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Klipsch RP-500M vs Klipsch RP-600M: Experts prefer neither
On 2 Jun 2022 (1 month ago) we went through 92 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Klipsch RP-500M nor Klipsch RP-600M were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Q Acoustics 3020i or other critically acclaimed Bookshelf Speakers of this month.
For reference, Q Acoustics 3020i received 5 endorsements this month, from The Master Switch (19 Jan 2022), Pitchfork (19 Nov 2020) Wirecutter (28 Jan 2022) and 2 others.
Curious to see this month's entire Bookshelf Speakers ranking? It's here
Klipsch RP-500M 
Klipsch RP-600M Customers like Klipsch RP-500M and Klipsch RP-600M about the same
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Klipsch RP-600M
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both Klipsch RP-500M and Klipsch RP-600M have very similar amazing customer reviews.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling speakers receives a consumer score of 9.3 (amazing). Both Klipsch RP-500M and Klipsch RP-600M receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
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Klipsch RP-600M is more popular than Klipsch RP-500M
It's fairly safe to say that Klipsch RP-600M are more popular speakers than Klipsch RP-500M, based on their 300+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Klipsch RP-500M and RP-600M | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Klipsch RP-600M | £599 | No expert recommendations | ||
 | Kef Q350 | £470 |
 9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | Klipsch RB-51 II | £453 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
 | Klipsch RP-160M | £427 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | The Master Switch  | SoundGuys  | Pitchfork  | What Hi-Fi  | Rolling Stone  | T3  | Wirecutter  | Max Your Home Time  | Gear Patrol  | HiConsumption  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | £179 |  Q Acoustics 3020i | 5 | - | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 8 | - |
| 2 | - | £299 |  Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Kef LS50 | 10 | - | - | 1 | - | 7 | - | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | 5 | - | - | 6 | - |
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Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
Expert reviews [15]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by HI-FI Trends | 80 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by 7Review | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
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| 0-20 |
- 1” Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn - 5.25" Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers
- Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tractrix port - Premium Scratch-Resistant Ebony and Walnut Finishes
- Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille
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- 1" Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn
- 6.5 inch spun copper cerametallic woofer
- Bass reflex via rear firing tractrix port
- Dual binding posts for bi-wire/bi-amp
- Strong, flexible removable magnetic grille
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Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4” and ranging to 6 ½” or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesn’t describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.
Klipsch RP-500M are a well-known option at the top of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as SVS Prime Elevation or Monitor Audio Bronze 2 .
Klipsch RP-500M are £310 more expensive than the average speakers (£229).
Klipsch RP-600M are a popular and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Audioengine HD6 or SVS Prime Elevation .
Klipsch RP-600M are £370 more expensive than average speakers (£229).
