In this review, we will be comparing RP-5000F and R-620F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Klipsch.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch RP-5000F and Klipsch R-620F first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch RP-5000F | Klipsch R-620F |
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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 | 1.0" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 5.25" Cerametallic | 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG |
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| Frequency response | 35-25k Hz | 38-21k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 96 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 125 watts | up to 100 watts |
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| Weight | 16.36kg / 36lbs | 18.64kg / 41lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36-3/16" x 8-1/8" x 14-5/16"
920.0 x 207.0 x 364.0mm | 40-3/16" x 9-3/8" x 14-1/2"
1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm |
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What size room are the Klipsch RP-5000F and Klipsch R-620F 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 |
Klipsch R-620F |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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 and R-620F are 2-way speakers.
Klipsch RP-5000FKlipsch R-620F
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 |
Klipsch R-620F |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
RP-5000F features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1800 Hz. On the other hand, the R-620F features a 1.0" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
RP-5000F has a frequency range of 35-25k Hz whereas R-620F has a frequency range of 38-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the RP-5000F can go slightly deeper then the R-620F's min frequency of 38Hz.
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 and R-620F have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 96 dB.
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 can handle a max power of 125 watts RMS, whereas R-620F has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 25 watts less than the RP-5000F.
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
RP-5000F features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. R-620F has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Klipsch R-620F's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both RP-5000F and R-620F 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's and Klipsch R-620F's external dimensions. Klipsch RP-5000F has external dimensions of 920.0 x 207.0 x 364.0mm (36-3/16 x 8-1/8 x 14-5/16inch) whereas Klipsch R-620F has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm (40-3/16 x 9-3/8 x 14-1/2inch).
Klipsch R-620F is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 32mm wider, 101mm taller and 5mm deeper than Klipsch RP-5000F.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch RP-5000F and Klipsch R-620F in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch RP-5000F and Klipsch R-620F 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 is approximately 753.5cm2 / 116.8inch2 and base area of the Klipsch R-620F is approximately 881.9cm2 / 136.7inch2. The RP-5000F requires 15% less surface area than the R-620F 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 Klipsch RP-5000F weighs 16.36kg / 36lbs and the Klipsch R-620F weighs 18.64kg / 41lbs. This makes the R-620F 14% heavier than the RP-5000F.
Here is a comparison of how RP-5000F and R-620F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Klipsch RP-5000F?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of RP-5000F:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Stabilizer feet (installed)
- Grille (installed)
- 2 Terminal jumpers (installed)
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-620F?
Here are the items that come with the R-620F:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille (installed)
- 2 Feet
- 4 Screws
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
- Loudspeaker Feet note
 Max Input Power |
125 watts
vs
100 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Low Frequency Response |
35 Hz
vs
38 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
25k Hz
vs
21k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
920mm
vs
1021mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
753cm2
vs
881cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
|
Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Price per pair* |
998USD
vs
1038USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5000F |
Klipsch Reference R-620F |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 125 watts |
up to 100 watts |
| Sensitivity |
96 dB |
96 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
35-25k Hz |
38-21k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Cerametallic |
Copper-spun IMG |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.0" |
| Tweeter Type |
Tractrix Horn |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
1800 Hz |
2000Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
920.0mm (36.2") |
1021.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
207.0mm (8.1") |
239.0mm (9.4") |
| Depth |
364.0mm (14.3") |
369.0mm (14.5") |
| Weight |
16.36kg (36lbs) |
18.64kg (41lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Walnut, Black |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Both are Klipsch, from different ranges - so the house sound is shared and the differences are mostly in scale, engineering and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | A | Klipsch RP-5000F digs deeper - 35Hz against 38Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (96dB vs 96dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | A | Klipsch RP-5000F takes more power (125W vs 100W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Klipsch RP-5000F is easier to place; Klipsch R-620F is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | A | Klipsch RP-5000F: bi-amping. Klipsch RP-5000F sits in a wider range (17 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | evenly matched | Much the same money ($1,038 vs $998 a pair). |
A Klipsch RP-5000F B Klipsch R-620F
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-5000F has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. Match it to your room: we rate Klipsch RP-5000F the better fit for a large room, and Klipsch R-620F for a small room.
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.