Short answer: the Epos ES14N. It ranks #19 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5); the Klipsch RP-600M II ranks #123 (rated 3.7/5).
The case for the Klipsch RP-600M II: Bookshelf speakers with a large horn tweeter, wide soundstage, high efficiency and bi-amp ready terminals. The tradeoff: 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 Epos ES14N is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. A modern revival of a classic British bookshelf speaker with a time aligned sloping baffle, smooth accurate sound, and very low distortion. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.22 against 5.64 for the Klipsch RP-600M II. Its bass reaches about 51.2Hz before falling 3dB, against 70Hz for the Klipsch RP-600M II. Watch for: Off axis sound tracks the on axis response less consistently than most measured speakers as frequency rises, so the room’s reflected sound differs more from what you hear directly.
Buy the Epos ES14N. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch RP-600M II.
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Bookshelf speakers with a large horn tweeter, wide soundstage, high efficiency and bi-amp ready terminals.
A modern revival of a classic British bookshelf speaker with a time aligned sloping baffle, smooth accurate sound, and very low distortion.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch RP-600M II | Epos ES14N | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 per pair | £3,750 per pair |
| Ranked | #123 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #19 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 35.3Hz (measured, spinorama.org data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 51.2Hz (measured, spinorama.org data) |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 8”W x 12.5”D (398.8 x 203.2 x 317.5 mm) | 19.3”H x 9.8”W x 15.2”D (491 x 250 x 385 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.5 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms nominal, 4.3 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87dB @ 2.823V/1m |
| Drivers | 6.5” Cerametallic cone woofer, 1” titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix horn | 28mm aluminum/ceramic compound dome tweeter, 7” mica filled polypropylene cone woofer |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.64 | 6.22 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.77 | 7.82 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 2.7kHz |
| Country | - | Germany |
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