Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500 C II, center speaker

Klipsch RP-500C II – Reference Premiere II series represents the pinnacle in the evolution of the iconic Klipsch Reference series

The newly updated Reference Premiere line has a host of new features that take classic Klipsch sound to new heights. The RP-500C II features an updated tweeter, improved woofers, and a chassis with connectors.

MAIN TECHNICAL FEATURES OF KLIPSCH RP-500C II:
• 1″ LTS (Linear Travel Suspension) tweeter with titanium cone and Tractrix® horn
• Dual 5-1/4″ Cerametallic™ cone woofers
• Frequency response: 60-25,000 Hz (± 3dB)
• Sensitivity: 96 dB
• Power: up to 100 watts RMS
• Impedance: 8 ohms
• Bass-reflex design with rear-firing Tractrix
• Magnetic grid
• Ebony furniture vinyl with scratch-resistant design and satin-painted dividers
• Speaker terminals with aluminum binding posts with audiophile internal speaker wiring
• Cork pads on the bottom add stability and security while helping to separate the speaker from surfaces
• Speaker dimensions: 17.4 x 49.1 x 26.9 cm
• Weight 8.30 kg

UPDATED TREADER AND HORN DESIGN
Your center channel speaker is the lifeblood of your home theater system. It reproduces almost all of the dialogue in a movie or TV show. It's important to get a center channel speaker that can reproduce voices and explosions with the same level of detail. Klipsch has made some tweaks to the RP-500C II tweeter and horn to make center channel effects sound as clear and accurate as possible.

The 1″ LTS (Linear Travel Suspension) tweeter features a vented enclosure to reduce standing waves that can compromise sound quality. The signature Tractrix® horn it’s built into has an expanded mouth for better soundstage and directivity. The horn also features a soft silicone face and a unique phase plug that keeps highs smooth and fatigue-free.

70% LARGER VOICE COIL
There is a 5-1/4″ Ceremetallic™ woofer on either side of the center tweeter. The woofers give the center channel sound effects, such as explosions, and help reproduce voices in the lower registers. Metallic woofers are nothing new to Klipsch speakers, but the company has significantly improved the motor structures behind the cones.

Each woofer uses a 70% larger voice coil for greater control, speed and precision. The woofers also feature new aluminum sealing rings that help reduce distortion and allow the speakers to handle a little more power.

CABINET FOR DEEPER BASS
The 500C II cabinet features rear-firing Tractrix ports that help deepen the speaker's bass response. The horn-shaped port design promotes more efficient airflow into and out of the cabinet, reducing port noise and low-frequency distortion.

Where and how you place your center channel speaker is important. Since this speaker uses a portable enclosure, you don’t want to place it against a wall or the back of your entertainment center. Instead, we recommend giving the midrange speaker some “breathing room” by pulling it away from the wall. The speaker’s bass response will thank you.