In this review, we will be comparing RP-6203F and C 97 II, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and Jamo.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch RP-6203F and Jamo C 97 II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Klipsch RP-6203F | Jamo C 97 II |
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| Brand | Klipsch
United States · founded 1946 | Jamo
Denmark · founded 1966 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Tractrix Horn | 1" |
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| Midrange | — | 6" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic | 3 x 6" Composite |
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| Frequency response | 38-25k Hz | 32-24k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 125 watts | 50-180 watts |
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| Weight | — | 24.55kg / 54lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 39-5/8" x 9-5/16" x 17-9/16"
1006.0 x 236.0 x 446.0mm | 42-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 15-13/16"
1070.0 x 248.0 x 402.0mm |
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What size room are the Klipsch RP-6203F and Jamo C 97 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-6203F |
Jamo C 97 II |
| 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that RP-6203F is a 2-way design whereas the C 97 II is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Klipsch RP-6203FJamo C 97 II
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
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-6203F |
Jamo C 97 II |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
1 x 6-inch |
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Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
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3 x 6-inch
|
RP-6203F features a 1" titanium Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1770 Hz. On the other hand, the C 97 II features a 1" Tweeter, a 6" Midrange and 3 x 6" Composite Woofer.
Frequency Response
RP-6203F has a frequency range of 38-25k Hz whereas C 97 II has a frequency range of 32-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the C 97 II can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the RP-6203F'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-6203F is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the C 97 II which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. RP-6203F sensitivity is rated at 96 dB and the C 97 II's is rated at 89 dB. This 7 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-6203F a more sensitive speaker compared to Jamo C 97 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.
C 97 II can handle a max power of 180 watts RMS, whereas RP-6203F has a max power handling value of 125 watts RMS, 55 watts less than the C 97 II.
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-6203F and C 97 II features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Jamo C 97 II's Posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both RP-6203F and C 97 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-6203F's and Jamo C 97 II's external dimensions. Klipsch RP-6203F has external dimensions of 1006.0 x 236.0 x 446.0mm (39-5/8 x 9-5/16 x 17-9/16inch) whereas Jamo C 97 II has external dimensions of 1070.0 x 248.0 x 402.0mm (42-1/8 x 9-3/4 x 15-13/16inch).
Klipsch RP-6203F is 12mm narrower and 64mm shorter than Jamo C 97 II but it is also 44mm deeper.
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-6203F is approximately 1052.6cm2 / 163.2inch2 and base area of the Jamo C 97 II is approximately 997.0cm2 / 154.5inch2. The RP-6203F requires 6% more surface area than the C 97 II which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Jamo C 97 II?
Here are the items that come with the C 97 II:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)
- 4 Rubber feet
- 8 Machine screws
- 2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
- Hex-key
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information