Does the RP-504C need a powerful receiver?

No. Its horn-loaded design is highly sensitive, so most mid-range AV receivers can drive it to loud levels. Extra power helps mainly in very large rooms.

Will it match my RP-8000F towers?

Yes. It uses the same titanium tweeter and Cerametallic woofers as the Reference Premiere line, so timbre matches closely across the front stage.

Can I place it inside a cabinet?

It is best on an open shelf or stand with some space behind the Tractrix ports. Enclosing it in a tight cabinet can muddy the bass and block the horn's dispersion.

What connections does it have?

It has a single set of 5-way binding posts that accept banana plugs or bare wire up to 12 gauge. There is no bi-wiring option.

Is the grille removable?

Yes. The magnetic grille pulls off for a bare-driver look and snaps back on.

Should I add a subwoofer with it?

A subwoofer is still worthwhile for home theater. The center handles dialogue and midbass, but a sub covers the low effects channel.

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-504C Center Channel Speaker 600 Watts (Ebony)

Q: Where is the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-504C Center Channel Speaker 600 Watts (Ebony) cheapest?

At eBay, for $369.00, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-504C Center Channel Speaker 600 Watts (Ebony)?

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Reference Premiere series describe the RP-504C as a clear, powerful center that makes dialogue easy to follow and blends well with RP towers. Some listeners find the horn treble forward and the cabinet bulky for typical media furniture.

What people mention

Dialogue clarityPraisedOwners say voices stay clear and easy to follow even in busy action scenes.
TrebleMixedSome listeners like the detail from the horn tweeter, while others find it bright and tiring over long sessions.
SizeCriticisedThe wide, deep cabinet is hard to fit on typical media consoles and shelves.
DynamicsPraisedReviewers note it plays loud without strain and holds composure at high output.
System matchingPraisedOwners report it blends well with RP tower and bookshelf speakers in the same line.

About the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-504C Center Channel Speaker 600 Watts (Ebony)

The Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-504C is a center channel speaker rated at 600 watts. It has a 1-inch titanium Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) vented tweeter paired with a 90° x 90° hybrid Tractrix horn. The horn directs high frequencies toward the listening area. The vented tweeter design reduces standing waves, and the LTS diaphragm minimizes distortion.

Four 5.25-inch spun-copper Cerametallic woofers work together with the horn-loaded tweeter. A rear-firing Tractrix port, with custom inner flares, lets air move quickly and with less turbulence for cleaner bass.

Single 5-way screw terminals accept banana plugs or 12-gauge bare wire. A flexible magnetic grille removes easily. The speaker also has copper anodized trim rings, cast aluminum feet, a satin-painted baffle and a laser-etched logo. This model is shown in an ebony finish.

Type

Center channel speaker

Power

600 watts

Tweeter

1" titanium LTS vented tweeter with 90° x 90° hybrid Tractrix horn

Woofers

4 x 5.25" spun-copper Cerametallic

Enclosure

Bass-reflex with rear-firing Tractrix port

Connections

Single 5-way screw terminals for banana plugs or 12-gauge bare wire