Klipsch
Klipsch RP-500SABII home audio speaker
A versatile surround speaker that switches between Dolby Atmos height, rear surround and on-wall elevation roles, using a 90° x 90° Tractrix horn.
- TypeSurround/Rear Channel Speakers
- ColorBlack
- Versatile mounting for elevation, height or rear surround roles
- 90° x 90° Tractrix horn delivers wide, even high-frequency dispersion
- LTS titanium tweeter reduces distortion for clearer detail
- Vented tweeter housing cuts standing waves for cleaner highs
- 25″ Cerametallic woofer provides rigid, low-distortion bass
Dolby Atmos surround speaker
The Klipsch RP-500SABII is a surround and rear channel speaker designed for home cinema systems. It functions as an up-firing Dolby Atmos module, a height channel or a conventional rear surround. This flexibility suits enthusiasts building an immersive multi-channel layout.
Wide dispersion horn technology
A 90° x 90° silicone composite hybrid Tractrix horn improves high-frequency directivity and efficiency. The vented titanium LTS tweeter housing reduces standing waves for cleaner treble. Updated 5.25 Cerametallic woofers maintain the series’ low-distortion midrange character.
Two-way configuration limits
The 5.25 two-way design handles surround effects and height cues comfortably in medium rooms. It is not a full-range tower substitute and lacks the displacement for deep bass authority in large spaces. Buyers needing floor-standing main channels or dedicated subwoofer integration should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- Versatile mounting for elevation, height or rear surround roles
- 90° x 90° Tractrix horn delivers wide, even high-frequency dispersion
- LTS titanium tweeter reduces distortion for clearer detail
- Vented tweeter housing cuts standing waves for cleaner highs
- 25″ Cerametallic woofer provides rigid, low-distortion bass
Specifications
| Type | Surround/Rear Channel Speakers |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
Questions about this item
Will the 5.25 Cerametallic woofer or the 1 LTS titanium tweeter need periodic replacement?
The 5.25 Cerametallic woofer and 1 LTS titanium diaphragm tweeter are built for long-term use with no scheduled replacement interval under normal home-theatre conditions.
What limits output first during a long movie marathon — the vented tweeter housing or the Tractrix horn?
The vented tweeter housing reduces standing-wave harmonics, while the larger 90° x 90° Tractrix horn maintains efficient high-frequency dispersion; thermal compression in the woofer voice coil typically appears before either horn or tweeter housing reaches a limit.
How much heat or fan noise does the RP-500SABII produce when running all day?
As a passive speaker it has no internal amplifier or fan, so it generates negligible heat and zero mechanical noise; only the connected amplifier contributes warmth and audible fan sound.
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