A step down from the RP-600M II in Klipsch's own lineup, the RP-500M II trades some driver size for a lower price — $389.99 a pair, undercutting the Aperion Novus N6B's typical price range. It's the closer budget-tier matchup to Aperion's entry speaker than the RP-600M II comparison already on this site.
If you want the Klipsch horn-loaded sound at the lowest Reference Premiere price, the RP-500M II — $389.99 a pair gets you the same Tractrix horn and LTS titanium tweeter technology as the pricier RP-600M II, in a smaller 5.25" woofer cabinet.
If you want a smoother voicing and a risk-free trial, the Aperion Novus N6B — direct-to-consumer pricing, a larger 6.5" woofer, and a 30-day in-home audition the Klipsch's retail purchase path doesn't offer.
| Klipsch RP-500M II | Aperion Novus N6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $389.99 per pair | Direct-to-consumer, see current pricing |
| Tweeter | 1" LTS titanium diaphragm, 90°x90° Tractrix horn | 1" German silk-dome |
| Woofer | 5.25" Cerametallic | 6.5" aramid-fiber |
| Sensitivity | Not published to the same standard | 87dB, 4 ohms |
| Klipsch's own rating | 4.9 / 5 (44 reviews) | — |
| Where it's sold | Amazon and other retail | Direct from Aperion Audio only |
| Return policy | Standard retailer return policy | 30-day in-home audition |
Specs are from Klipsch's own product page and Amazon listing, and Aperion's own product page.
The RP-500M II is Klipsch's smaller, more affordable sibling to the RP-600M II already compared elsewhere on this site — it steps down from a 6.5" to a 5.25" Cerametallic woofer to hit a lower price point, while keeping the same larger 90°x90° Tractrix horn and 1" LTS titanium tweeter technology from the step-up model. The Novus N6B's 6.5" aramid-fiber woofer is physically larger, which generally means more bass extension and output capability, even though it's positioned as Aperion's own entry-level speaker.
The same fundamental difference from our RP-600M II vs Novus N6B comparison applies here: Klipsch's horn-loaded Tractrix tweeter gives a forward, dynamic presentation, while Aperion's German silk-dome tweeter is smoother and less forward. The RP-500M II carries that same horn-loaded character down to a lower price tier.
At $389.99 a pair, the RP-500M II comes in below where the Novus N6B typically sits, and it's sold through Amazon and other retail like most mainstream speakers. The Novus N6B is sold direct from Aperion Audio — no dealer markup, and a 30-day in-home audition, so you can actually live with the speakers in your own room before committing. That lower-risk trial period is worth weighing against the Klipsch's lower sticker price.
The same horn-loaded Tractrix and LTS tweeter technology as the RP-600M II, in a smaller 5.25" woofer design at $389.99 a pair.
Check price on Amazon Prices change often — verify current pricing on Amazon.A larger 6.5" woofer, German silk-dome tweeter, and a 30-day in-home audition to actually test it.
Check price at Aperion Audio Prices change often — verify current pricing on the Aperion site.Want the step-up Klipsch model instead? See our Aperion Novus N6B vs Klipsch RP-600M II comparison.