Buy Klipsch RC-52 II Reference Series Center Channel Loudspeaker - Each (Black)Klipsch RC-52 II Reference Series Center Channel Loudspeaker - Each (Black) Product Description:
- Remarkable balance of performance
- Frequency Response: 67Hz-24KHz ± 3dB
- Power Handling: 125W RMS / 500W Peak
- Sensitivity: 96dB @ 2.83V / 1m
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms compatible
- High Frequency Drivers: 1" (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horn
- Low Frequency Drivers: Dual 5.25" (13.3cm) CerametallicTM cone woofers
- Enclosure Type: Bass-reflex via dual front-firing ports
Product Description
With its ideal combination of performance and design, the Reference Series RC-52 II center channel speaker delivers a seamless, engaging soundstage that allows listeners to become one with their movie entertainment. With its ideal combination of performance and design, the Reference Series RC-52 II center channel speaker delivers a seamless, engaging soundstage that allows listeners to become one with their movie entertainment. Remarkable balance of performance and value Delivers articulate dialogue and surprising dynamics Highly efficient design produces more output using less energy Magnetically shielded drivers prevent TV interference Enhanced 1" titanium horn-loaded tweeter, dual 5.25" high-output woofers Dimensions: 6.75" H x 20.5" W x 10.5" D Tiltable feet for placement above/below seated ear height Beautiful wood-grain vinyl cabinetThe RC-52 II is complete with our proprietary Tractrix® Horn technology which produces a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless power. Finished in a beautiful black ash woodgrain vinyl veneer, the RC- 52 II is guaranteed to complement any décor. New and Improved Now in its fifth generation, Reference II speakers have even more content and superior sound quality for you to enjoy. You'll find re-engineered drivers throughout combined with a new crossover system that will capture your complete attention and excite your emotions. Improved cosmetics, including black metallic finished baffles, cerametallic woofer
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Klipsch has done it this time, Perfect Center Channel Speaker
By Saurabh Agarwal
LooksBoxy but looks impressive, looks more like a receiver then a speaker. Also the lower band displaying REFERENCE adds to the impression that it is a high quality product. A little heavy but I believe heavier the better as it cancels out any vibrations or turbulence. Take the grills off and everything oozes quality.Sound QualityThis is replacing Klipsch RVX-42 which itself was a great speaker, my favorite klipsch till now but RC-52 II contains 5.25" woofers compared to 4 inch woofers in RVX-42. So although the midrange is still the same as RVX-42, the biggest difference is the male voices which appears stronger and chestier with RC-52 II. I had always wanted to buy RC-52 but the tapered array technology dual crossovers balked me every time as although a great idea, dual crossovers resulted in interference.Since 90% of dialogues in a movie come through center channel and most people crossover their system at 80hz, With RC-52 II I get everything. Chestier heavier voices with a woofer small enough compared to 6.5 and 8 to be very responsive and a crossover low enough 1600Hz that there is no gap between midrange and treble. Although I cannot comment on the off axis performance, On axis the highs are smooth and detailed and match my RVX-42s fronts very well. Also there is no noticeable port-boom which is a good thing.In my opinion, it is better than RC-62s as it has smaller woofers and anything lower than 80Hz anyways goes to the subwoofer. Unless somebody is power hungry or bass crazy or have a very big room, this is perfect as a center channel whether you are pairing up with any bookshelves or the smaller towers in the Klipsch reference Lineup.There are a few things I cannot comment now as it is a center speaker and I cannot compare it directly to other speakers in my system as I cannot A/B this speaker alongwith the other ones. One is performance off-axis. Secondly, its performance in music but a center channel rarely plays any music. Although its hard to beat RVX-42s for music. Although the new crossovers are supposed to be different(supposed to be), I am not able to detect a difference between the RC-52 or RC-52 II. It does not mean there are not better but its just my inability.I am not comparing RC-52 II with center channel from other manufactures as there is no comparison. Klipsch is always miles ahead. I am comparing it to other Klipsch reference speakers, past and present.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.Klipsch RC-52 II Black
By J. C. PENNIMAN
Not sure if paying extra for the next generation Reference series (II) with new crossovers is worth it, but you cannot argue with the quality and performance. I'm using this center in conjunction with RF-52 II and RS-41 II speakers as a 5.1 system. Using a Blu-Ray sound source gives an unbelievable theater experience. The center provides crisp clear dialogue and nice deeper tones from the 5.25" woofers. It really is a nice combination of performance and value.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.Amazing speaker
By Ryan
Love this thingShopped around for quite some time before deciding on this thingOnly downfall is that it's too much better than the rest of my speakers and the sound doesn't fit in with my older ones ~ I definitely intend to eventually upgrade all my speakers to this set when I've got the money for itThis thing can really put out some sound and has a very impressive quality. Highly recommendedFor anyone using this for a home theater - unless you have a fairly large den (this means no apartments or smaller homes) this unit is overkill - I use this in my apartment now and I can hardly use it to it's potential ; would recommend for anyone w/o a larger home to go for the 1 step down of this product but you certainly won't be disappointed with either of themEdit: Got myself some Klipsch RF-62 IIs to go along with this badboy and loving it even more! Next up, some RS-52 IIs
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