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Black rectangular surround speaker with two drivers and horn tweeter

Klipsch

Klipsch RP-502SBII Surround Speaker Black

SKU CH-Y974-JSYXP

A surround speaker with a 90° x 90° horn and 5.25″ cerametallic woofers for wide, detailed rear-channel sound

  • Product typeSurround/Rear Channel Speakers
  • Product colorBlack
  • Wide-dispersion horn spreads sound across 90° for immersive surround
  • Vented tweeter housing cuts standing waves for cleaner highs
  • Cerametallic 5.25 woofers deliver low-distortion bass impact
  • Two-way design separates frequencies for precise detail
  • On-wall mounting flexibility suits elevation or rear channels

Ideal for surround and elevation channels

The Klipsch RP-502SBII functions as a dedicated surround or rear-channel speaker and can also serve as an on-wall elevation module. Its wide dispersion design spreads sound across a broad listening area for immersive home-theatre effects.

Upgrade from basic bookshelf surrounds

Replacing standard direct-radiating bookshelf speakers with this wide-dispersion model adds a larger, more enveloping soundstage. The jump is worth it when your room layout demands wider coverage or when elevation channels are needed for object-based audio formats.

Handles mid-to-large rooms with 5.25-inch drivers

Dual 5.25-inch Cerametallic woofers and the 90° x 90° Tractrix horn deliver ample output for typical surround duties in medium and large spaces. In very large rooms or at reference-level volumes, a single pair may reach its headroom limits for the lowest surround effects.

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Price $467.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 1,147 comparable items (median $133.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeSurround/Rear Channel Speakers
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

What mounting options does the RP-502SBII support for on-wall placement?

The speaker is designed for on-wall use as an elevation or surround channel, with a 90° x 90° Tractrix horn that maintains wide dispersion when mounted at ear height or above.

Which wiring terminals are used during installation, and what common mistake should be avoided?

Connect the speaker-level inputs on the rear panel, ensuring positive and negative leads match the amplifier; reversing polarity is the frequent error that collapses the soundstage.

How often should the 5.25 Cerametallic woofers and LTS titanium tweeter be inspected or replaced?

Under normal home-theatre use the drivers require no scheduled replacement; simply dust the horn and vented tweeter housing occasionally to keep airflow clear.

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