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Klipsch RC-500 Center Channel Speaker 500 Watt Peak! – Black Ash

Name: Klipsch RC-500 Center Channel Speaker 500 Watt Peak! – Black Ash
Brand: Klipsch
SKU: 13117
Price: 345.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

$345.00

Ninety-six decibels from a Tractrix horn over a 1-inch titanium compression driver, with dual 5.25-inch Cerametallic woofers in a 2.5-way Tapered Array that stops the two woofers interfering off-axis. 67 Hz to 23 kHz, 125 watts RMS and 500 peak. Both ports fire forward, so it will sit in a cabinet. Black ash, grille included. Condition very good.

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Klipsch RC-500 Center Channel Speaker 500 Watt Peak! – Black Ash

This well-designed Klipsch RC-500 center channel offers classic Reference-series horn dynamics, clear dialogue, and strong midbass performance, and is available here in very good condition with grille included.

The RC-500 employs Klipsch’s Tractrix horn-loaded titanium compression driver and dual Cerametallic cone woofers, delivering an articulate, forward presentation that keeps movie dialogue intelligible even at lower volumes. Tapered Array Technology helps reduce the typical off-axis interference that affects many horizontal centers, improving clarity across a wider seating area so multiple listeners can enjoy consistent sound. Dual front-firing ports make placement more flexible on shelves or in cabinets, maintaining bass performance without needing a lot of rear clearance. The black ash woodgrain vinyl finish, clean grille, and compact form factor allow this center to blend neatly beneath most TVs while still looking purposeful in a home theatre stack. Overall condition is very good, with only light signs of careful use.

Key features and specifications:

Tractrix horn-loaded 1-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver tweeter

Dual 5.25-inch (13.3 cm) Cerametallic cone woofers

Tapered Array Technology 2.5-way design to minimize acoustic interference between woofers

Bass-reflex enclosure with dual front-firing ports for flexible placement

Frequency response: 67 Hz – 23 kHz (±3 dB)

Sensitivity: 96 dB (2.83 V/1 m)

Nominal impedance: 8 ohms compatible

Power handling: up to 125 W RMS / 500 W peak

Single pair of binding post speaker inputs

Finish: black ash woodgrain vinyl cabinet with matching grille

No digital inputs or outputs (passive loudspeaker)

Dimensions and weight:

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 20.5 x 6.5 x 10.9 inches (521 x 165 x 277 mm)

Weight: 22.1 lbs (10 kg)

At just over 22 lbs, the RC-500 has a solid, well-braced cabinet that reflects Klipsch’s focus on high efficiency, wide dynamic range, controlled directivity, and a flat, engaging frequency balance. Within Radique’s Klipsch center lineup, it represents a substantial step up in scale, driver complement, and output over smaller models like the RC-10 and R-25C, while sitting just below the large-format RC-62 in overall size and authority—making it a strong choice for listeners wanting a serious, full-bodied Klipsch center without going to the very largest option.

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

$345.00

Additional information

Weight	24.1 lbs
Dimensions	14.9 × 24.5 × 10.5 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.