The proprietary Klipsch Tractrix horn technology ensures that the high-frequency energy of the RP-600M bookshelf speaker is directed straight at the listener, while reducing unwanted artificial reverberation caused by indirect sound bouncing off walls. This means you will experience the clearest, most detailed, and lifelike sound. The speakers in the Klipsch Reference Premiere series feature a compressed, molded silicone surface that is matted with the 90x90 Tractrix horn to reduce horn resonance and achieve a smoother frequency response. Klipsch computer-modeled phase plugs act as a mechanical filter to ensure a smooth, flat frequency response while protecting the tweeter from damage. A vented tweeter reduces standing waves behind the tweeter diaphragm, resulting in a more uniform high-frequency reproduction. The lightweight yet rigid composition of the titanium tweeter diaphragm outperforms aluminum, polymer, or silk tweeters. The award-winning Klipsch linear travel suspension technology utilizes a piston motion of the titanium diaphragm, which reduces distortion and delivers realistic sound. A ceramic magnet housing provides top-notch performance, and Klipsch Reference Premiere tweeters set the standard in acoustic reproduction. Klipsch's proprietary Cerametallic woofers are the hallmark of the RP-600M bookshelf speakers for both sound and aesthetics. This extremely lightweight, rigid material maintains its shape while being capable of delivering lower frequencies with maximum efficiency.
The proprietary Klipsch Tractrix horn technology ensures that the high-frequency energy of the RP-600M bookshelf speaker is directed straight at the listener, while reducing unwanted artificial reverberation caused by indirect sound bouncing off walls. This means you will experience the clearest, most detailed, and lifelike sound. The speakers in the Klipsch Reference Premiere series feature a compressed, molded silicone surface that is matted with the 90x90 Tractrix horn to reduce horn resonance and achieve a smoother frequency response. Klipsch computer-modeled phase plugs act as a mechanical filter to ensure a smooth, flat frequency response while protecting the tweeter from damage. A vented tweeter reduces standing waves behind the tweeter diaphragm, resulting in a more uniform high-frequency reproduction. The lightweight yet rigid composition of the titanium tweeter diaphragm outperforms aluminum, polymer, or silk tweeters. The award-winning Klipsch linear travel suspension technology utilizes a piston motion of the titanium diaphragm, which reduces distortion and delivers realistic sound. A ceramic magnet housing provides top-notch performance, and Klipsch Reference Premiere tweeters set the standard in acoustic reproduction. Klipsch's proprietary Cerametallic woofers are the hallmark of the RP-600M bookshelf speakers for both sound and aesthetics. This extremely lightweight, rigid material maintains its shape while being capable of delivering lower frequencies with maximum efficiency.
The proprietary Klipsch Tractrix horn technology ensures that the high-frequency energy of the RP-600M bookshelf speaker is directed straight at the listener, while reducing unwanted artificial reverberation caused by indirect sound bouncing off walls. This means you will experience the clearest, most detailed, and lifelike sound. The speakers in the Klipsch Reference Premiere series feature a compressed, molded silicone surface that is matted with the 90x90 Tractrix horn to reduce horn resonance and achieve a smoother frequency response. Klipsch computer-modeled phase plugs act as a mechanical filter to ensure a smooth, flat frequency response while protecting the tweeter from damage. A vented tweeter reduces standing waves behind the tweeter diaphragm, resulting in a more uniform high-frequency reproduction. The lightweight yet rigid composition of the titanium tweeter diaphragm outperforms aluminum, polymer, or silk tweeters. The award-winning Klipsch linear travel suspension technology utilizes a piston motion of the titanium diaphragm, which reduces distortion and delivers realistic sound. A ceramic magnet housing provides top-notch performance, and Klipsch Reference Premiere tweeters set the standard in acoustic reproduction. Klipsch's proprietary Cerametallic woofers are the hallmark of the RP-600M bookshelf speakers for both sound and aesthetics. This extremely lightweight, rigid material maintains its shape while being capable of delivering lower frequencies with maximum efficiency.
