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Klipsch RP-500C Center Channel Speaker (Ebony) (Renewed)

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$140.00

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About this item

  • 1” Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn
  • Dual 5.25" Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers
  • Bass-Reflex via Rear-Firing Tractrix port
  • Premium Scratch Resistant Ebony and Walnut Finishes
  • Strong, Flexible Removable Magnetic Grille



4.8 out of 5 stars Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No Date First Available May 3, 2019

Klipsch RP-500C

Redesigned from the ground up, the Reference Premiere series leverages over 70 years of Klipsch signature acoustic expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver the ultimate home theater solution. Get crystal-clear sound for your movie dialogue and music lyrics with the incredible acoustics of the Klipsch RP-500C center channel speaker. Our proprietary Tractrix horn-loaded technology gives you a lifelike, front-row listening experience.

Hybrid Tractrix Horn Technology

Klipsch proprietary Tractrix horn-loaded technology ensures high-frequency energy of the Reference Premiere center channel speakers are aimed directly at the listener and reduces unwanted, artificial reverb caused by indirect sound bouncing off walls - meaning you experience the most clear, detailed, lifelike sound possible.

Linear Travel Suspension Titanium Diaphragm Tweeter

The exclusive Linear Travel Suspension minimizes distortion for enhanced, detailed performance. LTS tweeters are a hallmark of previous Reference lines, making it a core component of some of the best speakers in the world

Vented Tweeter Design

The vented tweeter housing reduces standing waves that create unwanted harmonics, resulting in enhanced detail and clarity in high frequency reproduction.

Spun Copper Cerametallic Woofers

A signature feature on the Reference Premiere series, Cerametallic woofers are rigid and lightweight for minimal distortion and maximum efficiency. When paired with the Tractrix horn-loaded LTS tweeter, it provides the highest speaker efficiency in its class.


Debbie Langendoen
July 1, 2025
Wanting to upgrade my center speaker in my TV system, and already having Klipsch side speakers and sub, I wanted to upgrade from my small Polk to a larger higher quality center. I wanted to have matching timbre, efficiency and these being refurbished put these Reference Premier units in play for the money I was willing to spend. The RP series is a step above the R series, and the center speaker is so critical. A good sounding speaker, efficient, and not too bright or harsh sounding (to me) as some reviews have said. These blow away my smaller Polk speakers. Crisp and clear, good mid range, and really shows off with music videos and action movies. Takes a while to break them in, so give them a week or so.The box and contents looked brand new except having a refurbished sticker on them. I recommend these at this price for sure.
Kindle Customer
June 1, 2025
Along with other reviews this "refurbished" speaker might as well be brand new. In fact if it wasn't posted on Amazon. Or the box it came in I would not have been able to tell. I am a fan of Klipsch and I love this center channel. I felt like my old entry level speakers aren't cutting it any more and decided to upgrade little by little and I started with my center. This speaker is full and crisp. It was a huge step up right away! I had to rebalance my speaker settings because out of the box this speaker over powered my 7.1 setup. However once dialed it it fits in nice and it's definitely the best speaker I own. Highly recommend. Can't wait to upgrade my loud speakers next. Hope I can get something refurbished!
Derrick Ellis
May 16, 2025
A'ight
Judo
May 14, 2025
Go big or go home applies to this. I was going for a smaller version but the seller canceled without notice. Bad, Amazon seller. I’m glad they did and went this route buying a refurbished item. The thing is, it’s actually new, inside the original box that was just dented outside. It’s in immaculate condition. I paid half price for it.The sound quality of this thing is just amazing. I’ve been happy with my Yamaha soundbar with the RM-12 SW from Costco, which started my obsession with Klipsch products, but this one blows that away by miles in sound production. I really wasn’t planning on a whole 5.1 setup but went ahead anyway. I’d say it was a great decision cause I actually enjoy this a whole lot. I use the setup daily.
Jay-P
February 1, 2025
I used this to replace a Def Tech procinema 1000. The Def Tec was nice but missing any bass to mention and sometimes the lows would bottom out and cause reverb. I bought this klipsch thinking it might be better. I've been a firearms instructor for almost 30 years and I need good center channel to hear dialog. This one REALLY works in that regard. I'm using this now with 2 - Klipsch rp600m's and a SVS PC2000 sub as my front stange with Def Tech Procinema 800's as my surrounds. After running the audyssey with my Onkyo TX-NR646, everything sounds awesome. The center dialog is nice and clear the movies are more fun to watch. Highly impressed. Hard to go wrong with klipsch.
Johnny C
January 18, 2025
Bought this to match the Klipsch RP-600m. Visually it does match, and it's beautiful. I do find that when watching TV, it seems like most of the sound and dialog comes from this center channel. So it's very important that the center channel is a good speaker. And this is a good speaker! Very clear. With my old speakers (Pioneer), I was finding myself turning on subtitles when watching shows where characters spoke in thick British accents, or when dialog recording was muddy sounding. But these speakers brought up the clarity. Recommend!
Ducman
December 10, 2024
This center channel speaker took my home entertainment system to new heights. The sound quality to me seems extremely accurate. I am hearing details that I could not hear from my previous center speaker. It blended in perfectly with the other speakers and sub woofer. It is advertised as “Renewed”. Mine arrived in the original Klipsch packaging and to my best observation the box had never been previously opened. I highly recommend this speaker.
Steven
November 7, 2024
I have this installed in my bedroom right at ear level and sounds amazing. I’m adding the 600M and LR because this sounds so good in this room. It did sound good at all in my bigger movie room so room size matters.
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