At a glance
Klipsch RP-500M in 4 facts
- Type: Bookshelf speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 48 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity: 93 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance: 8 Ω
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Configuration
- 2-way Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Frequency response
- 48 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Crossover frequency
- 1.5 kHz Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB (2.83 V/1 m) Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Impedance
- 8 Ω Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Recommended amp power
- 20 to 75 W Reported on another website
- Power handling (RMS)
- 75 W 300 W peak Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Maximum SPL
- Not published by the maker
- Distortion (THD)
- Not published by the maker
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex) Confirmed on the maker's page Source
- Port location
- Rear Confirmed on the maker's page Source
- Speaker terminals
- 5-way binding posts Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Bi-wire capable
- No Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Bi-amp capable
- No Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Removable grille
- Yes Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Connectivity
- Wired Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Port tuning frequency
- Not published by the maker
- Magnetically shielded
- Not published by the maker
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Height
- 13.5 in 343 mm Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Width
- 6.8 in 173 mm Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Depth
- 9.5 in 241 mm Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Weight
- 12 lb 5.4 kg Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Colors
- Ebony Walnut Confirmed on the maker's page Source
Availability
Where to buy
about $550 a pair
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