I purchased this center channel speaker to replace my trusty old Paradigm Studio Reference speaker which I’ve been using in my 5.1 setup for over 20 years. I recently purchased a pair of Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-6000F floor-standing speakers as my front speakers, while moving my pair of ELAC Debut bookshelf speakers to my rear surround positions. The Paradigm was working fine, but the sound signature just wasn’t matching up well with the newer, brighter RP-6000’s. I was hoping that matching three Reference Premier speakers across the front would give me a more consistent performance.
Out of the box, Klipsch’s penchant for outstanding build quality was obvious. This is a smaller but heavier speaker - I needed something that would fit my existing equipment console. This speaker is built like built like a tank, and features Klipsch’s great looking dual copper 5.25” woofers and a 1” Titanium tweeter.
There are two wire-connecting terminals in the rear, along with a base port. This makes positioning important if you are considering a center channel speaker. If you put this speaker in a closed cabinet as opposed to an open cabinet, be sure to give the rear of the speaker clearance for the base port.
In terms of sound quality, this speaker more than lived up to its reputation and reviews. Initially, I played a variety of live musical performances in Blu-ray using DTS Master Audio decoding. The first thing I noticed was that the sound stage is substantially wider with this speaker. It really opened things up. The voices are “up front,” clear and brighter than my old Paradigm. In my opinion, few companies deliver attention to detail with regard to live performances more than Klipsch, and the sound quality was outstanding across the board.
Next, I tested some Super Audio CD’s (SACD’s) to see how they would fare. I chose the Japanese SACD mixes of The Eagle’s “Hotel California,” Donald Fagan’s “The Nightfly” and an SACD version of Steely Dan’s “Gaucho.” Everything, from the instruments to the voices benefited not from an expanded sound stage. And this speakers sonic signature matched up beautifully with my floor-standing speakers.
Mark Knopfler’s guitar work on Gaucho’s “Time Out of Mind” was amazing, with more detail and depth. And Patti Austin’s backup vocals on “Babylon Sisters” stood out front and center in a way I’ve not experienced before. In short, every SACD I auditioned benefited from this speaker.
In terms of the home theater experience, I played Sam Mendes’ war epic “1917” and Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” and the anniversary version of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” on Blu-ray 4K UHD. I noticed a clearer, cleaner and brighter dialogue. I had to adjust my center channel in the past, increasing the Db to boost dialogue, but not with the RP-250C. Again, it exceeded my expectations. Even the firefights in 1917 and Saving Private Ryan were more detailed and expansive, and also provided a meatier bass experience.
If you are considering buying a center channel speaker, I would strongly encourage to consider this speaker based on build, appearance, spectacular sound quality and value for the money. You could end up spending a lot more money and get a lesser speaker in return. For well less than $200, you can have the sonic experience you’ve been looking for.
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| Sold By | — | Walts TV | Acoustic Sound Design Inc | Acoustic Sound Design Inc | Huppins | Huppins |
| speaker size | — | — | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | AC |
| connectivity tech | RCA | Speaker Wire | Wired | Wired | Single Binding Posts | Edge to Edge Horns |
| speaker type | Outdoor | Component | Monitor | Monitor | Monitor | Monitor |
| mounting type | Tabletop | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount |
| weight | 21.1 pounds | 8.45 kilograms | 36 pounds | 36 pounds | 18 pounds | 18 pounds |
| control method | — | — | remote | remote | remote | remote |
| model name | RP-250C | KD-52C | RP-504C II Eby | RP-504C II Wal | RP-500C II | RP-500C II Wal |
From the manufacturer
Reimagined. Redesigned. Revolutionary.
We had a mission for the Klipsch Reference Premiere line: Blow the doors off the expectations of our loyal following, and get our fans so close to their music they can touch it. We have melded our engineering expertise and state of the art technology together to produce a loudspeaker line that will have people falling in love with their music again.
The Reference Premiere RP-250C center channel speaker delivers theater-quality dialogue in a compact size for easy placement in/on your home entertainment system.
