In this review, we will be comparing RP-6000F II and Bronze 500, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and Monitor Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch RP-6000F II and Monitor Audio Bronze 500 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch RP-6000F II | Monitor Audio Bronze 500 |
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| Brand | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Tractrix Horn | 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic cone | 2 x 8" C-CAM |
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| Frequency response | 38-25k Hz | 32-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 125 watts | 60-200 watts |
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| Weight | 22.50kg / 49.5lbs | 18.05kg / 39.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 39-5/8" x 9-5/16" x 16-15/16"
1007.0 x 237.0 x 431.0mm | 38-7/16" x 11-9/16" x 14-3/8"
977.0 x 294.0 x 366.0mm |
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What size room are the Klipsch RP-6000F II and Monitor Audio Bronze 500 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-6000F II |
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both RP-6000F II and Bronze 500 are 2-way speakers.
Klipsch RP-6000F IIMonitor Audio Bronze 500
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-6000F II |
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 8-inch
|
RP-6000F II features a 1" titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1770 Hz. On the other hand, the Bronze 500 features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 8" C-CAM Woofer.
Frequency Response
RP-6000F II has a frequency range of 38-25k Hz whereas Bronze 500 has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the Bronze 500 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the RP-6000F II'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-6000F II and Bronze 500 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. RP-6000F II sensitivity is rated at 96 dB and the Bronze 500's is at 90 dB. This 6 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-6000F II a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 500, 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.
Bronze 500 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas RP-6000F II has a max power handling value of 125 watts RMS, 75 watts less than the Bronze 500.
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-6000F II and Bronze 500 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Klipsch RP-6000F II's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
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-6000F II's and Monitor Audio Bronze 500's external dimensions. Klipsch RP-6000F II has external dimensions of 1007.0 x 237.0 x 431.0mm (39-5/8 x 9-5/16 x 16-15/16inch) whereas Monitor Audio Bronze 500 has external dimensions of 977.0 x 294.0 x 366.0mm (38-7/16 x 11-9/16 x 14-3/8inch).
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 is 30mm shorter and 65mm less deeper than Klipsch RP-6000F II but it is also 57mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch RP-6000F II and Monitor Audio Bronze 500 in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch RP-6000F II and Monitor Audio Bronze 500 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-6000F II is approximately 1021.5cm2 / 158.3inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 is approximately 1076.0cm2 / 166.8inch2. The RP-6000F II requires 5% less surface area than the Bronze 500 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-6000F II weighs 22.50kg / 49.5lbs and the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 weighs 18.05kg / 39.7lbs. This makes the RP-6000F II 25% heavier than the Bronze 500.
Here is a comparison of how RP-6000F II and Bronze 500'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-6000F II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of RP-6000F 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 500?
Here are the items that come with the Bronze 500:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Outrigger feet (w/ 4 adjustment dials and locking-nuts)
- 4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Large course-thread screws
- 4 Small machine screws
- 2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
- 2 Foam port plugs
- Hex-key
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
 Sensitivity |
96 dB
vs
90 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Base Surface Area |
1021cm2
vs
1076cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
125 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
32 Hz
vs
38 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
25k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
977mm
vs
1007mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1496USD
vs
1498USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-6000F II |
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
Monitor Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 125 watts |
60-200 watts |
| Sensitivity |
96 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
38-25k Hz |
32-30k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Cerametallic cone |
C-CAM |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Tractrix Horn |
gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
1770 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1007.0mm (39.6") |
977.0mm (38.5") |
| Width |
237.0mm (9.3") |
294.0mm (11.6") |
| Depth |
431.0mm (17") |
366.0mm (14.4") |
| Weight |
22.50kg (49.5lbs) |
18.05kg (39.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
MDF/Vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Walnut, Black |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | Monitor Audio Bronze 500 digs deeper - 32Hz against 38Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | A | Klipsch RP-6000F II is more sensitive (96dB vs 90dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | B | Monitor Audio Bronze 500 takes more power (200W vs 125W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | depends | Klipsch RP-6000F II: bi-amping and Atmos drivers; Monitor Audio Bronze 500: bi-amping and Atmos drivers. |
| Price | evenly matched | Much the same money ($1,498 vs $1,496 a pair). |
A Klipsch RP-6000F II B Monitor Audio Bronze 500
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?
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 38Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Klipsch RP-6000F II is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
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.