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Klipsch - Reference Premiere Series Dual 5.25" 400-Watt Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Ebony
Average customer rating
5
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Klipsch - Reference Premiere Series Dual 5.25" 400-Watt Passive 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker - Ebony
Posted by: rcdb
from okc ok
Verified Purchase:Yes
really nice, if i had it to do over i would get the next step up with 4 copper spuns instead of the two but still an outstanding center, high quality, crisp sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on June 27, 2021
Posted by: dsyncd
from Lexington, KY
I recently pulled the trigger on this during a sale to make an addition to my surround which is a hodgepodge of equipment I have had given to me or found online used. My old center channel speaker was mushy sounding and very noticeable after I had upgraded to some nicer floor standing speakers.
This is the only Klipsch/horn speaker in my setup but what it brings to the table for vocals and sound stage is amazing for what I am working with. I have heard people say that horns are harsh, but this leaves me thinking that I need to hear a full set of horns for myself. Much like taste, it differs person to person.
The highs and mids that this brings to the table enhances live performances to me which is what I enjoy the most. Great for movies and it adds a new layer. I recently had some people over for a gathering and noticed some walking up and checking it.
It is larger than I expected but I really did not pay attention to the dimensions when ordering. It blocks the lower part of the tv but to be honest, I rather have better audio than viewing the lower part of the TV. Most movies are Letterbox, so it does not really matter to me. I’m sure I can get a riser or something to fix it.
One day I would love to hear the Cornwalls but due to where I live, I doubt I’ll be able to. Hifi audio stores are few and far between in Kentucky. So feel free to send me some free Klipsch. :)
This is the only Klipsch/horn speaker in my setup but what it brings to the table for vocals and sound stage is amazing for what I am working with. I have heard people say that horns are harsh, but this leaves me thinking that I need to hear a full set of horns for myself. Much like taste, it differs person to person.
The highs and mids that this brings to the table enhances live performances to me which is what I enjoy the most. Great for movies and it adds a new layer. I recently had some people over for a gathering and noticed some walking up and checking it.
It is larger than I expected but I really did not pay attention to the dimensions when ordering. It blocks the lower part of the tv but to be honest, I rather have better audio than viewing the lower part of the TV. Most movies are Letterbox, so it does not really matter to me. I’m sure I can get a riser or something to fix it.
One day I would love to hear the Cornwalls but due to where I live, I doubt I’ll be able to. Hifi audio stores are few and far between in Kentucky. So feel free to send me some free Klipsch. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Sounds incredible!! Terrific quality!!
on July 9, 2022
Posted by: Drew1416
from Paw Paw, WV
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Klipsch RP-500 center channel speaker is very impressive!! I have never owned anything like it! The sound quality is incredible!! When I say this speaker rocks, it definitely rocks! Even when turned all the way up, it stays clear as can be! It was very easy hooking up, only took a few minutes. I hooked it up to our radio for now until we get a surround sound. In order to hook this up to the TV, you will need a surround sound system. Next, the quality of the box is outstanding! It has some weight to it, definitely very heavy duty! There are two pieces on the bottom to prevent it from falling or sliding off of anything. The front of the speaker box has a magnetic covering that can be taken on and off.
The entire design is really incredible! I will definitely be purchasing the entire set! If you're looking into this one, I'd highly recommend!!
The entire design is really incredible! I will definitely be purchasing the entire set! If you're looking into this one, I'd highly recommend!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastically clear
on November 30, 2023
Posted by: SMCChris
from Pennsylvania
Primarily watch movies and TV. I especially enjoy sci-fi and action movies. This speaker is extremely clear - which is what you want for a center, where all the dialog comes from. My previous center was loud but never could cut it for projecting voice and dialog, sometimes it was muffled or just not ...clear. This Klipsch was a NOTICEABLE immediate improvement in vocal clarity. I can hear everything being said now, even on some movies that have a rather bad dialog mix/levels, its improved a lot. Even at low listening volumes this still produces good vocals. All the rest of the center channel action of course is equally clear and discernable. I'm extremely happy with this speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Dave M
from South Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
Clean, crisp, clear audio. Great addition to my surround sound.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Runbike51
Verified Purchase:Yes
Finally added the center channel to a (now) 7.1 speaker system and the upgrade to dialog is really noticeable. Yeah, should have done it sooner
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Posted by: Jose Angel
from Staten Island, New York
Verified Purchase:Yes
It has amazingly clear sound for the vocals on a movie!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing center channel!!!
on July 10, 2022
Posted by: Chucky
from Green Cove Springs
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I want to start by saying that I did not expect this center channel speaker to be so crisp with mids and some lower-end range. Everything sounded so natural and helped immerse me into the videos I tested it with. The usual sounds that I hear but never heard so good were sand blown by the wind, hands clapping, glass breaking, footsteps on dirt/wooden floor/grass/sidewalks, and I could go on but you'd have to hear for yourself. The setup was easy to do with a simple speaker wire to the receiver and about 8 inches off the rear wall for a reverb of the rear-firing port. If you want to know the specifics you can look them up on the website for Klipsch of what everything is made of. I do really like the speaker cover being held by magnets instead of clicking in pins making it easy to show off or cover-up. I did go through some music to see how it handles there with drum solos, rock, hip hop, electronic dance, and blues. It played excellently coming across with crisp percussive sounds, cymbals, guitar riffs, and synthetic tones. The dispersion of this speaker is great as I could stand off to the side and still hear just as well as being in front of it only with a slight fall off of the treble but nothing too major as I was direct to the side of it. This has been the greatest addition to my setup that I feel helped fill a void and a much-needed boost in my sound system. My room sounds like I live in a movie theater and I can't wipe the smile off my face when sitting down and enjoying it all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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