In this review, we will be comparing specifications of RP-400M and BW 706 S2, two Bookshelf cameras from Klipsch and Bowers & Wilkins.
Let's have a brief look at the main features of Klipsch RP-400M and B&W 706 S2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.
Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Klipsch RP-400M and B&W 706 S2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.
Drivers
Both RP-400M and BW 706 S2 are 2-way speakers. RP-400M features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 4" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1500 Hz. On the other hand, BW 706 S2 features a 1" Decoupled Carbon Decoupled Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 6.5" Continuum Woofer .
Frequency Response
RP-400M has a frequency range of 52-25k Hz whereas BW 706 S2 has a frequency range of 50-28k Hz.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
RP-400M and BW 706 S2 has the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. RP-400M sensitivity is rated at 93 dB and BW 706 S2's is at 88 dBd B.
Sensitivity
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Power Range
RP-400M has a power range of 50 watts RMS whereas BW 706 S2 has a power range of 30-120 watts.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
BW 706 S2 features Post posts which makes bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. RP-400M has a Single binding posts which doesn't feature b-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both RP-400M and BW 706 S2 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Physical Specs