Klipsch 2018 Reference Premiere RP-8000F 3.1 System
+ Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A6A 9.2-Channel AV Receiver
Originally offered in 2018, the discontinued yet still available top-of-the-line two-way, three-driver Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F (NOT II) floor standing speakers [Klipsch PDF link] in Ebony finish feature a Tractrix horn loaded 1″ titanium LTS vented tweeter, dual 8″ Cerametallic cone woofers, and dual rear-firing Tractrix ports in an internally-braced MDF cabinet that measures 43.1″ high, 10.9″ wide, 17.6″ deep, and weighs a hefty 60 pounds. Frequency response is 32Hz-25kHz ±3dB. Sensitivity is 98dB. Power handling is 150 watts continuous and 600 watts peak. 8Ω impedance compatible.
The matching 2018 model 31.1″ wide, 6.8″ high, 14.5″ deep, 34 pound RP-504C (NOT II) center channel speaker [Klipsch PDF link] features the same 1″ tweeter as the tower speakers, has quad 5¼” woofers, and a rear-firing port. Frequency response is 58Hz-25kHz ±3dB. Sensitivity is 97dB. Power handling is also 150 watts continuous and 600 watts peak. 8Ω compatible.
Lastly, the 2018 model 14.7″ wide, 17.8″ high, 19.9″ deep, 45 pound SPL-120 subwoofer [Klipsch link] in Ebony finish features a front-firing 12″ Cerametallic woofer and slot port, powered by 300 watts continuous and 600 watts peak, and extends the bass down to 24Hz.
Klipsch Reference Premiere 2018 RP-8000F towers, RP-504C center,
SPL-120 sub, Yamaha RX-A6A 9.2-channel receiver bundle, Amazon
Or, buy individually: RP-8000F x2 or pair, RP-504C, SPL-120, RX-A6A.
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The powerful Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A6A 9.2-channel home theater receiver [Yamaha link] is rated 150 watts per channel with two channels driven. It can perform processing for up to 11.2 and has eleven channel pre-outs with XLR balanced for front left and right. Surround decoding includes Auro-3D, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos/Height Virtualization, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, and Cinema DSP with 24 programs. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) for gaming. Connectivity includes 7 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs with 8K/60 and 4K/120 capability, eARC/ARC, Ethernet, 3 optical and 2 coaxial digital audio inputs, 5 analog RCA audio inputs — one with component video and two with composite video, phono input, XLR balanced input, Zone 2 and Zone 3 stereo pre-outs, dual 12V trigger outs; front USB, front ¼” headphone jack, and front ⅛” mic input for YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) room calibration. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Remote control. Dimensions are 17.1″ wide, 7.5″ high (10.6″ with Wi-Fi antennas up), 17.4″ deep, and it weighs 41.2 pounds.
You can buy your Klipsch Reference Premiere 3.1 speaker system and Yamaha RX-A6A receiver by clicking on the appropriate text links underneath the system image above. Packaged and delivered in five boxes. You will also need to supply or purchase speaker wire, subwoofer cable, and HDMI cable(s) separately.
This page was last updated on March 14, 2025.