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product_id: 441916062
title: "RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony)"
brand: "klipsch"
price: "€ 722.84"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Klipsch"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/441916062-rp-500c-ii-reference-premiere-center-channel-speaker-ebony
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region: Germany
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# 1” LTS titanium tweeter minimizes distortion 90° x 90° Tractrix horn for crystal-clear dialogue 5.25” Cerametallic woofers for flawless bass RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony)

**Brand:** klipsch
**Price:** € 722.84
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater with sound that commands attention.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony) by klipsch
- **How much does it cost?** € 722.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/441916062-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

- • **Powerful, Clean Bass:** Cerametallic woofers and Tractrix ports ensure deep, punchy bass without muddiness.
- • **Effortless Integration:** Optimized for Dolby and room correction tech, syncing perfectly with your Klipsch system.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Precision:** LTS titanium tweeter and vented design deliver distortion-free, detailed highs.
- • **Front-Row Clarity, Every Time:** Experience dialogue so crisp it feels like the actors are in your living room.
- • **Seamless Style Meets Performance:** Furniture-grade ebony finish with a magnetic removable grille for sleek, customizable aesthetics.

## Overview

The Klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker features a larger 90° x 90° Tractrix horn, a 1” Linear Travel Suspension titanium tweeter with vented housing, and updated 5.25” Cerametallic woofers. Designed for crystal-clear dialogue and powerful bass, it combines advanced acoustic technology with a premium ebony finish and magnetic grille, making it a perfect centerpiece for any high-end home theater setup.

## Description

The Klipsch RP-500C II center channel speaker delivers crystal-clear home theater sound for your movie dialogue and music lyrics with incredible acoustics. Our proprietary Tractrix® horn-loaded technology gives you a lifelike, front-row listening experience. Leveraging a larger horn, updated copper-spun 5.25” Cerametallic woofers, a vented 1” tweeter design, 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: 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 :)
Review: Crisp and clear center speaker for Klipsch systems - Makes a very nice center speaker for my 5.1 home theater. Clear and crisp dialog without being overly pushy.

## Features

- BIGGER TRACTRIX HORN: A new, larger 90° x 90° silicone composite hybrid Tractrix horn provides crisper, clearer dialogue.
- LINEAR TRAVEL SUSPENSION (LTS) TITANIUM DIAPHRAGM TWEETER: The exclusive 1” LTS minimizes distortion for enhanced, detailed performance.
- VENTED TWEETER DESIGN: The vented tweeter housing enhances the detail in what you hear.
- ALL-NEW CERAMETALLIC WOOFERS: Updated for absolutely flawless sound reproduction, minimum distortion, and maximum efficiency.
- TRACTRIX PORTS: Utilizing Tractrix geometry, the Reference Premiere port allows for the most efficient, fastest air transfer from the cabinet for cleaner, more powerful bass.
- NEW LOOK: Furniture grade materials and finishes make these speakers a statement piece for any room.
- REMOVABLE GRILLE: Attaches magnetically for an elegant transition from powerful showstopper to discrete performance piece.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09V5SHYST |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,688 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #16 in Center-Channel Speakers |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (122) |
| Date First Available | May 16, 2022 |
| Included Components | Speaker |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Weight | 18 pounds |
| Item model number | RP-500C II |
| Manufacturer | Klipsch |
| Material | Wood, Cerametallic |
| Model Name | RP-500C II |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 10.58"D x 19.34"W x 6.87"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Televisions |
| Series Number | 500 |
| Shape | rectangular prism |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Center Channel |
| Special Feature | Dolby Enabled |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home Theatre |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 1.0 |
| UPC | 743878046441 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Klipsch
- **Connectivity Technology:** Single Binding Posts
- **Frequency Response:** 20 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 200 Watts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## 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.
World Wide Stereo – since 1979 – and a proud authorized Klipsch dealer.

**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

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crisp and clear center speaker for Klipsch systems
*by C***. on December 31, 2025*

Makes a very nice center speaker for my 5.1 home theater. Clear and crisp dialog without being overly pushy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than a soundbar unit
*by G***M on December 22, 2025*

The sound is (vocals) clear upfront and precise. Much better as part of a dedicated AVR sound system than a sound bar stand alone unit.

## Frequently Bought Together

- klipsch RP-500C II Reference Premiere Center Channel Speaker (Ebony)
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- Klipsch R-120SW Subwoofer, Black

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*