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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 435 mm (43.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.29 px
Klipsch RP-500M IIvsParadigm Persona B
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 9.1 cm more than the Klipsch RP-500M II at 34.4 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona B is the wider cabinet (23.1 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 60 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II and a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona B. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Paradigm |
| Model | RP-500M II | Persona B |
| HiFi ladder position | #105 of 255 bookshelf | #197 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 344 mm | 435 mm |
| Width | 171 mm | 231 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 5.95 kg | 14 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 (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1530 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $549 / pair | $10,000 / 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.