The center channel is the most important component of a surround sound system, but it is often overlooked. In fact, it produces more than 60 percent of all soundtrack materials. Klipsch certainly gives the new RC-25 center channel the attention it deserves by incorporating new features that enhance performance and installation flexibility. This detailed performer establishes a new value price point in the Reference Series line by continuing to offer phenomenal sound and stylish flair, but at an even more affordable price.
The RC-25 delivers precise, subtle and exhilarating sounds through dual 5.25-inch woofers and a 1-inch tweeter that has a light titanium-dome diaphragm and a high-energy, video-shielded Neodymium magnet. The tweeter is coupled to an exclusive Klipsch square Tractrix® Horn that boosts the driver’s already high sensitivity while minimizing room interactions that cause loss of sonic detail.
Summary: Excellent clarity and ballance of bass/treble for a center speaker.
Purchased from www.acousticsounddesign.com. An affordable, knowledgeable reseller of audio equipment -- including Klipsch speakers.
Strengths: Tons of power, crisp sound, great range.
Weaknesses: Will need to be balanced with remaining speakers.
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Summary: The price mentioned is in Euro's, that's about 360.00 Dollar (it's expensive because of import into Europe etc.).
I wanted a front ported center speaker, because of placement low in front of my plasma tv. Its back was 6" clear of the tv, placed on 3 rubber studs, with both sides free in space.
After reading the reviews, I thought this speaker would be a good choise for me, but it was a total let down.
It might be alright in a budget system, but in any mid. or high priced system with floor standing speakers, it falls totally short in all aspects.
I've tried the amp. setup for the speaker on both Large and Small, with Small sounding 'best'.
The spoken sound was nasal and shut in and degraded the surround sound totally. I get far better results with my amp. set up on: 'Without center speaker'.
Strengths: None
Weaknesses: Cheap sounding, nasal, shut in, no dynamics, only for budget systems.
Similar Products Used: Klipsch RC-7 (It's too big in my new set up, so I had to sell it).
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Summary: It’s been a week since I got this speaker and would have used it for about 10 hrs. I have connected it to Denon AVR-1803.The speaker handles the voice part pretty well and is quite clean when it comes to that. Some vices do get a bit bright and I guess my receiver is also on the brighter side. When it comes to music I think the treble isn’t all that refined. So what I tried was, disconnected all my other speakers and tried this one with just multichannel music. I previously owned a Sony speaker which I got from Japan some 5 years back and I can see some serious difference between them. The Klipsch certainly was louder and produced a clear voice. Not to mention the strong bass it could produce. But the treble part was not all that great compared the old Sony which is a 4 way speaker. Using it in 5 channel stereo revealed this all the more.
Probably this speaker can sound better with a better receiver but for my receiver I think it certainly lacks treble range for my taste. Others might see this speaker in a different light and like it more than me but this is all about my opinion.
I’ve been doing some research about the break in time for the speakers and they say it sounds better after 100 hrs of break in time. I’m going to give that a try and see if it sounds better after such time. I don’t think treble would improve after break in because I own a pair of Paradigm M9 for my fronts and the rebel for that became much smoother after a while and not more than what it was originally.
If anyone thinks am crazy to compare Sony with Klipsch, let me tell you this, ive been a sound maniac all my life and I know what am listening to is good or bad, detailed or just colored. If there is anyone who has compared the Klipsch RC-25 with Paradigm procenter C2, please let me know cause I think that sounds better that this on all fronts. I have listened to it some time back. The shop dealer did not have stock of it when I went to buy it and I ended up buying the Klipsch.
For comparison try to disconnect other speakers and listening cause in multi channel mode you wont quite know how exactly the center is doing besides the voice part, other speakers will fill cloud you hearing.
I also tried connecting this as a main speaker having everything else disconnected and the difference in the treble was all the more obvious.
If anyone thinks am wrong about the way am reviewing this, please correct me.
Strengths: Good Bass Response, Solid build and placement options.
Weaknesses: Lacks Treble refinement and can sound harsh with a bright sounding receiver.
Similar Products Used: Sony, Polk
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Summary: I bought these speakers off of ebay. I was a bit skeptical but I had read good reviews on these. I must say the reviews are right! The sound is crisp and clean. They have a true presence and add a great demention to your soundstage. I would recommend these to anyone!
Strengths: Great sound, great appearance, great value.
Weaknesses: Parts made in China. (That is what I heard)
Similar Products Used: Warfdale
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Summary: Purchased the Klipsch RC-25 center speaker and just love it,what a tremendous improvement,a joy to my overall listening pleasure.
Highly rated...if you don't want to spend a fortune and love quality this is a must.
Strengths: Overall Appearance
Awesome sound
Fits TV
Weaknesses: none
Similar Products Used: Klipsch Heresys
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