A step down from the RP-8000F II already compared elsewhere on this site, the RP-6000F II is Klipsch's more affordable Reference Premiere tower — about $1,000 a pair. It lines up against the Aperion Novus N6T, Aperion's own entry point into floorstanding speakers, for a more budget-conscious version of the same horn-loaded-vs-silk-dome question.
If you want the Klipsch horn-loaded sound in a tower at the lowest Reference Premiere price, the RP-6000F II — the same Tractrix horn and LTS titanium tweeter technology as the pricier RP-8000F II, in a smaller cabinet, bi-wire capable and ready for add-on Atmos modules.
If you want Aperion's smoother silk-dome voicing and a risk-free trial, the Novus N6T — dual 6.5" aramid-fiber woofers reaching down to 32Hz, direct-to-consumer pricing, and a 30-day in-home audition.
| Klipsch RP-6000F II | Aperion Novus N6T | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 each — about $1,000 a pair | Direct-to-consumer, see current pricing |
| Tweeter | 1" LTS titanium diaphragm, 90°x90° Tractrix horn | 1" German silk-dome |
| Woofers | Cerametallic (dual, size not published to the same standard) | Dual 6.5" aramid-fiber |
| Frequency response | Not published to the same standard | 32Hz–30kHz |
| Sensitivity | Not published to the same standard | 90dB, 4 ohms |
| Wiring | Bi-wire / bi-amp capable | Not specified |
| Amazon rating | 4.8 / 5 (35 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 — Aperion's own rating |
| Where it's sold | Amazon and other retail | Direct from Aperion Audio only |
| Return policy | Standard retailer return policy | 30-day in-home audition |
Specs are from Klipsch's own Amazon listing and Aperion's own product page.
The same fundamental difference that separates every Klipsch-vs-Aperion comparison on this site shows up again here: the RP-6000F II's Tractrix horn and LTS titanium tweeter give a forward, dynamic presentation, while the Novus N6T's German silk-dome tweeter is smoother and less forward. The RP-6000F II also adds bi-wire/bi-amp capability — separate input terminals for high- and low-frequency current — a step up in flexibility over typical entry towers, and Klipsch markets it as ready to pair with add-on Atmos height modules later.
At $499.99 per speaker, the RP-6000F II comes in at roughly $1,000 for a pair, sold through Amazon and other retail. The Novus N6T is sold direct from Aperion Audio — no dealer markup, and a 30-day in-home audition, so you can test the towers in your own room before deciding. Its dual 6.5" aramid-fiber woofers reach down to 32Hz, a real spec Klipsch doesn't publish for the RP-6000F II at the same standard.
The same Tractrix horn and LTS tweeter technology as the step-up RP-8000F II, bi-wire capable, at roughly $1,000 a pair.
Check price on Amazon Prices change often — verify current pricing on Amazon.Dual 6.5" aramid-fiber woofers reaching 32Hz, German silk-dome tweeter, and a 30-day in-home audition.
Check price at Aperion Audio Prices change often — verify current pricing on the Aperion site.Ready to step up instead? See our Verus V8T vs RP-8000F II comparison, or go all the way to flagship with RF-7 III vs Grandis GR8T.