Klipsch Reference R-50C is a 2-way Passive Sealed Center Channel speaker by Klipsch. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" spun-copper TCP Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 90-21k Hz and a sensitivity of 96 dB. Klipsch R-50C has an MSRP of 379$.
What size of room is the Klipsch R-50C speaker good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Klipsch R-50C is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* 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.)
What are the speakers in Klipsch's Reference (R) Series?
R-50C is a member of Klipsch's Reference (R) series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Klipsch Reference (R) Series Speakers
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What is the Frequency Response of the Klipsch R-50C speaker?
Klipsch R-50C has a Frequency response range of 90-21k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 100 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how R-50C's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Klipsch R-50C's spun-copper TCP Woofer
Klipsch R-50C's LTS (Linear Travel Suspension) titanium diaphragm Tractrix Horn Tweeter
What is the Crossover frequency of Klipsch R-50C?
The Crossover frequency of the R-50C is set to 1650 Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Klipsch R-50C? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?
Klipsch R-50C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
96 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Reference R-50C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
96dB of Klipsch Reference R-50C is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes R-50C 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-50C will be a good choice.
Minimum Impedance of Klipsch R-50C
Even though the nominal impedance of the R-50C is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Klipsch is 3.5 ohms Klipsch Reference R-50C so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Klipsch R-50C:
Input Type
R-50C features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Klipsch R-50C Back View
Klipsch R-50C External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch R-50C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-1/16inch x 18-13/16inch x 8-5/16inch (180.0 x 478.0 x 212.0mm ).
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-50C is approximately 1013.4cm2 / 157.1inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Klipsch R-50C, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Klipsch R-50C Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
WeightThe Klipsch R-50C weighs 6.40kg / 14.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how R-50C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Klipsch R-50C has a
Sealed type cabinet and a Textured Wood Grain Vinyl finish.
Klipsch R-50C - Side View
Available colors
Klipsch R-50C is available in Black, White and Mocha.
Does the Klipsch R-50C come with a Grille?
R-50C comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the R-50C is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Klipsch R-50C with Grille
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-50C?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of R-50C:
Center-channel loudspeakerGrilleUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Klipsch Reference R-50C, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Klipsch R-50C
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Klipsch Reference R-50C speaker:
Official Brochure for Klipsch R-50C
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Klipsch Reference R-50C speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Klipsch R-50C
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.