The proprietary Klipsch Tractrix horn technology ensures that the high-frequency energy of the RP-600M bookshelf speaker is directed straight at the listener, while reducing unwanted artificial reverberation caused by indirect sound bouncing off walls. This means you will experience the clearest, most detailed, and lifelike sound. The speakers in the Klipsch Reference Premiere series feature a compressed, molded silicone surface that is matted with the 90x90 Tractrix horn to reduce horn resonance and achieve a smoother frequency response. Klipsch computer-modeled phase plugs act as a mechanical filter to ensure a smooth, flat frequency response while protecting the tweeter from damage. A vented tweeter reduces standing waves behind the tweeter diaphragm, resulting in a more uniform high-frequency reproduction. The lightweight yet rigid composition of the titanium tweeter diaphragm outperforms aluminum, polymer, or silk tweeters. The award-winning Klipsch linear travel suspension technology utilizes a piston motion of the titanium diaphragm, which reduces distortion and delivers realistic sound. A ceramic magnet housing provides top-notch performance, and Klipsch Reference Premiere tweeters set the standard in acoustic reproduction. Klipsch's proprietary Cerametallic woofers are the hallmark of the RP-600M bookshelf speakers for both sound and aesthetics. This extremely lightweight, rigid material maintains its shape while being capable of delivering lower frequencies with maximum efficiency.
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Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speakers - Pair (Ebony)
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I have TWO sets of RP-600M speakers: a Piano Black set w/ stock crossovers, and an Ebony set with modified crossovers.Stock RP-600M have a deep “scoop” in the response curve in the mid-range. There’s nothing particularly WRONG with that; the BBC did extensive research decades ago and found that the majority of folks prefer emphasized highs and low, with a scooped mid-range, so they built their speakers like that (yes, the BBC used to build speakers); this is known as the “BBC dip”, which you can Google.It is NOT, however, “high fidelity reproduction”, meaning faithful to the original performance. If you want the RP-600Ms to approach Hi-Fi, you’re going to have to build new cross-overs. Mine are 1st Order Butterworth (2.7uF cap on tweeter and 0.22mH on woofer) ... MoreI have TWO sets of RP-600M speakers: a Piano Black set w/ stock crossovers, and an Ebony set with modified crossovers.Stock RP-600M have a deep “scoop” in the response curve in the mid-range. There’s nothing particularly WRONG with that; the BBC did extensive research decades ago and found that the majority of folks prefer emphasized highs and low, with a scooped mid-range, so they built their speakers like that (yes, the BBC used to build speakers); this is known as the “BBC dip”, which you can Google.It is NOT, however, “high fidelity reproduction”, meaning faithful to the original performance. If you want the RP-600Ms to approach Hi-Fi, you’re going to have to build new cross-overs. Mine are 1st Order Butterworth (2.7uF cap on tweeter and 0.22mH on woofer) with a notch filter on the woofer and a small pad on the tweeter (about 2dB IIRC). Google it, you’ll see.Cost about $30 per speaker, and yields a totally flat response curve, great detail, and true high fidelity.NOTE however that the efficiency of these speakers in the real-world is closer to 90dBA/watt than the pixie-dust 96dBA that Klipsch claims. This should be a surprise to absolutely nobody, as Klipsch have been doing this for years if not decades.If you think your iPhone sounds great thru your earbuds, get a set of RP-600Ms and a nice solid state amp and you’ll be in Millennial Heaven.If OTOH you use single-ended DHT tube amps because you can hear the difference, then ALSO get yourself some RP-600Ms and slap new cross-overs in there. A real sleeper, once the surgery is performed.
