At a glance
Klipsch RP-500C in 5 facts
- Type: Center speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 60 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity: 93 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.7/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
In this review, I’ve evaluated the Klipsch RP-500C center channel speaker based on my personal experience. The speaker excelled in sound quality, dialogue clarity, and overall design. Some downsides include misleading information about Bluetooth connectivity and the need for an external amplifier. Overall, it's a solid choice if outstanding audio is your priority. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 2x 5.25" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 60 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB
- Crossover frequency
- 1.5 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 75 to 150 W
- Power handling (RMS)
- 100 W 400 W peak Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Maximum SPL
- 96 dB
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
- Port location
- Rear Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Speaker terminals
- 5-way binding posts Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Bi-wire capable
- No Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Bi-amp capable
- No Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Center
- Height
- 7.3 in 185 mm
- Width
- 18.5 in 470 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Depth
- 8 in 203 mm
- Weight
- 39.7 lb 18 kg
- Colors
- Ebony Walnut Satin Painted
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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