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product_id: 517343703
title: "klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony)"
brand: "klipsch"
price: "€ 896.59"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Klipsch"
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# 1" LTS Titanium Vented Tweeter minimizes distortion 90° x 90° Tractrix Horn for crystal-clear dialogue 5.25" Copper-Spun Ceramic Woofers for powerful bass klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony)

**Brand:** klipsch
**Price:** € 896.59
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate every word, feel every beat — your home theater’s vocal powerhouse.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony) by klipsch
- **How much does it cost?** € 896.59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/517343703-klipsch-rp-500c-ii-reference-premiere-center-channel-speaker-ebony)

## Best For

- klipsch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted klipsch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Front-Row Clarity:** Experience razor-sharp dialogue with the larger Tractrix horn that puts you in the cinematic front seat.
- • **Effortless Expansion:** Perfectly pairs with Klipsch RP series for a cohesive surround sound setup that evolves with your home theater ambitions.
- • **Seamless Integration:** Magnetic removable grille and elegant ebony finish make this speaker a stylish centerpiece for any modern living space.
- • **Dynamic Bass Response:** Tractrix port and ceramic woofers combine for deep, clean bass that fills your room effortlessly.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Tweeter:** Exclusive 1" Linear Travel Suspension titanium tweeter delivers pristine highs with minimal distortion.

## Overview

The Klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker features a 90° x 90° composite silicone Tractrix horn, a 1" Linear Travel Suspension titanium vented tweeter, and 5.25" copper-spun ceramic woofers. Designed for crystal-clear dialogue and dynamic bass, it integrates seamlessly with Klipsch RP series speakers, delivering immersive home theater sound with a sleek ebony finish and magnetic grille for versatile styling.

## Description

The klipsch RP-500C II Center Channel Speaker delivers crystal clear home theater sound for your movie dialogues and music lyrics with incredible acoustics. Our proprietary Tractrix horn technology gives you a realistic listening experience in the front row. Leveraging a larger horn, updated 5.25" copper-spun ceramic woofers, a 1" vented tweeter, and a Tractrix port, the second generation of the acclaimed klipsch Reference Premiere speaker series features updated technology for the cleanest, most dynamic sound possible.

Review: Canal central muy claro, buen sonido calidad/precio - Lo tengo como central con unas RP-600MII y sub SVS. Muy recomendables en su gama.
Review: A competent, solid choice to support the rest of the RP line in surround formats. - These have been a nice match with the RP-600m II, a bookshelf speaker that rocks hard and loves to play. Speakers have come a long way in the last decade and expectations are very high, so I understand if there are even cheaper speakers out there that perform close to the same and some people are just sick of seeing Klipsch everywhere, but these Reference Premier lines are truly good speakers, and a good value during Klipsch's (at-least) annual sales. A high end offering without being an over $2k boutique item is a rare thing these days. Being a center, the sound is well defined and powerful, both fairly open and forward at the same time, and take really well to room correction along with the rest of the RP line. Most of the time it isn't the speaker, it's your room or the cabinet you have to stuff it into to comply with the aesthetic of said room. Dirac Live in particular was able to very closely synchronize all my Klipsch RP II series speakers of various sizes together into a very cohesive whole where Dolby Atmos dialog tracks right with the character's positioning on my TV without phase issues. For people concerned with the giant horns, the tweeter at the center is really only an inch and Dirac actually ended up lifting the treble slightly to achieve a flatter target, so I did not find them offensive in the slightest. Out of the box, they even lean toward slightly dark, but take EQ very well and in any direction you want to go, which is a good sign of effortless reproduction with low distortion to begin with. The volumes they can hit with clarity with their high sensitivity are almost frightening. I have not had the nerve to get anywhere near distortion levels. They just rock while still able to please an audiophile with the details, bring out plenty of the emotion of the recording and really place the vocal track on surround recordings properly front and center Their sensitivity allows them to sound good at *low* listening levels too, but the most important thing is they fit in with the rest of your Klipsch stuff as you expand into the guilty pleasure of at-home surround :)

