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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 353 mm (35.3 cm) · 1 mm = 1.59 px
Dali Rubicon 2vsKlipsch RP-500M II
The Dali Rubicon 2 and the Klipsch RP-500M II stand at nearly the same height, around 35.3 cm tall. On footprint the Dali Rubicon 2 is the wider cabinet (19.5 cm versus 17.1 cm). At 92 dB against 87 dB, the Klipsch RP-500M II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubicon 2 and a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II. On price, the Dali Rubicon 2 sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Klipsch |
| Model | Rubicon 2 | RP-500M II |
| HiFi ladder position | #196 of 439 bookshelf | #178 of 439 bookshelf |
| Height | 353 mm | 344 mm |
| Width | 195 mm | 171 mm |
| Depth | 335 mm | 270 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 5.95 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3100 Hz | 1530 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / 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.