Klipsch R-50C – Center Channel Speaker

Powerful, articulate dialogue for an immersive home cinema experience. The Klipsch R-50C delivers exceptional clarity, strong midbass presence and dynamic high-frequency detail, making it a perfect centerpiece for any Klipsch Reference home theater setup.

• Dual 5.25" copper-spun woofers for rich, controlled midbass
• 1" aluminum tweeter with Tractrix® horn for crisp and accurate highs
• Wide horizontal dispersion for consistent dialogue clarity
• Sleek, modern cabinet design that integrates seamlessly into media furniture

Product Overview

The Klipsch R-50C is a dedicated center channel speaker designed to anchor your home cinema system with natural, clear and powerful dialogue reproduction. Built using Klipsch’s signature horn-loaded technology and lightweight IMG woofers, it delivers impactful sound that brings movies and TV to life.

Its modern, slim profile makes it easy to position in consoles or under TVs, while still offering the authoritative performance needed for today’s dynamic soundtracks.

Listening Experience

The R-50C offers a precise, engaging and well-balanced sound. Voices are projected clearly and remain intelligible even during loud, effects-heavy scenes.

The dual 5.25" woofers provide warmth and weight to dialogue, while the horn-loaded tweeter ensures excellent articulation and sparkle without harshness. The result is a center speaker that blends seamlessly into the front soundstage while elevating the cinematic experience.

Recommended Room Size

Ideal for small to medium-sized rooms where wide seating layouts benefit from the R-50C’s broad horizontal dispersion.

Amplifier Pairing

The R-50C performs best with amplifiers or AV receivers offering 70 to 120 watts per channel. Thanks to its high sensitivity, it produces powerful output even with moderate amplification, while higher-quality power enhances detail and control.

It integrates effortlessly into a Klipsch Reference system using matching floorstanding or bookshelf speakers, ensuring tonal consistency across the front stage.

Ideal Applications

• Primary center channel in a multi-channel home theater system
• Dialogue-focused setups requiring clarity across wide seating positions
• Dolby Atmos and DTS:X configurations using Klipsch Reference speakers
• Media rooms with furniture-based installations

Technical Specifications

• Type: Center channel speaker
• Tweeter: 1" aluminum tweeter with Tractrix® horn
• Woofers: Dual 5.25" copper-spun IMG woofers
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Sensitivity: Approx. 96 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
• Recommended amplifier power: 70–120 W per channel
• Frequency response: Tuned for smooth dialogue reproduction and midrange clarity
• Placement: Horizontal—inside TV furniture or on a center stand
• Finish: Reference series textured black

Why Choose the Klipsch R-50C?

The Klipsch R-50C is the perfect upgrade for enhancing dialogue clarity and front-stage realism in your home theater. With its combination of horn-loaded precision, dynamic performance and clean modern design, it provides an impactful and enjoyable listening experience for movies, series and concert films.