This is K’s top line range of speakers south of the Heritage Series. What separates this range of speakers vs zillions of competitors is its high efficiency and ability to throw barbells around your room. Similarly sized and priced speakers from competitors just can’t keep up with the muscle and dynamic capabilities of these new Ref Premiers. The difference is quite remarkable and IMPORTANT because nobody buying speakers in this range has unlimited money for a mega powered amp.

The Mk2 Series has bi-amp capability and the towers are prepped for running top mounted Atmos speakers. These have superior drivers and build quality compared to the entry line K offers through big box.

These are high efficiency speakers with outstanding bass performance for the dollar. The new Titanium, Tractrix horn tweeter is only used in the REFERENCE PREMIER 2 Mk2 line! If you like your music with a powerful presentation, it’s impossible to beat these new Ks at their price points.

Ref Premier Floor Standers: Ebony

RP-8000F Mk2 $1900 Per Pair (43 3/16h, 10 7/8w, 17 9/16d, 62 lbs, 8 ohms, 98 dB SPL)

The new 8000 is a brand new KICK FANNY tower for those of you not afraid to have a little fun.The 8000 features K’s new 1” Titanium, Tractrix Horn designed tweeter. The 8000 also uses two 8” Cerametallic Bass/Mid drivers. SPL is 98dB, so you can garner high octane from virtually any amp.

RP-6000F Mk2 $1500 Per Pair (39 5/8h, 9 5/16w, 16 15/16d, 50 lbs, 8 ohms, 96 dB SPL)

The new 6000 uses two 6.5” woofs in addition to its Titanium tweeter. The size and kick aren’t as big as 8000, but 6000 is less money and easier to place. Yet you’ll be surprised how big 6000 sounds for its size.

RP-5000F Mk2 $1200 Per Pair (36 1/8h, 8 3/16w, 14 5/16d, 39 lbs, 8 ohms, 95 dB SPL)

The 5000 is K’s smallest tower in this new series. It runs two 5.25” woofs with the Titanium tweet. It’s still super efficient and delivers a nice punch from its modest size.

Ref Premier 2 Shelf Speakers: Ebony

RP-600M Mk2 $750 Per Pair (15 13/16h, 8w, 13 1/16d, 18 lbs, 8 ohms, 94 dB SPL)

The 600 is a full sized shelf speaker for people who want big sound from a stand mount. It features the same tweeter as the floor boys above, and one 6.5” Cerametallic Bass/Mid driver. SPL is high and all the mags have raved it as among the best values in a stand mount. If the size fits, buy it over 500 below.

RP-500M Mk2 $600 Per Pair (13 9/16h, 6 7/8w, 10 5/8d, 8 ohms, 92 dB SPL)

The 500 is the mid sized shelf speaker. Using the same new tweeter as above, this model uses a 5 1/4” Cerametallic Bass/Mid driver. SPL is still up there at 92 and 500M has a big, dynamic presentation.

RP-500C Center $519 Each (6.81h, 18.5w, 9.5d, 18lbs)

This K matching center employs the same tweeter and two of the 5.25 drivers used in RP-500M. SPL is 96dB!