RP-500M

Bookshelf Speaker

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Get incredible cinema-quality stereo sound with the RP-500M bookshelf speakers. Klipsch proprietary technology is built on over 75 years of acoustic experience to deliver the best home theater experience possible.

Ebony Walnut
Ebony Walnut
RP 6000 F Black Vinyl Angle
RP 6000 F Walnut Angle
Ebony Walnut
RP-6000F Ebony Walnut
Ebony Walnut
Ebony Walnut
RP 600 C Walnut Angle
RP 600 C Black Vinyl Angle
Walnut Ebony
RP-600C Walnut Ebony
Walnut Ebony
Walnut Ebony
RP 500 SA Black Vinyl Pair
RP 500 SA Walnut Front Grille
RP 500 SA Piano Black Pair
Ebony Walnut Piano Black
RP-500SA Ebony Walnut Piano Black
Ebony Walnut Piano Black
Ebony Walnut Piano Black
2018 Reference Premiere Bookshelf Horn

HYBRID TRACTRIX® HORN TECHNOLOGY

Klipsch proprietary Tractrix® horn-loaded technology ensures high-frequency energy of the RP-500M bookshelf speakers are 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.

2018 Reference Premiere Books Cones

CERAMETALLIC™ WOOFERS

Klipsch Proprietary Cerametallic™ woofers are the RP-500M bookshelf speakers 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 Books Port

REAR TRACTRIX® PORT

The rear Tractrix ports of the RP-500M bookshelf speakers are perfectly matched to the cabinets and woofers, creating ideal airflow with minimal distortion or turbulence even at the lowest frequencies.

2018 Reference Premiere Bookshelf Finish

FINISHED TO PERFECTION

The RP-500M 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
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: 13.50” x 6.81” x 9.50”

Documents

Spec Sheet

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

Product Manual

Download the Product Manual for RP-500M Bookshelf Speaker here: Reference Premiere Speakers Manual .