Short answer: the Danley SH50 if sound quality matters most, the Klipsch RP-600M II if price matters most. The Danley SH50 ranks #55 of 223 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $8,000. The Klipsch RP-600M II ranks #124, rated 3.7/5, at $449.99, $7,550.01 cheaper.
The Klipsch RP-600M II is the more accurate option. 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 -0.29 for the Danley SH50. The catch: 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.
The Danley SH50 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A massive pro grade point source speaker with a single horn, extraordinary output, and tightly controlled sound for large rooms and venues. Its bass reaches about 60Hz before falling 3dB, against 70Hz for the Klipsch RP-600M II. Watch for: This 133-pound, roughly 28-inch cube is engineered for venues and large rooms, not conventional domestic nearfield listening.
Buy the Klipsch RP-600M II if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Danley SH50 if sound quality matters more than the price.
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Bookshelf speakers with a large horn tweeter, wide soundstage, high efficiency and bi-amp ready terminals.
A massive pro grade point source speaker with a single horn, extraordinary output, and tightly controlled sound for large rooms and venues.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch RP-600M II | Danley SH50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 per pair | $8,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #124 of 223 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #55 of 223 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 43.4Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | Approximately 60Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 8”W x 12.5”D (398.8 x 203.2 x 317.5 mm) | 28”H x 28”W x 25.5”D |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.5 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | Just under 4 ohms near 100Hz and 1kHz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | Approximately 97dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Cerametallic cone woofer, 1” titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix horn | Two 12” woofers; four 5” midranges; 1” compression driver in Synergy horn |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each | 132.9 lbs (60.3 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.64 | -0.29 (spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.77 | 1.93 (spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Coverage | - | 50° horizontal x 50° vertical |
| Maximum SPL | - | 127dB continuous, 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Klipsch RP-600M II (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) and Danley SH50 (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner), via spinorama.org.
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