Consumer Score
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9.5
Amazing
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Polk Audio Signature S55 ranks #14 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.7
Amazing
Experts recommend Klipsch RP-8000F more than Polk Audio Signature S55
As of 4 Nov 2023, experts prefer Klipsch RP-8000F over Polk Audio Signature S55, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Klipsch RP-8000F received 2 recommendations: from Old Time Music (8 Jun 2023) and KBonet (15 Nov 2022). By contrast, Polk Audio Signature S55 received only 1 recommendation from Old Time Music (8 Jun 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | Old Time Music  | BestReviews  | Popular Mechanics  | Music Critic  | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review  | The Sound Junky  | KBonet  | The Master Switch  | ZD Net  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | -1 | $349 |  Klipsch RP-8000F | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 54 | N/A | $400 |  Polk Audio Signature S55 The Polk Audio Signature S55 speakers are a versatile and stylish option for music and movie enthusiasts, with a well-balanced frequency response range and compatibility with various amplifiers and home theater systems. | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 8 Jun 2023 Old Time Music ranked Klipsch RP-8000F as #1 and Polk Audio Signature S55 as #10
Rank Speakers #1 out of 10 Klipsch RP-8000F ... ... #10 out of 10 Polk Audio Signature S55 Source: oldtimemusic.com - On 15 Nov 2022 KBonet ranked Klipsch RP-8000F as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 10 Klipsch RP-8000F Best Sound Quality... ... ... Source: kbonet.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Klipsch RP-8000F outranks Polk Audio Signature S55. This is not to say that Polk Audio Signature S55 is a bad option. Like Klipsch RP-8000F, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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Klipsch RP-8000F 
Polk Audio Signature S55 Customers like Polk Audio Signature S55 a bit more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Klipsch RP-8000F
Polk Audio Signature S55
Polk Audio Signature S55
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Polk Audio Signature S55, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Klipsch RP-8000F.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Klipsch RP-8000F and Polk Audio Signature S55 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Klipsch RP-8000F |
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9.5 Amazing
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| Polk Audio Signature S55 |
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Polk Audio Signature S55 ranks #14 out of 81. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.7 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Speakers |
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9.1 Great
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Polk Audio Signature S55 is more popular than Klipsch RP-8000F
It's fairly safe to say that Polk Audio Signature S55 are more popular speakers than Klipsch RP-8000F,
based on their 200+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Customers who view Klipsch RP-8000F and Polk Audio Signature S55 often consider Q Acoustics 3050i, a pricier option.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Klipsch RP-8000F and Polk Audio Signature S55 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Q Acoustics 3050i | $399 |
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9.0 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Elac Debut F5.2 | $399 |
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10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Cerwin-Vega XLS-28 | $429 |
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9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Klipsch RP-5000F | $349 |
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9.9 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
As can be seen below, Klipsch RP-8000F is mentioned by key experts in Nov 2023, while Polk Audio Signature S55 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | Old Time Music | BestReviews | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | The Sound Junky | KBonet | The Master Switch | ZD Net |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts. | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | - | $160 |  Dayton Audio T652 The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design. | - | 2 | - | 4 | - | 7 | - | 10 | 9 | - |
| 3 | - | $1798 |  SVS Prime Pinnacle The SVS Prime Pinnacle speakers are versatile, well-balanced, and powerful, making them a great choice for audiophiles who demand high-quality sound in any setting. | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - |
| 4 | +1 | $1299 |  SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [16]
Total expert reviews: 16
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by Audioholics | 100 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Audioholics | 80 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by HomeTheater Review | 80 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 75 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
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From Seller:
- 1” titanium lts vented tweeter with hybrid tractrix Horn
- Dual 8" Spun copper cerametallic woofers
- Bass-reflex via rear-firing tractrix port
- Dual binding posts for bi-wire/bi-amp
- Strong, flexible removable magnetic grille
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From Seller:
- Polk's S55 Tower Speaker delivers BIG, RELIABLE SURROUND SOUND. Featuring Dynamic Balance acoustic array, this speaker has two 6.5" drivers and one 1" Terylene tweeter dome producing detailed highs, realistic vocals and pumps out louder deeper bass
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BEST Speakers for Music and Movies! KLIPSCH 8000F Tower Speaker Review
Review by Andrew Robinson
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Klipsch RP8000F review. Better than the Klipsch RP600M?
Review by Thomas & Stereo
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Klipsch RP-8000F Speakers Sound Demo No.2
Review by Tharbamar
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0743878035605
Model Numbers: 1065795
UPC Numbers: 743878035605
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0747192127558, 0747192127879
UPC Numbers: 747192127558, 747192127879
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Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
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Two-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
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Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
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32 Hz → 40000 Hz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
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Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
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Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
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Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
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Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
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Black washed walnut finish
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44 lbs
Tweeters
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Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
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Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
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Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
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Terylene High-Res Dome - Tweeter
Woofers
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Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
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Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
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Dynamic Balance Mica Reinforced Polypropylene Drivers
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
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Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
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Set of 5-Way Binding Posts - Gold-Plated
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
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Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
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Set of 5-Way Binding Posts - Gold-Plated
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
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Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
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Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
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Additional Features
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- Custom Mid-Range Drivers
- High-Resolution Audio Performance
- Exclusive Polk Power Port Deep Bass Technology
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Klipsch RP-8000F are a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Klipsch RP-5000F or BIC America RTR-EV15 .
Klipsch RP-8000F are $150 cheaper than the average speakers ($499).
Polk Audio Signature S55 are a very popular option in the middle of the speakers price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Jbl Studio 580 or Q Acoustics 3050i .
Polk Audio Signature S55 were released in 2016. There are a couple newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Polk Audio Signature S55 are $99.01 cheaper than the average speakers ($499).
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