RC-52 II Center Speaker

With its ideal combination of performance and design, the Reference Series RC-52 II center channel speaker delivers a seamless, engaging soundstage that allows listeners to become one with their movie entertainment.

• Remarkable balance of performance and value


• Delivers articulate dialogue and surprising dynamics


• Highly efficient design produces more output using less energy


• Magnetically shielded drivers prevent TV interference


• Enhanced 1" titanium horn-loaded tweeter, dual 5.25" high-output
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• Dimensions: 6.5" H x 20.5" W x 10.5" D


• Tiltable feet for placement above/below seated ear height


• Beautiful wood-grain vinyl cabinet

The RC-52 II is complete with our proprietary Tractrix® Horn technology which produces a unique combination of precision, clarity and effortless power. Finished in a beautiful black ash woodgrain vinyl veneer, the RC- 52 II is guaranteed to complement any décor.

New and Improved

Now in its fifth generation, Reference II speakers boast enhanced features, including re-engineered drivers and a new crossover system, to capture your attention and excite your emotions. In addition to the improved sound quality, the look of “big sound” has been redefined throughout the line with sophisticated cabinetry, refreshed logos and rounded feet.

Four Laws of the Klipsch Universe

Beginning in 1946, company founder, Paul W. Klipsch believed four principles to be the foundation for great sound. Together, these four design principles—high efficiency with low distortion, controlled directivity, flat frequency response, and wide dynamic range—have and always will be the foundation for our stunningly powerful and precise sound.

Tips and Tricks

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Features

• Every Reference speaker utilizes our Tractrix® Horn technology for lifelike sound, more output using less energy, improved reliability, reduced distortion and a large soundstage with well-defined imaging.
  


• Our light, yet rigid Cerametallic woofer cones feature specially treated aluminum to help better dampen and prevent distortion.


• Titanium tweeter with linear travel suspension—trickle-down technology from our flagship Palladium Series—provides an open, natural sound, making you feel as if you’re in the studio with the recording artist or on the set of a film.


• Enhanced crossover frequencies offer smoother on-axis and off-axis integration.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• BUILT FROM: 2010
• DEPTH: 10.5" (26.6cm) with grille
• ENCLOSURE TYPE: Bass-reflex via dual front-firing ports
• FINISH: Black Ash woodgrain vinyl
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 67Hz-24KHz ± 3dB
• HEIGHT: 6.5" (16.6cm)
• HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 1600Hz
• HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER: 1" (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression driver mated to 90° x 60° square Tractrix® Horn
• INPUTS: Single binding posts
• LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER: Dual 5.25" (13.3cm) Cerametallicâ„¢ cone woofers
• MOUNTING: Uptilt and Downtilt feet
• NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohms compatible
• POWER HANDLING: 125W RMS / 500W Peak
• SENSITIVITY: 96dB @ 2.83V / 1m
• WEIGHT: 22.1lbs (10kg)
• WIDTH: 20.5" (52.1cm)