Review! The Klipsch RP600M Loudspeakers!
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- Power meets balance. The RP600M's are a must-hear for any music lover who is looking for a set of bookshelf loudspeakers at and under the $1000 USD price-point.
Intro Music by: Daniel Gunnarsson - Tipsy Hunter
Klipsch RP600M Product Page: www.klipsch.com/products/rp-6...
By far the best RP-600M review on-line. Thank you very much. I almost exclusivity only watch you and Steve at this point . Thank you and keep up the hard work.
I bought these back in October and they are fabulous. Highly recommended!
I love them! I just got a pair and they are the best sounding speakers I’ve ever owned.
Niiice I am about ti buy them, can't wait anymore
Great looking speakers, great specs, great price tag! Great work on the review as usual man!
You sir, are excellent in your presentation.... Can't ask for more in a review.
Peace from Holland Sean!
Nailed the review of these thanks from reviewing them youre a big part in what I purchase thanks again
Thanks for sharing men!
Keep rocking and great weekend!
Have them for three months now, love them
Great review, I have the previous floor standing version RP260F and absolutely love them.
I really love my RP-260Fs too. I think they are the exact same drivers as the 600Ms. After bi-amping them the bass became clear and distinct down to 35Hz. So good I got rid of my sub. They are really cheap since the new models came out. I think they look better too.
Thanks for your review. These are going to be my next speaker based on your review. They check most of the boxes I am looking for in a bookshelf speaker.
I purchased one pair. Your review is spot-on! The principal character is balanced, balanced, balanced. Bass is good, but a Subwoofer helps below 50 Hz. Really, truly satisfying. A raving good bookshelf design. There a-re better ones For Triple the Price (like my LS50), but noticed only in A/B comparison.
Thanks a lot for the advice ... A wonderful day!
Having listened to Klipsch (La Scala) speakers years ago at a friends I can say that I liked them. Trouble is, as you surmise, most folks either like or hate the horn sound.To me it is kinda forward and P. A. associated. Klipsch, Electro-Voice and Altec are some brands noted for their "west coast " sound. That Klipsch is still building a quality product after all these years is a testament to their R&D. You sir, give an informative and lucid review of this speaker. Easy to understand and entertaining. Makes me almost wanna buy the freakin' things.
Thanks for providing a helpful review. I was concerned about these having a v shaped sound and you addressed my concerns.
Hi Sean, so happy to have you back here!
Thanks!
Have the RP 150's. Amazing little speakers. Mine sit atop a pair of upgraded Quartets and not only do they keep pace with the quartets, but they sound more "true" at volume. Did I mention that they are amazing little speakers?
I have them too..they are great. I run them with tubes , Elekit 8200.
Great review! Liked the bonus section. Thanks for your work.
Nice job! Welcome back sir.
my favorite review of yours Sean.
Great review Sean. Hope you’ll review the Forte III: outstanding speakers
Happy to see you addressed desktop users. Have them try the new iLoud MTM. Holy cow they are so good.
My brother bought some vintage horn speakers and I feel this review echos my feelings about them exactly. He’s using a vintage 30wpc amp ( Marantz)
A vintage Marantz with the RP 600M is really shouty and harsh to me. I paired them with a Marantz 2265B and was not pleased.
I bought mine after watching Steves review and I love em paired up with a klipsch sub they have exceeded my expectations and then some.
Which sub? I got the r-120sw
Hwan Jung nice I auditioned that but was more than I needed I went with the R100 SW and it works great am considering getting a second but only for when I move to a bigger place.
@@darrens7040 lol its probably too much for my condo. The entire living room rumbles during explosion scenes in movies and low bass notes in music, just like yourself I am ecstatic over my klipsch purchases
Informative review .... going to have to give these a listen.... the set up you describe can be met in my room and I was hoping for a less rolled off treble from my entry Elacs
What interests me the most about this review is your very well-stated assessment of the polarizing nature of the Klipsch sound and the fact that this speaker eliminates this issue by solving the problems that led to the polarization. Short of just guessing, do you have reason to believe that the Klipsch line in general, especially the larger floor standing models, such as the La Scala and Cornwalls, have similarly resolved this problem?
As an aside, based at least partly on your review I became extremely interested in Tekton Design speakers and ended up purchasing the Ulfberht's, which I absolutely love. Thanks for the heads up!
Had the RP 150M which led to some vintage Forte I with a Godzilla integrated, I could hear the groans of audiophiles everywhere. Then Steve started his horn phase. Don't know about the RP 600Ms with a SET, but the Fortes love it, they aren't loud using 3 watts, but man do they sound right. Anything acoustic is just phenomenal.
