A pair of bookshelf speakers for a stereo or TV setup
- Amazon price
- $389.99
- Customer rating
- 4.6
- Customer reviews
- 216
- Typical price over 90 days
- $438.85
- Difference
- $48.86 (11 percent)
You get two Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500M II bookshelf speakers in a walnut finish, so this is the start of a stereo or living-room system rather than a single add-on piece. The horn uses a 90° x 90° silicone composite hybrid Tractrix design, and the 1-inch LTS titanium diaphragm tweeter shapes the high end, while the Cerametallic woofers and Tractrix port handle the lower end from a small cabinet.
We'd consider this set if you're building a compact two-channel setup and want the speaker pair handled in one purchase. The price sits below the typical price over the last 90 days, and it's also the lowest price we've seen for this pair.
What you need to plan around before buying
Check the rated impedance and sensitivity before you pick an amplifier, because a low-impedance load can be demanding for small receivers. Confirm the recommended amplifier power range so your receiver or integrated amp can drive the pair cleanly without strain.
These are passive speakers, so plan for speaker wire and a stereo amplifier or AV receiver rather than expecting a built-in Bluetooth or streaming module. If your source is a TV, check that your receiver or amp accepts your TV's output connection.
The walnut finish is part of the furniture-grade look Klipsch uses on this line, so if the color matters in your room, confirm the exact finish on the listing before ordering. The grilles attach magnetically, which lets you run them covered or exposed based on your space.
Where this pair fits and when to skip it
A bookshelf or small-room setup suits these best, since the cabinet is compact and the ported design aims for efficient bass from a small box. The horn design tends to reward listeners who sit in a fairly consistent spot rather than walking around the room.
Skip this pair if you want a single powered speaker with built-in streaming, or if you already own a subwoofer-focused setup and only need a center or surround channel. Check the dimensions and the amplifier requirements against your shelf and receiver before you commit.
From source to room: confirm the amplifier power range, the speaker impedance and the cabinet dimensions, then decide whether your shelf and receiver can support this pair.
Spec sheet
| Model | RP-500M II Wal |
|---|---|
| Color | Brown |