originally posted on klipsch.com
This is a long read!...Do not under power these speakers... Just because they are efficient, does not mean you should cheap out on av/stereo equipment. You will want a receiver that has a slight midrange boost as well. And while the rp400m can easily produce 60hz. For my setup specifically I am crossing them over at 80hz. My setup is a 7.4... If you are using 1 subwoofer or 2 subwoofers I would recommend crossing over at 60hz depending on room size and volume. but for my setup 80hz works Best because of my 4 subwoofers and larger room size... It takes a lot of time to tune a subwoofer to a speaker let alone 4 subwoofers. The bass shouldn’t stand out but it should also be there. There shouldn’t be any Chesty-ness. And there shouldn’t be any muffled bass or vocals. ... MoreThis is a long read!...Do not under power these speakers... Just because they are efficient, does not mean you should cheap out on av/stereo equipment. You will want a receiver that has a slight midrange boost as well. And while the rp400m can easily produce 60hz. For my setup specifically I am crossing them over at 80hz. My setup is a 7.4... If you are using 1 subwoofer or 2 subwoofers I would recommend crossing over at 60hz depending on room size and volume. but for my setup 80hz works Best because of my 4 subwoofers and larger room size... It takes a lot of time to tune a subwoofer to a speaker let alone 4 subwoofers. The bass shouldn’t stand out but it should also be there. There shouldn’t be any Chesty-ness. And there shouldn’t be any muffled bass or vocals. You should not be able to point out where the subwoofer/subwoofers are audibly. I wanted to stress that because I wanted to make it clear to any readers out there that I am not just over powering my room with bass and I really do care about having high quality sound. I have 4 subwoofers to max out bass dispersion in the room. The receiver I’m using is a legendary Harman kardon 7550hd. It has 110x7 wpc. Most receiver companies now a days are giving the wpc over 2 channel instead of 5/7 channel. (7550hd was the last great receiver harman kardon made. It even outperforms the new lexicon receivers) I have 2 svs pb3000 and 2 svs 3000 Micro subwoofers... Now onto the speakers. As you know for my setup it makes the most sense to cross over at 80hz because my room is above average size... Depending on room size, volume level and setup. it could be safe for you to cross over at 60hz. I have 6 rp400m as my FL, FR, SL, SR, SBL, SBR. For my center I’m using a rp400c. My room is not treated like most other rooms out there... My speakers are all fairly close to the wall. And this may sound weird but I took some old socks and stuffed the rear bass ports to prevent unwanted vibration and over exaggeration and chesty-ness on the bass and vocals... Only at above concert level volumes did I get the hint that these speakers are horn loaded. There was no audible distortion which is a surreal experience. The speakers weren’t ear piercing at all. But it did have aggression at those above concert level volumes. But for realistic listening volumes and concert level volumes there isn’t even a dose of aggression. (this will vary on which receiver you use and how the auto calibration optimizes the speakers)... I use airplay on a Apple TV 4K and a “hdmi key” to separate hi-res audio from the video that way I don’t have to run video through my receiver. But I use a application called “MyUra” you can download it in the Apple App Store. It lets you adjust and have super hi resolution playback and upscaling. It lets you connect a Spotify premium account. And lets you access your local hifi tracks all in one app. I don’t know if I will ever be able to listen to music the same again. These speakers have a timbre that shines with every genre. But especially with natural instruments like acoustic guitar, drums, flute, piano and the list continues. It’s easy to tell if something is natural or artificial with these speakers. It’s easy to tell where the instruments are located. It’s easy to tell how far away or how close the instruments or artist are. Those are things that only a few companies can pull off... But these speakers also have some downsides like having to rely on a receiver that has a midrange boost. Other wise the speakers sound thin... For gaming I use a ps5 and a Xbox series X. I want to cover gaming because surround sound plays a huge rule in the gaming industry. And I couldn’t tell you what sounds better. ( Modern warfare 2019) Between the bullets flying past you hitting the walls of different textures like metal or wood. Or the footsteps and environmental aspects coming from every direction. And me being able to tell exactly where they are coming from. And that is thanks to the 1st class imaging on these speakers and av receiver. The sound is perfectly executed both on imaging and depth. Moving on to Forza horizon 5. When the cars are flying past you as the gravel hits your car. The engine rev from a 0-60 start is magically executed. I think the biggest surprise to me was how the klipsch are able to bring out all the small details without sounding like a horn loaded speaker or having the problems of a horn loaded speaker. (Minus the midrange boost you need)...Whatever magic the engineers are doing over there at klipsch just makes my head spin. And that’s my review of the klipsch rp400m. The Key take away is you need to have a receiver that can really power these speakers. And preferably one that has a midrange jump. These speakers do have a dip in the midrange that really needs to be and should be compensated for with the av equipment you use.
