 5.25" FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPKR-BLK VINYL ELUF51BK/UF51-BK. I just pasted that because I couldn’t remember the name of them 😂.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

never heard them in person

[@kalbojosh]

In my opinion, based on what I see in this video and another reviewer, I suspect there is some cost cutting happening with the RP-8000f's (the plastic plinth "base" for weight reduction = lower shipping from China costs; and the speaker cloth is meh); and a technical change to the horn was made to bring down some of the detail aka "brightness" some listeners object to with horns. PS. I have the RP-280f and with a warm class ab amp (ATI) they sound fantastic! With a class D they do tend to be on the bright side but I still prefer this compared to dull sounding speaker.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Good input man!

[@Mrtscrp30]

Whats ur opinion now youve had time with the RP8000f vs the 280's?? Im about to pull the trigger need some value input?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Both are great. I loved my 820f. the 8000 are tight when you first get them. you need to break them in with use

[@Mrtscrp30]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude I end up on deciding on the slightly older 820's for cost and availability we do not have a showroom local so i went by physical specs and performance specs.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@Mrtscrp30 thats what I had. i wasnt too impressed with the newer model.

[@Mrtscrp30]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Ive been watching another channel GR Research not to name drop but he has some very good content about crossover design and how he does upgrades on a boat load of klipsch. Improving the response levels and uncovering some other issues.

[@spacejaime]

THT Dude - got here by mistake, but good video. As an audiophile, Klipsch is not on my list, but give the RP-800 100+ hours of use - break-in makes a difference! ////The consensus is that the upper midrange/treble is meatier and less ear piercing than the model it replaces. Too bright for me, but I guess ideal for home theater.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

the highs were shrill when i had a chance to test them. This was at their launch. Now that i have gone back to the store they do sound much better. The highs are calmer

[@erstanler]

Iam not decided to buy the rp 280FA or the rp8000f which one should I buy ? They are both same price !

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

if you can wait for a sale, id say get the 280s. they are great speakers and you can get them for sooooo cheap if there is a sale

[@denissssss8579]

OH MY GOSH

[@fongheenkitaloka2800]

Both are wireless bluetooth right? Which is more compatible with other systems?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

no

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

are these more for hime theater ?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Can be. Most people use them that way

[@JayPatrol]

How are the 6000f 2 speakers

[@alamoudimoh]

Hi, someone told me that KEF Q750 is better for movie the RP600 what do you think?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I hear a great deal about kef! I think they are an english brand. I havent found any local to demo.

[@alamoudimoh]

Thanks

[@JAY133312]

Can you please do a review on the new klipsch Dolby atoms/ height speakers?? There 5 1/4 inch now. I switched from the 4” ones to the SVS like you did but I was wondering if u could do a review

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Yeah If i get my hands on them. It will be hard to beat those prime elevations i can tell you that much

[@stitch1007]

I have a set of RP-8000 on order. I like the new walnut color and should should pretty close to the out going RP line.

[@mryoung314]

stitch1007 great color choice! I had a pair delivered Wednesday and they look great!

[@stitch1007]

@@mryoung314 I'm pretty excited. They are replacing my 10+ years old SVS speakers. Should be a pretty big upgrade.

[@lancetippett251]

I have the 82 ii thinking of updating right now I'm looking at the 8000 and they are $ 1900 and the 280s are $1400 here and Canada i'm not sure on which one to get Are they better then the 82 iis

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

not sure if they are better, but the 280s sound really good on their own.

[@stitch1007]

I think the RP line is an upgrade in the treble but it's probably not a big enough one to justify the price. Depending on what you can sell your 82II for it might be worth the effort but I would say get a really good demo before making the change.

[@number1icdst501]

upgrade to 7iii , had 82 ii best choice i ever made i say save your money en buy 7iii if you have the cash

[@skolvikings5263]

Do you think the 280f's would benefit from an Emotiva xpa-3 for the front soundstage? Currently running a 7.1 setup with a 120wpc denon.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Mine came to life when I pushed them with 200 wpc for the LCR. I would say do it.

[@ferdousshanto3104]

plz upload d demo asap,I m in hesitation whether to buy 8000 or 820

[@georgexydous2891]

Home Theater Dude for a big living room should i go with 250s or 160m? i think 250s might be better

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

160s the 250s would be too spead out for the bigger space

[@georgexydous2891]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude can i send you a photo? i dont want to make a wrong choice

[@crw31399]

I have 250s for my surround sides ..would you use the same for surround back.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yeah, i like those

[@crw31399]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude thank you ! Will add those to back .love the sound out of them .

[@emilianoescobar1015]

@@crw31399 I liked the 250S so much I installed a pair as front Atmos. As soon as i can I will buy another pair for rear Atmos 😜

[@intenttoinjure]

which Paradigm did you compare it to

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

the 2500$ one. I forgot the name

[@madcrabber1113]

Love my 280fa's!

[@spacejaime]

THT Dude - when comparing to any other speakers, first match volume to +/- 1db.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I didnt touch the volume. all i did was swap speakers playing. This was filmed at a home theater showroom

[@emilianoescobar1015]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude My 280s sound louder too...I connected them to the A/B terminals and just switched back and forth

[@tommyknockers_8608]

do you have to have a 150W amp to run the 280f's or would my AVR with 125W be fine?

[@surfeymcsurfer]

more than enough, these are 8 ohm and with a listed sensitivity of 98dB these drive easily. Seen a minimum rec. of as low as 50w no problem. 125w should make them feel effortless at any volume.

[@mcplutt]

They work fine with a 20W tube amp too.

