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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 344 mm (34.4 cm) · 1 mm = 1.63 px
Klipsch RP-500M IIvsSonus Faber Lumina I
The Klipsch RP-500M II stands 34.4 cm tall — about 6.4 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina I at 28.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch RP-500M II is the wider cabinet (17.1 cm versus 14.8 cm). At 92 dB against 84 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 65 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II and a 120 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina I. On price, the Sonus Faber Lumina I sits higher — about $999 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Sonus Faber |
| Model | RP-500M II | Lumina I |
| HiFi ladder position | #105 of 255 bookshelf | #31 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 344 mm | 280 mm |
| Width | 171 mm | 148 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 213 mm |
| Weight | 5.95 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 120 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1530 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $549 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.