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The Klipsch RP-504C II is a massive center channel that stands out for clear, strong vocals and a more neutral RP-series sound than older bright Klipsch lines. It is described as a beast that can anchor a home theater well, and the matching timbre makes it easier to blend with the rest of a Klipsch setup. The main caution is size, since it needs careful measuring and can force a lower TV placement. At $450, the price feels high to some, especially versus past sales around $300 to $400.
Home theater owners who need clear dialogue, because this center channel is reported to sound very good for vocals.
Listeners who want a center with a broad, less harsh sound, because the RP series is described as more neutral and less bright than older Klipsch lines.
$450 is a solid buy if you need the center now, but it has sold lower before, including around $420 on Amazon and about $300-$400 in prior sales. Several comments suggest waiting if you want the best possible price, especially for a Black Friday-style drop.
Yes, it is repeatedly described as very strong for clear vocals and dialogue. The RP series is also described as more neutral than older Klipsch R models, with a wide-appealing sound signature rather than the harsh treble associated with cheaper Klipsch lines.
If you are price-sensitive, waiting can pay off because past lows were around $300 and some expect another $50 drop around Black Friday. If you need the center now, $450 is still considered acceptable by buyers who value getting it from a reseller like Adorama.
Yes, it is very large and heavy for a center channel. Measure carefully before buying, because it can be hard to fit through a front door and may require a low TV placement to avoid crowding the setup.
Yes, it has been seen as a $400 "Used - Like New" option on Amazon with free returns. That can save another $50 versus the $450 new price while keeping the purchase low risk.
Thank you both for the input! Why would anyone purchase this Klipsch over the Emotiva center? Seems like a no brainer to go XC1 over this...
Thee biggest reason is preference.
Not to mention this will be easier to drive.
Science tells you matching speakers is optimal.
Even Emo says timbre matching is a benefit & the XC1s can be used as LCRs.
Not to mention someone said 5 of them would be a "long-term "keeper" system"!
Of course we are leaving out MANY other factors on determining which good center you prefer/works for you.
I would point out Emo stated those XC1s were designed for "smaller spaces".
I completely agree with them.
If smaller spaces is in play.
You might want to take a look at that 5.1 Energy Take Classic System for $299!
It gets high praise and is said to be a price-to-performance mega deal.
Especially compared to over $1k for 5 XC1s & no sub!!!
Yes I purchased last year @ $299.99 If I'm not mistaken, it was only for the walnut color (which I got). This thing is a beast and @ $300, cannot be beat! At $450, I'd consider waiting
I got it on the same sale. Haven't hooked it up as yet nor sold the 404C it replaced, but seeing the price these days I'm glad I got it at that price, which, due to inflation these days, probably won't be seen again for awhile.
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I have this speaker and agree with most - Vocals are great, 100% happy with it. I think I paid around 400 in walnut a couple years ago.
Yep, the Klipsch RP series have put the "Klipsch makes ear-bleedingly bright speakers" canard (inspired by the bottom-level R and Icon/Synergy series) to rest. These have an uncontroversial, wide-appealing sound signature. In fact, I home demoed the SVS Prime speakers a few years ago and found THOSE to fit that old Klipsch stereotype much more, lol...thank god for their free return shipping, SVS's main redeeming quality.
FWIW this deal is now available on Amazon as well. Found a "Used - Like New" for $400 to save another $50 bucks. Pretty low risk since it is free returns as well. Excited to try this out, just hope its not too bulky (hence why i opted for the free return choice) and if it is then I'm not sure what to pair my rp8000f's with moving forward.
FWIW this deal is now available on Amazon as well. Found a "Used - Like New" for $400 to save another $50 bucks. Pretty low risk since it is free returns as well. Excited to try this out, just hope its not too bulky (hence why i opted for the free return choice) and if it is then I'm not sure what to pair my rp8000f's with moving forward.
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The Klipsch RP-504C II is a massive center channel that stands out for clear, strong vocals and a more neutral RP-series sound than older bright Klipsch lines. It is described as a beast that can anchor a home theater well, and the matching timbre makes it easier to blend with the rest of a Klipsch setup. The main caution is size, since it needs careful measuring and can force a lower TV placement. At $450, the price feels high to some, especially versus past sales around $300 to $400.
The speaker has been reported to deliver clear, strong vocals for home theater listening.
The RP series has been described as relatively neutral and less polarizing than the harsher Klipsch R series.
The deal can be paired with a Used - Like New option that reportedly lowers the price to about $400 with free returns.
Some deliveries have been reported as arriving in excellent condition, including a like-new arrival that was never taken out of the package.
The speaker has been warned to be extremely large and heavy, so measuring door clearance is necessary.
The center channel has been called overpriced at the $450 price point.
The speaker may be too bulky for some setups, which can complicate pairing with existing speakers.
A regretful experience has been reported where the RP center channel became the biggest home theater regret.
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Not to mention this will be easier to drive.
Science tells you matching speakers is optimal.
Even Emo says timbre matching is a benefit & the XC1s can be used as LCRs.
Not to mention someone said 5 of them would be a "long-term "keeper" system"!
Of course we are leaving out MANY other factors on determining which good center you prefer/works for you.
I would point out Emo stated those XC1s were designed for "smaller spaces".
I completely agree with them.
If smaller spaces is in play.
You might want to take a look at that 5.1 Energy Take Classic System for $299!
It gets high praise and is said to be a price-to-performance mega deal.
Especially compared to over $1k for 5 XC1s & no sub!!!
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You'll have to give us your impression once you listen to it.
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