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Klipsch RP-600M II vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.2

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 is cheaper at $549. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Klipsch RP-600M II or Wharfedale Diamond 12.2?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 is the cheaper at $549.

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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 Wharfedale Diamond 12.2
US price $769 $549
BrandKlipschWharfedale
Released
Amplification passive passive
Woofer size (in) 6.5 6.5
Tweeter type
Enclosure type ported ported
Frequency response (Hz) 44-25000 50-20000
Sensitivity (dB) 94.5 86.5
Nominal impedance ohms 8 8
Amplifier power (W)
Crossover frequency (Hz) 1500
Dimensions inches 15.75 x 7.95 x 13 13 x 7.87 x 12.3
Weight pounds each 18.1 18

Sources — Klipsch RP-600M II: klipsch.com (verified 2026-07-11). Wharfedale Diamond 12.2: wharfedale.co.uk (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Klipsch RP-600M II and Wharfedale Diamond 12.2?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frequency response (Hz): Klipsch RP-600M II 44-25000 vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 50-20000
  • Sensitivity (dB): Klipsch RP-600M II 94.5 vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 86.5
  • Dimensions inches: Klipsch RP-600M II 15.75 x 7.95 x 13 vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 13 x 7.87 x 12.3
  • Weight pounds each: Klipsch RP-600M II 18.1 vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 18

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