Klipsch RP-504C Center Channel Speaker (Walnut)

We leveled up our home theater system by adding the Klipsch RP-504C! The overall sound is incredible and clear. Even when we crank the volume, the speaker maintains its clear and clean sound. Worth every penny!

Sound qualities top notch but I didnt like about it is was not cheap but you got to pay for quality sometimes

This center is exactly what my setup needed after upgrading my towers to the R820fs. I originally bought the R-34-C that Klipsh recommends but ended up returning it because it was extremely underwhelming for the $399 price tag. I had been was back in fourth between the too but I just didnt want to spend $750 on the 504c but luckily for me it went on sale for Klipsh Christmas in July sale $450 altering using it I would have been happy to pay the $750

I added this speaker to my theater room and the sound is so crisp and clear now. I absolutely love this speaker I wish I would have bought it sooner, I would definitely purchase if you are looking to upgrade your system. the speaker is large so make sure you have room to add it.

Edit 4/30...One thing I have noticed and did not mention, is the massive width of this speaker really helps for anyone not sitting centered in the sweet spot. The RP500 C I had before was actually very good when right in the sweet spot, but off axis to either side it quickly got worse. Of course sitting in the sweet spot of this 504C is the best but its still very good to either side. Although I did not try the 600C, this is why I think this 504C is easily better than that one as well. There also may be some break in happening since it keeps sounding a bit better each day since Ive gotten this. The Walnut still on sale for under 400 is a steal, Id highly recommend getting this before its no longer available or if the price goes up (the 504C ii is over twice as much at 800). Amazing speaker! Surprised how the Ebony version is $250 higher, Im glad I like Walnut better. It matches my RP8000F towers (also walnut) & the sound blends in perfectly. The only negative thing about this is also why its so great - it is HUGE. So very tough to fit in a shelf/entertainment center. I actually had gotten the RP500C before this, because it was the largest RP center that would fit in the shelf I had for it. I had my TV on top of the shelf. The option of putting the TV on top of this speaker came to me after having the 500C almost a month, so barely in the return window. Klipsch told me this was OK, I called their support not sure if this would be safe. They said they have gotten this same question from many other customers, and their Engineering dept looked into it & advised anything under 75 lbs can sit on top. I added furniture feet glider pads under the speakers corners, and also put some of these under the TV stand. I also found out there are other Klipsch owners doing the same thing with no issues. If this is something youd consider just be sure it isnt larger than the stand it sits on top of. Mine isnt that large and is barely bigger than this speaker. Dialogue is better with the 4 woofers & tweeter horn. Klipsch actually had this as a 2.5 way speaker with two different crossovers, one for the outer 2 woofers and one for the inner two. This helps improve the overall sound, not just the dialogue. In addition to the RP8000F towers, my system includes RP 500M rears, RP 500SA Atmos, & an SVS SB3000 sub. My Yamaha Aventage A28 is powering this center along with the rear & Atmos surrounds. Outlaw 2220 monoblock amps are powering the RP8000Fs. If my AVR had more than 2 preouts, I would have added one more Outlaw for this RP504C. But it sounds great as is, with the towers not being powered by my AVR it has more watts to go around. I also cross the 504C over to my SVS sub at 80 hz. Low bass is the biggest watt eater so the Yamaha sounds perfectly sufficient. This speaker along with Klipsch speakers in general is also very efficient with sensitivity in the 90s, helping make it easier to drive. I have heard numerous times the Klipsch sensitivity numbers are 6 db inflated. They measure in room vs anechoic, which is how every other speaker manufacturer measures that. So this being listed at 96 db is really about 90. Still very efficient, as 90 or above is considered good. I highly recommend this speaker for your center channel. Even if you dont have the Reference Premier series, if its a Klipsch speaker this could still work well in your mix. The center channel & subwoofer are the 2 most important speakers for home theater - the others are primarily ambient background effects. So my suggestion is dont skimp on the center channel - in the Klipsch RP series this is the biggest & best. Only negative is it took two shipments for this. The 1st had a massive gash in the front. Fortunately the 2nd one was perfect.

Great speaker. Just make sure you have room behind your screen. I meant to replace a bad center speaker behind my screen, but this speaker wont fit behind the screen so now it sits beneath it. It kind of messes up the movie characters talking, its like they are throwing their voices.

I didnt buy this through Amazon but wish I did because it would have cost a lot less. Nevertheless, I spent $900 and have absolutely no regrets. Never really was a Klipsch lover but fell in love with this center. Its incredibly life like, possesses clear dialogue with incredible depth. Vocals are placed perfectly and clear as a whistle, even during loud action scenes. Very well balanced with immense detail. What blows me away is its soundstage as its WIDE. WOW! I have a full in ceiling Atmos system and even though it sounded great before but this center blends so magnificently that all the height channels sound so much better and are all-encompassing where the sound is very full. Never heard a center that could be so full, blended and a compliment to your surround and height speakers. Its a dramatic upgrade!

Oh, first, the speaker is large. I bought a reference Klipsch atmos speaker system. Anyway, the center speaker that came with the set was a R-502C. I could never, ever hear dialogue loud enough from this center speaker without cranking up the volume, turning down all other speakers. Matter of fact, with previous systems over the last 25 years, the same problem. Finally, a center speaker where I can hear whispers, action, all dialog while having my other speakers at normal levels. This is my 4th center speaker and finally one that does the job that it was designed to do. Game changer, difference maker, so enjoyable...it sounds good, too. Dont skimp on your center speaker, it makes that much of a difference...

The center channel has gone from non-existent to the showcase piece during my lifetime. This one looks and sounds the part.

This is a hefty piece of equipment, so make sure you have room. Luckily I did have room on my shelf, but it was close. As for the sound, this is a nice upgrade over my underpowered VRC from Boston Acoustics. It has a nice full sound and doesn’t seem to have the cringe worthy highs that many people have said Klipsch is known for. So far I have found it to be well balanced and the dialogue has been very clear. A nice center channel at this price point.