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[danstein]

Randy, another great review! I’ve had the first generation for a few years and wondered if the new model would be better. I’m going to stay with the first gen. Newer isn’t always better. I tell my wife the same thing, “For greater clarity and less sibilance, stick with your vintage husband.”

[rklmbd]

While I logically don't want to believe in burn-in I can't deny that IRL burn in makes a difference. And a few hours doesn't do it, I find it takes at least 96 hours. Some speakers take more, like Q-Acoustics. (Best way to do this is to play a good mix of music and sweeps and noise, mono at around 70dB. Reverse polarity on one speaker and then face the speakers towards each other at an inch or less apart. They pretty much cancel each other out in terms of volume which means you can leave them running for a week without driving everyone crazy in the house). So if you like the brand new first gen because it's brighter, that actually might mellow out a little over time as the speakers break in.

[madcrabber]

Got the old ones for $350 about a month ago at Adorama. Very happy with them at that price.

[georgeng]

Thank you for a great video! The way I see (hear) it, the original sounds real with all the liveliness and realism of music. The "updated" II version, on the other hand, reminds me of how the Noise Reduction system worked. If you'd recall it, it was simply shaving off all the noise, including the true essence of real sound, making the listening experience boring and flat. After comparing the two, I no longer want to replace the original Klipsch RP-600M. Like what cheapaudioman said: keep the original!

[davidlepoidevin]

Just picked up a pair of 1st gen in piano black for 349 Amazon! Wow thanks for your review going in my office can hardly wait!

[edricjr]

Randy, I picked up a pair of original RP-600M's last month to replace my Optimus Pro LX5 speakers. I'm very happy you did a head to head comparison of the originals vs. the V2s. Coming from the LX5's the sonic difference is night and day on the plus side. Couple that with a $250 discount over the newer model, the original RP600Ms were a big win for Me! 😊😊

[bobdexter]

I purchased a pair of Klipsch RP160M’s last year, which were replaced by the RP600M. I would love to see a comparison between these, and maybe even the Mii series.

[chelillingworth]

There is a huge hole in the frequency response in the midrange of the 1st version, the 2nd has smoothed it out. I think the magic of the first one is that what is an outright mistake in the version version actually sounds good in a way.

[pnichols]

Thanks Randy, bought a pair of RP8000F's 6 months ago, and was worried as soon as I did Klipsch would intro an updated version. (Knew they had been in production a while).
Sure enough the mk2 came out and I was bummed I bought early.
Your review alleviates that suckered feeling I had
I had traded away a pair of the older RF82 ll, and the RP8000 sound sweeter in the horn and a better presentation. So I'll enjoy the RP8000 and not worry about upgrading.

[jeffbriggs]

I bought a few speakers and ended with Klipsch RP160M cause it was easier to hear at low volume or cranking. Small or Large room. Depends on taste....bon appetit

[edcolston]

Thanks Randy, I have bought some of the discontinued Klipsch at your advice, 6 pair plus a center channel. Out of all pairs the r-14m image the best and they are 3 generations old, but still available new. Your reviews are very valuable to us. Glad to see your channel prospering.

[gatormack]

Randy I purchased the Klipsch RP600M from ur link brah.. $345.00 is go time. I am pairing it with the Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver.. You freaking crack me up keep it going.

[phlix]

According to Audio Science Review of the first gen RP600, there was a massive dip in the crossover frequency indicating poor crossover design and integration of the horn-loaded tweeter and woofer. Now that you've mentioned Adele's voice being more forward, it seems that they have finally addressed that issue.

[josegallardos]

I wish Klipsch make a 8' Woofer bookshelf speakers, with rich punching Bass, so we don't need to connect an additional Powered subwoofer, and they should call it: FLOO-SHELF SPEAKERS they will kill the competition!!!!

[mindzoid]

Was wondering if it was worth the upgrade. Now I know. Thanks !!!

[ValNanovsky]

Dude, love the sincerity of your review! Keep 'em coming! A BIG fan of your channel!
P.S. I completely agree with you about the forward bass on the first version, which could be described even as very slight flubbiness - when you don't have a sub and your amp tends to be on the warmer side. For those who don't quite like that, one option is to eq it, or in my case, I simply adjust the crossover so that my subwoofer handles anything under 80 Hz. Then I simply adjust the volume of my sub to taste - which can actually be done for either version of the speakers - but I digress. I think BOTH are excellent speakers for the money and I will never regret buying them. Cheers.

[bzen]

Yeah, got a pair of originals for 320 euros. Not in a hurry to upgrade, for 2x the price.

Put a subwoofer with them (speedwoofer, SB1000), and it's a real fun combo.

[kevinwest]

The new ones also have better drivers, changed crossover, better braced cabinet! They have a much flatter frequency response as well. I plan on getting a pair soon. Love the Cheap Audio Man👍

[francescotenti]

Nice to see Sith Audio sponsors back in action!
I would never dream to upgrade my RP600M to the 2nd generation, there are a lot of very 'interesting' speakers in the $700-1, 000 range and if/when tired of the 600 I'll go for a totally different sound. At less than $400 the originals are bargain compared to the II.
Nice fun video, Mr. Randy!