In this review, we will be comparing specifications of RP-600M and TSi100, two Bookshelf cameras from Klipsch and Polk Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features of Klipsch RP-600M and Polk TSi100 before getting into our more detailed comparison.
Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Klipsch RP-600M and Polk TSi100 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.
Drivers
Both RP-600M and TSi100 are 2-way speakers. RP-600M features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1500 Hz. On the other hand, TSi100 features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 5.25" Organic Fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500 Hz.
Frequency Response
RP-600M has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz whereas TSi100 has a frequency range of 61-24k Hz.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
RP-600M and TSi100 has the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. RP-600M sensitivity is rated at 96 dB and TSi100's is at 89 dBd B.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
RP-600M has a power range of 100 watts RMS whereas TSi100 has a power range of 20-100 watts.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
RP-600M features Dual binding posts/bi-wire/bi-amp posts which makes bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. TSi100 has a Pair of 5-way Binding Posts - Gold-Plated which doesn't feature b-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both RP-600M and TSi100 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
In this section, We are going to compare Klipsch RP-600M's and Polk TSi100's external dimensions.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch RP-600M and Polk TSi100.