In this review, we will be comparing RP-600C and Radius 200, two Passive Center Channel speakers from Klipsch and Monitor Audio .
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch RP-600C and Monitor Audio Radius 200 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch RP-600C Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Tractrix horn dome Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic cone Woofer
- 58-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 97 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 125watts
- Weight:10.91kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 204.0" x 21-15/16" x 12-1/8"( 204.0 x 558.0 x 308.0mm )
Monitor Audio Radius 200 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter
- 2 x 4" C-CAM Woofer
- 60-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:40-150watts
- Weight:3.59kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 126.0" x 13" x 6-3/8"( 126.0 x 331.0 x 162.0mm )
What size room are the Klipsch RP-600C and Monitor Audio Radius 200 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-600C |
Monitor Audio Radius 200 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Average |
| 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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch RP-600C and Monitor Audio Radius 200 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both RP-600C and Radius 200 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch RP-600C |
Monitor Audio Radius 200 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 4-inch
|
RP-600C features a 1" titanium Tractrix horn dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic cone Woofer . On the other hand, the Radius 200 features a 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter and 2 x 4" C-CAM Woofer .
Frequency Response
RP-600C has a frequency range of 58-25k Hz whereas Radius 200 has a frequency range of 60-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 58Hz, the RP-600C can go slightly deeper then the Radius 200's min frequency of 60Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
RP-600C is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Radius 200 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. RP-600C sensitivity is rated at 97 dB and the Radius 200's is rated at 86 dB. This 11 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-600C a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Radius 200, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
RP-600C can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS from the amp the whereas RP-600C has a max power handling value of 125 watts RMS , 25 watts less than the Radius 200.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
RP-600C features 5-Way post type posts and Radius 200 has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Klipsch RP-600C's Binding post terminals
Monitor Audio Radius 200's 5-Way post terminals
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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-600C's and Monitor Audio Radius 200's external dimensions. Klipsch RP-600C has external dimensions of 204.0 x 558.0 x 308.0mm ( 8 x 21-15/16 x 12-1/8inch) whereas Monitor Audio Radius 200 has external dimensions of 126.0 x 331.0 x 162.0mm ( 4-15/16 x 13 x 6-3/8inch) .
Klipsch RP-600C is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 227mm wider, 78mm taller and 146mm deeper than Monitor Audio Radius 200.
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-600C is approximately 1718.6cm2 / 266.4inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Radius 200 is approximately 536.2cm2 / 83.1inch2. The RP-600C requires 221% more surface area than the Radius 200 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.