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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Klipsch RP-500M IIvsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 22.1 cm more than the Klipsch RP-500M II at 34.4 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 17.1 cm). At 92 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch RP-500M II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Linton reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Wharfedale Linton sits higher — about $1,499 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Wharfedale |
| Model | RP-500M II | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #105 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 344 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 171 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 5.95 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1530 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $549 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.