originally posted on klipsch.com
I have been in A/V for many years and have listened to more speakers over the years than I could count. B&W, Thiel, Martin Logan, Kef etc. Are these the best sounding bookshelf speakers ever? The answer to that is no, best sounding speakers for less than a couple grand? probably! These absolutely beautifully constructed speakers play way above their price.with a presence that can run with the big dogs all day long. Highly efficient, precise and open soundstage,and a incredible amount of bass (yes, you’ll still want a sub) that leave me wondering how Klipsch accomplishes such musicality at this price. They definitely need a good amp / AVR to get the most out of them… I’m partial to Denon, and my DRA-800 ($550) 2 channel amp delivers a perfect pairing with these ... MoreI have been in A/V for many years and have listened to more speakers over the years than I could count. B&W, Thiel, Martin Logan, Kef etc. Are these the best sounding bookshelf speakers ever? The answer to that is no, best sounding speakers for less than a couple grand? probably! These absolutely beautifully constructed speakers play way above their price.with a presence that can run with the big dogs all day long. Highly efficient, precise and open soundstage,and a incredible amount of bass (yes, you’ll still want a sub) that leave me wondering how Klipsch accomplishes such musicality at this price. They definitely need a good amp / AVR to get the most out of them… I’m partial to Denon, and my DRA-800 ($550) 2 channel amp delivers a perfect pairing with these speakers. Any high quality source (flac, Apple lossless etc.) and these just open up that put a smile on my face every time I listen to them. The numerous reviews online praising them (I did a lot of research) are spot on. I find myself listening to these more than my B&W Nautilus 800’s and that’s really saying something, as they are 3-4 times the price. Everyone’s ears are different but if you’re looking for an amazing speaker that won’t break the bank, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a better speaker. Amazing out of the box, broken in they really are silly good, really! I could not be happier with this purchase as they put a smile on my face every time I listen to them! Klipsch are truly the keepers of sound.
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Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speakers - Pair (Ebony)
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Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speakers - Pair (Ebony)
Delivery between 14–18 June $15.52
Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speakers - Pair (Ebony)
Delivery between 15–18 June $29
I have TWO sets of RP-600M speakers: a Piano Black set w/ stock crossovers, and an Ebony set with modified crossovers.Stock RP-600M have a deep “scoop” in the response curve in the mid-range. There’s nothing particularly WRONG with that; the BBC did extensive research decades ago and found that the majority of folks prefer emphasized highs and low, with a scooped mid-range, so they built their speakers like that (yes, the BBC used to build speakers); this is known as the “BBC dip”, which you can Google.It is NOT, however, “high fidelity reproduction”, meaning faithful to the original performance. If you want the RP-600Ms to approach Hi-Fi, you’re going to have to build new cross-overs. Mine are 1st Order Butterworth (2.7uF cap on tweeter and 0.22mH on woofer) ... MoreI have TWO sets of RP-600M speakers: a Piano Black set w/ stock crossovers, and an Ebony set with modified crossovers.Stock RP-600M have a deep “scoop” in the response curve in the mid-range. There’s nothing particularly WRONG with that; the BBC did extensive research decades ago and found that the majority of folks prefer emphasized highs and low, with a scooped mid-range, so they built their speakers like that (yes, the BBC used to build speakers); this is known as the “BBC dip”, which you can Google.It is NOT, however, “high fidelity reproduction”, meaning faithful to the original performance. If you want the RP-600Ms to approach Hi-Fi, you’re going to have to build new cross-overs. Mine are 1st Order Butterworth (2.7uF cap on tweeter and 0.22mH on woofer) with a notch filter on the woofer and a small pad on the tweeter (about 2dB IIRC). Google it, you’ll see.Cost about $30 per speaker, and yields a totally flat response curve, great detail, and true high fidelity.NOTE however that the efficiency of these speakers in the real-world is closer to 90dBA/watt than the pixie-dust 96dBA that Klipsch claims. This should be a surprise to absolutely nobody, as Klipsch have been doing this for years if not decades.If you think your iPhone sounds great thru your earbuds, get a set of RP-600Ms and a nice solid state amp and you’ll be in Millennial Heaven.If OTOH you use single-ended DHT tube amps because you can hear the difference, then ALSO get yourself some RP-600Ms and slap new cross-overs in there. A real sleeper, once the surgery is performed.
This is a long read!...Do not under power these speakers... Just because they are efficient, does not mean you should cheap out on av/stereo equipment. You will want a receiver that has a slight midrange boost as well. And while the rp400m can easily produce 60hz. For my setup specifically I am crossing them over at 80hz. My setup is a 7.4... If you are using 1 subwoofer or 2 subwoofers I would recommend crossing over at 60hz depending on room size and volume. but for my setup 80hz works Best because of my 4 subwoofers and larger room size... It takes a lot of time to tune a subwoofer to a speaker let alone 4 subwoofers. The bass shouldn’t stand out but it should also be there. There shouldn’t be any Chesty-ness. And there shouldn’t be any muffled bass or vocals. ... MoreThis is a long read!...Do not under power these speakers... Just because they are efficient, does not mean you should cheap out on av/stereo equipment. You will want a receiver that has a slight midrange boost as well. And while the rp400m can easily produce 60hz. For my setup specifically I am crossing them over at 80hz. My setup is a 7.4... If you are using 1 subwoofer or 2 subwoofers I would recommend crossing over at 60hz depending on room size and volume. but for my setup 80hz works Best because of my 4 subwoofers and larger room size... It takes a lot of time to tune a subwoofer to a speaker let alone 4 subwoofers. The bass shouldn’t stand out but it should also be there. There shouldn’t be any Chesty-ness. And there shouldn’t be any muffled bass or vocals. You should not be able to point out where the subwoofer/subwoofers are audibly. I wanted to stress that because I wanted to make it clear to any readers out there that I am not just over powering my room with bass and I really do care about having high quality sound. I have 4 subwoofers to max out bass dispersion in the room. The receiver I’m using is a legendary Harman kardon 7550hd. It has 110x7 wpc. Most receiver companies now a days are giving the wpc over 2 channel instead of 5/7 channel. (7550hd was the last great receiver harman kardon made. It even outperforms the new lexicon receivers) I have 2 svs pb3000 and 2 svs 3000 Micro subwoofers... Now onto the speakers. As you know for my setup it makes the most sense to cross over at 80hz because my room is above average size... Depending on room size, volume level and setup. it could be safe for you to cross over at 60hz. I have 6 rp400m as my FL, FR, SL, SR, SBL, SBR. For my center I’m using a rp400c. My room is not treated like most other rooms out there... My speakers are all fairly close to the wall. And this may sound weird but I took some old socks and stuffed the rear bass ports to prevent unwanted vibration and over exaggeration and chesty-ness on the bass and vocals... Only at above concert level volumes did I get the hint that these speakers are horn loaded. There was no audible distortion which is a surreal experience. The speakers weren’t ear piercing at all. But it did have aggression at those above concert level volumes. But for realistic listening volumes and concert level volumes there isn’t even a dose of aggression. (this will vary on which receiver you use and how the auto calibration optimizes the speakers)... I use airplay on a Apple TV 4K and a “hdmi key” to separate hi-res audio from the video that way I don’t have to run video through my receiver. But I use a application called “MyUra” you can download it in the Apple App Store. It lets you adjust and have super hi resolution playback and upscaling. It lets you connect a Spotify premium account. And lets you access your local hifi tracks all in one app. I don’t know if I will ever be able to listen to music the same again. These speakers have a timbre that shines with every genre. But especially with natural instruments like acoustic guitar, drums, flute, piano and the list continues. It’s easy to tell if something is natural or artificial with these speakers. It’s easy to tell where the instruments are located. It’s easy to tell how far away or how close the instruments or artist are. Those are things that only a few companies can pull off... But these speakers also have some downsides like having to rely on a receiver that has a midrange boost. Other wise the speakers sound thin... For gaming I use a ps5 and a Xbox series X. I want to cover gaming because surround sound plays a huge rule in the gaming industry. And I couldn’t tell you what sounds better. ( Modern warfare 2019) Between the bullets flying past you hitting the walls of different textures like metal or wood. Or the footsteps and environmental aspects coming from every direction. And me being able to tell exactly where they are coming from. And that is thanks to the 1st class imaging on these speakers and av receiver. The sound is perfectly executed both on imaging and depth. Moving on to Forza horizon 5. When the cars are flying past you as the gravel hits your car. The engine rev from a 0-60 start is magically executed. I think the biggest surprise to me was how the klipsch are able to bring out all the small details without sounding like a horn loaded speaker or having the problems of a horn loaded speaker. (Minus the midrange boost you need)...Whatever magic the engineers are doing over there at klipsch just makes my head spin. And that’s my review of the klipsch rp400m. The Key take away is you need to have a receiver that can really power these speakers. And preferably one that has a midrange jump. These speakers do have a dip in the midrange that really needs to be and should be compensated for with the av equipment you use.
