Overview

The Klipsch RP-600M II is a bookshelf speaker from the Reference Premiere series, pairing a 6.5-inch Cerametallic woofer with a 1-inch titanium tweeter on Klipsch's signature Tractrix horn. It's the larger of the two RP II bookshelf models, giving you real bass weight and output from a stand-mount cabinet. It suits stereo listening on stands or furniture, and home theatre front or surround duty when floorstanding towers won't fit.

The 1-inch Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) titanium tweeter sits in a 90° x 90° silicone composite hybrid Tractrix horn, which focuses high frequencies toward the listening area for crisp, clear detail, and its vented housing reduces the standing waves behind the diaphragm. The 6.5-inch Cerametallic woofer is rigid and light, with Faraday rings to reduce distortion, and a rear-firing Tractrix port is shaped to cut port noise for cleaner bass. Klipsch rates the RP-600M II at 44 Hz to 25 kHz (±3 dB).

With 94.5 dB sensitivity, the RP-600M II plays loud with relatively little amplifier power. The internally braced MDF cabinet has a satin-painted baffle with a scratch-resistant finish, dual aluminum binding posts support bi-wiring and bi-amping, and cork pads keep the speaker secure on a stand or shelf. A magnetic grille lets you show or hide the horn.

Simcoe Audio Video Insight

Because the port fires out the back, the RP-600M II sounds tightest with some space between it and the wall; placed right against a wall or deep inside a bookcase, the bass can get heavy. Stands bring the tweeter up toward ear level, which matters with a horn that's designed to focus sound toward your seat. At 94.5 dB sensitivity, a typical stereo amplifier or AV receiver drives it comfortably, and its 44 Hz rating means a subwoofer is a nice addition for movies rather than a must for music.

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Why the Klipsch RP-600M II Stands Out

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

• Stereo Listeners: Want full-sounding music from stand-mount speakers.
• Home Theatre Builders: Want RP II front or surround speakers without towers.
• Mid-Size Rooms: Want more scale than a compact bookshelf speaker.

How It Compares

The RP-500M II is the smaller RP II bookshelf model, with a 5.25" woofer, 50 Hz to 25 kHz response, 92 dB sensitivity and single binding posts. The RP-600M II steps up to a 6.5" woofer, reaching 44 Hz at 94.5 dB sensitivity, with dual binding posts for bi-wiring or bi-amping. Choose the RP-500M II for tighter spaces, and the RP-600M II as a primary stereo pair or for a larger room.