RP-500C

Center Channel Speaker

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Get crystal-clear sound for your movie dialogue and music lyrics with the incredible acoustics of the Klipsch RP-500C center channel speaker. Our proprietary Tractrix® horn-loaded technology gives you a lifelike, front-row listening experience unlike any other.

Walnut Ebony
Walnut Ebony
Center Dual Horn

HYBRID TRACTRIX® HORN TECHNOLOGY

Klipsch proprietary Tractrix® horn-loaded technology ensures high-frequency energy of the RP-500C center channel speaker is aimed directly at the listener and reduces unwanted, artificial reverb caused by indirect sound bouncing off walls - meaning you experience the most clear, detailed, lifelike sound possible.

2018 Reference Premiere Horn Anatomy

HORN ANATOMY

Klipsch Reference Premiere series speakers feature a compressed molded silicon face that is matted to the 90° x 90° Tractrix horn to reduces horn resonance for smoother frequency response. Klipsch computer modeled phase plugs act as a mechanical filter to further ensure a smooth, flat frequency response while protecting the tweeter from damage.

2018 Reference Premiere Tweeter 2

Vented Tweeter

A vented tweeter design reduces standing waves behind the tweeter diaphragm for a smoother high frequency reproduction.

The titanium tweeter diaphragm's light weight yet rigid composition exceeds the performance of aluminum, polymer or silk tweeters.

Klipsch award-winning Linear Travel Suspension technology leverages a piston motion of the titanium diaphragm that lowers distortion and delivers real-to-life sound.

A ceramic magnet housing provides premium performance, Klipsch Reference Premiere tweeters set the standard in acoustic reproduction.

Center Dual Woofers

CERAMETALLIC™ WOOFERS

Klipsch Proprietary Cerametallic™ woofers are the RP-500C center channel speaker's signature statement for both sound and aesthetics. This extremely light, rigid materials holds its shape while being able to deliver lower frequencies with maximum efficiency.

2018 Reference Premiere Woofer

WOOFER ANATOMY

Klipsch Cerametallic™ cones are matted to a dual-layer, copper-wound voice coil for exceptional conductivity.

Reference Premiere woofers are housed in a non-resonating, stamped-steel basket that’s secured to a large magnet motor for exceptional efficiency and low distortion, and matched to our horn-loaded tweeters for optimal acoustic execution.

2018 Reference Premiere Center Port

REAR TRACTRIX® PORT

The rear Tractrix port of the Reference Premiere center channel speakers is perfectly matched to the cabinet and woofers, creating ideal airflow with minimal distortion or turbulence even at the lowest frequencies.

Center Dual Finish

FINISHED TO PERFECTION

The RP-500C ebony and walnut finishes boast satin painted baffles with a scratch resistant design for an elegant audio solution to your home theater system.

Strong, flexible, magnetic grilles provide protection and a sleek aesthetic to compliment your home's decor.

Features

Key Product Features

1” Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix® Horn
Dual 5.25" Spun Copper Cerametallic™ Woofers
Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tractrix® port
Premium Scratch Resistant Ebony and Walnut Finishes
Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille
Dimensions: 6.81” x 18.50” x 9.5”

Documents

Spec Sheet

For more technical detail, download the Spec Sheet here: RP 500 C Spec Sheet v01 .

Product Manual

Download the Product Manual for RP-500C Center Channel Speaker here: Reference Premiere Speakers Manual .