I have been in A/V for many years and have listened to more speakers over the years than I could count. B&W, Thiel, Martin Logan, Kef etc. Are these the best sounding bookshelf speakers ever? The answer to that is no, best sounding speakers for less than a couple grand? probably! These absolutely beautifully constructed speakers play way above their price.with a presence that can run with the big dogs all day long. Highly efficient, precise and open soundstage,and a incredible amount of bass (yes, you’ll still want a sub) that leave me wondering how Klipsch accomplishes such musicality at this price. They definitely need a good amp / AVR to get the most out of them… I’m partial to Denon, and my DRA-800 ($550) 2 channel amp delivers a perfect pairing with these ... MoreI have been in A/V for many years and have listened to more speakers over the years than I could count. B&W, Thiel, Martin Logan, Kef etc. Are these the best sounding bookshelf speakers ever? The answer to that is no, best sounding speakers for less than a couple grand? probably! These absolutely beautifully constructed speakers play way above their price.with a presence that can run with the big dogs all day long. Highly efficient, precise and open soundstage,and a incredible amount of bass (yes, you’ll still want a sub) that leave me wondering how Klipsch accomplishes such musicality at this price. They definitely need a good amp / AVR to get the most out of them… I’m partial to Denon, and my DRA-800 ($550) 2 channel amp delivers a perfect pairing with these speakers. Any high quality source (flac, Apple lossless etc.) and these just open up that put a smile on my face every time I listen to them. The numerous reviews online praising them (I did a lot of research) are spot on. I find myself listening to these more than my B&W Nautilus 800’s and that’s really saying something, as they are 3-4 times the price. Everyone’s ears are different but if you’re looking for an amazing speaker that won’t break the bank, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a better speaker. Amazing out of the box, broken in they really are silly good, really! I could not be happier with this purchase as they put a smile on my face every time I listen to them! Klipsch are truly the keepers of sound.
Played Chicago (Greatest Hits) and Bob Seger's Night Moves. Temperature hit 50 degrees so I set up outside in the backyard. With speakers on stools about 2 feet from the brick wall I experimented with various sound levels. The speakers will handle plenty of power but I preferred the sound at lower volume. The tweeters are exceptional. The highs are out front at low volume and the vocals are crisp and clean. I closed my eyes and the sound seems to be coming from a much larger source. The bass is impressive especially for a bookshelf speaker. Klipsch RP-600M speakers are a super value at this price!
Auditioned, but not purchased. Interested in their astonishing sensitivity and hoping their size would introduce some scale and weight to my system.Firstly, the upfront, edgy, P.A. System presentation many speak of was nowhere in evidence - they were not unrefined or shouty at all. Nor was the horn-loaded tweeter obvious or shrill.Presentation was surprisingly flat and lacking in scale. Instrumental timbre seemed curtailed. Low frequencies were neither especially deep or punchy. Timing was nothing special and neither was stereo imaging.These speakers just failed to live up to the promise of some of the reviews: a big, bold, upfront sound/front row of a live performance/ dynamic, propulsive, exciting.A shame. I had high hopes.
I own these in piano black. They are a beautiful work of art. Stunning to look at. I personally like wide open, detail and precision in my music. Im not a neutral kind of person. I like to hear each note on an acoustic guitar. I like cymbals and crisp vocals. Punchy bass and clear synth, piano and crunchy distorted guitars. These deliver. I run a 2.1 system with a 10" Klipsch sub, so bass is no problem. A great U shaped speaker. I've always loved Klipsch so Im definitely partial. Their sound is not for everyone, but for someone that listens to 60's through early 90's rock, metal, disco, techno, folk and funk these will not disappoint.
