Klipsch RP-500M Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) (Ebony)

Im writing this review about a day after receiving my delivery, and the price is already about $150 more than I paid. So, I can only review this speakers value according to what I paid. I think its a 5 star value in the $350 range. Sounds great, and way more sound possible than my apartment can handle, but I expect to keep them forever. There is a nice printed manual included, but seems geared more toward the Reference Premiere series as a whole, and not the specific RP-500M itself. Little things matter, like the angled bevels on the front make the speaker look off kilter with respect to almost anything that is level in your home, at almost any viewing angle. They are bookshelf speakers, and your bookshelf is probably level. It doesnt bother me, but the bevels dont serve any functional purpose, so I question what was the point of that design choice. Finally, I think a speaker selling for close to $500 now could be manufactured profitably somewhere other than China. I know Klipsch makes their best speakers in the U.S., and the next time around that will weigh heavily in my decision. Crazy idea: Try using some real wood! I think its silly comparing the quality of fake wood on all the different speakers. Klipsch should pay attention.

I used these as my front L/R channels to replace some Paradigm speakers. These speaker are amazing. Great sound in a small package, which was important given that I needed them to fit on my bookshelf. The units look nice with or without their grill. These are 8 oms and connect easily with speaker wire or clips. I have paired them with a sub woofer and have plenty of bass.

Paired with a Sony Bluetooth receiver, these little cabinets project excellent stereo for the home living area. We could not be happier.

These would be fine as front left and right speakers in a smaller setup, but I use them as rear surrounds. They are so crisp and clear and really bring out the detail in things I’ve listened to for years but am hearing differently now.

Very Happy

Punchy bass, clear vocals, pretty and all of that at amazing price!

Fantastic speaker - currently using it as my surround back and it’s marvelous

I purchased these for my desktop and they pair very well with my SMSL DA9 amp.

I purchased these speakers to use as fronts with an RP400C in a 5.1 setup. The sound was fantastic, especially considering the size. I did end up returning them in favor for the RP600Ms only because I realized I could fit bigger speakers in my place. However, if room was an issue I would not hesitate to purchase these. Highly recommended.

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