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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 400 mm (40.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.40 px
Klipsch RP-600M IIvsParadigm Founder 40B
The Klipsch RP-600M II stands 40.0 cm tall — about 3.2 cm more than the Paradigm Founder 40B at 36.8 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 94.5 dB against 89 dB, the Klipsch RP-600M II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch RP-600M II reaches deeper in the bass, down to 44 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-600M 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 $649 for the Klipsch RP-600M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Paradigm |
| Model | RP-600M II | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #173 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 400 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 8.67 kg | 5.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 1500 Hz | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 94.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $649 / 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.