Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade

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Danny Richie

Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #140 on: 17 Mar 2020, 04:01 pm »
I'm a new RP-600M owner after having a Cornwall and Heresy home theater many years ago. I'm not crazy about the the 600M's. It would be great if the upgrade made me love these speakers, but considering the price of the crossover upgrade, would it be better to just build the X-LS Encore and sell the 600Ms? Has anyone had both onhand to do a comparison?

If you want to get your feet wet in DIY and do a fun upgrade that will give you really improved results then go for the upgrade.

If you are looking for the best bang for the buck and best overall sound, then build the X-LS Encore. No contest.

Skilly

Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #141 on: 17 Mar 2020, 07:11 pm »
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mlundy57

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #142 on: 17 Mar 2020, 08:35 pm »
I reached the same conclusion about the decision to upgrade or just resell and build the x-ls. I sold the rp 600 m for more than I paid for them, by a small margin, and am waiting on the parts for the x-ls. I will happily post my impressions once the project is complete.

Scott

You're going to love those Encores, especially if you upgraded the crossover components and got the No-Rez.

maty

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« Reply #143 on: 20 Mar 2020, 07:42 am »

Mmorrill88

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #144 on: 1 Apr 2020, 09:37 pm »
Hey guys first post here, got my Rp8000f kit in so I'm starting to put that together. Just posting to see if you guys can just check it out see if it looks ok. I basically just copied what Homer did on a previous post, his layout made the most sense to me.



Danny Richie

Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #145 on: 4 Apr 2020, 09:40 pm »
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Hey guys first post here, got my Rp8000f kit in so I'm starting to put that together. Just posting to see if you guys can just check it out see if it looks ok. I basically just copied what Homer did on a previous post, his layout made the most sense to me.


If you connect your wiring on it correctly then you have it. All of that looks good.

maty

Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #146 on: 5 Apr 2020, 08:18 am »
KLIPSCH RP-6000F
[Polish] https://audio.com.pl/testy/stereo/kolumny-glosnikowe/3193-klipsch-rp-6000f

https://www.translatetheweb.com/?ref=TVert&from=&to=en&a=https%3A%2F%2Faudio.com.pl%2Ftesty%2Fstereo%2Fkolumny-glosnikowe%2F3193-klipsch-rp-6000f

Graphs in the PDF: https://audio.com.pl/files/lmw/2677-Klipsch_RP-6000F.pdf



Figure. 1. processing characteristics throughout the acoustic band, on different axes




Figure. 2. charakteystics of the impedance module.


Rated impedance [Ω] 4
Sensitivity (2.83 V / 1 m) [dB] 89
Rated power [W] 125
Dimensions (H x W x D) [cm] 100.6 x 23.7 x 43.2
Mass [kg] 22

maty

Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #147 on: 10 Apr 2020, 03:36 pm »
YouTube Whats INSIDE? Klipsch RP-600M by Ron Brenay

Klipsch RP-600M crossover


CaptainBill

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #148 on: 12 Apr 2020, 03:51 am »
Finished my RP-600m upgrade last weekend.  Running them with Amp Camp v1.6 monoblocks and a Bluesound Node 2i, streaming Tidal MQA.  I’m quite impressed with the sound for the price of the system.  In my small office 13’x9’, they have good bass response so I’m not using my sub.  The upgrade for me was a really noticeable clarity upgrade in the higher frequencies.  I only ran the speakers stock for 2 days before I performed the upgrade so I wasn’t really familiar with the “before” sound.

Danny Richie

Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #149 on: 12 Apr 2020, 02:57 pm »
Finished my RP-600m upgrade last weekend.  Running them with Amp Camp v1.6 monoblocks and a Bluesound Node 2i, streaming Tidal MQA.  I’m quite impressed with the sound for the price of the system.  In my small office 13’x9’, they have good bass response so I’m not using my sub.  The upgrade for me was a really noticeable clarity upgrade in the higher frequencies.  I only ran the speakers stock for 2 days before I performed the upgrade so I wasn’t really familiar with the “before” sound.

Welcome to AC Captain Bill. And thanks for posting your feedback.

claudeG

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #150 on: 17 Apr 2020, 07:55 am »
Hi

Thanks for your detailled posts on the Klipsch RP-8000F Xover mod and built.

I would like to understand what the starting point was but sadly couldn't find a picture of the original xover.

Would perhaps someone care to post a picture from the original xover to see what parts Klipsch used?

Possibly also a quick schematic (connection of parts) of the orginal xover, even by hand... trying to understand the oem filter.

Many thanks!

Claude

Danny Richie

Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #151 on: 18 Apr 2020, 03:07 am »
Hi

Thanks for your detailled posts on the Klipsch RP-8000F Xover mod and built.

I would like to understand what the starting point was but sadly couldn't find a picture of the original xover.

Would perhaps someone care to post a picture from the original xover to see what parts Klipsch used?

Look two posts up.

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Possibly also a quick schematic (connection of parts) of the orginal xover, even by hand... trying to understand the oem filter.

Many thanks!

The original one didn't really work out that well. See the measured responses.

Claude

claudeG

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #152 on: 18 Apr 2020, 11:30 am »
Err... 2 posts up that's the Klipsch RP-600M crossover, not the RP-8000F I am looking for... Or is that the same crossover?

Quite a different LS so I guess not the same parts?

Thanks for your kind reply

Claude

Danny Richie

Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #153 on: 18 Apr 2020, 01:56 pm »
Err... 2 posts up that's the Klipsch RP-600M crossover, not the RP-8000F I am looking for... Or is that the same crossover?

Quite a different LS so I guess not the same parts?

Thanks for your kind reply

Claude

Ah, I think you can see that one in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P8EjYgI510&t=36s

claudeG

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #154 on: 18 Apr 2020, 10:52 pm »
Thanks Danny, looks indeed like the one you have on the table behind you :-)

Homer2

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #155 on: 12 May 2020, 11:45 pm »
This is a still photo of the OEM crossover for the RP-8000F.


Homer2

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #156 on: 12 May 2020, 11:50 pm »
In case anyone is looking for a layout example to consider.  This is the GR Research cross-over layout I used for the Klipsch RP-504C center channel.  It measures 3.5" x 12".  It fits very well on the bottom all the way to the side behind the binding post cup.





wowarning

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #157 on: 16 May 2020, 05:02 am »
I made a "cut sheet" for the no-res sheet I used on the RP600M kit.  I thought I'd post it here to save others the time who may be assembling the same kit.



This is awesome!! I just used this to trace out my cuts - thank you for doing that!!

Borkai

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #158 on: 16 May 2020, 10:09 am »
Hi guys!

Just finished my RP-8000F upgrade.
Based on previous posts, planned ahead, and decided to use a separated vertical mount technique  :roll:



There was no mention about the filling, it should go back or not. I tried without, then quickly decided to stuff some inside. I ended up even stuff the bass port.
The high tones.. nobody mentioned, that at first will be "coarse". I gave it some time, and looks like it comes back to "fine".

Is this normal? Did I something wrong?  :scratch:

Hans.jakjj

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Re: Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade
« Reply #159 on: 17 May 2020, 07:24 am »
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