Sean nailed it!
Steve please do a collabo with Sean for Rp150 vs 500. How does the 500/600 compare in treble to the rp150??? Everyone seems to say that its quite a bit better. I thought the rp150 treble was not as refined compared to otehr speakers in the sub 1000 category.
Thanks, Steve!
@@chrisselner5005 Appreciate the collab encouragement. Cant answer those questions though as I'm not familiar with the speakers that you're referencing.
I completely agree with the collaboration idea. Get 3 or 4 of you together with different tastes and each can share and comment on how it the product does for each of you.
Measurements please!
Thanks for adding some balance to all the raves.
Not really, not fully..
Great Review. Really well done. Thanks.
Sean, you are one of the best reviewers out there, plain and simple, hands down, votes are in! This was a great review. Your real world perspective is what really does it I think.
You nailed it with your description of how they are "engaging" and get you really involved with the music. This IS the ULTIMATE goal! That is the way it should be, audiophile or not. Sometimes I feel like audiophiles willfully give up that goal or give up enjoying music in favor of just measurements and analysis. Measurements don't tell you how something sounds.
Anyway, as you may know, I'm one of those guys that goes running from the room when I see horned speakers for the very reasons you state. That said, if I ever get a chance I would be curious to hear these.
Again, I would not be one who would actually be interested in purchasing these (even though the price is fantastic), because I'm a 3-way tower guy. Even if I had a very small room, I would find some way to squeeze towers into it.
Audiophiles are the last people you can accuse of being into measurements only. In fact the opposite is usually the accusation thrown at them. If you're an audiophile today, you just can't win.
@@carlosoliveira-rc2xt Well, I don't know about that. It has been the case in the 1000 or so I have run into. I'm sure there are more than a thousand though that I have not run into.
They try to base how something sounds on measurements. I think most just don't get or refuse to understand that audio is all subjective aside from knowing how to build circuits.
I don't have to worry since I am not anywhere near audiophile by modern definition.
Great honest review. Thanks
Great review man.I just placed an order of 12 pair based on your review. Used my kids lunch money that was allocated for the next year...
Thanks for your fine review Sean. I own both Klipshorns and a pair of RP-280F as mains for the theater material. However, I decided to lower the level of the horn tweeter a bit. NOT with the EQ in my Marantz AVR, (I leave that FLAT), but with taking the input links OUT on the rear of the speakers.
I put high quality L-Pads in and BI-Amp them. Running the L-PAD at 12 O'Clock for the horn on it's own amp makes for a much smoother sound to my ears and not so forward and in your face for ORCHESTRAL recordings.... There are many high end speakers that have adjustments on them for this reason, so your speakers can be better tailored to your room, and your tastes... Just a thought....
A properly designed horn will sound amazing. Klipsch got a little closer with this product and introduced a taste of the horn sound to many consumers.
Good to see you back. Another great and useful video! I used to have the RP150M and the RP160M’s. I think the old models lined up with what you experienced with these - with the 150M’s sounding less bright. Not sure if that is because the horn on the 150M’s was smaller. I also noticed the tweeters in the 150M’s were stamped with a different part # than the 160M’s. And just for reference my amp at the time was the excellent Marantz PM6005 integrated.
Yup - Marantz tends warm - Klipsch tends bright - great match 😎.
Tell ya something else for free too 😉 ... I did a test one day with the Marantz 5005, Klipsch RP150Ms and CD sources. Even against the higher model Marantz CD 6006 and other brands at a similar price point ... I preferred the Marantz CD 5005. Obviously good synergies between CD and Amp.
Edit: ... And you might be surprised how noticeable the CD player differences presented!
Edit: corrected 6005 to 5005.
Thanks. Yeah, the smaller the horn, the easier it is for it to sound well integrated in a real-world environment.
Correction: It was the 5005 Amp/CD vs the 6006 CD (model up). I'll correct in comment above.
Fantastic speakers! I love em!
Just received one pair of RP-600M today. Mmm tasty sound and great looks! Got to do lots more listening. Liking them so far.
@Carlos Bauzá
Consider the Crossover and Cabinet Resonance Upgrades by Danny Richie at www.gr-research.com if you want to take these speakers to the next level. ;)
Danny takes you step-by-step through the reasons for the upgrades on these speakers (including measurements) in the following video...
czcams.com/video/arYwrAtcJZY/video.html
I know from personal experience with many of my own DIY speaker projects that what he goes over here makes a significant impact on the quality of sound.
