Neither Klipsch RP-600M nor SVS Prime Elevation were recommended by experts this month
On 7 Mar 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Klipsch RP-600M nor SVS Prime Elevation 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 ZD Net (13 Feb 2023), T3 (29 Feb 2024) Gear Patrol (5 Jan 2024) and 2 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter | T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
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1 | - | $1600 | 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. | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - |
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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $499 | SVS Prime Elevation | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like SVS Prime Elevation 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.
SVS Prime Elevation
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
SVS Prime Elevation, the pricier 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-600M and SVS Prime Elevation receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Klipsch RP-600M |
In comparison:
9.9 Amazing
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SVS Prime Elevation |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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Median best-selling Speakers |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Klipsch RP-600M is more popular than SVS Prime Elevation
It's fairly safe to say that Klipsch RP-600M are more popular speakers than SVS Prime Elevation, 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-600M and SVS Prime Elevation | |||||
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Triangle Borea BR03 | $319 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 | $280 |
In comparison:
9.4 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Kef Q150 | $350 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Edifier R2000DB | $330 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter | T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
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1 | - | $1600 | 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. | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - |
2 | +1 | $359 | 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. | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 9 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
3 | New * | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
4 | +1 | 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. | - | 5 | - | - | 5 | 7 | - | 9 | - | - |
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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 |
Score distribution:
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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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- The world’s most versatile high-performance home theater speaker, SVS Prime Elevation delivers stunning performances as an uncompromised, full-range Dolby Atmos height effects speaker and as an installation-friendly, multi-purpose home theater speaker.
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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.
Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the sound waves they’re best equipped to produce—high tones and low tones respectively. More specific and focused drivers means more accurate, robust sound. Compared to the other drivers, midranges cover sounds, not surprisingly, in the middle of high/treble and low/bass tones. The human voice and most instruments fall into this range. For more sophisticated listeners, or for those who truly want the best sound reproduction, a midrange driver is crucial.
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.
- BInding posts
- Speaker wire
- Cloth grille with pin/cup retention system
- 5-way binding posts
- Wall-mounted speaker
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 Definitive Technology D9 or Kef Q150 .
Klipsch RP-600M are $86 more expensive than average speakers ($263).
SVS Prime Elevation are a popular option at the top of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as MartinLogan Motion 35XTi or Audio Pro A26 .
SVS Prime Elevation are $336 more expensive than the average speakers ($263).