Neither Klipsch RP-500M nor Klipsch RP-600M were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Klipsch RP-500M nor Klipsch RP-600M were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Kef LS50 or other critically acclaimed Bookshelf Speakers of this month.
For reference, Kef LS50 received 5 endorsements this month, from What Hi-Fi (8 Feb 2024), The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023) Gear Patrol (5 Jan 2024) and 2 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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1 | - | $1539 | Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
N/A | N/A | $299 | Klipsch RP-500M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $349 | Klipsch RP-600M The Klipsch RP-600M speakers receive highly positive expert reviews for their exceptional sound quality, particularly for genres like rock and roll, electronica, pop, and movie soundtracks, offering a wide frequency range, phenomenal bass performance, and a contemporary design. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Klipsch RP-500M 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-600M
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Klipsch RP-500M, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Klipsch RP-600M.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Klipsch RP-500M and Klipsch RP-600M receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Klipsch RP-500M |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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Klipsch RP-600M |
In comparison:
9.9 Amazing
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Median best-selling Speakers |
In comparison:
Q Acoustics Concept 20 ranks #60 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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Klipsch RP-600M is more popular than Klipsch RP-500M
It's fairly safe to say that Klipsch RP-600M are more popular speakers than Klipsch RP-500M, based on their 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Klipsch RP-500M and RP-600M | |||||
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Triangle Borea BR03 | $349 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Kef Q150 | $350 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 | $280 |
In comparison:
9.4 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Q Acoustics 3020i | $404 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| 5 expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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1 | - | $1539 | Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
2 | - | $404 | Q Acoustics 3020i The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system. | 5 | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - |
3 | - | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | Check price | Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition bookshelf speaker delivers excellent sound performance across the frequency range, with punchy and dynamic bass, a wide frequency response, and a purposeful design, making it a great choice for music and home theater use. | - | - | 9 | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 19
Highest score by iiwireviews.com | 89 |
Average score based on 23 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by 7Review | 80 |
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- 1” Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn
- 5.25" Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers
- Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tractrix port
- Premium Scratch-Resistant Finish
- Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille
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- The Klipsch RP-600M-PB - bookshelf speaker delivers incredible acoustics to fill your home with loud, crystal-clear sound and robust bass that no ordinary bookshelf speaker can.
- Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille
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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 (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4” and ranging to 6 ½” or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesn’t describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.
Klipsch RP-500M are a popular option on the higher 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 Triangle Borea BR03 or Kef Q150 .
Klipsch RP-500M are $89.01 more expensive than the average speakers ($259.99).
Klipsch RP-600M are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Triangle Borea BR03 or Kef Q150 .
Klipsch RP-600M are $89.01 more expensive than average speakers ($259.99).