Does the Klipsch R-50C work with the Emotiva BasX A-700?

Verdict
Yes

The R-50C is 8 Ω, and the BasX A-700 is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω, so it drives them as is.

Speaker load
OK
8 Ω speaker, rated down to 4 Ω
Power
110 W
More than you need. About 4 W gives 95 dB peaks at 2 m

How to connect them

  1. Connect the BasX A-700's inputs to the pre-outs of your receiver or processor: a power amplifier has no volume control of its own.
  2. Connect each R-50C to one of the BasX A-700's channels with speaker wire.

Plan the R-50C and BasX A-700 in your own room.

Draw your room in 3D, place both, and see every connection checked and how loud they play at your seat. Designing is free.

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The specs that decide it

Klipsch R-50C

Impedance
8 Ω
Sensitivity
96 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room
MSRP
$300 each (MSRP, September 2026)
All R-50C specs and pairings

Emotiva BasX A-700

Channels
7
Lowest impedance
4 Ω
MSRP
$501 each (MSRP, April 2024)
All BasX A-700 specs and pairings

Questions about the R-50C and BasX A-700

Does the R-50C work with the BasX A-700?
Yes. The R-50C is 8 Ω, and the BasX A-700 is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω, so it drives them as is.
Will the BasX A-700 damage the R-50C?
No. The BasX A-700 is rated for the R-50C's 8 Ω load as it comes.
What impedance setting should I use for the R-50C on the BasX A-700?
None: the R-50C is 8 Ω, and the BasX A-700 needs no change for it.
Is the BasX A-700 powerful enough for the R-50C?
More than you need. From a seat 2 m away, loud 95 dB movie peaks take about 4 W per speaker, and the BasX A-700 is rated 110 W per channel. Cinema reference level, 105 dB peaks, takes about 32 W.

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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
  3. Emotiva BasX A-700: Owner's manual, cdn.shopify.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Emotiva BasX A-700: Manufacturer product page, web.archive.org, retrieved September 15, 2026

Specs verified against the manufacturer's published data. Last checked September 15, 2026.

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