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Black rectangular center channel speaker with dual 5.25 inch spun copper woofers and a 1 inch aluminum tweeter in a square horn

Klipsch

Klipsch R-52C Center Channel Home Audio Speaker - Black

SKU CH-5VH7-2BDQK

A center-channel speaker delivering clear dialogue with dual 5.25-inch spun-copper woofers and a 1-inch aluminum tweeter on a 90x90 tractrix horn

  • Product typeHome Speaker
  • Clear dialogue from 90x90 Tractrix horn
  • Detailed highs via 1" aluminum LTS tweeter
  • Strong bass from dual 5.25" spun-copper IMG woofers
  • High 95dB sensitivity delivers loud output with less power
  • Handles up to 400 watts for dynamic home theater peaks

Klipsch R-52C Centre Channel Speaker

The Klipsch R-52C is a dedicated centre channel speaker designed to anchor dialogue in a home-theatre system. It uses a 2-way layout with dual 5.25" spun-copper IMG woofers and a 1" aluminium LTS tweeter mounted on a 90x90 square Tractrix horn. The cabinet is finished in black and includes a removable magnetic grille. It handles up to 400 watts of power.

Suited for dialogue-focused surround setups

This speaker suits listeners who want clear movie dialogue and music vocals from a single centre position. Its 95 dB sensitivity at 2.83 V/1 m means it plays loudly with modest amplifier power. Buyers who need a stereo pair for music listening or a larger centre for bigger rooms should look at alternative models. The unit has no built-in amplification or wireless connectivity.

Behaviour during extended playback

The 89 Hz to 21 kHz ±3 dB response stays consistent during long sessions because the aluminium tweeter and Kapton suspension resist thermal compression. Dual woofers share the mid-bass load, reducing cone excursion and distortion at high output. The horn geometry maintains controlled directivity so off-axis listeners hear the same tonal balance as the centre seat.

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Price $290.99
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Specifications

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Product typeHome Speaker

Questions about this item

What type of amplifier or receiver is needed to drive the 95 dB sensitivity and 400 watts power handling?

Use an amplifier or AV receiver with speaker-level outputs rated for 8‑ohm loads; the high 95 dB sensitivity means even modest power will play loudly, while the 400‑watt peak rating gives ample headroom for dynamic peaks.

Can I keep my existing front left and right speakers if they are not Klipsch models?

Yes, the center channel will reproduce dialogue from 89 Hz to 21 kHz regardless of the brand of the main speakers, though matching timbre across the front stage usually sounds more cohesive.

How can I verify the 1" aluminum LTS tweeter and dual 5.25" spun‑copper IMG woofers are performing correctly after setup?

Play a familiar movie scene with centred dialogue; clear, intelligible voices without harshness or boxiness confirm the tweeter and woofers are working as designed.

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