Good luck.
these speakers are a little to big for my present needs. I've had the earlier models of the 4 inch version and I always liked them. At this point, the RP 500M would be better for me. Do you think all the sizes share the characteristics of this model. I know that's a tough call to make...what do you think? Thanks for a very good review and great points made.
I had my RF-7 IIs paired with my Onkyo 805. I recently upgraded to a NAD 777 and wow it made a difference. The Onkyo just had too aggressive highs with Klipsch and the NAD really balanced them out. I really agree with your comment that what you drive them with can influence how they sound. Liked your video and really like your previous RF-7 II review.
@ mark evans - Klipsch is definitely sensitive to what you feed them. I run a Sony STR-DA5800ES. Out of curiosity I added a Emotiva amp and hated the sibilance it added. I got rid of the Emotiva and now just run the 5800 receiver. Bottom line why mess with a good thing? Glad you found your right combination with the NAD!
Hi Sean, thanks for making these videos man, I am learning a lot. I just got the Klipsch RP600Ms and I love the horn sound. Coming from KEF LS50 Wireless I really enjoy the live and open sound. I use a NuPrime IDA-8 amp and it's beautiful. Now, my question is regarding the Buchardt S400, will the waveguide in that speaker behave like the Klipsch one, will I get the same live sound and juicy dynamics from the Buchardt?
I have the Klipsch R15-PM speakers hooked up to a sub and feeding music to it out of my PC with a Sound Blaster ZxR. I find jazz music to sound great on Klipsch speakers. Classical sounds great too.
Hi Sean,
Do not usually do CZcams comments ... after watching this video I had to do one.
I really enjoyed the format and delivery of the review, the breakdown, concise on all the points, the characteristics covered, and the scope of the pros/cons.
What I appreciated the most is the focus on the listener user preferences/experience and how these speakers may or may not appeal to certain audience.
It is obvious that you have deep expertise in this field. I spent last night jumping from one ZF video to the next.
May I make a suggestion? Not sure if you have done this already. Would you consider a review comparing a new speaker and an old vintage one in the same “class”? For example, I would be interested in how my 15+ year old B&W DM303 stand up today and how R&D have pushed audio quality forward.
Thank you.
H.
Thank you for sharing. The only thing I would like to add is that much of what enthusiasts say about horns in general has to do with what amplifier or preamplifier they are driving them with. Since conventional horns are efficient, they will shine a spotlight on any misrepresentation of the source of the music. The old saying, garbage in, garbage out.
What is drawing me to these speakers is that they are easy to drive and a person doesn't need to spend alot on high end amps.
Love the channel ZF,
Friend of mine had an old pair of Klipsch, and really impressed me...They really handle speed metal's high bpm's beats per minute...am I just crazy...is there any suggestions for a generally better speaker set up for this type of music?
Curious,
Rg's
What do you think about these (and accompanying CC and surrounds) for a medium size home theater where I want to just cross everything around 80Hz to multiple subs? Also I've not had issues with the older Klipsch house sound (owned RF-280 II) and it sounds like these are much smoother. Given the choice between these and SVS Ultra series what would you go with?
just picked up a pair. I had an old pair of pioneer CS-R380-Q speakers from the 1990's that were almost dead and had no sound quality left. They were powered by an old $60 AVR fed by a computer audio out using a headphone jack. one of the speakers would intermittently die. I liked the way klipsch speakers looked and heard good things so i got a set of R-41m's to replace them and fed them through a Schiit modi 3.... i suddenly realized what i was missing sonically and could actually listen to music again. with all the reviews i knew i'd love these so i pulled the trigger finally. holy crap they're even better than i imagined.
Looking for a small system I can transport in a suitcase and backpack. Considering the Sprout 100. Can you recommend a pair to go with it? I listen to classical mostly and folk guitar a la Fahey/Kottke. Love your reviews!
I currently have a pair of NHT SuperOnes as my "main" speakers, and what I like about them is that you can place them very close to a back wall because they are acoustic suspension. I wonder how these sound close to a wall.
should I upgrade from my PSB Alpha B1 to thoses with my NAD C 315BEE? I want to but I cannot try them beforehand...
Tested the RP8000's and 6000 with a "warmer" NAD c368, Yamaha as801 and cambridge audio cxa60. The latter was actually a nice fit to my ears. Nice crispy details and a lot of headroom. Was quite surprised because i was planning on ending my journey and buying the b&w 603s
What kind of stands are those?
Is this a REFINED speaker that will be a good match for a home theater application (primarily) where the listener has more of an audiophile taste? Or is it just a loud, dynamic noise box?
