Klipsch RP-600M Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) (Walnut)

Great speakers, yes, a wee bit bright, which is to say perfect with my late 60’s vintage Pioneer capacitor-coupled output amp. I first bought the Klipsh r50m’s but those were really engineered to be home theatre satellite speakers used with subwoofer, so they were weak on bass. For about the same price, these have much better bass and the highs are cleaner with better tweeters.

Nice sounding speakers that are attractive and seem to be well made. They are also very sensitive so they’re suited to working with lower powered amplifiers.

First, I ordered on a Thursday afternoon and they showed up at 0530 hrs so that was quick and no damage. Moving on, I admit I am not or thought I was not a fan of Klipsch as my only experience was some years ago when I was demoing bookshelves and they seemed harsh and instantly fatiguing. So for many years I wrote them off. I saw these on sale and then starting research on this model. I was surprised to find real reviews from sites I regarded as well informed. I stay away from equipment reviews that just say, “good sound” or “I don’t like” without details or some sort of explanation. So, have had them running for about 15 hrs total. After one hour the bass tightened up which is expected and after about 12 the highs slightly warmed which I wasn’t expecting as I was biased against the horn tweeter plus the tweeter being titanium which in my experience has been harsh. But the soft horn definitely adsorbs the harshness and leaves detail. Until Friday the bookshelf I was using was my KEF Q300’s, I love these due to the punchy bass but also a bright speaker and need a warm to neutral amp. My amps have been neutral, nad 356bee, nad 704v2 and now the cardinal sin of hifi, two Fosi Za3 amps set up in mono, I swear I love these amps, another skeptical purchase I’m glad I made. The RP600m’s have that punch in the bass I love, not that too deep sound but you actually feel each part of the drum kit cleanly . I have them paired with a REL TX7 sub wired on high frequency to the amp via the speaker terminals which is unique with Rel and I can tell you this match up is perfect. Soundstage is there but not imaged like Kefs. More of a wall of sound so detailed yes but again KEF is known for precision imaging. Vocals especially male are what stands out. I listen to everything but hip hop and rap and country. Testing was done with blusound node streaming tidal to the two za3’s with stock op amps ( had Burson v7 classic in at first but a little harsh with both speaker sets) Details are abundant, some slight 3d but not much but that’s ok as these have a bit of a live sound which is definitely different but enjoyable on many tracks. Test songs : flight of the cosmic hippo, bela fleck. Jah Spirit, Billy Cobman. Heart of God, Zach Williams. Heart of the Sunrise, Yes (Steve Wilson mix). Little on up (acoustic live) Nils Lofgren. And a few versions of Holst planets. So I mixed it up, acoustic guitars sound so live. Jazz is mind blowing, bass guitar is heard like it should be and cymbals are airy. For $340 bucks you just can’t go wrong. And this is the first time I bought speaker without hearing. I have a set of Martin Logan’s I gave to my son. 1200 a pair and I wound up never using them as I hated them. But these i can if I had to in one word describe them would be FUN. Amp choice will matter. A warmer amp or tube will probably make these sing. I’ll put some warmer op amps (muses02)in my class D fosi’s soon and see. Fun fun fun.

2025 and these are the "previous model". No regrets, these are an incredible bargain. Full disclosure: I'm really happy with Klipsch. I've have an older soundbar/sub set up (HD Theater SB3) and not too long ago got another for the other room (Flexus Core 200 sound bar and surrounds, combined with R-100SW 10" sub). Also I have a Pro Media pc speakers/sub set up. I had a VERY good warranty experience with the Flexus soundbar. I wish the issue hadn't happened, but it did, taking out the transmitter for the rear surrounds as well. I contacted Klipsch support by email, described my troubleshooting and get this: they actually READ what I sent. I was immediately sent replacement products and shipping labels to return the damaged equipment at no cost to myself. No difficulty. That sold me on sticking with them from a customer standpoint. I was looking for a new pair of speakers to go with my stereo only Denon PMW-560. I went for these speakers, knowing I was likely to enjoy the sound. Since my Denon is from the early 90's, it doesn't have a sub output, so I got a Fluance sub to go with them, since it has optional speaker level inputs. The speakers sound simply amazing. At $350/pair compared to $700/pair for the newer version, I just don't see how buying the new ones could be worth double the money. From what I've read about the differences, the value just isn't there. I didn't have a chance to listen to them locally side by side but I just don't see how doubling the cost could be worth it. For all types of music, I've enjoyed these. Country, rock, metal, pop, instrumental they just sound amazing. Once they broke in, the bass sounds even better and I think that if I'd done this first I probably wouldn't have bought the sub. Highs and lows are impressive, not overly bright, just very clear, but what surprised me is how the midrange shines without being overbearing and feeling like it should be limited. Not what I would normally favor, but these speakers show how midrange properly done adds clarity and fills out the sound without being the "muddy part of the sound". Vocals, brass and guitars really, really shine. The usual speakers used to be specialists in mids (no highs, no lows...must be ____), or bass heavy, or too bright on the high end. This is a balanced, no compromise set in bookshelf size. We've come a long way! It's an excellent setup, couldn't be happier with my combo of rehab'd equipment I've had for 33 years and my new speakers that seem built to make use of it. These are a BARGAIN at $350 brand new and should be snapped up before they're no longer available.