## Features

- LARGER TRACTRIX HORN - A new 90° x 90° composite silicone tractrix hybrid horn provides sharper and clearer dialogue.
- SUSPENSION LINEAR TRAVEL SUSPENSION (LTS) TITANIUM TWEETER: The exclusive 1" LTS minimizes distortion for enhanced and detailed performance.
- VENTED TWEETER DESIGN - The vented tweeter housing enhances the details of what you hear.
- CERAMIC WOOD - Updated for absolutely flawless sound reproduction, minimal distortion and maximum efficiency.
- Tractrix ports: Using Tractrix geometry, Reference Premiere port allows the most efficient and fastest air transfer from the cabinet for cleaner, more powerful bass.
- New Look: The high-quality materials and workmanship make these speakers a centrepiece for any room.
- Removable Grille - Magnetically attaches for an elegant transition from the powerful showstopper to a low-profile performance piece.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09V5SHYST |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For televisions |
| Audio Driver Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Audio output mode | Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | 165,886 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 414 in Hi-Fi Speaker Systems |
| Box Contents | Speaker |
| Brand | Klipsch |
| Brand Name | Klipsch |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wired |
| Connectivity technology | Corded |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Wired Electric |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 100 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 7 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Wood, Cerametallic |
| Frequency Response | 1630 Hz |
| Frequency response | 1630 Hz |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 26.9D x 49.1W x 17.4H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 8.17 kg |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Klipsch |
| Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 200 Watts |
| Model Name | RP-500C II |
| Model Number | RP-500C II |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Mounting type | Tabletop Mount |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Corded |
| Number of Audio Channels | 5.1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Features | Dolby Enabled |
| Series Number | 500 |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Center Channel |
| Speaker maximum output power | 200 Watts |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home Theatre |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Speaker Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 743878046441 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Driver Diameter | 5.25 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Klipsch
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 200 Watts
- **Frequency response:** 1630 Hz
- **Connectivity technology:** Corded
- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Mounting type:** Tabletop Mount
- **Material:** Wood, Cerametallic
- **Model name:** RP-500C II
- **Speaker type:** Monitor
- **Special feature:** Dolby Enabled

## Images

![klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CL84jIKgL.jpg)
![klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rohIAQ7QL.jpg)
![klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jNN07lmrL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: would these speakers work well as left and right front bookshelf speakers?**
A: Although this speaker is designed for center channel application it can be used as any surround channel including front left and right, instead of bookshelf speakers. Thanks!

**Q: Is this ok to use in an AV cabinet if vented?  I have a salamander SEATTLE 236 Chameleon Collection that has a 20 inch wide space for a center speaker**
A: Thanks for your question. A speaker located in a cabinet space will work just fine but its sound will be effected by cavity resonance. Cavity resonance will alter lower frequencies sound quality but may be improved by center channel equalization.
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**Q: I see this speaker has a vented port on back & is not sealed, will a cabinet location sound good? (Salamander SEATTLE 236) not a heat question**
A: You are correct, a sealed cabinet speaker would typically behave better inside of a cabinet vs a rear ported one but the RP-500C II may still sound good. We can recommend our RP-404C II, it has a sealed cabinet design.

**Q: Which of these klip" center channel speakers will provide the clearest dialogue?: RP 50C, RP 250c, RP 404C, RP 450C, RP 500 CII, RP 504C**
A: Hello, first let me say that I have never been disappointed by Klipsh speakers. The answer to your question will depend on other speakers in your system, size of room and distance from speakers. I use Klipsh rp 500 center speaker with my tower rp6000. I can hear dialog very clearly even considering  that I have some hearing loss in the middle spectrum. My advice to you is to chat with the people at Crutchfield. They are experts and can advise you. Hope this helps

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Canal central muy claro, buen sonido calidad/precio
*by S***S on 17 December 2024*

Lo tengo como central con unas RP-600MII y sub SVS. Muy recomendables en su gama.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A competent, solid choice to support the rest of the RP line in surround formats.
*by D***B on 2 November 2025*

These have been a nice match with the RP-600m II, a bookshelf speaker that rocks hard and loves to play. Speakers have come a long way in the last decade and expectations are very high, so I understand if there are even cheaper speakers out there that perform close to the same and some people are just sick of seeing Klipsch everywhere, but these Reference Premier lines are truly good speakers, and a good value during Klipsch's (at-least) annual sales. A high end offering without being an over $2k boutique item is a rare thing these days. Being a center, the sound is well defined and powerful, both fairly open and forward at the same time, and take really well to room correction along with the rest of the RP line. Most of the time it isn't the speaker, it's your room or the cabinet you have to stuff it into to comply with the aesthetic of said room. Dirac Live in particular was able to very closely synchronize all my Klipsch RP II series speakers of various sizes together into a very cohesive whole where Dolby Atmos dialog tracks right with the character's positioning on my TV without phase issues. For people concerned with the giant horns, the tweeter at the center is really only an inch and Dirac actually ended up lifting the treble slightly to achieve a flatter target, so I did not find them offensive in the slightest. Out of the box, they even lean toward slightly dark, but take EQ very well and in any direction you want to go, which is a good sign of effortless reproduction with low distortion to begin with. The volumes they can hit with clarity with their high sensitivity are almost frightening. I have not had the nerve to get anywhere near distortion levels. They just rock while still able to please an audiophile with the details, bring out plenty of the emotion of the recording and really place the vocal track on surround recordings properly front and center Their sensitivity allows them to sound good at *low* listening levels too, but the most important thing is they fit in with the rest of your Klipsch stuff as you expand into the guilty pleasure of at-home surround :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top
*by M***P on 1 March 2025*

Diffusore per canale centrale ottimo ! Per audio restituisce voci pulite ma molto corpose .. perfetto rock ma godibile anche con la voce di Mina . Per il video ...rende piacevole anche una telecronaca di discesa libera !!! Per il film rende in modo superlativo ..arrivando a riprodurre in modo veritiero le versioni audio in italiano che non siano all' altezza delle versioni originali. Consigliatissimo. ...con un amplificatore adeguato.

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