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Klipsch R-50C

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The Klipsch R-50C is a center channel speaker with 8 Ω impedance and 96 dB sensitivity. Every receiver and amp in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
8 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
96 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Bass extension
90 Hz
How low it plays
Woofer
5.2 in
2 of them

$300 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the R-50C is 8 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that.

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    Receivers and amps rated for 8 Ω

    29 in our catalogue

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All 29 receivers and amps we checked

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R-50C specifications

Impedance
8 Ω
Sensitivity
96 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room
Low end
90 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 2 × 133 mm
Size
19×7×8 in
Weight
6.3 kg (13.9 lb)
MSRP
$300 each (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the R-50C

What receiver do I need for the R-50C?
One rated for 8 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Denon AVR-S570BT, Emotiva BasX A-700 and Yamaha RX500A are rated to drive it.
Is the R-50C 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The Klipsch R-50C has a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 8 Ω or lower.
How much power does the R-50C need?
Klipsch does not publish a recommended amplifier power. Its sensitivity is 96 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room. How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the R-50C go?
The Klipsch R-50C is rated down to 90 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the R-50C?
The Klipsch R-50C measures 476 × 178 × 208 mm (18.7 × 7 × 8.2 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 6.3 kg (13.9 lb).

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References

  1. Klipsch R-50C: Spec sheet, assets.klipsch.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Klipsch R-50C: Retailer listing, bestbuy.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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