A/B comparison · Speakers
Klipsch RP-160M vs Yamaha NS-6490
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 6, 2025 Scored with 5 + 8 Amazon reviews
Klipsch RP-160M vs Yamaha NS-6490 in brief
- Spec rows: Klipsch RP-160M wins 2, Yamaha NS-6490 wins 0, 9 tied or not compared, of 11 rows.
- Our scores: Klipsch RP-160M 8.5/10, Yamaha NS-6490 7.3/10.
- Klipsch RP-160M wins: sound quality (8.6 vs 7), bass response (8.5 vs 6.8), midrange clarity (8.8 vs 6.2), treble detail (8 vs 7.5), design (8.4 vs 7.8), value for money (8.7 vs 8.5).
- Who should buy which: The Klipsch RP-160M wins every aspect where the two differ.
Rows won, of 11 compared Klipsch 2 · Yamaha 0 · tied or not compared 9
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
Power, electrical, physical
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
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
Klipsch RP-160M
The Klipsch RP-160M isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Klipsch RP-600M II.
Why this one: Same RP bookshelf line with 6.5 in woofer that directly replaced the RP-160M in the lineup
Yamaha NS-6490
The Yamaha NS-6490 isn't sold new any more.
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