**Note: Manufacturer warranty is only valid when purchased from a Klipsch Authorized Reseller. For full list, visit klipsch official website for authorized-online-dealers.**
Features
- 1" Linear Travel Suspension Titanium Tweeter
- Dual 5.25" Spun Copper Cerametallic Cone Woofers
- 90x90 Hybrid Tractrix Horn
- All New Tractrix Port
- MDF Cabinet with Brushed Polymer Veneer Baffle Finish
- Strong, Flexible Removable Grille
- Dimensions: 6.81” x 18.5” x 9.96”
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90x90 Hybrid Tractrix HornRedesigned Tractrix horn utilizes a circular horn throat paired to a square horn mouth to further improve high frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. The compressed molded rubber construction adds high frequency damping to improve resolution and detail. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible. |
Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) Titanium TweeterA Linear Travel Suspension minimizes distortion for enhanced, detailed performance. LTS Tweeters have been a hallmark of previous Reference lines, as well as our flagship Klipsch Palladium series, making it a core component of some of the best speakers in the world. |
Spun Copper Cerametallic WoofersCerametallic woofers represent the pinnacle of Klipsch driver design, maintaining exceptional rigidity, and lightweight construction, for minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-loaded LTS tweeter, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class. |
All New Tractrix PortUtilizing Tractrix geometry, the all new Reference Premiere ports allows for the most efficient, fastest air transfer from the cabinet – for the cleanest, most powerful low frequency response on the market. |
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Mdf Cabinet With Brushed Polymer Veneer Baffle FinishWe’ve paired a premium wood grain polymer veneer with a brushed polymer veneer to add a more modern aesthetic for the Reference Premiere system. The clean, seamless lines of these speakers allow them to be incorporated into any decor. |
Strong, Flexible Removable GrilleAttaches magnetically for an elegant transition from powerful showstopper to discrete performance piece. The magnets are embedded within the baffle for superior high frequency diffraction reduction. |
Hear What You've Been MissingOur center channel speakers are designed to give you the clearest movie dialogue and music lyrics for an ultimate home theater experience unlike any other. No other brand on the market can deliver the realistic detail and emotion like Klipsch can. |
Dolby Atmos ReadyLooking to add more than only surround sound? Dolby Atmos delivers a hemisphere of sound the completely engulfs the listener in their movies and music. Klipsch's signature controlled directivity makes our speakers the ideal choice for delivering this cutting-edge, overhead soundstage. |
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Unparalleled sound quality & value for well under $200…
I purchased this center channel speaker to replace my trusty old Paradigm Studio Reference speaker which I’ve been using in my 5.1 setup for over 20 years. I recently purchased a pair of Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-6000F floor-standing speakers as my front speakers, while moving my pair of ELAC Debut bookshelf speakers to my rear surround positions. The Paradigm was working fine, but the sound signature just wasn’t matching up well with the newer, brighter RP-6000’s. I was hoping that matching three Reference Premier speakers across the front would give me a more consistent performance.Out of the box, Klipsch’s penchant for outstanding build quality was obvious. This is a smaller but heavier speaker - I needed something that would fit my existing equipment console. This speaker is built like built like a tank, and features Klipsch’s great looking dual copper 5.25” woofers and a 1” Titanium tweeter.There are two wire-connecting terminals in the rear, along with a base port. This makes positioning important if you are considering a center channel speaker. If you put this speaker in a closed cabinet as opposed to an open cabinet, be sure to give the rear of the speaker clearance for the base port.In terms of sound quality, this speaker more than lived up to its reputation and reviews. Initially, I played a variety of live musical performances in Blu-ray using DTS Master Audio decoding. The first thing I noticed was that the sound stage is substantially wider with this speaker. It really opened things up. The voices are “up front,” clear and brighter than my old Paradigm. In my opinion, few companies deliver attention to detail with regard to live performances more than Klipsch, and the sound quality was outstanding across the board. Next, I tested some Super Audio CD’s (SACD’s) to see how they would fare. I chose the Japanese SACD mixes of The Eagle’s “Hotel California,” Donald Fagan’s “The Nightfly” and an SACD version of Steely Dan’s “Gaucho.” Everything, from the instruments to the voices benefited not from an expanded sound stage. And this speakers sonic signature matched up beautifully with my floor-standing speakers.Mark Knopfler’s guitar work on Gaucho’s “Time Out of Mind” was amazing, with more detail and depth. And Patti Austin’s backup vocals on “Babylon Sisters” stood out front and center in a way I’ve not experienced before. In short, every SACD I auditioned benefited from this speaker.In terms of the home theater experience, I played Sam Mendes’ war epic “1917” and Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” and the anniversary version of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” on Blu-ray 4K UHD. I noticed a clearer, cleaner and brighter dialogue. I had to adjust my center channel in the past, increasing the Db to boost dialogue, but not with the RP-250C. Again, it exceeded my expectations. Even the firefights in 1917 and Saving Private Ryan were more detailed and expansive, and also provided a meatier bass experience.If you are considering buying a center channel speaker, I would strongly encourage to consider this speaker based on build, appearance, spectacular sound quality and value for the money. You could end up spending a lot more money and get a lesser speaker in return. For well less than $200, you can have the sonic experience you’ve been looking for.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
Out of the box, Klipsch’s penchant for outstanding build quality was obvious. This is a smaller but heavier speaker - I needed something that would fit my existing equipment console. This speaker is built like built like a tank, and features Klipsch’s great looking dual copper 5.25” woofers and a 1” Titanium tweeter.
