In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Klipsch. Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5000F II is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the RP-600M II is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch RP-5000F II and Klipsch RP-600M II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch RP-5000F II | Klipsch RP-600M II |
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| Brand | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Tractrix Horn | 1" Hybrid Tractrix Horn |
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| Woofer | 2 x 5.25" Cerametallic cone | 6.5" Cerametallic cone |
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| Frequency response | 35-25k Hz | 44-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 95 dB | 94.5 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 100 watts | up to 100 watts |
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| Weight | 17.50kg / 38.5lbs | 8.20kg / 18lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36-1/8" x 8-3/16" x 14-5/16"
918.0 x 208.0 x 364.0mm | 15-13/16" x 8" x 13-1/16"
402.0 x 204.0 x 332.0mm |
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RP-5000F II and RP-600M II are members of Klipsch's Reference Premiere (RP) II series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Klipsch Reference Premiere (RP) II Series
History
What size room are the Klipsch RP-5000F II and Klipsch RP-600M II 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 RP-5000F II |
Klipsch RP-600M II |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Average |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Bad |
Bad |
(* 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
Both RP-5000F II and RP-600M II are 2-way speakers.
Klipsch RP-5000F IIKlipsch RP-600M II
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Klipsch RP-5000F II |
Klipsch RP-600M II |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
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1 x 6.5-inch
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RP-5000F II features a 1" titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Cerametallic cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1900 Hz. On the other hand, the RP-600M II features a 1" titanium Hybrid Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Cerametallic cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1500 Hz.
Frequency Response
RP-5000F II has a frequency range of 35-25k Hz whereas RP-600M II has a frequency range of 44-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the RP-5000F II can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the RP-600M II's min frequency of 44Hz.
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
RP-5000F II and RP-600M II have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. RP-5000F II sensitivity is rated at 95 dB and the RP-600M II's is at 94.5 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-5000F II a more sensitive speaker compared to Klipsch RP-600M II, 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.
RP-5000F II and RP-600M II have the same power range of up to 100 watts.
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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both RP-5000F II and RP-600M II features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Klipsch RP-5000F II's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Klipsch RP-600M II's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both RP-5000F II and RP-600M II have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 Klipsch RP-5000F II's and Klipsch RP-600M II's external dimensions. Klipsch RP-5000F II has external dimensions of 918.0 x 208.0 x 364.0mm (36-1/8 x 8-3/16 x 14-5/16inch) whereas Klipsch RP-600M II has external dimensions of 402.0 x 204.0 x 332.0mm (15-13/16 x 8 x 13-1/16inch).
Klipsch RP-5000F II is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 4mm wider, 516mm taller and 32mm deeper than Klipsch RP-600M II.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch RP-5000F II and Klipsch RP-600M II in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch RP-5000F II and Klipsch RP-600M II Size and External Dimensions
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 Klipsch RP-5000F II is approximately 757.1cm2 / 117.4inch2 and base area of the Klipsch RP-600M II is approximately 677.3cm2 / 105.0inch2. The RP-5000F II requires 12% more surface area than the RP-600M II which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Klipsch RP-5000F II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of RP-5000F II:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Stabilizer feet (pre-installed)
- Grille
- 2 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- Rubber cap (pre-installed)
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
What's in the Box of Klipsch RP-600M II?
Here are the items that come with the RP-600M II:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Terminal jumpers (pre-installed)
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information