This price point for bookshelf speakers is really heating up, so this is a great time to get into bookshelf speakers! Andrew Jones got things started a few years ago, first with his Pioneer speakers and then with his ELAC offerings. But Klipsch has answered the challenge. In my opinion, these RPs topple ELAC from its price point dominance, and are now the new kings.
BTW, if anyone is interested in these speakers but doesn't want to pay $550, consider buying a pair of the prior generation RP-160s, which are marked down now. For some reason the 160s flew under the audiophile radar, but they sound just as good as the 600s, with only minor cosmetic differences. As an owner of a pair, I can attest that everything Zero Fidelity says here about the 600s is also true of the 160s. I matched mine with a slightly warmish vintage amp, and the combination is exceedingly magical. I got mine refurbished for around $300/pair, and I consider them an even better deal than my now unused ELAC Debut B6s, which as another commenter notes, can be a little too rolled off on the top end.
Bought mine off Amazon for 449, matched them up with my 8000fs. Super happy
Hwan Jung, now that you have both.If you had to buy one or the other,which would you choose?
@@bobestelle8930 if you have the room, def the 8000fs. For a small to medium room the 600m will be enough, but you'll need a subwoofer, especially for home theater.
@@hwanjung8230 ,thank you
Love that polarised polaroid t-shirt pun
I currently have them, they are a blast to listen too. Bestbuy sells them, go buy them and give them a try.
my best buy does not...no klipsch
Great review
Very good job!
How are these speakers compare to the previous speakers RP160m ? I am asking because I own RP160m, and want to know should I upgrade to these ?
Thank you for your response.
Awesome review!
Hi, thanks for your review. Will these work with and old Harman Kardon AVR 75 surround receiver? Both for music and movies?
Hi Sean
How do they compare to Kef LS50 in mids, treble, bass, imaging please
Hey Sean ... you think they will sound good with a 10w SS amp for a small room? Bass wise can always add a little sub.
Hi from New Zealand. Loving your channel and videos. Here in NZ at the moment, I can buy the 600m or the 6000f for the same price.
I have a 35w tube amp, which would you buy?
Sean, the most important comparison I'd love to need your view is how does this pair compare to JBL Studio 530. That is in the same price range and is highly rated. Would you recommend this pair over the JBLs?
Hi Sean..good explanation bro.. how about rp 600m vs b&w 606.. which one is better sound quality in term of sound stage, image , balance , dynamic, punchy and naturally? I came in mindset before, these klipsch is more to HT.. for stereophile look like there is manipulation in sound for klipsch.. not sure why😔..
I would almost want to try these for my small listening room, but the setup is such that about 12-18” from the front wall is all I could manage. I wonder how the rear port would react to that setup. If it would enhance the bass from what I have now, it might work.
Will these pair well with the new monoprice 16" subwoofer? Can you review that subwoofer? is it good for music? These vs wilson speakers? lmk.
I would love to hear you do a review of the Monitor Audio Silver 100 speakers. What can I say, I am selfish, these $1000 bookshelves are the range I can afford to play in. Great channel BTW
Hi Sean,
Are you willing to spend money on a REEL TO REEL MAGNETOPHONE?
Thanks
Did you feel as though to had to eq. Your system a certain way for these speakers? Did you have to roll off any of the treble or boost the bass?
In the Stereophile review, it mention about the inconsistent soundstage is when moving in an out the on-axis. Is that really that sensitivity since it have good dispersion?
have you listened to the B&W 685's? If so how do these compare?
If i remember correctly, compared to say the b&W 705s, these klipschs are a little colored sounding, tonally. Also, cabinets are thin walled and resonant. So im wondering if cabinet bracing would help at all
thanks for the review ! I came very very close to buying but then heard the difintive technology demand series ehaa so confussed now sold my hpm 100s so have extra money but I will say I been a audiophile since 89 and blown away buy the fs52s still!! Even bought another set I put up lol I d like to find some elac f6 to get over the F52s lol I know You never reviewed f52s but must be a reason idk thanks again I've watched a lot of reviews on the RP600 but take your reviews with more weight thanks again sean !!
Hi Sean! Awesome review. I wish they were $550 here in Canada......they're $850! Is there another option you'd suggest? I have a good NAD 316BEE amp and listen to my vinyl from my Technics SL DL1 linear drive turntable with a Ortofon omp 10 cart.
Thanks!
Great review Sean !
Any plan to review their big brother the RP-8000F ?
They are not available in hi-fi store where proper listening environment is available.....in Canada anyway.
I tried them and I have bought the Elac Debut 6.2s instead. Where I live the Elacs are half the cost of the Klipsch and I thought they sounded better. The only problem with the Elacs is they are not very pretty.
