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Klipsch R-5650-S II vs Focal 100 IW 6 Comparison

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Klipsch R-5650-S II

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Klipsch R-5650-S II vs Focal 100 IW 6 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing R-5650-S II and 100 IW 6, two Passive In-wall speakers from Klipsch and Focal.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Klipsch R-5650-S II and Focal 100 IW 6 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Klipsch R-5650-S II Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Horn-loaded dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer
  • 60-23kHz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 50watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 331.0" x 8.0000" x 3.6875"( 331.0 x 204.0 x 94.0mm )

Focal 100 IW 6 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Polyglass Woofer
  • 60-23kHz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:25-120watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 274.0" x 6.6250" x 3.3750"( 274.0 x 169.0 x 86.0mm )

What size room are the Klipsch R-5650-S II and Focal 100 IW 6 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* Klipsch R-5650-S II Focal 100 IW 6
Near-field Good Poor
Small Room Good Average
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Poor Average
Very Large Room No way 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch R-5650-S II and Focal 100 IW 6 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both R-5650-S II and 100 IW 6 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Klipsch R-5650-S II Focal 100 IW 6
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

R-5650-S II features a 1" Horn-loaded dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer . On the other hand, the 100 IW 6 features a 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polyglass Woofer .

Frequency Response

R-5650-S II and 100 IW 6 has exactly the same frequency range of 60-23kHz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.

Low Frequency

In-wall Speakers

R-5650-S II
100 IW 6
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

In-wall Speakers

Klipsch R-5650-S II
Focal 100 IW 6
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

R-5650-S II and 100 IW 6 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. R-5650-S II sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the 100 IW 6's is at 89 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-5650-S II a more sensitive speaker compared to Focal 100 IW 6, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

In-wall Speakers

R-5650-S II
100 IW 6
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

R-5650-S II can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas R-5650-S II has a max power handling value of 50 watts RMS , 70 watts less than the 100 IW 6.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

R-5650-S II features Spring post type posts and 100 IW 6 has a Spring post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

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 Klipsch R-5650-S II's and Focal 100 IW 6's external dimensions. Klipsch R-5650-S II has external dimensions of 331.0 x 204.0 x 94.0mm ( 13.0000-inch x 8.0000-inch x 3.6875-inch) whereas Focal 100 IW 6 has external dimensions of 274.0 x 169.0 x 86.0mm ( 10.7500-inch x 6.6250-inch x 3.3750-inch) .

Klipsch R-5650-S II is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 35mm wider, 57mm taller and 8mm deeper than Focal 100 IW 6.

What's in the Box of Klipsch R-5650-S II?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of R-5650-S II:
  • In-wall speaker
  • White metal mesh grille
  • Cardboard template
  • Owners Manual (En/Fr/Sp)
  • What's in the Box of Focal 100 IW 6?

    Here are the items that come with the 100 IW 6:
  • One in-wall speaker
  • 1 metal-mesh grill (white)
  • Cut-out template
  • User manual

  • Reasons to choose Klipsch R-5650-S II over Focal 100 IW 6
    Sensitivity 92 dB vs 89 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Price per pair* 458USD vs 498USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose Focal 100 IW 6 over Klipsch R-5650-S II

    Max Input Power 120 watts vs 50 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Height 274mm vs 331mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 145cm2 vs 191cm2 Takes less floor space
    Klipsch R-5650-S II vs Focal 100 IW 6 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Klipsch R-5650-S II Focal 100 IW 6
    Brand Klipsch Focal
    Speaker Type Passive In-wall Speaker Passive In-wall Speaker
    Power Range up to 50 watts 25-120 watts
    Sensitivity 92 dB 89 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 60-23kHz 60-23kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Cerametallic Polyglass
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Horn-loaded dome Inverted Hard-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver N/A" N/A"
    Physical Specs
    Height 331.0mm (13") 274.0mm (10.8")
    Width 204.0mm (8") 169.0mm (6.7")
    Depth 94.0mm (3.7") 86.0mm (3.4")
    Enclosure In-wall In-wall
    Moisture Resistancy No Yes
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty Ltd. Lifetime 5 Years
    Labor Warranty Ltd. Lifetime 5 Years

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