Klipsch R-25C Reference Centre Channel — 98dB Horn

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Klipsch R-25C Reference Centre Channel — 98dB Horn

Name: Klipsch R-25C Reference Centre Channel — 98dB Horn
Brand: Klipsch
SKU: 12914
Price: 245.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

$245.00

A 1-inch aluminium LTS compression tweeter on Klipsch’s 90×90 square Tractrix horn, over dual 5.25-inch copper-spun IMG woofers crossing at 1,800 Hz. Sealed cabinet, 98 dB sensitivity, 82 Hz to 24 kHz, 100 watts RMS into 8 ohms — it will play loud on very little amplifier. No grille with this one.

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Klipsch R-25C Reference Centre Channel — 98dB Horn – Extremely Efficient.

*No grill with this centre*

A highly efficient centre channel speaker from Klipsch’s Reference series, featuring the signature Tractrix horn-loaded tweeter and dual copper-spun IMG woofers for crystal-clear dialogue reproduction.

The R-25C delivers over 60% of a movie’s soundtrack directly to the listener, and its 98 dB sensitivity — the highest in its class — means it produces powerful, dynamic sound with remarkably little amplifier power. In practical terms, this speaker makes dialogue effortlessly intelligible even during complex, effects-heavy surround mixes. For anyone struggling to hear dialogue in movies and TV, the R-25C is a direct and effective solution.

The 1-inch aluminum diaphragm LTS (Linear Travel Suspension) compression tweeter is mated to Klipsch’s proprietary 90×90 degree square Tractrix horn, directing high-frequency energy precisely toward the listening position while minimizing room reflections. The LTS design keeps the voice coil in the magnetic gap at all times, reducing distortion and preserving fine detail. Dual 5.25-inch copper-spun IMG (Injection Molded Graphite) woofers provide smooth midrange reproduction and solid bass foundation in a sealed enclosure that keeps low-end response tight and controlled — ideal for dialogue clarity.

The MDF cabinet is finished in brushed black polymer veneer. The copper-spun woofers and square Tractrix horn give the R-25C a distinctive, modern aesthetic that looks striking with the grille removed. 5-way binding post terminals accept bare wire, pins, spades, or banana plugs.

Specifications:

Type: 2-way sealed centre channel speaker

Tweeter: 1-inch (2.54 cm) aluminum diaphragm LTS compression driver with 90×90 degree Tractrix horn

Woofers: dual 5.25-inch (13.3 cm) copper-spun magnetically shielded IMG cones

Crossover frequency: 1,800 Hz

Frequency response: 82 Hz – 24 kHz (±3 dB)

Low frequency extension: 74 Hz

Sensitivity: 98 dB (2.83V/1m)

Impedance: 8 ohms compatible

Power handling: 100 watts RMS (400 watts peak)

Enclosure type: sealed

Connections: 5-way binding posts

Finish: brushed black polymer veneer

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 18.75 x 7.25 x 7.25 inches (476 x 184 x 184 mm)

Weight: 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg)

A powerful, highly efficient centre channel that anchors dialogue and front-stage effects with the kind of dynamic impact and clarity that Klipsch horn technology is renowned for. An ideal upgrade for any home theater system.

Backed by Radique Audio’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program, you can purchase with confidence;

*Reduced to $245 as this one does not come with a grill*

$245.00

Additional information

Weight	17 lbs
Dimensions	11.25 × 22.75 × 11.25 in

About brand

Klipsch at Radique

We service Klipsch, too. Bring us your own Klipsch speakers and subwoofers for repair, servicing or restoration (speakers up to 80 lbs each), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Klipsch began in Hope, Arkansas, in 1946, when Paul W. Klipsch started building his corner-horn Klipschorn, and its Heritage speakers are still built by hand in Hope. We carry Klipsch towers, centre channels, bookshelf speakers and subwoofers. We've had more than 160 Klipsch listings so far. Every used Klipsch here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

The Klipsch story, 1946 to today

Paul W. Klipsch was posted to Hope, Arkansas, in 1941 as an Army officer. He patented his corner-horn design in the mid-1940s and founded Klipsch in Hope in 1946; Klipsch says its first speaker was built by hand there that year, with the horn made in a tin shed. He hired his first employee in 1948.

The Heritage line. The Klipschorn of 1946 was followed by the Heresy (1957), designed as a centre speaker to sit between a pair of Klipschorns, the Cornwall (1959), the La Scala (1963) and the Forte (1985).

A new generation. Fred Klipsch bought the company from Paul Klipsch in 1989, and headquarters later moved to Indianapolis. Paul Klipsch died in 2002 at 98. The Reference Series arrived in 1999.

A Canadian connection. In 2006 Klipsch bought Audio Products International of Toronto, with its Energy and Mirage brands. Audiovox, later VOXX, bought Klipsch in 2011, and Gentex bought VOXX in 2025.

Which Klipsch is which?

Heritage: the Klipschorn, Heresy, Cornwall, La Scala and Forte, built to order by hand in Hope. Drivers change between generations, so identify the version.

KG series (mid-1980s to early 1990s): lower-priced horn-tweeter floorstanders such as the KG 4 (1985 to 1992) and KG 5.5.

Reference (1999 onward): horn-tweeter towers, bookshelf speakers and centres, from the RB-5 and RF-7 to the later RF, RB and RC models.

Synergy (late 1990s and 2000s): such as the KSF 8.5 and the SF-1.

Subwoofers: powered models such as the RPW-10.

Buying used Klipsch: what to check

Horn diaphragms. The compression drivers in older Klipsch speakers age; owners report tired midrange diaphragms on Heritage models and raspy tweeters on some KG pairs. Listen to each horn on its own at a moderate level.

Reference tweeters. A crackling tweeter can be a loose connection, and owners say these tweeters can fail if played very loud.

Crossovers and passive radiators. Many Heritage and KG owners recap their crossovers, and KG passive radiators can have cracked surrounds.

Modifications. Aftermarket diaphragms and crossovers are common upgrades on Heritage and KG models. Ask what has been changed.

Where it was made. Heritage models are built in Hope. Check the label before calling any other Klipsch "made in USA".

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.