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Klipsch R-52C Center Channel Speaker - Highly Efficient

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Klipsch R-52C Center Channel Speaker – Highly Efficient

Name: Klipsch R-52C Center Channel Speaker - Highly Efficient
Brand: Klipsch
SKU: 10409
Price: 245.00 CAD
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Klipsch R-52C Center Channel Speaker – Highly Efficient, Current Model, Tested & Working Perfectly, Very Good Condition

Elevate your home theater dialogue clarity and musical performance with the Klipsch R-52C center channel speaker—the cornerstone of any Reference series surround system. This current-model speaker has been thoroughly tested, works flawlessly, and is presented in very good cosmetic condition, ready to deliver the legendary Klipsch sound that has made them America’s top loudspeaker choice for over 70 years.

The R-52C features Klipsch’s signature 1″ aluminum Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) tweeter paired with dual 5.25″ Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) woofers for crisp, detailed highs and controlled, punchy bass. The advanced Tractrix horn technology focuses sound directly toward your listening position, ensuring every whisper and explosion comes through with stunning clarity and impact. With an impressive 95dB sensitivity, the R-52C delivers room-filling sound even with modest receiver power, while its robust 400-watt peak handling means it won’t strain under demanding movie soundtracks.

Built with Klipsch’s renowned attention to detail, the R-52C’s MDF cabinet construction with internal bracing minimizes unwanted resonance, while the attractive black textured wood grain vinyl finish complements any entertainment center. Gold-plated binding posts ensure secure connections and optimal signal transfer, and the magnetic grille allows for clean, unobstructed styling when desired.

Specifications:

Design: 2-way bass-reflex center channel speaker

Tweeter: 1″ (25mm) aluminum Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) with Tractrix horn

Woofers: Dual 5.25″ (133mm) Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) cones

Frequency Response: 89Hz–21kHz (±3dB)

Sensitivity: 95dB (2.83V/1m)

Power Handling: 100W RMS, 400W peak

Impedance: 8 ohms compatible

Crossover: High-quality components for seamless driver integration

Cabinet: MDF with internal bracing, black wood grain vinyl

Binding Posts: Dual gold-plated 5-way terminals

Dimensions: 18.8″ x 7.3″ x 7.6″ (478 x 185 x 193 mm)
Weight: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

This Klipsch R-52C delivers the crystal-clear dialogue, dynamic range, and effortless power that anchors great home theater systems. Whether paired with other Reference series speakers or integrated into an existing setup, it brings professional-level performance to your entertainment experience.

Asking $245; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.

Additional information

Weight	16.3 lbs
Dimensions	11.6 × 22.8 × 11.3 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.