Reference 6500 vs Arcam R35
The R35's impedance is 6Ω against the Reference 6500's 4Ω and its sensitivity 87 dB against 90 dB. Both share high-frequency extension (40 kHz) and ways (3).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,600
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About the Reference 6500
The RBH Sound Reference 6500 is a freestanding Reference-series tower speaker sold as a pair. It is designed for high-fidelity music and home theater use, with a 3-way driver array that combines three 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofers, two 6.5-inch reference aluminum cone midrange drivers, and a 1.38 x 1 inch AMT tweeter. RBH describes it as an upgrade to the 6500-SF, emphasizing improved detail, dynamic range, and accurate reproduction at both low and high listening levels. The cabinet is finished in satin black or satin white, and the speaker includes dual 5-way binding posts for bi-wiring or bi-amplification.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 32 Hz - 40 kHz
- Power Handling
- 350W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 100W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 350W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- AMT tweeter and aluminum cone woofers
- Driver Size
- 6.5"
- Driver Count
- 5
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.7 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 286 × 1240 × 378 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 32.79 kg (72 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Satin Black, Satin White
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 32-40000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions