Klipsch Reference Series RC-52 User Manual

RC-52
SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 67Hz-23kHz ± 3dB
POWER HANDLING 125W RMS / 500W Peak
SENSITIVITY 96dB @ 2.83V / 1m
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms compatible
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVERS 1" (2.54cm) Titanium diaphragm compression
driver mated to 90˚x 60˚ square
Tractrix
®
Horn
HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER 1400Hz, 1600Hz
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVERS Dual 5.25" (13.3cm) Cerametallic
™
cone woofers
ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass-reflex via dual front-firing ports
HEIGHT 6.75" (17.2cm)
WIDTH 20.5" (52.1cm)
DEPTH
10.5" (26.7cm)
MOUNTIN
G
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p
tilt and Downtilt feet
WEIGHT
22 lbs (1
0k
g)
FINISH
Blac
k Ash w
oodg
rain vinyl
Dual 5.25" Center Channel Loudspeaker
Because the center channel speaker reproduces
more than 60 percent of a movie soundtrack,
Klipsch spared no expense when developing the
Reference Series RC-52. With its ideal
combination of technology, performance and
design, this speaker delivers a seamless, engaging
soundstage that puts listeners inside the action.
Exclusive Tractrix
®
Horns have always been the
key component of this critically acclaimed series.
In the RC-52, this technology has been refined to
include improved throat geometry for a more
genuine, lifelike sound. Behind the horn lies a
1-inch titanium tweeter with a powerful
neodymium magnet motor structure to provide a
unique combination of precision, clarity and
effortless dynamics.
The RC-52 employs dual 5.25-inch woofers for a
solid bass foundation. These Cerametallic™
woofers with inverted copper dust caps exhibit a
very high stiffness-to-mass ratio and superb
damping characteristics.
Klipsch Tapered Array™ technology operates both
woofers at the lowest frequencies – maintaining
the high output capability necessary for good
center channel performance – but only one
operates all the way through the midrange to
where the tweeter takes over. This eliminates
acoustic interference between the woofer
outputs, a flaw in conventional speaker designs
that can severely impair sound quality at the sides
of the listening area.
The RC-52’s rigid cabinet offers improved internal
cross-bracing to minimize panel vibrations that can
color sound. Twin front-firing ports eliminate
turbulence noise, while increased baffle ribbing
around the horn mouth dramatically improves
acoustics across the sonic range. For signal purity
and perfect driver integration, the crossover on
the RC-52 features the finest components and
Klipsch custom internal wiring.
A
vailable in a black woodgrain vinyl finish, the
fully video-shielded RC-52 comes with a low-
diffraction, magnetically attached grille to further
accentuate the elegance of this speaker
.
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All specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2006
• High-performance center channel
• Tapered Array
™
design for maximum dialogue clarity
• Magnetically shielded drivers to prevent video interference

Klipsch Reference Series RC-52 Specifications

General

Type	Center Channel Speaker
Impedance	8 Ohms Compatible
Enclosure Material	MDF
Power Handling	100W (400W Peak)
Low Frequency Driver	Two 5.25" (13.3cm) Cerametallic cone woofers
Crossover Frequency	1.8kHz
Enclosure Type	Bass Reflex
Finish	Black Ash
Sensitivity	95dB @ 2.83V / 1m
High Frequency Driver	1" (2.54cm) Titanium LTS tweeter with Hybrid Cross-Section Tractrix Horn

Summary

Klipsch RC-52 Center Channel Loudspeaker Overview

Key Features

Highlights include high-performance center channel, Tapered Array design for clarity, and magnetic shielding.

Tractrix Horn and Titanium Tweeter

Refined horn geometry with a 1-inch titanium tweeter for precision and dynamic sound.

Cerametallic Woofer Technology

Dual 5.25-inch Cerametallic woofers provide a solid bass foundation with high stiffness.

Tapered Array Technology

Optimizes woofer performance across frequencies to eliminate acoustic interference.

Cabinet and Acoustic Design

Rigid cabinet with cross-bracing and twin front-firing ports for improved sound quality.

Klipsch RC-52 Technical Specifications

Frequency Response

The range of audio frequencies the speaker can reproduce.

Power Handling

The speaker's capacity for continuous and peak power input.

Sensitivity

Measures speaker efficiency in decibels at a given power and distance.

Nominal Impedance

The electrical resistance of the speaker, typically in ohms.

High Frequency Drivers

Specifications for the tweeter and its horn integration.

High Frequency Crossover

The frequency point where audio signals are divided between drivers.

Low Frequency Drivers

Details regarding the speaker's woofer components.

Enclosure Type

The design and type of the speaker's cabinet.

Dimensions

Physical measurements including height, width, and depth.

Mounting

Options for positioning and orienting the speaker.

Weight

The total weight of the speaker unit.

Finish

The exterior aesthetic material and color of the speaker.