$195.00 pr. from NewEgg. All around good performing speaker, especially for the price. Had an older pair of Klipsch bookies years ago and the top end was too dry and forward for my taste. These are not. Very balanced speaker with some slam. They can reveal sub par recordings, but that's what good speakers are supposed to do. Rear ported, so get some decent stands and keep them about 2 ft from back wall and 4 ft from side walls. I'm running them with a B&K amp and they mate well together. They come mounted to angled wood bases. I removed the bases to put on stands, but leaving them on will do no harm, especially if your placement warrants the tweeters being below ear level where you sit. Dual binding posts are cool and magnetic grills are even cooler imo. Quality ... More$195.00 pr. from NewEgg. All around good performing speaker, especially for the price. Had an older pair of Klipsch bookies years ago and the top end was too dry and forward for my taste. These are not. Very balanced speaker with some slam. They can reveal sub par recordings, but that's what good speakers are supposed to do. Rear ported, so get some decent stands and keep them about 2 ft from back wall and 4 ft from side walls. I'm running them with a B&K amp and they mate well together. They come mounted to angled wood bases. I removed the bases to put on stands, but leaving them on will do no harm, especially if your placement warrants the tweeters being below ear level where you sit. Dual binding posts are cool and magnetic grills are even cooler imo. Quality build and look great with the grills on or off. They are on the big side for bookshelf class speakers and weigh about 20 lbs each, so smaller rooms and PC users might want to go for the 150s. All in all, dynamite speakers for the money. I've not heard their successors (600 M or 600 M Ii), but I would find it hard to believe that the overall sound would be glaringly different.
The sound stage is impressive! These speakers are clear, bright, and chimey with an excellent bass underlining the highs (no sub-woofer needed in my home listening area). I'd say the 95dB sensitivity rating is accurate as you don't have to turn the volume up on the amplifier to get some impressive volume. These are fantastic speakers for the price. They sound very much like live music to my ears. I recommend them after I've listened to these speakers on at least two high current stereo amplifiers and at just over 60 hours of listening time.
I bought these to replace my Energy C2s for my office/bedroom system. I like the Energy’s and would have kept them forever but a woofer went bad. Well, these Rp160s blow them away in bass and punch! I already have the KLF20s in my living room as my lifetime speakers and RF3/RC3s downstairs for home theater. I fully intended on trying another brand this time. I mean I LOVE my KLFs but just for the sake of variety being an audio enthusiast. When I saw the professional reviews on these and then saw the price I just couldn’t resist.I must say these speakers feel and look very nice. Much more expensive looking than what they cost. The sound is much less bright and warmer than my old RF 3s. The bass is very well defined and has more heft than I expected. I won’t be ... MoreI bought these to replace my Energy C2s for my office/bedroom system. I like the Energy’s and would have kept them forever but a woofer went bad. Well, these Rp160s blow them away in bass and punch! I already have the KLF20s in my living room as my lifetime speakers and RF3/RC3s downstairs for home theater. I fully intended on trying another brand this time. I mean I LOVE my KLFs but just for the sake of variety being an audio enthusiast. When I saw the professional reviews on these and then saw the price I just couldn’t resist.I must say these speakers feel and look very nice. Much more expensive looking than what they cost. The sound is much less bright and warmer than my old RF 3s. The bass is very well defined and has more heft than I expected. I won’t be running a sub with these. What a fun and lively listen! I spent hours listening my favorite tracks the first night. Drums ha be slam and guitars have CRUNCH like they are supposed to. Perfect for rock and metal. Actually every genre works well on these. Bad recordings are exposed so some eq is required from time time but get a decently recorded track on these and they really come to life.
Paired with a small inexpensive tube amplifier and an old Polk sub, these speakers blow me away. At 96db sensitivities (nit many speakers have this high) a small 30 watt amp powers them olenty loud. Deamatic improvement iver the bise roomates i have on my gaming pc. with HQ audio source (audiofile test tracks on yiu tube are amazing) I really do hear nuances in music tracks that i didnt hear before. well worth the money they are bigger than id thought theyd be though. Kind of a stretch to call them bookshlef soeakers as they are deeper than most bookshelves
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