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Klipsch RP-600M II vs Kanto YU6

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kanto YU6 is cheaper at $579.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Klipsch RP-600M II or Kanto YU6?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Kanto YU6 is the cheaper at $579.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Klipsch RP-600M II Kanto YU6
US price $769 $579.99
BrandKlipschKanto
Released
Amplification passive active
Woofer size (in) 6.5 5.25
Tweeter type silk-dome
Enclosure type ported ported
Frequency response (Hz) 44-25000 50-20000
Sensitivity (dB) 94.5
Nominal impedance ohms 8
Amplifier power (W) 100
Crossover frequency (Hz) 1500
Dimensions inches 15.75 x 7.95 x 13 10.7 x 6.9 x 8.1
Weight pounds each 18.1 11.4

Sources — Klipsch RP-600M II: klipsch.com (verified 2026-07-11). Kanto YU6: kantoaudio.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Klipsch RP-600M II and Kanto YU6?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Amplification: Klipsch RP-600M II passive vs Kanto YU6 active
  • Woofer size (in): Klipsch RP-600M II 6.5 vs Kanto YU6 5.25
  • Frequency response (Hz): Klipsch RP-600M II 44-25000 vs Kanto YU6 50-20000
  • Dimensions inches: Klipsch RP-600M II 15.75 x 7.95 x 13 vs Kanto YU6 10.7 x 6.9 x 8.1
  • Weight pounds each: Klipsch RP-600M II 18.1 vs Kanto YU6 11.4

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Klipsch RP-600M II

No sourced tester review yet.

Kanto YU6

Only one whitelisted tester, SoundGuys, covers the YU6 — as the 'Best features' pick in its turntable-speaker roundup (score 8.8/10), not a full lab review, so no measurements exist. It praises the all-in-one connectivity (RCA, Bluetooth aptX/SBC, optical, ground/phono preamp, subwoofer out) and surprisingly thumpy 6-inch woofers, while noting the tuning isn't super neutral and bass-heads may want a subwoofer. (1 sourced review.)

Praised: All-in-one connectivity: RCA, Bluetooth aptX/SBC, optical, ground/phono preamp, subwoofer out; Surprisingly thumpy bass from the 6-inch woofers; Self-powered convenience with remote and basic EQ, no app or Wi-Fi needed.

Flagged: Frequency response is not super neutral/reference-flat; Bass-focused listeners may still want to add a subwoofer.

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