In this review, we will be comparing Dymension DM60 and RP-6000F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Definitive Technology and Klipsch.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Definitive Dymension DM60 and Klipsch RP-6000F first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Definitive Dymension DM60 | Klipsch RP-6000F |
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| Brand | Definitive Technology
United States · founded 1990 | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" 2 x Hard-Dome | 1" Tractrix Horn |
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| Midrange | 4 x 4.5" | — |
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| Woofer | 8" Polypropelene | 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic |
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| Frequency response | 34-23 kHz | 34-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 97 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 50-300 watts | up to 125 watts |
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| Weight | 27.20kg / 59.8lbs | 22.27kg / 49lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 45.4" x 11.3" x 13.7"
1153 x 287 x 349 mm | 39-3/4" x 9-5/16" x 17"
1010.0 x 237.0 x 432.0mm |
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What size room are the Definitive Dymension DM60 and Klipsch RP-6000F speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Definitive Dymension DM60 |
Klipsch RP-6000F |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Dymension DM60 is a 3-way design whereas the RP-6000F is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Definitive Dymension DM60Klipsch RP-6000F
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Definitive Dymension DM60 |
Klipsch RP-6000F |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
4 x 4.5-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Dymension DM60 features a 1" aluminum oxide 2 x Hard-Dome Tweeter, a 4.5" Midrange and 1 x 8" Polypropelene Woofer. On the other hand, the RP-6000F features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer.
Frequency Response
Dymension DM60 has a frequency range of 34-23 kHz whereas RP-6000F has a frequency range of 34-25k Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Dymension DM60 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the RP-6000F which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Dymension DM60 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Dymension DM60 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the RP-6000F's is rated at 97 dB. This 9 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-6000F a more sensitive speaker compared to Definitive Dymension DM60, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Dymension DM60 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS, whereas RP-6000F has a max power handling value of 125 watts RMS, 175 watts less than the Dymension DM60.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Definitive Dymension DM60
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
RP-6000F features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Dymension DM60 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Definitive Dymension DM60's Binding post terminals
Klipsch RP-6000F's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Definitive Dymension DM60's and Klipsch RP-6000F's external dimensions. Definitive Dymension DM60 has external dimensions of 1153 x 287 x 349 mm (45.4 x 11.3 x 13.7 in) whereas Klipsch RP-6000F has external dimensions of 1010.0 x 237.0 x 432.0mm (39-3/4 x 9-5/16 x 17inch).
Klipsch RP-6000F is 50mm narrower and 143mm shorter than Definitive Dymension DM60 but it is also 83mm deeper.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Definitive Dymension DM60 is approximately 1001.6cm2 / 155.2inch2 and base area of the Klipsch RP-6000F is approximately 1023.8cm2 / 158.7inch2. The Dymension DM60 requires 2% less surface area than the RP-6000F which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Definitive Dymension DM60 weighs 27.20kg / 59.8lbs and the Klipsch RP-6000F weighs 22.27kg / 49lbs. This makes the Dymension DM60 22% heavier than the RP-6000F.
Here is a comparison of how Dymension DM60 and RP-6000F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Definitive Dymension DM60
What's in the Box of Definitive Dymension DM60?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Dymension DM60:
- 4 Adjustable hard floor glides
- 4 Adjustable carpet spikes
What's in the Box of Klipsch RP-6000F?
Here are the items that come with the RP-6000F:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Stabilizer feet (installed)
- Grille (installed)
- 2 Terminal jumpers (installed)
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Max Input Power |
300 watts
vs
125 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Passive Radiator |
2 x 8-inch
vs
None
|
Increases the bass performance |
 Base Surface Area |
1001cm2
vs
1023cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Sensitivity |
97 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
1010mm
vs
1153mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1378USD
vs
2998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Definitive Technology Dymension DM60 |
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-6000F |
| Brand |
Definitive Technology |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
50-300 watts |
up to 125 watts |
| Sensitivity |
88 dB |
97 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
34-23 kHz |
34-25k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Polypropelene |
Cerametallic |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
2 x Hard-Dome |
Tractrix Horn |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
4.5" |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1153.0mm (45.4") |
1010.0mm (39.8") |
| Width |
287.0mm (11.3") |
237.0mm (9.3") |
| Depth |
349.0mm (13.7") |
432.0mm (17") |
| Weight |
27.20kg (59.8lbs) |
22.27kg (49lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Passive Radiator |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Walnut, Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Definitive Dymension DM60 costs roughly 2.2x what Klipsch RP-6000F does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | evenly matched | Much the same reach (34Hz vs 34Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | B | Klipsch RP-6000F is more sensitive (97dB vs 88dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | Klipsch RP-6000F is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Headroom | A | Definitive Dymension DM60 takes more power (300W vs 125W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Cabinet | depends | Passive Radiator vs Ported. |
| Expandability | B | Klipsch RP-6000F: bi-amping. Klipsch RP-6000F sits in a wider range (17 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | Klipsch RP-6000F is cheaper - $1,378 against $2,998, about 54% less; arguably a different class. |
A Definitive Dymension DM60 B Klipsch RP-6000F
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Klipsch RP-6000F is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Definitive Dymension DM60 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. Match it to your room: we rate Definitive Dymension DM60 the better fit for a very large room, and Klipsch RP-6000F for a mid-size room. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Klipsch RP-6000F is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.