Klipsch R-5502-W II is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by Klipsch. It features a 1" Horn-loaded Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Cerametallic Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 46-20kHz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Klipsch R-5502-W II has an MSRP of 498$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Klipsch R-5502-W II is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Klipsch's Reference II Series of Loudspeakers
R-5502-W II is a member of Klipsch's Reference II series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Klipsch Reference II Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch R-5502-W II Speaker
Klipsch R-5502-W II has a Frequency response range of 46-20kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 75 watts. With a minimum frequency of 46 Hz, R-5502-W II delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Klipsch R-5502-W II, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how R-5502-W II's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch R-5502-W II's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch R-5502-W II is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Klipsch R-5502-W II is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes R-5502-W II an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Klipsch R-5502-W II will be a good choice.
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Input Type
R-5502-W II features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Klipsch R-5502-W II External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch R-5502-W II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 16.3750-inch x 6.5000-inch x 3.3750-inch (416.0 x 166.0 x 86.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Klipsch R-5502-W II is approximately 142.8cm2 / 22.1inch2.
Cabinet type and Materials
Klipsch R-5502-W II has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-5502-W II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of R-5502-W II:
In-wall speakerWhite metal mesh grilleCardboard templateOwners Manual (En/Fr/Sp)
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Klipsch R-5502-W II.
Warranty
Ltd. Lifetime of parts warranty and Ltd. Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.