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Klipsch RP-500C II

Reference Premiere series

The Klipsch RP-500C II is a center channel speaker with 8 Ω impedance and 94 dB sensitivity. Every receiver and amp in our catalogue can drive it.

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

$499 each (MSRP, July 2022)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the RP-500C II 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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RP-500C II specifications

Impedance
8 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) in-room
Low end
56 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 2 × 133 mm
Size
19×7×11 in
Weight
8.3 kg (18.3 lb)
MSRP
$499 each (MSRP, July 2022)

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 RP-500C II

What receiver do I need for the RP-500C II?
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 RP-500C II 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The Klipsch RP-500C II has a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 8 Ω or lower.
How much power does the RP-500C II need?
Klipsch does not publish a recommended amplifier power. Its sensitivity is 94 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 RP-500C II go?
The Klipsch RP-500C II is rated down to 56 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the RP-500C II?
The Klipsch RP-500C II measures 491 × 174 × 269 mm (19.3 × 6.9 × 10.6 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 8.3 kg (18.3 lb).

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References

  1. Klipsch RP-500C II: Spec sheet, assets.klipsch.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Klipsch RP-500C II: Independent measurement, erinsaudiocorner.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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