Klipsch RP-500C II Speaker
- Speaker
- 5.2 inches
- Klipsch
- Tabletop Mount
- Better rated than 61%
- More reviewed than 55%
A dedicated Klipsch center channel built for home theater dialogue, made to sit on a shelf or TV stand rather than mount to a wall.
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How it ranks among the 44 speakers we track
4.8★ across 136 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
136 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Klipsch RP-500C II is a center channel speaker with a 5.25-inch driver, single binding post connectivity and a tabletop mounting design for home theater dialogue reproduction.
As part of Klipsch's Reference Premiere line, the RP-500C II is built specifically as a center channel, the speaker most home theater setups lean on for dialogue clarity. Its tabletop mount and roughly 10.6 x 19.3 x 6.9 inch footprint suit placement below or above a TV rather than wall mounting. At 18 lb, it is substantial enough to sit securely on a shelf or TV stand.
- 5.25-inch center channel driver
- Single binding post connectivity
- Tabletop mounting design
- 18 lb build
Who it's for
Home theater owners building out a Klipsch Reference Premiere system who need a matching center channel. Not a standalone stereo or portable speaker.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Purpose-built center channel for home theater
- Tabletop mount fits under or above a TV
- Single binding post keeps wiring simple
- No wall-mount hardware included
- Requires a receiver, not self-powered
Performance notes
The 5.25-inch driver and single binding post input point to a passive center channel meant to be driven by an AV receiver, not a self-amplified unit. Tabletop mounting and its roughly 19-inch width fit a typical TV stand or shelf placement below or above a screen.
Specifications
| Brand | Klipsch |
|---|---|
| Model | RP-500C II |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Driver Size | 5.2 inches |
| Weight | 18 pounds |
| Dimensions | 10.6 × 19.3 × 6.9 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting | Tabletop Mount |
| Connectivity | Single Binding Posts |
| Other details | |
| Brand Tech | Klipsch |
| Speaker Type | Center Channel |
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How it compares
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| Klipsch RP-500C II SpeakerThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 136 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Klipsch RP-500C II
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Klipsch RP-500C II a center channel speaker?
Yes, it's designed specifically as a center channel for home theater setups.
Does the RP-500C II mount to a wall?
It's built for tabletop mounting, not wall mounting.
How much does the RP-500C II weigh?
18 pounds.