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Black center channel speaker, rectangular cabinet, dual 5.25 woofers, horn tweeter, matte finish

Klipsch

Klipsch RP-500C II Center Channel Speaker Black 200 watts 27Hz 120kHz

SKU CH-1SJJ-RNBSB

A center channel speaker with dual 5.25" Cerametallic woofers, a 1" LTS titanium tweeter, and a 90° x 90° Tractrix horn for clear dialogue

  • Audio channelsSubwoofer Only
  • Sales unitSystem
  • Speaker setupCenter Channel
  • Driver size6.5 in (16.5 cm)
  • Rated power200 W
  • Frequency range27 Hz - 120 kHz
  • Clear dialogue from 90° x 90° Tractrix horn
  • Low distortion via 1 LTS titanium tweeter
  • Detailed highs from vented tweeter housing
  • Powerful bass with dual 5.25 Cerametallic woofers
  • 200 watts handling across 27Hz – 120kHz range

Center Channel Speaker for Dialogue Clarity

The Klipsch RP-500C II is a passive center channel speaker designed for home theatre systems. It handles 200 watts of power and covers a frequency response from 27Hz to 120kHz. The unit uses a 2.5-way configuration with dual 5.25-inch Cerametallic woofers and a 1-inch LTS titanium diaphragm tweeter. It connects via single binding posts for wired amplification.

Sustained Output with Low Distortion

The 1-inch LTS tweeter minimizes distortion during extended listening sessions at high volumes. A vented tweeter housing reduces standing waves that create unwanted harmonics over time. Dual 5.25-inch Cerametallic woofers maintain efficiency and detail without compression during demanding movie soundtracks. The 90° x 90° silicone composite hybrid Tractrix horn controls directivity consistently across the soundstage.

Passive Operation with Efficient Design

As a passive speaker, it draws no power directly and produces no fan noise. The compact cabinet measures 120 by 120 by 25 millimeters (4.72 by 4.72 by 0.98 inches) for flexible placement. High sensitivity from the horn-loaded tweeter and Cerametallic woofers reduces the amplifier power required for reference levels. Heat dissipation is managed passively through the enclosure.

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Price $247.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 1,147 comparable items (median $133.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameGemini
Product lineRP-500C II
Model nameARIA926DW
Part numberRP-500C II
Product typeCenter Channel Speaker
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Audio channelsSubwoofer Only
Speaker setupCenter Channel
Driver size6.5 in (16.5 cm)
Frequency range27 Hz - 120 kHz
Ports & slots
Connection typesWired
Power
Rated power200 W
Power supplyAC
Size & build
Size and weight120 × 120 × 25 mm 4.72 × 4.72 × 0.98 in
In the box
Sales unitSystem

Questions about this item

Does the 200-watt passive center channel draw noticeable heat or noise when running all day?

The RP-500C II is a passive design with no built-in amplifier, so it produces no fan noise or active heat; warmth depends entirely on the external amplifier you pair with it.

What amplifier connections do I already need to drive the single binding posts on this speaker?

You need a stereo or AV receiver with speaker-level outputs that accept bare wire, spades or banana plugs to connect to the single set of binding posts.

Will the 90° x 90° Tractrix horn and 5.25″ Cerametallic woofers blend with my older Reference bookshelf speakers?

The horn’s controlled directivity and the updated woofers share the Reference Premiere voicing, so dialogue timbre stays consistent with earlier Klipsch Reference models you may keep.

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