The Klipsch Reference Premiere line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 13 models, from the Klipsch RP-500M and Klipsch RP-600M to the Klipsch RP-500M II, Klipsch RP-600M II and Klipsch RP-5000F II. Ratings run from 2.9/5 to 4.0/5. Of these, 12 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
RP-500M to RP-500M II
The Klipsch RP-500M II replaced the Klipsch RP-500M. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.4/5.
| Spec | RP-500M | RP-500M II |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” Titanium LTS tweeter (Hybrid Tractrix Horn), 5.25” Spun Copper Cerametallic woofer | 5.25” Cerametallic™ cone woofer with Faraday rings, 1” LTS Titanium diaphragm tweeter with Hybrid Cross-Section Expanded Tractrix® horn |
| Sensitivity | 93dB | 85dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.4Hz | 67Hz |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) each | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each |
Full RP-500M vs RP-500M II comparison
RP-600M to RP-600M II
The Klipsch RP-600M II replaced the Klipsch RP-600M. It rates higher, 3.7/5 against 2.9/5.
| Spec | RP-600M | RP-600M II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 85.2dB | 86dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 73Hz | 70Hz |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) each | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each |
Full RP-600M vs RP-600M II comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Klipsch Reference Premiere are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Klipsch Reference Premiere, from the Klipsch RP-500M and Klipsch RP-600M to the Klipsch RP-500M II, Klipsch RP-600M II and Klipsch RP-5000F II.
What replaced the Klipsch RP-500M?
The Klipsch RP-500M II replaced the Klipsch RP-500M. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.4/5 for the Klipsch RP-500M.
What replaced the Klipsch RP-600M?
The Klipsch RP-600M II replaced the Klipsch RP-600M. It is rated 3.7/5, against 2.9/5 for the Klipsch RP-600M.