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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 359 mm (35.9 cm) · 1 mm = 1.56 px
Klipsch RP-500M IIvsPolk Reserve R200
The Polk Reserve R200 stands 35.9 cm tall — about 1.5 cm more than the Klipsch RP-500M II at 34.4 cm. On footprint the Polk Reserve R200 is the wider cabinet (19.4 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. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II and a 165 mm cone on the Polk Reserve R200. On price, the Polk Reserve R200 sits higher — about $749 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Polk |
| Model | RP-500M II | Reserve R200 |
| HiFi ladder position | #105 of 255 bookshelf | #124 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 344 mm | 359 mm |
| Width | 171 mm | 194 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 354 mm |
| Weight | 5.95 kg | 8.7 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 (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1530 Hz | 3000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $549 / pair | $749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | polkaudio.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.