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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-440C 2-Way Center Speaker (Cherry) Expired

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$549.00
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Adorama has Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-440C 600W Peak Power 2-Way Center Speaker (Cherry) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member(s) sid99 for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • 1" Linear Travel Suspension Titanium Tweeter
  • Quad 4" Spun Copper Cerametallic Cone Woofers
  • 90x90 Hybrid Tractrix Horn
  • All New Tractrix Port
  • MDF Cabinet with Brushed Polymer Veneer Baffle Finish
  • Strong, Flexible Removable Grille
  • Dimensions: 5.67" x 26" x 13.54"

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Includes Klipsch 5 Year Limited Warranty.

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First time posting here on SD. Saw the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-440C for $279 on Adorama. If I go to Adorma directly the price shows as $549

https://www.adorama.com/kprp440cc...Vw5MT3aUc0
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They're on Klipsch's site as authorized for clearance sales

https://www.klipsch.com/authorize...ne-dealers
so true. how is a new user posting using the SD affiliate link? looks like iconian is taking a break or sid is his long lost brother.
The woofers are built made of different materials. The FP-440c woofers are made of cerametallic and the one you bought at Costco are copper spun IMG build woofers. You won't technically have matching timbre, but I don't really believe you will be able to tell the difference much. Just make sure you set up your crossovers correctly to match the LCR.

It is sad that when Audiovox bought over Klipsch they changed the synergy line speakers into reference series. The original reference series speakers are now called reference premier. They effectively diluted the brand in the name of profit. It makes it harder to distinguish between the two now until you look closely at the label. Don't get me wrong, I own the original Klipsch reference line before the take-over and I love them.

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BigCheez75
10-25-2020 at 04:56 PM.
10-25-2020 at 04:56 PM.
That's a solid deal.
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Nevernude
10-25-2020 at 05:19 PM.
10-25-2020 at 05:19 PM.
Edit: I stand corrected. I didn't see them in the "A" section so I didn't think they were authorized but the clearance section does list Adorama. That is good to know as I bought a clearance Klipsch from them before.

I've bought Klipsch from Adorama myself, but you should know they are not a authorized dealer.
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10-25-2020 at 05:30 PM.
10-25-2020 at 05:30 PM.
OP a new slickdeals employee? Good deal nonetheless
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10-25-2020 at 05:38 PM.
10-25-2020 at 05:38 PM.
Quote from Nevernude :
I've bought Klipsch from Adorama myself, but you should know they are not a authorized dealer.

They're on Klipsch's site as authorized for clearance sales

https://www.klipsch.com/authorize...ne-dealers
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JollyCalendar593
10-25-2020 at 05:39 PM.
10-25-2020 at 05:39 PM.
Quote from Nevernude :
I've bought Klipsch from Adorama myself, but you should know they are not a authorized dealer.

That's not entirely true, they are an authorized klipsch clearance dealer https://www.klipsch.com/authorize...ne-dealers
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kingchicken
10-25-2020 at 05:50 PM.
10-25-2020 at 05:50 PM.
Question for the experts. Right now have an old center channel Energy RF LCR
https://www.energy-speakers.com/c...-LCR#specs

Would this be an upgrade, or not worth the trouble? TIA.
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Arcticat
10-25-2020 at 06:14 PM.
10-25-2020 at 06:14 PM.
Why is it not on the Klip site??
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hajalie24
10-25-2020 at 06:22 PM.
10-25-2020 at 06:22 PM.
I recently bought this set.

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-re...65767.html

Do you think it would be a good idea to swap the center with this? Would it sound good with the tower speakers? I imagine I can probably sell the R-52 center for a decent.
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Aegann
10-25-2020 at 06:30 PM.
10-25-2020 at 06:30 PM.
Quote from hajalie24 :
I recently bought this set.

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-re...65767.html

Do you think it would be a good idea to swap the center with this? Would it sound good with the tower speakers? I imagine I can probably sell the R-52 center for a decent.

I got a similar setup from Adorama but with a Sub. The center in this is kind of ok and I've been looking for good deals on center. This looks great but I would still wait for a better deal
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Mitsos_2004
10-25-2020 at 06:31 PM.
10-25-2020 at 06:31 PM.
Quote from hajalie24 :
I recently bought this set.

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-re...65767.html

Do you think it would be a good idea to swap the center with this? Would it sound good with the tower speakers? I imagine I can probably sell the R-52 center for a decent.
Looks like your towers have slightly bigger drivers than this center channel but everything is Klipsch. You'll have similar horn tweeters, and similar driver material so I think it could work out great and things should sound pretty seamless on your front stage.
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10-25-2020 at 06:32 PM.
10-25-2020 at 06:32 PM.
Quote from kingchicken :
Question for the experts. Right now have an old center channel Energy RF LCR
https://www.energy-speakers.com/c...-LCR#specs

Would this be an upgrade, or not worth the trouble? TIA.
I'm not an expert, but I doubt it would be worth the trouble. Both are excellent speakers in the same approximate price range (Klipsch MSRP is higher, but they often bring that down with sales), and both have very positive reviews.
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10-25-2020 at 06:36 PM.

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10-25-2020 at 06:36 PM.
Quote from hajalie24 :
I recently bought this set.

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-re...65767.html

Do you think it would be a good idea to swap the center with this? Would it sound good with the tower speakers? I imagine I can probably sell the R-52 center for a decent.

The woofers are built made of different materials. The FP-440c woofers are made of cerametallic and the one you bought at Costco are copper spun IMG build woofers. You won't technically have matching timbre, but I don't really believe you will be able to tell the difference much. Just make sure you set up your crossovers correctly to match the LCR.

It is sad that when Audiovox bought over Klipsch they changed the synergy line speakers into reference series. The original reference series speakers are now called reference premier. They effectively diluted the brand in the name of profit. It makes it harder to distinguish between the two now until you look closely at the label. Don't get me wrong, I own the original Klipsch reference line before the take-over and I love them.
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10-25-2020 at 06:48 PM.
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OP a new slickdeals employee? Good deal nonetheless
so true. how is a new user posting using the SD affiliate link? looks like iconian is taking a break or sid is his long lost brother.
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