Klipsch RP-500C II vs Polk Monitor XT30
The Klipsch RP-500C II is more sensitive (94 dB vs 89 dB), so it plays louder per watt and plays lower (56 Hz vs 77 Hz). The Polk Monitor XT30 costs less ($179 vs $499).
What each one works with
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| RP-500C II | Monitor XT30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| RP-500C II | Monitor XT30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room | 89 dB |
| Low end | 56 Hz | 77 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 2 × 133 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 2 × 133 mm |
| Size | 19×7×11 in | 19×7×8 in |
| Weight | 8.3 kg (18.3 lb) | 5.9 kg (13 lb) |
| MSRP | $499 each (MSRP, July 2022) | $179 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
| Recommended amplifier power | — | 30–200 W |
Every spec and pairing: Klipsch RP-500C II, Polk Monitor XT30.
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References
- Klipsch RP-500C II: Spec sheet, assets.klipsch.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Klipsch RP-500C II: Independent measurement, erinsaudiocorner.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Monitor XT30: Spec sheet, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Monitor XT30: Manufacturer product page, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Monitor XT30: Owner's manual, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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