Short answer: the Polk Signature Elite ES55. It ranks #128 of 226 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $898; the Klipsch RP-6000F II ranks #140, rated 3.9/5, and costs $999.98, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the Polk Signature Elite ES55: Mid-sized floorstanding tower in Polk’s Signature Elite range equipped with dual 6.5-inch Dynamic Balance woofers and a 1-inch Terylene dome tweeter. The tradeoff: Rating estimated based on sibling laboratory measurements across the Signature Elite line.
What the Klipsch RP-6000F II does well: Highest power handling and clean, well-behaved compression at typical volumes. Watch for: Worse baffle-step coloration than the smaller Klipsch RP-5000F II (3-4dB swing vs 2dB), plus a sibilance issue the 5000F doesn’t have: a real regression in tonal balance despite the higher price.
Buy the Polk Signature Elite ES55. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch RP-6000F II and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
Worth knowing: the Polk Signature Elite ES55 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.8 to 4.2, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Polk Signature Elite ES55 | Klipsch RP-6000F II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $898 per pair Passive | $999.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #128 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #140 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.5kHz | 1770Hz |
| Dimensions | 41.7” x 11.7” x 12.5” (1059 x 297 x 318 mm) | 39.6” x 9.3” x 17.6” (1006 x 236 x 446 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” Terylene high-res dome tweeter, two 6.5” mica-reinforced polypropylene woofers | 1” titanium tweeter with Tractrix horn, dual 6.5” cerametallic woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 40kHz | 38Hz - 25kHz (+-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms (4-8 ohm compatible) | 8 ohms nominal (3.7 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Passive | Yes | - |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V @ 1m) | 90dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) each | 49.4 lbs (22.4 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 33Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Power Handling | - | 125W continuous, 500W peak |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.74 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.47 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Polk Signature Elite ES55: $898 per pair Passive Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Polk Signature Elite ES10 (smallest bookshelf, estimated 3.1/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES15 (bookshelf, rated 3.5/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES20 (largest bookshelf, rated 3.7/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES50 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.8/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES60 (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, rated 3.4/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES30 (smaller center, estimated 3.5/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES35 (larger center, estimated 3.4/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES8 Subwoofer (smallest subwoofer, estimated 3.2/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer (subwoofer, estimated 3.7/5) and the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES12 Subwoofer (largest subwoofer, estimated 3.8/5). See every Polk Signature generation.
Pros: Mid-sized floorstanding tower in Polk’s Signature Elite range equipped with dual 6.5-inch Dynamic Balance woofers and a 1-inch Terylene dome tweeter. Offers higher sensitivity (90dB) and robust acoustic output capability with down-firing Power Port bass reflex tuning for clean extension down to 40Hz. Preserves the directivity matching and smooth off-axis tonal character validated by testing on the Polk Signature Elite ES20 and Polk Signature Elite ES60.
Cons: Rating estimated based on sibling laboratory measurements across the Signature Elite line. Substantial cabinet depth and footprint require generous boundary clearance from walls for optimum tonal balance.
Full Polk Signature Elite ES55 review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Crossover Frequency | 2.5kHz |
| Dimensions | 41.7” x 11.7” x 12.5” (1059 x 297 x 318 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” Terylene high-res dome tweeter, two 6.5” mica-reinforced polypropylene woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 40kHz |
| Impedance | 8 ohms (4-8 ohm compatible) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V @ 1m) |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) each |
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Klipsch RP-6000F II: $999.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Same family: the Klipsch RP-500M II (smaller bookshelf, rated 4/5), the Klipsch RP-600M II (larger bookshelf, rated 3.7/5), the Klipsch RP-5000F II (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4/5), the Klipsch RP-8000F II (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 3.9/5), the Klipsch RP-8060FA II (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.8/5), the Klipsch RP-404C II (smallest center, rated 3.7/5), the Klipsch RP-500C II (center, rated 3.9/5), the Klipsch RP-504C II (largest center, rated 3.8/5), the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II (smaller surround, estimated 3.5/5) and the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-502S II (larger surround, estimated 3.5/5). See every Klipsch Reference Premiere generation.
Pros: Highest power handling and clean, well-behaved compression at typical volumes. Precise imaging from the controlled horn directivity. Measured bass extension of 67Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 90dB.
Cons: Worse baffle-step coloration than the smaller Klipsch RP-5000F II (3-4dB swing vs 2dB), plus a sibilance issue the 5000F doesn’t have: a real regression in tonal balance despite the higher price. Bass extension is mixed (less deep at -3dB (67Hz) than the 5000F) and needs a subwoofer regardless. Narrow horizontal dispersion (~50-60 degrees).
Full Klipsch RP-6000F II review and specifications →
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 33Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1770Hz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 39.6” x 9.3” x 17.6” (1006 x 236 x 446 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” titanium tweeter with Tractrix horn, dual 6.5” cerametallic woofers |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 25kHz (+-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.7 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Power Handling | 125W continuous, 500W peak |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.74 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.47 |
| Weight | 49.4 lbs (22.4 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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