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Klipsch RP-500C II Center Channel Speaker

  • Driver Size: 5.2 inches
  • Speaker Type: Center Channel
  • Connectivity: Single Binding Posts
  • Brand Tech: Klipsch

Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

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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ASIN: B09V5SHYSTModel: RP-500C IICategory: Speakers

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.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Purpose-built center channel for home theater
  • Tabletop mount fits under or above a TV
  • Single binding post keeps wiring simple
Cons
  • 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

BrandKlipsch
ModelRP-500C II
Dimensions & fit
Driver Size5.2 incheshigher than 52% of 34 speakers
Weight18 poundshigher than 65% of 35 speakers
Dimensions10.6 × 19.3 × 6.9 inches
Dimensions10.58 x 19.34 x 6.87 in
Construction & materials
ColorBlack
Compatibility & installation
ConnectivitySingle Binding Posts
MountingTabletop Mount
Other details
Speaker TypeCenter Channel
Brand TechKlipsch

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Frequently asked questions

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.