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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 344 mm (34.4 cm) · 1 mm = 1.63 px
KEF LS50 MetavsKlipsch RP-500M II
The Klipsch RP-500M II stands 34.4 cm tall — about 4.2 cm more than the KEF LS50 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the KEF LS50 Meta is the wider cabinet (19.9 cm versus 17.1 cm). At 92 dB against 85 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 79 Hz. On price, the KEF LS50 Meta sits higher — about $1,599 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Klipsch |
| Model | LS50 Meta | RP-500M II |
| HiFi ladder position | #52 of 255 bookshelf | #105 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 344 mm |
| Width | 199 mm | 171 mm |
| Depth | 281 mm | 270 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 5.95 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2100 Hz | 1530 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 79 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–100 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,599 / pair | $549 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.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.