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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 368 mm (36.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.52 px
Klipsch RP-500M IIvsParadigm Founder 40B
The Paradigm Founder 40B stands 36.8 cm tall — about 2.4 cm more than the Klipsch RP-500M II at 34.4 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 17.1 cm). At 92 dB against 89 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 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B. On price, the Paradigm Founder 40B sits higher — about $2,200 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Paradigm |
| Model | RP-500M II | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #105 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 344 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 171 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 5.95 kg | 5.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1530 Hz | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $549 / pair | $2,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | paradigm.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.