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Klipsch R-15M vs Klipsch RP-160M

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 26, 2024 Scored with 10 + 5 Amazon reviews

Klipsch R-15M vs Klipsch RP-160M in brief

  • Our scores: Klipsch R-15M 8.0/10, Klipsch RP-160M 8.5/10.
  • Klipsch R-15M wins: design (9 vs 8.4).
  • Klipsch RP-160M wins: sound quality (8.6 vs 7.8), bass response (8.5 vs 7.5), midrange clarity (8.8 vs 8.3), treble detail (8 vs 6.4).
  • Tied: value for money (8.7 each).
  • Who should buy which: Pick the Klipsch R-15M for design. Pick the Klipsch RP-160M if sound quality, bass response, midrange clarity and treble detail matter most.
CH A Klipsch R-15M

Klipsch R-15M

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014
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CH B Klipsch RP-160M

Klipsch RP-160M

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2015
Klipsch R-15M Klipsch RP-160M
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.0/10Klipsch 8.5/10Klipsch

Rows won, of 11 compared Klipsch 0 · Klipsch 0 · tied or not compared 11

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
62 Hz to 24 kHz ±3 dB · 54 Hz extended Frequency responseReference not published 45 Hz to 25 kHz
Not published Max SPL 112 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

94 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 96 dB
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
Not published Amp range 100 W
5-way binding posts Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source Speaker terminals Not published
318 mm · 22.7 lb Height · weight 423 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
5 yr Warranty 5 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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From our reviews

How it scored, paired

6 aspects, two channels

Klipsch R-15M Klipsch RP-160M
Sound quality 7.8 8.6
Bass response 7.5 8.5
Midrange clarity 8.3 8.8
Treble detail 6.4 8.0
Design 9.0 8.4
Value for money 8.7 8.7

Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.

Availability

Where they stand on price

Klipsch R-15M
Check price on Amazon Read our review Full specs
Availability last checked May 26, 2024
Klipsch RP-160M

The Klipsch RP-160M isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Klipsch RP-600M II.

Check the Klipsch RP-600M II on Amazon Search for the original on Amazon Read our review Full specs

Why this one: Same RP bookshelf line with 6.5 in woofer that directly replaced the RP-160M in the lineup

Availability last checked May 26, 2024

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