In my personal opinion this Klipsch RP-600M, has a wonderful sound. I payed some records, jazz, pop and rock, felt better on Jazz. I compare to a Klipsch R-60M, for me the 600 sound better, bass is ‘punchy” a mid volume and treble. I’m very excited with my new pair speakers. I know these are old design and may be to be discontinued. So hurry, if you can reach and buy at the affordable price so far…, don’t waste time while last! Very impressive the mix of sound; brass, piano, guitars, sax the percussion. The 60M sound very impressive too, but the response between each one’s are noticeably different. So I’ll try my entire collection and digital music.Highly recommended.Don’t disappoint my taste for good sound of music.

Klipsch ist immer einen Kauf wert.traumhafter Klang für so einen kleinen Lautsprecher.

Para ser una generación pasada valen totalmente la pena para el precio que tienen, las complementé con un subwoofer Klipsch SPL 100 y con un amplificador Loxjie A40 y fue una gran combinación a un gran costo

Diffusori con rapporto qualità prezzo ottimo, suono molto dettagliato per la fascia di prezzo, la resa è molto diretta, di sicuro non ammorbidiscono il segnale che esce dall'ampli. Io ci ascolto di tutto, dal rock al metal, alla classica al jazz. Ovviamente per la classica servirebbero dei diffusori a torre, ma questi non se la cavano male. Come detto sono vivaci, molto presenti, e vista la sensibilità, pilotabili con estrema facilità. Esteticamente bellissime (ovviamente gusto personale). Magari occorre avere un occhio di riguardo e non abbinarlo ad ampli con uno suono eccessivamente brillante, altrimenti potrebbero diventare troppo enfatizzato sulle alte frequenze. Concludendo, voci ottime, rock/metal/blues eccellente, molto buono anche il jazz, un pelo indietro la classica per via dellabtipologia di cassa.

I love these speakers, good dynamics at low volume,real 96 decibels.

Ich habe mir 4 Stück von den RP-600M als Auslaufmodell gegönnt, um mein Wohnzimmerkino von 5.2.4 auf 7.2.4 aufzurüsten. Technisch habe ich nichts auszusetzten, Klipsch bleibt Klipsch, muß man mögen oder nicht. Es geht mir jetzt nicht um die Technik sondern deren Holzoptick Wallnuß. Ich habe schon als Heights, 4 Stück von den RP-500SA verbaut. Was nicht hinkommt, beide Modelle sind aus der selben Serie aber die Wallnußoptiken weichen derart ab, daß ich noch das Folieren in Angriff nehmen muss, das passt alles nicht zueinander. Nun da ich meine Front 2x RP-280F, 1x RP-450C aus der Vorgängerserie in Kirschoptik eh noch am umfolieren habe, kommt es auf die 4 kleinen auch nicht mehr an. Kostenaufwand gute 20€, da ich alle gleich haben möchte. Die QS seitens Klipsch wäre verbesserungsfähig. Habe sonst nichts auszusetzten. Lieferung aus Österreich ging schnell und reibungslos vom dortigen Vertreiber. Klipsch hat sich das 5. Sternchen so nicht verdient. Es ist auch eine Nachfolgerserie schon am Start, deren Aufpreis habe ich nicht übernommen. Wollte auch keine 3. Serie im ganzen Lautsprecherverbund.