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Bose 601 Series II vs Klipsch R-120SW

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 21, 2025

CH A Bose 601 Series II

Bose 601 Series II

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 1983
VS
CH B Klipsch R-120SW

Klipsch R-120SW

Channel B · Powered (Active) · 2018
Bose 601 Series II Klipsch R-120SW
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
5.9/10Klipsch

Rows won, of 11 compared Bose 0 · Klipsch 1 · tied or not compared 10

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

3-way Configuration Not published
2x 8" Mid-woofer Drivers Woofer: 12" Copper Spun IMG
50 Hz to 20 kHz 45 Hz to 20 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 29 Hz to 120 Hz ±3 dB Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
110 dB Max SPL 116 dB +6 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (bass reflex)
36 Hz Port tuning Not published

Power, electrical, physical

90 dB Sensitivity Not published
8 Ω Impedance Not published
10 to 200 W Amp range 300 W
940 mm · 48 lb Height · weight 419 mm · 31 lb
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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Availability

Where they stand on price

Bose 601 Series II
Availability last checked Jan 21, 2025
Klipsch R-120SW
Availability last checked Jan 21, 2025

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