Klipsch RP-504C Center Channel Speaker (Walnut)

Very large piece of equipment. Sound is very tinty, and at times the voices dont sound real when listening to TV or movies. Would rather have more of a warmer sound from a cnt Channel. I do have other receivers that I am going to hook up and see if that will make a difference. At this time would not recommend this cnt. Channel. There are other products out there that would not cost as much and do a better job.

Better horn, I can feel tweeter, and the vocal sounds better than the old series. I was happy with my old Klipsch center speaker, but I saw the deal get a good deal with Klipsch RP-504C Center Channel Speaker.

This really works well with my system and compliments the rest of my setup. I have multiple klipsch speakers and really love the company and the support they provide. Currently using an older Yamaha receiver with about 75w a channel but it really doesnt show when turned up to 10. I will eventually upgrade the receiver to be able to fully push my system but honestly isnt necessary these speakers would do most well with even 40w pushing. Not a complaint but something to be aware of it is large and you should check dimensions for location you want to place it. Its not wall mountable and you would be hard pressed to fit it on any floating shelf.

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

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

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.

So much better

Absolutely Amazing Center channel

The speakers sound fantastic and the piano black finish is jaw-dropping. Youll never again have to turn up/ down the volume between dialogue and action sequences. Incredible and couldnt be more pleased with purchase.

Upgraded my Klipsch KV-3 (well outdated but still good) center channel speaker with this RP-504C bad boy. When I first purchased the KV3 speaker center channels were more of an after thought than taking main stage like todays center channels. The KV3 is very well built and serves it purpose but when you compare it to the 504C there is no comparison at all. TBH from the start the KV3 was pretty muddy and not very clear as center channel but I wrote this off as that what a CC was supposed to sound like. Well 2 decades later I added the 504 and put the KV3 on the obsolete shelf. I am so, so, so IMPRESSED with the clarity and voice richness of the 504c am I beside my self. The rich ported bass is also very clean and does not get in the way of your main speakers, but rather supports them. I use Speakerlab S30s as my mains. Not sure if the added price of the newest Klipsch CC is worth the cost increase but you will not be disappointed with this CC 504C speaker. Best regards, Johnboy