Klipsch R-52C

Name: Klipsch R-52C
Brand: Klipsch
SKU: 636a67a8002637adc0d0c24b
Rating: 3.3 (34 reviews)

Based on 34 reviews

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Great for clear dialogue and vocals in movies and TV shows

Significant improvement over previous setups for many users

Reasonable price for the quality of sound

Can deliver powerful sound

Can open up the sound and add depth to recordings in stereo

Not ideal for those who prefer a more subdued or balanced sound

Some users find the speaker to be too bright or punchy

Not everyone feels that it lives up to its price tag

Verdict

Overall, the Klipsch R-52C center channel speaker receives mixed reviews. Some users are very happy with its performance, particularly in terms of clear dialogue and vocals in movies and TV shows. Others find the speaker to be too bright or punchy, and some feel that it doesn't live up to its price tag. However, many users note that the speaker is a significant improvement over their previous setups, and some even consider it to be a great value for the price. Overall, the Klipsch R-52C seems to be a solid choice for those looking for a center channel speaker that delivers clear, powerful sound.

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My new 5.2.2 basement setup:

The towers are also toed-in enough to not completely blast whomever is sitting there. So far I am happy with everything. The speakers sound great, the subs rumble well, just trying to figure out all the settings (why does 'Pure Direct' disable subs!?)

Positive

V-Tac

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/hometheater

Sound Quality

For a speaker that normally sells for $299.00, although it improved my sound, I was a little disappointed. I guess I expected more from a speaker with that price tag. This review is done on movies, and TV shows on satellite, DVD's , Blue Ray, and 4K. The sensitivity rating is 95%, which makes it mor...

Hello together,. I'm really happy that I found this sub. **Starting point:** For the last 10 years I had a Teufel 5.1 System (Concept E 400, don't laugh pls), where I replaced the center at some point with a Klipsch R-52C . This has taken the whole thing to a new level for me.

Positive

mocro007

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile

Money well spent

This was a great replacement to my Klipsch satellite speaker from my 2.1THX system for my computer. I was using that satellite speaker for about 3 years as my center channel. It worked ok while it was there but then came this. Now this is a center channel. Everyday it gets better and better. It is s...

4/5

4 years ago

amazon.com

What do you guys think of my Dolby Atmos setup. Actually i live in rented house so cannot put speakers in wall or mount them. Apart from that I read that normal speakers can behave as atmos. So i used my jamo satellite speakers as atmos speakers.

Gotta get those Atmos 🤣, janky asf but I love it 🤣. I was in a 12x10 room and had a Klipsch 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos setup 🤣. I was 18 at the time living with my parents I had the r-620f and r-52c and 4 r-41m for Atmos height ch and back surround sounds

Positive

Pornporn606

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/hometheater

Perfect center channel for mid level home theater

This center channel speaker is very clear presenting home theater vocals. Dialog from movies and TV are clear without being overpowering. Using as a center channel in a Dolby Audio music channel sound is clear and tight. Highs are a little high, but the bass from the dual woofers isn't overpowering ...

My improvised cat protection system does the job! Thoughts?

I am somewhat disappointed with the new speakers but it is a definite improvement on the hodge-podge system I had before. The new Klipsch are a bit punchy to my ear but I honestly don't know if I really have the palate to tell. Still, the room is not very deep, so the sound fills the area well.

Positive

snayta

4 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

BOXY SOUNDING BUT GOOD

It's pretty good I refuse to say "good for the money" cause money games hard now-a days however it has a slight, faint boxy sound, otherwise you hear all the highs seems to open up another dimension to your music you hear stuff, good stuff you my not have heard before, man if they would just do some...

r/audiophile Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk Thread

Hello together,. I was directed here by BudgetAudiophile. **Starting point:** For the last 10 years I had a Teufel 5.1 System (Concept E 400, don't laugh pls), where I replaced the center at some point with a Klipsch R-52C . This has taken the whole thing to a new level for me.

Positive

mocro007

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Bright & Loud

I have a pair of Definitive Tech speakers with a Polk sub and like most 2.1 systems, it’s muddy for voice. I know exactly what Klipsch means; bright, loud, and potentially headache inducing, but it balanced voices greatly and with calibration it’s not too bright. If you have an existing system that ...

Specs

Brand

Klipsch

Model Name

R-52C

Speaker Type

Woofer

Special Feature

2-Way Speaker Design; Linear Travel Suspension Aluminum Tweeter with Kapton Suspension; Spun Copper IMG Woofers See more

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