Klipsch RP-500M Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) (Ebony)

Recently got a pair of RP-500Ms at a newer clearance price point to compare against a couple of my other favorite speakers - Energy RC-10 & Klipsch RP-150M. All feature ~ 5 woofers and 1 metal tweeters (titanium) in a horn, Klipsch, or (aluminum) in a waveguide on the Energy. To my ears the RP-500Ms mids and treble sound SLIGHTLY more refined and detailed than through the RP-150Ms. Almost a wash. If youre on the fence, the RP-150M sounds just about as good as the RP-500Ms. The RP-500Ms are almost the equal of the RC-10s. However, the Energys just sound smoother and more full bodied across the musical spectrum regardless of genre. Too bad Voxx International, the parent company of both Klipsch and Energy, doesnt seem to be focused on refining/marketing the Energy brand. Again, in my opinion only, the Energys exceed either Klipsch model regarding sound and construction quality. The RC-10s are finished in real wood veneer. Klipsch are finished with wood look vinyl. Energy RC-10s take the cake. March, 2023 Update-I bought into the overly positive online hype and chatter surrounding the RP-600Ms. Bigger is better, right? Not quite. The 600Ms sound flabby and unbalanced compared to the well balanced 500Ms. Promptly returned the over hyped Speaker Of The Year 600Ms.

Lovely speaker…..being used with a low power tube amp. Sounds musically full and dynamic even at low volume. An added bonus is excellent dialog clarity on movies.

Really wish it had banana plug ins. other than that, amazing

I used this product for home theater surround sound.

Very clean looking, clear sounding, loud. Quality you can see, touch, and hear. Make sure to pair with an amp/receiver of, at least, reasonable quality for best results. Currently using for a 2.1 setup, great imaging.

These speakers have been awesome. I researched many options and these are the best quality I could find in this price range. Ill be sticking with Klipsch as I finish out other rooms in my house.

Cannot fault the Klipsch house sound. Not for everybody, but. it sure is for me!

great price for the quality you will get compared with elac are superior in clarity highs and base mid equal good as elac. i used Denon receiver turntable and cd with polk base am in love with this speakers no distortion at all. Rock and metal people buy it great price dont need to break the bank.

The sound

Punchy bass, clear vocals, pretty and all of that at amazing price!