There are two wire-connecting terminals in the rear, along with a base port. This makes positioning important if you are considering a center channel speaker. If you put this speaker in a closed cabinet as opposed to an open cabinet, be sure to give the rear of the speaker clearance for the base port.
In terms of sound quality, this speaker more than lived up to its reputation and reviews. Initially, I played a variety of live musical performances in Blu-ray using DTS Master Audio decoding. The first thing I noticed was that the sound stage is substantially wider with this speaker. It really opened things up. The voices are “up front,” clear and brighter than my old Paradigm. In my opinion, few companies deliver attention to detail with regard to live performances more than Klipsch, and the sound quality was outstanding across the board.
Next, I tested some Super Audio CD’s (SACD’s) to see how they would fare. I chose the Japanese SACD mixes of The Eagle’s “Hotel California,” Donald Fagan’s “The Nightfly” and an SACD version of Steely Dan’s “Gaucho.” Everything, from the instruments to the voices benefited not from an expanded sound stage. And this speakers sonic signature matched up beautifully with my floor-standing speakers.
Mark Knopfler’s guitar work on Gaucho’s “Time Out of Mind” was amazing, with more detail and depth. And Patti Austin’s backup vocals on “Babylon Sisters” stood out front and center in a way I’ve not experienced before. In short, every SACD I auditioned benefited from this speaker.
In terms of the home theater experience, I played Sam Mendes’ war epic “1917” and Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” and the anniversary version of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” on Blu-ray 4K UHD. I noticed a clearer, cleaner and brighter dialogue. I had to adjust my center channel in the past, increasing the Db to boost dialogue, but not with the RP-250C. Again, it exceeded my expectations. Even the firefights in 1917 and Saving Private Ryan were more detailed and expansive, and also provided a meatier bass experience.
If you are considering buying a center channel speaker, I would strongly encourage to consider this speaker based on build, appearance, spectacular sound quality and value for the money. You could end up spending a lot more money and get a lesser speaker in return. For well less than $200, you can have the sonic experience you’ve been looking for.
Unparalleled sound quality & value for well under $200…
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
I purchased this center channel speaker to replace my trusty old Paradigm Studio Reference speaker which I’ve been using in my 5.1 setup for over 20 years. I recently purchased a pair of Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-6000F floor-standing speakers as my front speakers, while moving my pair of ELAC Debut bookshelf speakers to my rear surround positions. The Paradigm was working fine, but the sound signature just wasn’t matching up well with the newer, brighter RP-6000’s. I was hoping that matching three Reference Premier speakers across the front would give me a more consistent performance.Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
Out of the box, Klipsch’s penchant for outstanding build quality was obvious. This is a smaller but heavier speaker - I needed something that would fit my existing equipment console. This speaker is built like built like a tank, and features Klipsch’s great looking dual copper 5.25” woofers and a 1” Titanium tweeter.
There are two wire-connecting terminals in the rear, along with a base port. This makes positioning important if you are considering a center channel speaker. If you put this speaker in a closed cabinet as opposed to an open cabinet, be sure to give the rear of the speaker clearance for the base port.
In terms of sound quality, this speaker more than lived up to its reputation and reviews. Initially, I played a variety of live musical performances in Blu-ray using DTS Master Audio decoding. The first thing I noticed was that the sound stage is substantially wider with this speaker. It really opened things up. The voices are “up front,” clear and brighter than my old Paradigm. In my opinion, few companies deliver attention to detail with regard to live performances more than Klipsch, and the sound quality was outstanding across the board.
Next, I tested some Super Audio CD’s (SACD’s) to see how they would fare. I chose the Japanese SACD mixes of The Eagle’s “Hotel California,” Donald Fagan’s “The Nightfly” and an SACD version of Steely Dan’s “Gaucho.” Everything, from the instruments to the voices benefited not from an expanded sound stage. And this speakers sonic signature matched up beautifully with my floor-standing speakers.
Mark Knopfler’s guitar work on Gaucho’s “Time Out of Mind” was amazing, with more detail and depth. And Patti Austin’s backup vocals on “Babylon Sisters” stood out front and center in a way I’ve not experienced before. In short, every SACD I auditioned benefited from this speaker.
In terms of the home theater experience, I played Sam Mendes’ war epic “1917” and Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” and the anniversary version of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” on Blu-ray 4K UHD. I noticed a clearer, cleaner and brighter dialogue. I had to adjust my center channel in the past, increasing the Db to boost dialogue, but not with the RP-250C. Again, it exceeded my expectations. Even the firefights in 1917 and Saving Private Ryan were more detailed and expansive, and also provided a meatier bass experience.
If you are considering buying a center channel speaker, I would strongly encourage to consider this speaker based on build, appearance, spectacular sound quality and value for the money. You could end up spending a lot more money and get a lesser speaker in return. For well less than $200, you can have the sonic experience you’ve been looking for.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015
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