Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II Bookshelf Speaker Pair with All-New Larger 90° x 90° Hybrid Tractrix Horn, 6.5” Cerametallic Woofers for Dynamic Home Theater Sound in Walnut

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Listening to Macy Gray’s “Stripped”, (an amazingly well-recorded album BTW) I was immediately dazzled by the 600M II’s bass dynamics, along with the soundstage and image focus mentioned earlier. All of those aspects proved better than the original, which is impressive since the 600M was no slouch in those areas.

range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker. Klipsch's popular flagship standmount, the Reference Premiere RP-600M, is exactly that kind of product, one that I am proud to have championed when it first came out. Choose an amplifier that is compatible with your Klipsch RP-600M speakers by keeping these factors in mind. Power Handling Horn loading maximizes efficiently and increases detail while focusing high frequencies towards the listening area. Proprietary Tractrix® geometry provides the most efficient transfer of high frequency waves into the listening area. The phase plug and compressed molded silicon face ensure smooth frequency response. When combined, the cleanest, most natural sound possible is created. The second generation increases horn size for a larger soundstage and enhanced directivity. They come in two scratch-resistant vinyl finishes, Ebony and Walnut, and I liked the quality of the Ebony samples I received. They did in fact look like they would resist scratches well.I fell in love with the “airiness” of the sound, which made every part of the mix palpable like you were in the room where the recording was made. The presentation also changed with vocals pushed forward of the front baffle and slightly above the loudspeaker. That said, I did find the 600M II to be a bit bright at times, something I didn’t hear from the originals. I’ve heard others mention it, but to me, it wasn’t an issue in the 600s. On the other hand, when I listened to the 600M II on the Audiolab amp the highs were a little too elevated for my taste. A slight toe-in enhanced the center image, albeit at the expense of soundstage width. I preferred them pointed straight ahead. It was obvious to me that the larger horns were providing enhanced directivity as compared to the older model, and that made placement pretty straightforward. As far as specs go, they paint a picture of a very efficient speaker made to play pretty loud. The sensitivity rating is relatively high 94.5dB @ 2.83V/1m, and the power handling is 100w continuous/400w peak. Nominal impedance is an amp-friendly 8 ohms, and the frequency response is rated at 44 to 25 kHz. Sound

The original Klipsch RP-600M were overachievers and that was a huge reason for their success; they delivered a rather lively and energetic presentation and could be driven by a wide range of affordable electronics. If you've ever dipped your toe into some form of high-performance motor sport, you know: The best race-car engines spin torque and exhale horsepower—with intoxicating ease. They're engineered to be responsive. Depress the clutch, toe the throttle, and watch the tachometer instantly pin itself. Engage the clutch—your chest contracts and your head gets light. Then later . . . We combined Spinorama data with room acoustics and came up with Soundton. A very simple, 2D online tool that allows you to: Listening to big timpani strikes, it was clear that the RP-600M II have greater authority and definition down into the 40Hz range and certainly more texture. Movies benefitted from the additional bass response and I turned the television off for the night thinking that a subwoofer might not be necessary in every scenario with these loudspeakers. The Early Reflections curve is an estimate of all single-bounce, first-reflections, in a typical listening room.The Marantz PM7000N is equipped with HEOS Built-in technology (Play Spotify, Pandora, and Tidal using AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth) and produces high-quality sound with 60 watts per channel. With the Marantz PM7000N, you get great sound quality at an excellent value. In conclusion, I think the connectivity on the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II speakers is pretty solid. With its multiple input terminals, dual grilles, and cork pads, you can easily build custom audio setups to enjoy a premium sound quality. Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II Review: Most & least ideal user profiles Sound Power Directivity Index (SPDI): In this standard the SPDI is defined as the difference between the listening window curve and the sound power curve.

Really good balance of precision of instruments/vocalists in the soundstage while still having good horizontal dispersion (±50° to ±60°).As part of their Reference Premiere range, the RP-600M II speakers are finished in scratch resistant, premium grade ebony vinyl. Combined with the satin painted baffle and the eye-catching copper woofers, they stand out from the crowd. For a more discrete look, simply push on the magnetically attached speaker grilles. There was a definite upside to the RP-600M; a lot of performance for an affordable price, solid build quality, and it was rather easy to drive. The Klipsch RP-600M II Bookshelf Speakers are professionally crafted to produce class-leading sound while also remaining ultra-durable and easy to drive. Featuring a 1" Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn, and 6.5" Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers, these speakers set the gold standard for high performance sound from a bookshelf speaker. Technical Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE ± 3DB The sensitivity is 86dB @ 2.83v/1m, despite Klipsch rating this speaker at 94.5dB (using in-room, half-space conditions).

The Denon PMA-600NE stereo integrated amplifier is one of Denon’s flagship products, featuring a wide range of features and performance that will make your music sound incredible and divide circuitry (disengage digital circuits). The Denon PMA-600NE has several features that set it apart from similar models, and you will get a multidimensional sound experience thanks to the amplifier’s HD audio decoding and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X virtual surround sound formats.The Tractrix ports on these Reference Premiere speakers also come in handy if you want deeper bass. Klipsch’s Tractrix geometry ensures an efficient sound transference from the port and bumps up the low-end frequencies. Moreover, custom inner flares also reduce air turbulence entering the port for noise reduction. As standmount speakers go, this one is on the large side, measuring 400x202x330mm (HxWxD), so although the manufacturer calls it a bookshelf model, you'll need a pretty deep shelf to accommodate a pair. However you mount them – shelf or stand – cork pads at the base of the box are now used instead of the previous model's rubber bumpers to help protect the surface of any furniture that it is placed upon. Still a lot of other factors for me but I must admit that while I still treasure objective measurements and use them a lot, the more equipment(speakers and DSP wise) I have tested and played with the more I find subjective experince taking the drivers seat - once a basic baseline is met in objective data. One of the more neutral Klipsch speakers I’ve listened to and the data shows reasonable linearity. However, there is a treble boost starting around 8kHz.