Klipsch RP-500SA II
Surround speaker · Reference Premiere series
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The Klipsch RP-500SA II is an 8 Ω surround speaker. Of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue, 29 are rated to drive it.
$650 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)
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Receivers and amplifiers for the RP-500SA II
Each pairing is checked by our compatibility engine: the speaker's impedance against the amplifier's rated minimum, and height decoding for height speakers. Whether it plays loud enough depends on how far you sit, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
Rated to drive it (29)
- Denon AVR-S570BT
5 amplified channels · 70 W at 8 Ω
- Emotiva BasX A-700
7 channels · 110 W at 8 Ω
- Yamaha RX500A
7 amplified channels · 70 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-S670H
5 amplified channels · 75 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X1700H
7 amplified channels · 80 W at 8 Ω
- Monoprice M7100X
7 channels · 90 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-S770H
7 amplified channels · 75 W at 8 Ω
- Onkyo TX-NR6100
7 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Yamaha RX-V6A
7 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Crown XLS 1502
2 channels · 300 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X1800H
7 amplified channels · 80 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-S970H
7 amplified channels · 90 W at 8 Ω
- Onkyo TX-RZ30
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Pioneer VSX-LX305
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Onkyo TX-NR7100
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
- Marantz Cinema 70s
7 amplified channels · 50 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X2900H
7 amplified channels · 95 W at 8 Ω
- Pioneer VSX-LX505
9 amplified channels · 120 W at 8 Ω
- Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3
2 channels · 300 W at 8 Ω
- Onkyo TX-RZ50
9 amplified channels · 120 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X3800H
9 amplified channels · 105 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X3900H
9 amplified channels · 105 W at 8 Ω
- Monoprice Monolith 7X
7 channels · 200 W at 8 Ω
- Emotiva XPA-5 Gen3
5 channels · 250 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X4800H
9 amplified channels · 125 W at 8 Ω
- Marantz Cinema 50
9 amplified channels · 110 W at 8 Ω
- Denon AVR-X6800H
11 amplified channels · 140 W at 8 Ω
- ATI AT525NC
5 channels · 200 W at 8 Ω
- Parasound Halo A 21+
2 channels · 300 W at 8 Ω
RP-500SA II specifications
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 133 mm |
| Size | 7×9×13 in |
| Weight | 4.35 kg (9.6 lb) |
| MSRP | $650 a pair (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 RP-500SA II
- What receiver do I need for the RP-500SA 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-500SA II 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
- The Klipsch RP-500SA 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-500SA II need?
- Klipsch does not publish a recommended amplifier power. 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 big is the RP-500SA II?
- The Klipsch RP-500SA II measures 173 × 217 × 320 mm (6.8 × 8.5 × 12.6 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 4.35 kg (9.6 lb).
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