Short answer: the ELAC DBR62. It ranks #79 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98. The Klipsch RP-600M II ranks #123, rated 3.7/5, at $449.99, $249.99 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The ELAC DBR62 is the deeper-bass option. An affordable bookshelf speaker that is very forgiving of placement and aiming, with wide sound and a little extra bass punch. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 70Hz for the Klipsch RP-600M II. The catch: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
The Klipsch RP-600M II is the more accurate choice. Bookshelf speakers with a large horn tweeter, wide soundstage, high efficiency and bi-amp ready terminals. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.64 against 5.07 for the ELAC DBR62. Watch for: On-axis, the treble runs notably hot (even hotter than the original Klipsch RP-600M in some respects) and needs about 20° of toe-out or the grille installed to sound balanced.
Buy the ELAC DBR62. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $249.99 you would save on the Klipsch RP-600M II does not close the gap.
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Measured Differences
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Klipsch RP-600M II scores 7.8 against 7.3 for the ELAC DBR62 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
- Close enough not to matter: bass extension (41 Hz vs 41 Hz, 10 dB down).
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC DBR62 | Klipsch RP-600M II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.98 per pair | $449.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #123 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 10.8”D (358.1 x 208.3 x 274.3 mm) | 15.7”H x 8”W x 12.5”D (398.8 x 203.2 x 317.5 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal (3.5 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) | 86dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 6.5” Cerametallic cone woofer, 1” titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix horn |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | ported |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.07 | 5.64 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 | 7.77 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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Where the Ratings Come From
- ELAC DBR62: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Audio Science Review.
- Klipsch RP-600M II: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and GR-Research.
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