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Bowers & Wilkins 606 vs Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M
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B&W 606

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B&W 606 vs Klipsch RP-600M Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing specifications of BW 606 and RP-600M, two Bookshelf speakers from Bowers & Wilkins and Klipsch.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of B&W 606 and Klipsch RP-600M before getting into our more detailed comparison.

B&W 606 Key Specs

  • 1" Decoupled Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Continuum Woofer
  • 52-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:30-120watts
  • Weight: 15.2 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 345.0" x 7.4" x 12.7"( 345.0mm x 190.0mm x 324.0mm )

Klipsch RP-600M Key Specs

  • 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
  • 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer
  • 45-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 96 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:100watts
  • Weight: 16 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 399.0" x 7.9" x 11.8"( 399.0mm x 202.0mm x 301.0mm )

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how B&W 606 and Klipsch RP-600M compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.



Drivers

Both BW 606 and RP-600M are 2-way speakers. BW 606 features a 1" Decoupled Carbon Decoupled Dome Tweeter , a " Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Continuum Woofer . On the other hand, RP-600M features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter , a " Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1500 Hz.

Frequency Response

BW 606 has a frequency range of 52-28k Hz whereas RP-600M has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz.

Low Frequency

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B&W 606
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High Frequency

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Impedance and Sensitivity

BW 606 and RP-600M has the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. BW 606 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and RP-600M's is at 96 dB. This 8 dB difference makes Klipsch RP-600M a more sensitive speaker compared to B&W 606, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

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Power Range

BW 606 has a power range of 30-120 watts RMS whereas RP-600M has a power range of 100 watts.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Both BW 606 and RP-600M features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both BW 606 and RP-600M have a back firing ports.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, We are going to compare B&W 606's and Klipsch RP-600M's external dimensions. B&W 606 has external dimensions of 345.0mm x 190.0mm x 324.0mm ( 13.5inch x 7.4inch x 12.7inch ) whereas Klipsch RP-600M has external dimensions of 399.0mm x 202.0mm x 301.0mm ( 15.7inch x 7.9inch x 11.8inch ) .

B&W 606 is 12mm narrower and 54mm shorter than Klipsch RP-600M but it is also 23mm deeper.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of B&W 606 and Klipsch RP-600M.

B&W 606 vs Klipsch RP-600M Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of B&W 606 and Klipsch RP-600M Size and External Dimensions


Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins 606 over Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M
Max Input Power 120 watts vs 100 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
High Frequency Response 28 Hz vs 25 Hz Generates higher frequency
Weight 15.2 g vs 16 g 0.8 g lighter
Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M over Bowers & Wilkins 606
Sensitivity 96 dB vs 88 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Low Frequency Response 45 Hz vs 52 Hz Generates deeper bass

B&W 606 vs Klipsch RP-600M Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Bowers & Wilkins 606 Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M
Brand Bowers & Wilkins Klipsch
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
Suggested Break-in Period allow up to a week for the temperature effects to stabilise and 15 hours of average use for the parts to attain their intended design characteristics. -
Power Range 30-120 watts 100 watts
Sensitivity 88 dB 96 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Frequency Response 52-28k Hz 45-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
Woofer Composition Continuum Cerametallic
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Decoupled Dome Tractrix Horn
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency - 1500
Firing Direction back back
Physical Specs
Height 13.5" 15.7"
Width 7.4" 7.9"
Depth 12.7" 11.8"
Weight 15.2lbs 16lbs
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Vinyl MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
Available Colors Black, White Ebony, Walnut, Piano Black
Mounting Bracket No No
Recommended Stand Height 24-26 22-26
Grille magnetic magnetic
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Connector Type Post Dual binding posts/bi-wire/bi-amp
Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years



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