In this review, we will be comparing specifications of RP-400M and RTi A1, two Bookshelf cameras from Klipsch and Polk Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features of Klipsch RP-400M and Polk RTi A1 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 Polk RTi A1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.
Drivers
Both RP-400M and RTi A1 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, RTi A1 features a 1" silk polymer composite Dome Tweeter and 1 5.25" Polymer composite Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1900 Hz.
Frequency Response
RP-400M has a frequency range of 52-25k Hz whereas RTi A1 has a frequency range of 60-26k Hz.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
RP-400M and RTi A1 has the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. RP-400M sensitivity is rated at 93 dB and RTi A1's is at 89 dBd B.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
RP-400M has a power range of 50 watts RMS whereas RTi A1 has a power range of 20-125 watts.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
RTi A1 features Pair of Dual 5-way Binding Posts - Gold-Plated 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
Physical Specs
In this section, We are going to compare Klipsch RP-400M's and Polk RTi A1's external dimensions.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch RP-400M and Polk RTi A1.