Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA is a 2-way Passive Surround speaker by Klipsch. It was released in 2019. It features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Woofer. The speaker has a sensitivity of 93 dB. Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA has an MSRP of 299$ per pair but can often be found around 0$ per pair.
Klipsch later replaced Reference Premiere RP 500SA with Reference Premiere RP 500SA II. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
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Klipsch's Reference Premiere (RP) Series of Loudspeakers
Reference Premiere RP 500SA is a member of Klipsch's Reference Premiere (RP) series of Passive speakers. Reference Premiere (RP) is Klipsch's step-up range, with hybrid Tractrix horns and larger spun-copper woofers than the Reference line. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Klipsch Reference Premiere (RP) Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA Speaker
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA has a Frequency response range of . With a minimum frequency of Hz, Reference Premiere RP 500SA delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Reference Premiere RP 500SA's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
93 dB.
Sensitivity
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8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
93dB of the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Reference Premiere RP 500SA 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 Reference Premiere RP 500SA will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
3.8–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Reference Premiere RP 500SA features Binding post type connectors.
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Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (219.1 x 174.6 x 323.9mm ).
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 Reference Premiere RP 500SA is approximately 565.5cm2 / 87.7inch2.
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WeightThe Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA weighs 3.63kg / 8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Reference Premiere RP 500SA's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
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Available colors
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA is available in Black.
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.