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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 360 mm (36.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.56 px
Dynaudio Special FortyvsKlipsch RP-500M II
The Dynaudio Special Forty stands 36.0 cm tall — about 1.6 cm more than the Klipsch RP-500M II at 34.4 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Special Forty is the wider cabinet (19.8 cm versus 17.1 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 Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the Dynaudio Special Forty and a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II. On price, the Dynaudio Special Forty sits higher — about $3,500 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Klipsch |
| Model | Special Forty | RP-500M II |
| HiFi ladder position | #127 of 255 bookshelf | #105 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 360 mm | 344 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 171 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 270 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 5.95 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 1530 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $549 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.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.