Klipsch - Reference Premiere 6-1/2" 400-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Walnut

Wow, replaced my Klipsch RF5's home theater towers with these and it was an excellent replacement. I replaced for downsizing from my towers. Side by side comparison was honestly a match. Now I have a 2 subs in my system so I really wasn't gaining much from my RF5's base so your stituation may be different. I did end up connecting them side by side via parrallel and wow wow wow again. Great move. Watch the video reviews compairing with the older and newer 600m ll's, the 600m's still a great choice.

The Klipsh speakers are a good value. Enough bass and good mids. Powered by a Marantz Stereo 70s they both create the sound I was listening for. I am very pleased with this purchase. Would buy again.

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Despite their small appearance, bookshelf speakers can often provide many substantial benefits for any home theater or audio system. For example, they can be used as front speakers or as surround speakers. In dedicated audio systems, they can be used to power standalone CD players or record players. The newest bookshelf speaker from Klipsch, the RP-600M, is designed to give you the absolute best sound experience, though at relatively high cost. Similar to the RP-8000, the new RP-600M features a new tweeter design, but in an elegant and compact design. Thus, I was excited to test a couple of scenarios to see how the new RP-600M performs. Once you receive the box, the first thing you will notice is that for bookshelf speakers, the RP-600M are quite heavy. The packaging was also of worthy praise and seemingly protected the RP-600M quite well. Each speaker was wrapped twice, first with a soft cloth cover and then an additional plastic cover over that. After removal, the RP-600M treats you to an absolute gorgeous high quality glossy finish. The craftsmanship is of the utmost highest quality, with a deep dark black color and a reflective coating that just captivates you. The corners transition perfectly with all sides of the speaker and are smooth to the touch. Any picture will not be able to capture just how good the RP-600M looks in person. It is simply jaw dropping. If you are on the fence on which variant to pick (Ebony, Walnut, Piano Black), I would strongly suggest the piano black variant, if of course your budget allows for the extra cost. Moving on, located on the back, you will notice two pairs of speaker terminals allowing you to Bi-Amp the speakers. Physically, the RP-600M are still quite large for bookshelf speakers. With a height of 15 inches and a depth of 11.8 inches, there might be some issues fitting them in dedicated bookshelf spaces on some furniture. Weight wise, they clock in at roughly 16 pounds, yet are of good sturdy quality. Lastly, the front grill cover does not snap in place but rather magnetically clips on and aligns with the front. Overall, I do believe the RP-600M has set a standard here. The RP-600M displays impeccable craftsmanship, combined with an absolute elegant piano black finish that just begs more attention. I think most people will not complain here. For my audio test, I wanted to see how the RP-600 performs in two different scenarios. The first will be using it as a surround speaker in a standard 5.1 channel setup. Next, I would like to shift to a standard 2.0 channel setup and focus solely on the performance of the RP-600M as the two main front channels. For the 5.1 configuration, I will test movies and for the 2.0 I will focus solely on music. The receiver I used was a Pioneer Elite VSX-LX303 to power the speakers, tied together using Audioquest 14 AWG X2 speaker wire that was manually cut from a 100ft spool. The VSX-LX303 receiver was also plugged up to the wall using an Audioquest NRG-Y3 AC cable. Additionally, I did not Bi-Amp the speakers and only used one set of terminals (bottom set). For playback of movies and music, I used my Sony Ultra Bluray UBP-X800 player. For my 5.1 surround sound test, I decided to fire up a few of my favorite movies to see how the RP-600M performs. Before I started, I ran the speaker calibration to make sure each speaker was working correctly and noted that the surround channels were slightly drowned out by the other speakers. I made a slight adjustment of +3.0dB on either RP-600M to bring it up a bit with the other speakers. Granted, your results will be different here and I am not sure exactly what caused this (possible loose cable or receiver related) but I am more than positive it is not related to the speaker. Moving on, I fired up Gladiator (2000), and immediately the surround sounds were in action. Providing a nice layer of supporting sound that was also heard from the front speakers (RP-8000), the RP-600M were also able to reproduce incredible highs such as whistles of arrows traveling through the air or sharp frequencies of swords striking other swords during fight scenes. When one of the swords hit the tree in the opening battle, the RP-600M shrieked in excitement. In addition, in the arena the RP-600M did a fabulous job of capturing small subtle details such as sounds from fights that were off to the left and right side of the main characters. Additionally, I also heard more swords cling loudly in the background. Overall, the RP-600M did an amazing job, providing a complete surround sound experience. Highs and middle frequencies were absolutely stellar, encompassing the room for the full home theater experience. In the Patriot(2000), the results were equally stunning, providing a rich layer of supplementary sounds to the rest of the system. Yells and commands from soldiers are heard in rich detail, as muskets and cannon fire was clear and punctual. Once again highs and middles were extremely pronounced here. Perhaps the biggest improvement I heard was the fight in the woods in which musket fire would explode in each speaker with a sharp and devastating effect. It was an absolute blast! Overall, I believe most will extremely pleased with the results. As for my music test, performance throughout was quite consistent. Classical music was exceptionally bright and warm with absolute stunning clarity; each performer and instrument was easily heard. Highs and middles once again dazzled the senses. Acoustic rock, as well as ambient instrumental tracks, also performed well. As one would assume, low frequencies in more Rap or Dance/Trance oriented tracks did not show up as well, but nonetheless, it still produce an acceptable amount. It was definitely able to reproduce some of it and you clearly knew where low frequencies were in the particular song. For a bookshelf speaker, most will be pleased. Rock and metal also sounded excellent, providing nice clarity in the middle and upper frequencies. Symbols were crisp and loud, while the drums and guitars remain separated and punchy. Despite over compression on some recordings, I was quite happy that it did not sound muddy or hollow; nor did any part echoed or sound flat. Overall, I am confident that, given its compact size, the RP-600M will stand out among all bookshelf speakers. In conclusion, the RP-600M provides an excellent solution for any audiophile's desire to purchase quality compact speakers. Though expensive, it can be confidently used as a surround speaker in a home theater or as main speakers. They will also perform exceptionally well if used with a standalone home stereo or record player. The piano black finish is sure to dazzle just as much as its sound that it is capable of reproducing. Sound quality expectations were unequivocally met. With a strong soundstage and physically attractive design, the RP-600M comes highly recommended.

Don't let "Bookshelf" make you think these are the traditional small speakers. Be sure to check the dimensions for your area because you will not want to return after listening with proper Bi-Amping enabled! (If you buy these, you need to Bi-Amp, not simply Bi-Wire to hear the clarity improvement). The ebony wood with silver grain looks very classy, and the speaker covers are magnetic! This offers easy removal and prevents accidental damage. Couldn't be happier with these as my front speakers given the limited space I had to work with.