[@chriss881000]

@@surfeymcsurfer the 280 and 8000 is a 4 ohm speaker and about 92db. Stop f read on the box man

[@J3n555]

Just got two RP-280F for 800$ on blackweek sale!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

totally

[@darrylaustin8089]

The new ones sound cleaner to me over my iPad.

[@beenasty6980]

I got my 280s for $299 each at Fry's...so of course they sound better than the 8000s.....with that said...I hope you do a comparison...curious.....

[@devonlining9564]

Howd you get them so cheap???!!!

[@desertraider]

I'm guessing Frys promo code. lol

[@beenasty6980]

You're correct sir....

[@gintarinis20]

hi,what amp you are using for 280's?

[@beenasty6980]

Gin: Denon x4400H

[@antonysodium8381]

The bass on the RP-8000f....great stuff.

[@MrAlexH9121]

have you did and comparison between the two? Had the RP 280F some time ago before I sold them but I regret a little and want to come back to the family, have Rotel RA 1592 integrated

[@CEOLISSS]

I had no idea star power sold speakers. Thanks!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

you thought just tvs? they sell furniture, home appliances, and home theater stuffs

[@kennyhuynh8649]

Hello I live in North Fort Worth!!! How do I contact you for opinion on home theater system?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

send it to the gmail my man

[@kennyhuynh8649]

I just sent you an email about my question to your gmail.

[@imip.1252]

Both RP-8000F and the R-820F are on sale, but the 8000F are double the price. What do? :O

[@oanesc9417]

RP 280F Top Price !!!! Performance.

[@burtminshew4812]

RP 280s are unreal and i picked over the 8000s.

[@tcreed1143]

I was going to get 8000 but 280 was on sale and them instead, in Canada I payed $649 for one regular price 949..I really wanted the RP711 but $2799 for one just too much for me lol

[@lancetippett251]

Have you heard the 8000 i have the 82 ii I'm thinking of updating to the 8000 and yes I live in Canada also like the 7iii but lots of money so I'm thinking about the 8000

[@number1icdst501]

I also had 82ii and I upgraded to 7iii best choice I ever made if I was you waiting and saving for 7iii and never look back

[@MrVanuvanu]

Tested side by side RP-280F vs RP-8000F in the same room, as you did, both broken in with several hours. Funny, didn't understand why, the RP-280F sounded a little bit better, mostly in the low frequency area. And RP-8000F is the model which replaces the RP-280F that is kind of weird. Anyway good video ! 👍

[@denissssss8579]

sss 44 REALLY?

[@denissssss8579]

Should I buy 8000F?

[@toms3502]

The 8000s lack that lower punchy base. However the 6000s are totally opposite!

[@mcplutt]

@@toms3502 Same woofers and same crossover.

[@mcplutt]

@@toms3502 Same woofers and same crossover.

[@javierpinto5401]

I’ll probably get this RP 8000f and make them my main front speakers and move the RP 280f as my rear speakers 🤔

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Not bad. I sold my rp-280s. I liked them alot

[@storytheshorty]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude So you thought the 8000f was worth the upgrade? Thanks!

[@moveezy5591]

I know you have experience with both svs and klipsch about to upgrade my home theater to either the svs prime towers center and bookshelves or the klipsch rp-8000f rp-600c and rp-600m I know you like the ultra line better but its a bit out my price range

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I would really like you to wait if you can until the prime pinnacles come out. Those are really going to ruffle some feathers. They sound amazing. If cost is the biggest factor then maybe think about the older klipsch rp line. They sound good and they are crazy cheap right now. I like more neutral sounding highs so I went with SVS. Nothing wrong with either brand though

[@moveezy5591]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude when is the release date for the pinnacles and do you know what the price range will be

[@wayneque2101]

How would they sound on a Macintosh system ‘ l have a Mac. 4100 receiver plus other sound enhancements , lf someone who might have an idea, please let me know, thanks !!!!!!!!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Me thinks if one can afford macintosh then they can afford paradigm and revel speakers. These were designed and marketed to the home theater community. They are not mutually exclusive, but in different purpose fields. No offense meant just stating the facts

[@wayneque2101]

I am using my system for stereo only

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

They would probably sound bright and very clear. Klipsch has a signature sound

[@kingtrance6826]

@ Wayne Que Try some Klipschorns or something else from the Heritage line with your Mac gear.

[@Boardmonge]

So does this mean the end has come for the RP-280's now the new lineup has arrived, Or will they keep making both? I cant see much sense in continuing with the older lineup now, What a shame as the older 280's look much nicer in my opinion too

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

I think they are burning off their inventory. so grab them while they are cheap

[@kingtrance6826]

I agree. I also prefer the plinth on the bottom of the originals.

[@themobs360]

Do they have a new version of the rp 260fs?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yep! they expanded their new line from dual 8s and 6s to many more

[@martysmith184]

Sorry to change subject did you listen to revel concerta what did you think

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Yeah! The revels are really nice. I prefer them to any paradigm. Crystal clear highs. the mib bass was punchy and definative and the low bass effects were nice and balanced.

[@martysmith184]

Thanks

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@martysmith184 anytime

[@martysmith184]

Revel concerta or svs ultra

[@JunkerDC]

I like the older ones better I don't care for the look compared to the older ones

[@mikebaldwin7622]

When is u going to start the give away

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

In a week or so. Its for Projector screen paint

[@mikebaldwin7622]

Ok

[@gamingingalaxy4011]

Which one is better?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i think both are great

[@gamingingalaxy4011]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude just got pair of rp8000f piano black. Im very impressed

[@roguemodel]

they put a waveguide in the tweeter...NOT the same

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

they removed the back of the tweeter from the previous generation. not the same

[@kobimizrahi1222]

HT speakers only!