@Zero Fidelity Hi, which ones would you rate higher for listening music - voice or instrument clarity wise- Polk lsim707 vs Rp600m? Price wise Polk lsim703's are around100-125$ cheaper in canada than klipsch. You have reviewed both and i checked both videos. But they are few years apart and different components wise. Please Let me know your views. Thanks
If you had to choose your last speaker what would you choose, the Klipsch RP-600M or the
Buchardt S400 ?
How about long listening sessions? Does the sound always „force“ you to sit upright or can you still relax?
Guttenberg just gave a thumbs up for those Jamo 803's too. Mainly cuz they're such a good deal for the price
(and no, no one is saying they're in the same league as these RP600's you're reviewing cuz they're clearly not)
What you want to use klipsch 600m front left and front right, for a 5.1 surround sound setup? At the moment I'm using Polk audio T15
Perfect straight forward review on the sound! It would need a sub to complete the whole sound that I would like. That is why I would stay away from the little overly ported bookshelf speakers, they need a sub! But if you use a sub than these would be a perfect match, plus my amp has a warmer sound, but not quite tube, but warm. Thanks for the fast review!
Hey man, what amp and sub would you recommend running with these? I'm somewhat of a nubbbbiiiieeeeee and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I feel Klipsch has really stepped up their game! I used to think their speakers sounded harsh and not very musical. Used to own RF62, RF83, RF7ii and was not happy with music. When I purchased the rp160m I was shocked how musical they were. I excited to give these new R600m a try. Since then I have owned many nice speakers and the newer Klipsch gears really give other nice speakers a run for their money!
Was RP 600M better than 160 M? I like visually 160 more, but wonder if there's sound difference...
Hi, How (In your opinion of course) would these compare to my Bowers Wilkins B&W 705 series one speakers? I was just curious about a general comparison., been reading so much about these
I got these speakers a month ago. They are powered by a Sony STR-DN1080. I have been streaming music for the month. I just hooked up an older Sony CD/DVD player. (It does not even have HDMI.) I first put in Alicia Keys Unplugged. After that, Steely Dan. I have never owned anything that sounded nearly as impressive. I was planning to use these as surrounds after getting the RP 8000 towers. I am going to have to put thought into this. I honestly am not sure if I should just not use these as my main/front speakers. I have an older Cerwin Vega subwoofer that sounds great. So, I am not so concerned about missing out on the bottom end.
So, I have a few questions. Will I be more impressed by the RP 8000 speakers and even happier if I get them? And should I get a DAC, new CD/DVD player or both?
Owned a pair of old school KG 5.2 (big speakers with 10” woofer, 10” passive radiator, and very recessed horn). They were beautiful looking speakers. Very clear and clean sound BUT as you said, shouty and bass was lean.
How does this compare with Mission QX-2? in terms of how they sound i mean.. thanks..
How does the Vista Spark sound with the RP 600m?
Great explanation!
Do you remember the differences between the sound of the r51 and these not including the bass?
You mentioned it's not recommended to go with Klipsh for desktop / computer setup. Can you advise what would you choose in similar price tag for PC ?
Can recommend a floor standing speakers for the harman kardon avr120? Watch a review on elacs awhile back, and it seems they require more power than I may have. But they seem to have more bass that I would prefer. Thanks
These or r51’s you also reviewed for 100% movies with everything crossed at 80hz?
been loving mine that i got for $450. using them at my desk and work just fine as i have a large desk and sit 3-4ft away from them. really want some of the floor standing versions rp8000m.
Got mine for 449 too! And def get the 8000f, I got them both and my neighbors hate me!!
Bah. They retail for $850 CAD up here in Canada. :(
@@ShortHandedNow i got lucky and got the order out when "Z Reviews" still had the video on patreon only. got the video a week early and soon as it came out price went back up to $550.
maybe if you are close enough to the border you could pick a set up at a bestbuy and smuggle them back?
@@aflea8272 the company I ordered off Amazon offered me the piano black for the same price 449, but all my klipsch gear is in walnut so I told him it's either walnut or I'm going to cancel the order. Yea it's still 549, just checked Amazon now
@@aflea8272Exchange is currently to far off sadly. The Canadian dollar has just slipped way to much in value :(.
Hello, I am new to speaker and in the audio world. I am wondering which DAC and amp would be appropriate with these speakers?
What kind of upgrade could I expect when going from R51PMS to these? Also Because the room I'm trying to fill is rather small, would the 500m's also be a good option? Would most of the great features you mentioned also apply to those speakers?
add a sub! its nothing but stellar to hook them with r100sw
Any thoughts on how these might pair with a PS Audio Sprout 100?