Short answer: the Klipsch RP-600M II. It ranks #123 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $449.99; the GoldenEar BRX ranks #137, rated 3.6/5, and costs $1,499.98, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Klipsch RP-600M II is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. 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 4.21 for the GoldenEar BRX. Its bass reaches about 70Hz before falling 3dB, against 85Hz for the GoldenEar BRX. 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 case for the GoldenEar BRX: Compact premium standmount speakers with a folded ribbon tweeter and dual passive radiators for bass from a small cabinet. Watch for: On-axis smoothness of 0.249, sound-power smoothness of 0.216 and predicted in-room smoothness of 0.29 are all mediocre for $750/pair.
Buy the Klipsch RP-600M II. It is rated higher for sound quality than the GoldenEar BRX and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Bookshelf speakers with a large horn tweeter, wide soundstage, high efficiency and bi-amp ready terminals.
Compact premium standmount speakers with a folded ribbon tweeter and dual passive radiators for bass from a small cabinet.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch RP-600M II | GoldenEar BRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 per pair | $1,499.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #123 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #137 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | about 45.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85.0Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 8”W x 12.5”D (398.8 x 203.2 x 317.5 mm) | 12.1H x 8.1W x 12.3D in |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.5 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 90dB |
| Drivers | 6.5” Cerametallic cone woofer, 1” titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix horn | HVFR folded-ribbon tweeter, 6” cast-basket mid/bass driver |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.64 | 4.21 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.77 | 6.57 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way with dual side passive radiators |
| Country | - | United States (design) |
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