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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 344 mm (34.4 cm) · 1 mm = 1.63 px
Dali MenuetvsKlipsch RP-500M II
The Klipsch RP-500M II stands 34.4 cm tall — about 9.4 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch RP-500M II is the wider cabinet (17.1 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 92 dB against 86 dB, the Klipsch RP-500M II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch RP-500M II reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 59 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II. On price, the Dali Menuet sits higher — about $1,749 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Klipsch |
| Model | Menuet | RP-500M II |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #105 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 344 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 171 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 270 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 5.95 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 1530 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $549 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | klipsch.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.